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News Archive
2011
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10 Bonafide Imposters
September 30, 2011 by Jennifer BallIt isn't uncommon to dream of a new life—maybe one where you're a rich, or famous, or an exotic hero with amazing talents. What if you could have that new life, if you just told a few white lies? Could you rise to the challenges of the new persona you...
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Dolly Parton Apologizes to Gay Dollywood Goer
August 4, 2011 by Leila TahaCountry queen Dolly Parton has issued a personal apology to a visitor to her Dollywood Splash Country theme park. The visitor, a woman who was attending with her...
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Scarlett Johansson is Latest Hacker Victim
September 15, 2011 by Leila TahaIt seems common sense was lost in translation, as Scarlett Johansson becomes the latest young Hollywood starlet to have nude photos surface on the Internet. The...
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- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
- Musical Monikers
- Celebrities Caught Naked
Miley Cyrus
Film Actress, Television Actress, Singer / 1992 -
Actress and singer Miley Cyrus is the daughter of '90s country star Billy Ray Cyrus and the star of the Disney series Hannah Montana.
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- 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.
- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Onscreen Superheroes
- Celebrities Caught Naked
Jessica Alba
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1981 -
Actress Jessica Alba shot to stardom with her role on TV's Dark Angel. She also played Sue Storm in the Fantastic Four movies. -
Katy Perry Breaks a Record
August 18, 2011 by Leila TahaKaty Perry's no one-hit wonder, as she proved this week by breaking a billboard record. Perry, 26, is the first female artist to have five number one hits off the...
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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.
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.
- In these groups:
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Moms
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
Madonna
Film Actress, Singer / 1958 -
Pop legend Madonna is known for her constant reinvention as a performer. Her biggest hits include "Papa Don't Preach," "Like a Prayer" and "Vogue."
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Jerry Lewis Steps Down as Telethon Host
August 4, 2011 by Leila TahaJerry Lewis is retiring as the national chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, a post he’s held for more than 50 years. 85-year-old Lewis will not appear...
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Warren Buffett Wants to Pay Higher Taxes
August 15, 2011 by Jennifer BallWarren Buffett wrote in to the New York Times today, calling on Congress to raise tax rates for those who he terms the "mega-rich." Among the chief complaints outlined in Buffett's letter, was that the upper class enjoyed a lower tax rate than middle...
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- Generous Donors
- Modern Titans of Tech
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
Bill Gates
Entrepreneur / 1955 -
Entrepreneur Bill Gates founded the world's largest software business, Microsoft, with Paul Allen and became one of the richest men in the world.
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- Generous Donors
- Famous Leos
- Famous Philanthropists
Melinda Gates
Business Leader, Philanthropist / 1964 -
Melinda Gates, wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which strives to improve global health and education.
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- Generous Donors
- Famous Lookalikes
- Modern Titans of Tech
Mark Zuckerberg
Entrepreneur, Computer Programmer, Philanthropist / 1984 -
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook, as well as one of the world's youngest billionaires.
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- Generous Donors
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Born in 1942
Barry Diller
Business Leader / 1942 -
Media mogul Barry Diller popularized the TV miniseries with Roots, cofounded the Fox network, and owned shopping channels QVC and HSN.

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