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June 2012
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Judy Garland: Highlights from Her Life and Career
June 8, 2012 by Josh MapesThis Sunday, the 66th Annual Tony Awards will honor the best in Broadway Theater. Actress Tracie Bennett is considered a front runner for playing Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow, a fictionalized account of the last days of Judy's life. The day of...
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Paul Simon - Celebrating 25 Years of Graceland
June 4, 2012 by Eudie PakSOUTH AFRICA, 1985. Nelson Mandela was in prison, and apartheid had a tumultuous, violent foothold on the country. But it was also the same year that Paul Simon...
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- Simon and Garfunkel
- Folk Singers and Folk Revolutionaries
- Famous Libras
Paul Simon
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer, Philanthropist / 1941 -
American singer-songwriter Paul Simon is an influential figure in American rock music. He is best known for his long-running success as a musician.
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- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Cancerians
Nelson Mandela
Civil Rights Activist, World Leader, Journalist / 1918 -
Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa in 1994. A symbol of global peacemaking, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
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Abraham Lincoln's Doctor Speaks, Ridley Scott Alienates Us All Over Again
June 8, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com's "Week in Review" highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their endeavors, big ideas, triumphs, importance...
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- Who Is On Your Money
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Famous Aquarians
Abraham Lincoln
Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1809 - 1865
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves.
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- Ladies of Pop Music
- Weight Loss Winners
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
Janet Jackson
Dancer, Producer, Singer / 1966 -
The younger sister of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson is one of the best-selling artists in contemporary history. Her albums include Control and Rhythym Nation.
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- Apollo Legends
- Famous Recluses
- Tax Truants
Lauryn Hill
Television Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1975 -
When singer, songwriter and actress Lauryn Hill released her solo debut album, she became the first woman or hip-hop artist to win five Grammy Awards.
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- Eerie Filmmakers
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Film Directors
Ridley Scott
Director, Producer / 1937 -
Ridley Scott is an English director and producer, whose notable hits include Thelma and Louise, Gladiator and Black Hawk Down. He is also recognized as the older brother of director Tony Scott, who committed suicide in August 2012.
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Lookalike of the Week: Lucky 28
June 7, 2012 by Kayla AriasJackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball and began his professional career by being named Rookie of the Year in 1947. Derek...
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- Famous Lookalikes
- African-American Biopics
- Famous Taureans
Derek Luke
Film Actor / 1974 -
American actor Derek Luke has starred in films including Antwone Fisher (2002) and Friday Night Lights (2004).
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Celebrity Enlistees
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
Jackie Robinson
Baseball Player / 1919 - 1972
Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play major league baseball, becoming Rookie of the Year in 1947, National League MVP in 1949 and a World Series champ in 1955.
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Photo of the Week: My Kingdom for a Socialite
June 4, 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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Ray Bradbury Dead at 91
June 6, 2012 by Eudie PakRay Bradbury, the iconic science-fiction writer of Fahrenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles, died Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home, reports USA Today. He was 91.
Despite a stroke that forced him to use a wheelchair in recent years, the Illinois-born...
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- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
- Famous Leos
- Famous Poets
Ray Bradbury
Author, Poet / 1920 - 2012
American fantasy and horror author Ray Bradbury is best known for his novels Fahrenheit 451, The Illustrated Man and The Martian Chronicles.

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