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2011
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Celebrity Break-ups of 2011
December 14, 2011 by Jennifer BallThey break up, they make up, they break up again...we just can't turn away from the gory details of famous couples and their marital mishaps. Here are five of the biggest break-ups of the year.
Kim Kardashian and Kris HumphriesThe only moment shorter...
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Ashton Kutcher
Film Actor, Television Actor, Producer, Television Producer / 1978 -
Ashton Kutcher's first acting gig, playing Kelso on That '70s Show, led him to roles in films like Guess Who, A Lot Like Love, The Guardian, No Strings Attached and Jobs. The actor, model and producer married Demi Moore in 2005.
- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Brat Packers
Demi Moore
Film Actress, Director, Producer / 1962 -
With her husky voice and beauty, Demi Moore was a fixture in 'Brat Pack' movies of the 1980s, such as St. Elmo's Fire and About Last Night.
- In these groups:
- The Kennedy Family
- Celebrities Who've Written Children's Books
- Famous Scorpios
Maria Shriver
Philanthropist / 1955 -
Maria Shriver married Arnold Schwarzenegger and is the first lady of California. She is part of the Kennedy family and was an NBC journalist for many years.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Film Actor, Governor / 1947 -
Arnold Schwarzenegger first gained fame as a body builder, using that as a launching point to become a huge Hollywood star and, later, the governor of California.
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:
- 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.
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
- Tax Truants
- Fashion Front Row
Marc Anthony
Singer / 1968 -
Marc Anthony is a singer, songwriter, and actor of Puerto Rican descent who has made his mark through his Latin and salsa-inspired music.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Celebrity Golfers
- Primetime Soap Stars
Heather Locklear
Television Actress, Pin-up / 1961 -
Actress Heather Locklear was on the television series C.H.I.P.S, Dynasty, T.J. Hooker, Melrose Place and Sin City. She was also in the movie Firestarter.
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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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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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Celebrity Comebacks of 2011
December 9, 2011 by Jennifer BallSometimes the biggest success comes on the heels of dreadful failure. And no one proves that better than the people in our list of the biggest celebrity comebacks...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Weight Loss Winners
- American Idol
Jennifer Hudson
Actress, Singer / 1981 -
Jennifer Hudson is an Oscar and Grammy-winning actress and singer known for roles in Dreamgirls and Sex and the City.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Famous Puppeteers
Paul Reubens
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1952 -
Paul Ruebens is an American actor, writer, film producer and comedian best known as his alter ego, Pee-wee Herman, on the Pee-wee Herman Show.
Michael Vick
Football Player / 1980 -
Star Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's promising career has been tainted by illegal activities including involvement in an illegal dog-fighting ring.
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:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Vegans
Mike Tyson
Boxer / 1966 -
Mike Tyson is a former heavyweight boxing champion who's served jail time and also appeared in several films.
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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...
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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: 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.
