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  1. Ten Reasons Elizabeth Taylor Rocked

    Fri, 25 Mar 2011

    lifestyle even as they felt they needed to closet themselves to make it in Hollywood. Supposedly, Liz once made a bet with Rock Hudson over which one of them could seduce James Dean. Accepting her humanitarian Oscar, Elizabeth explained, "I call upon

  2. Elizabeth Taylor's Legacy: AIDS' First Famous Advocate

    Wed, 23 Mar 2011

    This is before we heard about Rock." "Rock" was Rock Hudson , Taylor's friend and fellow star who died in 1985 generosity of spirit will be greatly missed by us all." Rock Hudson , Elizabeth Taylor's friend and co-star, fueled

  3. Hollywood Icon Elizabeth Taylor Dies at 79

    Wed, 23 Mar 2011

    bringing the world's attention to AIDS with her fund-raising and activism. In 1985, when Taylor's lifelong friend Rock Hudson died of AIDS, she brought national attention to the growing disease. She raised and donated millions of dollars to

  4. Michael Jackson on Top of World: Summer of 1984

    Wed, 23 Jun 2010

    Jackson: The Making of Thriller" will be released in November. Kirkland also captured actor Rock Hudson 's visit to the set. "Michael ... sees Rock Hudson and he just goes limp," said Kirkland, laughing. "[He] goes over to him and he's

  5. Randy Quaid, Wife Arrested Over Hotel Bill

    Thu, 24 Sep 2009

    than 50 years ago, filmmaker George Stevens settled on the area for his epic Texas oil tale "Giant," which starred Rock Hudson , Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean. (Stevens won a best director Oscar for "Giant" in 1957, the only win of that

  6. Excerpt: 'Paul Newman: A Life'

    Thu, 25 Jun 2009

    him initially only at the superficial level—the level of beauty, as it were—you might have mistaken him for Rock Hudson or Tony Curtis or Robert Wagner, handsome and capable, sure, but movie stars principally rather than craftsmen. Newman, though

News

  1. Sandra Bullock Is (Bleeping) Tired of Romantic Comedies

    Fri, 12 Jun 2009

    proved to be an offer that she couldn't refuse. But only after she turned it down more times than Doris Day rejected Rock Hudson 's advances. "Finally, someone said, 'Look, you can't say no if you haven't read it. Just read it, and then

  2. The New Dish on Doris Day

    Wed, 18 Feb 2009

    She was Hollywood's eternal virgin, the perky co-star with Rock Hudson of wholesome post-World War II comedies. But the new book "Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door" by David Kaufman

  3. Can Macho, Non-Metro Actors Play Gay?

    Tue, 2 Dec 2008

    a shift and it's being spearheaded on the small screen. "Older gay actors who wanted mainstream film success -- Rock Hudson being the main example -- kept their sexuality hidden," he said. "Now you're seeing a younger generation of actors

  4. Looking Back at 20 Years of AIDS

    Fri, 10 Oct 2008

    predecessors, the HIV patients of this new generation have not watched a slew of their friends die. They did not see actor Rock Hudson in his final days or the deterioration of an AIDS patient. Instead, they see famous HIV-infected sports figures

  5. Excerpt: Hiding in Plain Sight

    Mon, 26 May 2008

    Confidential, hadn't been sniffing around. They had bigger fish to fry, including Raymond's Horizons West costar Rock Hudson , who was one of their favorite targets. Future movie director Arthur Hiller was behind the camera for several early Perry

  6. DeGeneres and Takei Vow to Marry Partners

    Mon, 19 May 2008

    secrets of their clients' sexuality, for fear it would kill them at the box office. Famously closeted stars included Rock Hudson , Merv Griffin and Paul Lynde. Many of today's stars -- Jodie Foster, Michelle Rodriguez and Clay Aiken, for example

  7. Progress for Some, Hopelessness for Many

    Sun, 4 Jun 2006

    interview with "20/20" more than 20 years ago. "And now, I actually see myself fading away." In 1985, actor Rock Hudson 's death showed even movie stars were not immune -- and that star power could make a difference. Actress Elizabeth

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Videos

  1. Nov. 7, 1991: Magic Johnson's HIV Announcement

    Mon, 7 Nov 2011

    anyone who one would not associated with this disease. Becomes diagnosed with we saw that certainly in the case of Rock Hudson which was a major turning point disease. For people who otherwise have had no personal contact with people would they

    Rock Hudson found at 2:15

    Becomes diagnosed with -- we saw that certainly in the case of Rock Hudson which was a major turning point -- disease. For people who otherwise have had no personal contact with people would they know
  2. Doris Day Interview: America's Sweetheart Returns

    Fri, 2 Dec 2011

    39 films at all why are you so fascinated with my personal effects and not fascinated mr. Allen. Three vaulted and Rock Hudson talk was was some time ago but people just. They can hang that this day. From the first day we this very funny. Really

    Rock Hudson found at 1:59

    effects and not fascinated mr. Allen. Three vaulted -- and Rock Hudson -- talk was was some time ago but people just.
  3. The End of an Era: Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79

    Wed, 23 Mar 2011

    divorced that she and age when nobody good. Did she she stood by people who have rejected Michael Jackson endured her Rock Hudson . I think she did. It was bigger. Maybe not that. But how an honest. And different.

    Rock Hudson found at 5:03

    she she stood by people who have rejected Michael Jackson endured her Rock Hudson . I -- think she did. It was bigger. Maybe not that. But how an honest. And different.
  4. Elizabeth Taylor Remembered

    Wed, 23 Mar 2011

    of diamonds. Making millions in the perfume business. She was a rich but she was also fearless she starred opposite Rock Hudson in the movie giant. And she stood by him even keeping the secret that He had rumor that I. We couldn't start. When

    Rock Hudson found at 3:11

    was a rich but she was also fearless she -- starred opposite Rock Hudson in the movie giant. And she stood by him even keeping the secret that He had -- rumor that I.
  5. Elizabeth Taylor: Adventures in Love

    Thu, 24 Mar 2011

    where she talked about the her life with great perspective and humor. You don't An attempt to. On screen she romance Rock Hudson and Paul moment. I hit him Giants in the pantheon of Hollywood legends. But her off love affairs including eight trips

    Rock Hudson found at 0:42

    An attempt to. On screen she romance Rock Hudson and Paul moment. I hit him -- Giants in the pantheon of Hollywood legends. But her off -- love affairs including eight
  6. Inside Look at Elizabeth Taylor's Personal Life

    Thu, 24 Mar 2011

    know about him. But also I think the most important thing that she did. Was was. coming out I'm talking about age Rock Hudson had been nobody had known that it Tuesday. And when He died of aids it was still a shame nobody talked about it she

    Rock Hudson found at 2:07

    that she did. Was was. -- coming out I'm talking about age Rock Hudson had been -- nobody had known that it Tuesday. And when He died of aids it was still a shame nobody talked
  7. Magic Johnson HIV Positive

    Thu, 26 Jun 2008

    anyone who one would not associated with this disease. Becomes diagnosed with aids we saw that certainly in the case of Rock Hudson which was a major turning point in this disease. For people who otherwise have had no personal contact with people

    Rock Hudson found at 1:03

    Becomes diagnosed with aids we saw that certainly in the case of Rock Hudson which was a major turning point in this disease. For people who otherwise have had no personal contact with people with --
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