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News Archive
January 2012
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Legendary Coach Joe Paterno Dies
January 22, 2012 by Jennifer BallA family spokesperson confirmed that former college football coach Joe Paterno passed away this morning, only two months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. "His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled," his family said in a statement...
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Photo of the Week: Snake Charmers
January 17, 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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Singer Etta James Dies at 73
January 20, 2012 by Jennifer BallJazz singer Etta James—possibly best known for her romatic ballad "At Last"—passed away early this morning from leukemia complications. She was 73 years old. She...
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Photo of the Week: In Good Company
January 30, 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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- Black Comedians
- Celebrity Enlistees
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Bill Cosby
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Television Producer / 1937 -
Bill Cosby is an American comedian, actor and producer, who has played a major role in the development of more positive portrayal of African-Americans on television.
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- Hispanic Actors
- EGOT Winners
- Best Supporting Actress Oscar Winners
Rita Moreno
Actress / 1931 -
Rita Moreno is a Puetro Rican actress, of West Side Story (1961) fame, who throughout her career has broken new ground for Latinos in entertainment.
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- Screen Presidents
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
- Celebrity Aviators
Morgan Freeman
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer / 1937 -
Respected actor Morgan Freeman has appeared in such films as Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven and Batman Begins.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Edition
January 13, 2012 by Leila TahaEach year, a day is set aside in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. Schoolchildren learn about King and memorize his famous "I Have a Dream Speech." In 2011, President...
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Turning 50 in 2012
January 26, 2012 by Leila TahaBelieve it or not, even celebrities get older, despite the nips and tucks. A whole group of energetic, famous individuals are turning 50 this year. You might be surprised to learn that Paula Abdul, Jeff Dunham, Tom Cruise, and Anthony Kiedis were all...
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Engineers
- Famous Chemists
Lisa Perez Jackson
Civil Servant, Engineer, Chemist / 1962 -
Lisa Perez Jackson is a chemical engineer who in 2008 became the first African American to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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- Country Legends
- Musical Metamorphoses
- Contemporary Country Stars
Garth Brooks
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1962 -
Country singer Garth Brooks has sold more than 100 million albums during his career. His music successfully crossed over onto the Billboard pop charts.
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- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Baseball Players
Bo Jackson
Baseball Player, Football Player / 1962 -
Bo Jackson came to fame in the 1980s as a multitalented athlete, who excelled in baseball, football, and track at an early age.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Jon Stewart
Comedian, Talk Show Host, Writer / 1962 -
Jon Stewart is the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, which dubs itself "the most trusted name in fake news" and has run for nearly 20 seasons.
