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2011
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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 draw is the happy couple. From a reality wedding to a royal wedding, here are the five biggest...
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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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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...
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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.
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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...
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- In these groups:
- 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.
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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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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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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 one is fiction?
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- 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.
