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December 2011
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Kim Jong Il Edition
December 23, 2011 by Jennifer BallThe passing of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il earlier this week brought a renewed, worldwide fascination with the life of the country's "Dear Leader." With a place as mysterious and tightly guarded as North Korea, rumors often surface about Kim and...
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- In these groups:
- Erratic and Autocratic
- The 69 Club
- Famous Aquarians
Kim Jong Il
Dictator / 1941 - 2011
Kim Jong Il's dominating personality and complete concentration of power has come to define the country North Korea.
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Celebrity Meltdowns of 2011
December 5, 2011 by Leila TahaNo year is complete without a full range of celebrity meltdowns. Whether they're ranting or raving, running into trouble with the law, or just generally freaking...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Hispanic Actors
- Celebrity Self-Imploders
Charlie Sheen
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1965 -
Actor Charlie Sheen, star of such films as Platoon and of TV's Two and a Half Men, is the brother of actor Emilio Estévez and the son of actor Martin Sheen.
- In these groups:
- Judges of The X Factor
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actresses
Demi Lovato
Television Actress, Singer / 1992 -
Demi Lovato is a singer and actress who stars on Disney Channel's original series Sonny with a Chance.
- In these groups:
- American Idol
- Soul Train Guests
- Fashion Front Row
Paula Abdul
Choreographer / 1962 -
Paula Abdul is best known for her hit songs and dancing in the 1990s, and for judging American Idol in the 2000s.
- In these groups:
- Cast of Saturday Night Live
- Black Comedians
- Famous Scorpios
Tracy Morgan
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian / 1968 -
Comedic actor Tracy Morgan, known for his unpredictable antics, got his big break on Saturday Night Live. His 30 Rock character is loosely based on his over-the-top personality.
- In these groups:
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Moms
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
Christina Aguilera
Songwriter, Singer, Television Personality / 1980 -
American singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera is best known for the single "Genie In A Bottle" and the controversial, sexually charged album Stripped.
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Law & Disorder of 2011
December 22, 2011 by Leila TahaLaw & Order was canceled last year, but 2011 brought enough real-life courtroom drama to keep us from ever getting bored. From Casey Anthony to Lindsay Lohan, here...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born in 1986
- Famous People Born in Ohio
Casey Anthony
1986 -
Casey Anthony is best known for her connection to the mysterious disappearance of her daughter, Caylee Anthony.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous U.S. Immigrants
Conrad Murray
Doctor / 1953 -
Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson in November 2011.
Amanda Knox
1987 -
Amanda Knox is best known for her conviction and acquittal in the murder of her roommate in Italy, Meredith Kercher. Her acquittal was overturned in 2013.
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Celebrity Weddings of 2011
December 12, 2011 by Leila TahaTwo celebrities are better than one—which is why it's so enjoyable to watch stars tie the knot. Celebrity weddings are often lavish and expensive, but the real...
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Kim Kardashian
Reality Television Star / 1980 -
Kim Kardashian is a model, actress, entrepreneur, socialite and star of the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
- In these groups:
- Will and Kate
- Commoners to Royals
- Famous Celebrity Couples
Kate Middleton
Duchess / 1982 -
Kate Middleton, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, married Prince William in 2011 at Westminster Abbey. She will not be a princess until Prince Charles inherits the throne.
- In these groups:
- Will and Kate
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Famous Lefties
Prince William
Philanthropist, Political Leader, Duke, Prince / 1982 -
Prince William is the eldest son of Princess Diana and Prince Charles of Wales and is next in line for the British throne after his father.
- In these groups:
- Best Supporting Actress Oscar Winners
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actresses
Rachel Weisz
Film Actress, Television Actress, Model / 1970 -
British actress and model Rachel Weisz is best known for her performances in The Mummy, Stealing Beauty and The Constant Gardener.
- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Action Movie Stars
- James Bond Actors
Daniel Craig
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1968 -
Daniel Craig is an English actor who has played a wide varity of roles but is best known for playing the most recent incarnation of James Bond.
- In these groups:
- Contemporary Country Stars
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Singers
Miranda Lambert
Songwriter, Singer / 1983 -
Miranda Lambert is a Grammy Award-winning country music star and singer-songwriter. Her 2005 major label debut album, Kerosene, went platinum.
- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Famous Fathers
- Frightening Fathers
Gene Simmons
Bassist, Singer, Reality Television Star / 1949 -
Gene Simmons is best known as the frontman for KISS, the rock band he co-founded in the early 1970s, as well as for his TV show Gene Simmons Family Jewels.
- In these groups:
- TV Moms: 21st Century
- Famous Moms
- Famous Celebrity Couples
Shannon Tweed
Film Actress, Television Actress, Pin-up, Reality Television Star / 1957 -
Shannon Tweed is an actress, a former Playboy Playmate of the Year and is married to KISS rocker, Gene Simmons.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Alfred Nobel
December 8, 2011 by Leila TahaDecember 10 is the annual Nobel prize ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. It's an event that's anticipated by academics and bright minds around the world. The day marks the birthday of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish scientist and innovator who bequeathed his...
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- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
- Famous Libras
- Famous Inventors
Alfred Nobel
Business Leader, Engineer, Inventor, Chemist / 1833 - 1896
Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel invented dynamite and other explosives. He used his enormous fortune from 355 patents to institute the Nobel Prizes.
