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June 2012
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Marilyn and Other Flop Broadway Musicals about Real People
June 1, 2012 by Josh MapesBorn on June 1, 1926, Marilyn Monroe still fascinates the public almost a century later. Within the last year, her life was the subject of the movie My Week with Marilyn, as well as NBC's television drama, Smash, which revolves around the creation of...
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- 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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- John Lennon and Yoko Ono
- The Beatles
- Famous Celebrity Couples
John Lennon
Songwriter, Singer / 1940 - 1980
John Lennon, pop star, composer, songwriter and recording artist, founded the Beatles, a band that impacted the music scene like no other before or since.
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- Fantastically French
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Leos
Coco Chanel
Fashion Designer / 1883 - 1971
With her trademark suits and little black dresses, fashion designer Coco Chanel created timeless designs that are still popular today.
- In these groups:
- Failed Assassinations
- Political Party Crashers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Theodore Roosevelt
Environmental Activist, Warrior, Governor, U.S. President / 1858 - 1919
A New York governor who became the 26th U.S. president, Theodore Roosevelt is remembered for his foreign policy, corporate reforms and ecological preservation.
Boy George
Singer / 1961 -
Boy George a flamboyant, androgynous British singer who once fronted the band Culture Club.
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- Bonnie and Clyde
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Born in 1909
Clyde Barrow
Murderer, Thief / 1909 - 1934
Outlaw Clyde Barrow and his partner, Bonnie, robbed banks and store owners during the Depression and were believed to be responsible for at least 13 murders.
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- Bonnie and Clyde
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named Bonnie
Bonnie Parker
Murderer, Thief / 1910 - 1934
Half of the notorious Bonnie and Clyde, Bonnie Parker became one of America's most famous outlaws. She and partner Clyde Barrow robbed banks and small businesses, leaving a bloody train of murder victims in their wake.
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- Notable Female Leaders
- Influential Women of Washington
- Groundbreaking Women
Victoria Woodhull
Women's Rights Activist, Editor, Publisher / 1838 - 1927
Victoria Woodhull was a spiritualist, activist, politician and author who was the first woman to run for the presidency of the United States.
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Margaret Thatcher: The Personality and Politics of The Iron Lady
June 12, 2012 by Kim GilmoreOn May 14, 1979, Margaret Thatcher appeared on the cover of Time magazine with the title “Britain’s Fighting Lady.” She was Britain’s first female prime minister...
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Margaret Thatcher
Prime Minister / 1925 - 2013
The first female prime minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher was a controversial figurehead of conservative ideology during her time in office.
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Photo of the Week: Watch Your Step Michael
June 25, 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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Hairband Heroes
June 15, 2012 by Eudie PakRock 'n' Roll was never as visually
obsceneoutrageous as it was in the 80s and 90s—with its suggestive lyrics, skintight leather, cross-gender friendly use of...also in this article
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- Sober Celebs
- Rock of Ages Artists
- Famous Pisceans
Dee Snider
Singer / 1955 -
Dee Snider is best known as the lead singer of glam metal band Twisted Sister.
Pat Benatar
Singer / 1953 -
Pat Benatar's strong vocals and rock sound, as well as hits like "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and "Love Is A Battlefield," made her an early MTV star in the 1980s.
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Lookalike of the Week: The Big Apples
June 12, 2012 by Kayla AriasAnthony Bourdain's career took off after his article "Don't Read Before Eating This" appeared in the New Yorker back in 1997. Since then he has gained popularity...
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- Ocean's Eleven Members
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Virgoans
Elliott Gould
Actor / 1938 -
Actor Elliott Gould starred in the original M*A*S*H movie, married Barbra Streisand, and is one of Ocean's Eleven (2001 version).
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Chefs
Anthony Bourdain
Chef / 1956 -
Chef, TV host, author. Chef Anthony Bourdain moved out of the kitchen to become a bestselling author and TV personality, gaining wider fame with his unique culinary worldview.
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Henry Hill, Goodfellas Mobster, Dead at 69
June 13, 2012 by Eudie PakMobster Henry Hill, the inspiration behind Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990), died yesterday in Los Angeles from an undisclosed illness, reports TMZ. He was 69.
"He had been sick for a long time...his heart gave out," revealed his long-time girlfriend...
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- Infamous Mobsters
- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Named Henry
Henry Hill
Organized Crime Boss / 1943 - 2012
Henry Hill was a member of the Lucchese crime family who became a federal informant, inspiring the Martin Scorsese movie Goodfellas.
