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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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Lavish Burials
November 4, 2011 by Leila TahaIn 1922 King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered. The boy king of Egypt lived to be about 18 years old and had what's possibly the most lavish burial in history....
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- In these groups:
- Imbibers
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Cancerians
Hunter S. Thompson
Activist, Journalist, Author / 1937 - 2005
A counterculture icon, Hunter S. Thompson was an American journalist best known for writing 1971's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and creating "Gonzo journalism."
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- Mysterious Deaths
- Famous Geminis
Tupac Shakur
Actor, Rapper / 1971 - 1996
A hip-hop legend, with explicit and controversial lyrics, Tupac Shakur was embroiled in a feud between East Coast and West Coast rappers.
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Leos
- Famous Singers
Jimmy Dean
Entrepreneur, Singer / 1928 - 2010
Jimmy Dean was a Grammy-Award winning country musician, a co-star in several films and TV shows, and owner of a hog-butchering company that he sold to Sara Lee.
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Famous Libras
Celia Cruz
Singer / 1925 - 2003
Celia Cruz was a Cuban-American singer, best known as one of the most popular salsa performers of all time, recording 23 gold albums.
- In these groups:
- Pucker Uppers
- Numerous Nuptials
- USO Entertainers
Marilyn Monroe
Film Actress, Pin-up / 1926 - 1962
Actress Marilyn Monroe overcame a difficult childhood to become of the world's biggest and most enduring sex symbols. She died of a drug overdose in 1962.
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Joe Frazier's Greatest Fights
November 8, 2011 by Leila TahaBoxing great Joe Frazier died on Monday after being diagnosed with liver cancer in September. In his 67 years "Smokin' Joe" Frazier earned the titles of Olympic...
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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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Shortest Celebrity Marriages
November 1, 2011 by Leila TahaThe Internet lit up yesterday with news of Kim Kardashian's split from NBA player husband Kris Humphries. The reality star filed for divorce after a mere 72 days...
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- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
Ernest Borgnine
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1917 - 2012
Actor Ernest Borgnine’s role in the film Marty transformed him from a stereotyped character actor to a leading man, earning him an Academy Award as Best Actor.
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Batman Villains
- Famous Capricorns
Ethel Merman
Theater Actress / 1908 - 1984
Ethel Merman is best known as a gutsy, powerful musical comedy performer and remembered for her brassy style and powerful mezzo-soprano voice.
Britney Spears
Singer, Television Personality / 1981 -
Britney Spears has been one of the most successful—and sometimes controversial—solo acts in popular music. More recently, she began hosting The X Factor.
- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Hispanic Actors
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
Jennifer Lopez
Actress, Dancer, Singer, Reality Television Star / 1969 -
Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez is one of Hollywood’s leading ladies who’s also forged a successful pop and dance music career.
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Royal Romances
November 6, 2011 by Jennifer BallThey seem like stories straight out of fairy tales, but every once in a great while commoners are whisked off their feet by members of the royal elite. These stories serve as a ray of hope for many, who dream of the day they'll be rescued from the normalcy...
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- In these groups:
- Commoners to Royals
- The British Royal Family
- Famous Virgoans
Mark Phillips
Athlete / 1948 -
Olympic medalist Mark Phillips is renowned as the commoner who married Princess Anne.
- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Automobile Accident Victims
Grace Kelly
Film Actress, Princess / 1929 - 1982
A highly popular film actress in the 1950s, Grace Kelly starred in movies such as Dial M for Murder and To Catch a Thief. She married Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
