Southern Methodist University students rehearse Dallas choreographer Bridget L. Moore's Simply, Eartha, which is inspired by the life and work of singer Eartha Kitt. The piece premieres as part of the ...

In a word, she was...purrrfect. Preternaturally alluring and charismatic, Eartha Kitt achieved worldwide fame at a time when most mixed-race performers couldn’t even get hired. Whether she was acting ...

In this series, Lagniappe presents a different work each week from the collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art, with commentary from a curator. The chances are good that during December you will ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Born in Orangeburg County in the small town of North, S.C., Eartha Kitt was raised in poverty on a cotton plantation where she was subjected to rejection and colorism due to her ...

"Santa Baby" has been a hit Christmas song for ages, sung by the likes of Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. It was first recorded by South Carolina’s Eartha Kitt.

Eartha Mae Kitt—the original material girl, known for seductive renditions of characters (Catwoman) and pop hits ("Santa Baby")—can slay a man with a single look. She currently performs a sweet and ...