I Spy Bad Bunny at Wimbledon With a Certain ‘Ex’
Maybe those rumors that they’re back together were true after all.
Pascale Petit: The Sensual Beauty of 1950s–60s European Cinema
Pascale Petit (born 1938) is a French actress who became one of the most alluring and popular stars of European cinema in the late 1950s and ’60s.
With her striking beauty, expressive eyes, and sensual yet vulnerable screen presence, Petit quickly rose to fame after being discovered by director Jean Delannoy. She is best remembered for her passionate and intense performances in films such as The Crucible (1957) opposite Yves Montand, The Cheater (1958), and The Hotbed (1963).
Petit was often cast in dramatic, romantic, or adventurous roles, and her combination of innocence and sensuality made her a distinctive figure in French and Italian cinema of the era. These captivating vintage photos capture the striking beauty, expressive eyes, and sensual charm of Pascale Petit, one of the most alluring French actresses of postwar European cinema.
30 Beautiful Mid-Century Restaurant Postcards From the U.S.
The mid-20th century was a golden age for American restaurant advertising, when bold, colorful postcards captured the excitement of dining out in a booming postwar nation. These beautiful vintage postcards showcase the vibrant aesthetic of the 1950s and ’60s: from sleek diner counters and glamorous supper clubs to cheerful family restaurants and exotic-themed eateries.
More than just advertisements, these postcards reflect the cultural optimism, rising consumerism, and evolving American lifestyle of the era, offering a delightful visual journey into the golden age of U.S. dining culture.
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| California. Paul Masson Champagne Cellars, Saratoga |
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| California. Farmer’s Market, Los Angeles |
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| California. The Nut Tree, Vacaville |
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| California. The Redwood Room, Clift Hotel, San Francisco |
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| California. Tonga Room, Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco |
20 Glamorous Photos of Ruth Warrick in the 1940s
Ruth Warrick (June 29, 1916 – January 15, 2005) had a fascinating, high-profile entry into Hollywood in the 1940s, transitioning from a radio singer and actress to a prominent film star. Her decade was defined by working with legendary directors, portraying strong (and often complex) women, and establishing herself as a versatile talent.
Warrick’s career changed overnight when Orson Welles cast her as Emily Monroe Norton Kane, the first wife of Charles Foster Kane, in Citizen Kane. Welles reportedly chose her because she possessed the refinement and elegance he envisioned for the role, famously saying he wanted “an actress who is a lady.” The film is now widely regarded as one of the greatest ever made, and Warrick’s performance, especially during the famous breakfast-table montage, remains one of its highlights.
Following the success of Citizen Kane, Warrick signed with RKO and became a sought-after leading lady, frequently playing sophisticated, dignified, or quietly resilient characters.
In 1943, she starred in the espionage thriller Journey into Fear, which featured Orson Welles and several other alumni. She showcased her range in films like The Iron Major (1943), a biographical sports drama opposite Pat O’Brien, and Blood on the Moon (1948), a gritty psychological Western starring Robert Mitchum, where she played the crucial role of Amy Lufton.
Warrick’s 1940s filmography is notable for the caliber of directors she worked with beyond Welles. She starred in A Scandal in Paris (1946), a biographical film about the French criminal-turned-detective Eugène François Vidocq, working under Sirk’s distinctively elegant direction. She closed out the decade working with Capra in this musical comedy Riding High (1950, filmed in late 1949) alongside Bing Crosby.
In 1946, Warrick took on the live-action role of Sally, the protective and traditional mother of young Johnny, in Walt Disney’s musically iconic but historically controversial Song of the South. While the film itself later became locked in the Disney vaults due to its depiction of the post-Civil War South, it was a massive box-office property at the time and a major credit in her mid-40s portfolio.
As the 1940s came to a close, the landscape of entertainment began to shift. Warrick, with her deep background in live radio, adapted seamlessly to the birth of broadcast television. By the late 1940s and early 1950s, she began appearing in anthology drama series, paving the way for the soap opera stardom (most famously as Phoebe Tyler Wallingford on All My Children) that would define the later chapters of her long career.
Sid Vicious’ Mugshot Taken After His Arrest by New York City Police on December 8, 1978
Two months prior to this photograph, on October 12, 1978, Sid Vicious’ 20-year-old American girlfriend, Nancy Spungen, was found dead on the bathroom floor of Room 100 at Manhattan’s historic Chelsea Hotel. She died from a single stab wound to the abdomen. Sid, who claimed he woke up from a severe drug stupor with no memory of what happened, was promptly arrested and charged with her murder. Virgin Records subsequently put up his $50,000 bail.
While out on bail for the murder charge, Sid’s volatile behavior continued. On December 8, 1978, he was arrested again after escalating a fight at a Manhattan rock club called Hurrah. During the altercation, he assaulted Todd Smith, the brother of acclaimed punk poet and musician Patti Smith, by striking him in the face with a broken bottle. This specific booking photograph was captured immediately following that arrest.
Following this booking, a judge revoked Sid’s bail and sent him to New York’s notorious Rikers Island jail. He spent 55 days there, where he underwent a forced, agonizing drug detoxification process. He was released on bail once again on February 1, 1979.
To celebrate his release, friends and family threw a party at an apartment in Greenwich Village. Tragically, having lost his drug tolerance during his time in jail, Sid took a lethal dose of highly pure heroin. He was found dead the following morning on February 2, 1979, at just 21 years old. Because of his sudden death, he never stood trial for the murder of Nancy Spungen, leaving the truth behind her death forever unresolved.