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February 2012
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Who Am I? Famous Black History Record-Breakers
February 14, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatThe best and the brightest have a way of capturing our attention, and when it comes to making world records there's no shortage of notable African Americans. Here are just a few talented people who hold records in their respective fields. Can you guess...
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Who Am I? Famous Leap Year Babies
February 29, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatWe have Julius Caesar to thank for making the leap year official in order to keep our calendars straight and in line with the revolution of the Earth around the...
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Grammy Awards Edition
February 9, 2012 by Leila TahaThis Sunday, February 12, is the 54th Annual Grammys. Each year, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences honors outstanding achievements in the music...
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LeAnn Rimes
Film Actress, Television Actress, Singer / 1982 -
Country singer LeAnn Rimes's album Light Up My Life became the first to debut at number one on the pop, country and contemporary Christian Billboard charts.
- In these groups:
- Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith
- Famous Fathers
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
Will Smith
Actor, Entrepreneur, Rapper / 1968 -
Will Smith was on the TV show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and has had a successful career as a film actor in several blockbusters since 1992.
- In these groups:
- Irish Eyes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Singers
Sinead O'Connor
Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1966 -
With her signature shaved head, Sinead O'Connor emerged with a powerful and expressive voice, complex songs, and a fair share of controversy.
- In these groups:
- Captains of Industry
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Inventors
Thomas Edison
Entrepreneur, Inventor / 1847 - 1931
Inventor Thomas Edison created such great innovations as the electric light bulb, the telephone and the phonograph. A savvy businessman, he held more than a 1,000 patents for his inventions.
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Photo of the Week: Finger Lickin' Good
February 6, 2012 by Julien McNabThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal-makers...
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Academy Awards Edition
February 24, 2012 by Leila TahaThe 86th Academy Awards is the biggest night in showbiz for those in the filmmaking industry. And for actors and actresses in particular, this Sunday night's awards...
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Woody Allen
Actor, Director, Screenwriter / 1935 -
Woody Allen is an American comedian, filmmaker and writer who directed and starred in two of his most famous films, Annie Hall and Manhattan.
- In these groups:
- Hotheads
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Marlon Brando
Film Actor / 1924 - 2004
Legendary screen presence Marlon Brando performed for more than 50 years and is famous for such films as A Streetcar Named Desire and The Godfather.
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- Sparks On The Set
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Katharine Hepburn
Film Actress, Theater Actress / 1907 - 2003
Katharine Hepburn was an actress known as a spirited performer with a touch of eccentricity in films such as The African Queen and On Golden Pond.
- In these groups:
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- People Who Played Scrooge
George C. Scott
Film Actor / 1927 - 1999
American actor George C. Scott starred in films and on Broadway during his 40-year career. In 1970, he won an Oscar for his portrayal of George S. Patton.
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Celebrity Super Bowl Ads
February 3, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatIn an age where multiple small screens and big screens fight for our attention, the Super Bowl stands out as a sure thing for drawing a huge audience. That's why companies are willing to spend upwards of $3 million for 30 seconds of airtime in hopes of...
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- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
- Silver Foxes
- Famous Capricorns
Betty White
Animal Rights Activist, Television Actress, Comedian / 1922 -
Betty White is a comedic actress who has been in show business, from TV to film, since the 1950s, most notably on The Golden Girls.
- In these groups:
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Abe Vigoda
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1921 -
Abe Vigoda has been a popular character actor in television and film for more than four decades. He landed his film break with a role in The Godfather.
Michael Jordan
Basketball Player / 1963 -
Michael Jordan is a former American basketball player who led the Bulls to six national championships and earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award five times.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lefties
- People with Animal Names
- Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
Larry Bird
Basketball Player, Coach / 1956 -
Larry Bird is a retired professional basketball player known for his years with the Boston Celtics and his deceptively nimble skills on the court.
- In these groups:
- Weight Loss Winners
- Britney Spears and Kevin Federline
- Famous Arians
Kevin Federline
Dancer, Singer, Reality Television Star / 1978 -
Kevin Federline, best known for his marriage to superstar Britney Spears in 2004, has performed as a backup dancer for such pop stars as Michael Jackson.
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- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Game Show Hosts
Ed McMahon
Comedian, Game Show Host / 1923 - 2009
Ed McMahon was the announcer on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, made famous through his banter and his opening introduction, 'Heeeere's Johnny!'
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- U.S. Vice Presidents
- Famous People Named Dan
Dan Quayle
U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1947 -
Dan Quayle served in the House of Representatives and the Senate and was the 44th vice president of the United States under President George Bush.
- In these groups:
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Cast of The Hobbit
- Famous Aquarians
Elijah Wood
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1981 -
Elijah Wood is known for playing the hobbit Frodo in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, as well as for parts in The Ice Storm, Sin City and Happy Feet.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Hotheads
- Vegans
Alec Baldwin
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1958 -
American film, television and theater actor Alec Baldwin stars on the sitcom 30 Rock, for which he received Golden Globes and an Emmy Award.

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