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News Archive
November 2011
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Five Great Celebrity Endorsements
November 25, 2011 by Jennifer BallThanksgiving has come and gone and, like any good bargain shopper, you're probably rushing to grab the best Black Friday deals. But how do you know which products are worth buying, and which are all flash? You might scan customer reviews, ask friends...
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- In these groups:
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Nobel Prize Winners
Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev
World Leader, Government Official / 1931 -
Mikhail Gorbachev was the first president of the Soviet Union, serving from 1990 to 1991. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace for contributing to the break-up of the USSR.
- In these groups:
- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Famous Leos
Hulk Hogan
Animal Rights Activist, Athlete, Reality Television Star / 1953 -
Hulk Hogan was one of the most beloved figures in the World Wrestling Federation in the 1980s, known for his flamboyance and the frenzy of his fans—Hulkamania.
- In these groups:
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Football Players
Joe Namath
Football Player / 1943 -
Joe Namath, nicknamed "Broadway Joe”, was a U.S. football quarterback who in his third season with the New York Jets threw for a record 4,007 yards.
- In these groups:
- Fitness Gurus
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Dancers
Richard Simmons
Activist, Athlete, Dancer, Television Personality / 1948 -
Overweight as a child, Richard Simmons is now an American fitness personality best known for his high-energy and eccentric aerobic videos and DVDs.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Veteran's Day Edition
November 11, 2011 by Jennifer BallIn honor of Veteran’s Day, we examine three famous Hollywood figures who fought for our country. Can you figure out which of these statements are facts, and which...
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- In these groups:
- Dads in Denial
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Action Movie Stars
Chuck Norris
Film Actor, Television Actor, Martial Arts Expert / 1940 -
Chuck Norris has starred in such action films as Return of the Dragon and Missing in Action. He also had a hit TV series called Walker, Texas Ranger.
- In these groups:
- TV Moms: 1970s
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Taureans
Bea Arthur
Animal Rights Activist, Actress / 1922 - 2009
Bea Arthur was an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress who starred in the television shows Maude and The Golden Girls.
- In these groups:
- Weight Loss Winners
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Actors
Drew Carey
Television Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host / 1958 -
Comedian Drew Carey came to national attention with his hit sitcom The Drew Carey Show before becoming the host of The Price Is Right.
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Stephen King Remembers JFK
November 22, 2011 by Jennifer BallMore than 25 years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, historians continue to debate the impact the president's death made on the country, and...
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- In these groups:
- Candidates Eating
- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Virgoans
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S. President, U.S. Vice President / 1908 - 1973
Lyndon B. Johnson was elected vice president of the U.S. in 1960 and became the 36th president in 1963, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Marilyn Monroe
November 18, 2011 by Leila TahaToday we look at the life of one of the most iconic Hollywood stars in history—Marilyn Monroe. See if you can figure out which of these statements about the legendary...
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- In these groups:
- Baseball Nicknames
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Baseball Players
Joe DiMaggio
Baseball Player / 1914 - 1999
Joe DiMaggio was one of the best all-round baseball players in the history of the game, helping the NY Yankees to nine World Series titles.
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Eleven People Who Go to Eleven
November 11, 2011 by Leila TahaCelebrities and outrageous behavior have always gone hand in hand. In fact, it's their extravagant lifestyles, ostentatious displays of wealth, romantic scandals...
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- In these groups:
- Erratic and Autocratic
- Famous Epileptics
- Famous Virgoans
Caligula
Emperor / 12 - 41
Gaius Caesar, known as Caligula, succeeded Tiberius and served as Roman emperor from 37 to 41 A.D.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Frightening Fathers
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
Donald Trump
Entrepreneur, Reality Television Star / 1946 -
Donald Trump is a real estate mogul and billionaire. He is also owner of Trump Plaza and host of the NBC reality series, The Celebrity Apprentice.
- In these groups:
- Tax Truants
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Born in 1920
Leona Helmsley
Business Leader / 1920 - 2007
Leona Helmsley was a New York real estate tycoon whose legal troubles were as well known as her successes.
- 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.
Lady Gaga
Songwriter, Singer / 1986 -
Pop icon Lady Gaga's debut album The Fame included hits "Just Dance" and "Poker Face." Her follow-up, The Fame Monster, was nominated for six Grammys.
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Newt Gingrich Talks Dinner
November 15, 2011Election time has come and gone, and politicians all over the country are gearing up for their new posts, or getting ready for another term. But there's an ambitious few who are saving their energy for a bigger race—next year's U.S. presidential election...
