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May 2012
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Photo of the Week: Shooting a Gangster
May 7, 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. While we're digging through these archives, we often come across amazing photos that we're...
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- Infamous Mobsters
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Boxers
Mickey Cohen
Boxer, Murderer, Organized Crime Boss / 1913 - 1976
Mickey Cohen became the West Coast racket boss in 1947, after his mentor and predecessor, Bugsy Siegel, was assassinated.
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Terrorism Loses Its Mojo, Richard Branson Gets Iced
May 4, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com has launched a new feature we're calling "Week in Review," which highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their...
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- Infamous Terrorists
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born in 1957
Osama bin Laden
Terrorist / 1957 - 2011
Osama bin Laden is a terrorist extremist who planned the attacks on the World Trade Center and is intent on driving Western influence from the Muslim world.
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- 2012 Presidential Hopefuls
- 2012 Election Candidates
- Candidates Eating
Mitt Romney
Governor / 1947 -
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney made a run for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election, losing to John McCain. He made another run for the presidency in 2012, but was defeated by President Barack Obama.
- In these groups:
- USO Entertainers
- Kentucky Derby Hats
- Famous Cancerians
Jessica Simpson
Film Actress, Songwriter, Singer, Reality Television Star / 1980 -
Jessica Simpson is an American pop singer, actress and fashion empire entrepreneur, and a former MTV reality show star.
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- Scream Queens
- Name Changers
- Silent Screen Stars
Joan Crawford
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Dancer, Pin-up / 1905 - 1977
Joan Crawford was an Oscar-winning actress, dancer and executive. She was known for films like Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? and Mildred Pierce.
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- Famous Dropouts
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Richard
Richard Branson
Entrepreneur / 1950 -
Entrepreneur Richard Branson launched Virgin Records in 1973. Today Virgin Group holds more than 200 companies in more than 30 countries.
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Kentucky Derby Celebrity Owners
May 4, 2012 by Leila TahaThis weekend signals the start of the Kentucky Derby. Though we usually think of baseball as "America's pastime," horse racing is a long-standing tradition in much...
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- Best Song Oscar Winners
- Best Original Score Oscar Winners
- Famous Taureans
Burt Bacharach
Songwriter, Pianist / 1928 -
Songwriter and pianist Burt Bacharach wrote the musical Promises, Promises and the film score for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
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- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Eagle Scouts
- Best Director Oscar Winners
Steven Spielberg
Director, Producer / 1946 -
Academy Award-winning filmmaker, director and producer Steven Spielberg's films include Jaws, The Color Purple and Schindler's List.
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named George
- Famous People Born in 1930
George Steinbrenner
Business Leader / 1930 - 2010
Owner of the New York Yankees from 1972 until his death, George Steinbrenner was one of the most notorious team owners in baseball history.
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Lookalike of the Week: Saved by the Naked Gun?
May 4, 2012 by Kayla AriasPriscilla Presley was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1945. Her West Coast lookalike, Tiffani Thiessen, was born twenty-nine years later in Long Beach, California...
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- Elvis and Priscilla Presley
- Pucker Uppers
- Famous Lookalikes
Priscilla Presley
Film Actress, Television Actress, Entrepreneur / 1945 -
Priscilla Presley is an American businesswoman and actress, best known for marrying Elvis Presley, with whom she had daughter Lisa Marie Presley.
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Keith Haring: Public Displays of Affection From a Pop Artist
May 4, 2012 by Eudie PakToday marks the 54th birthday of Keith Haring (1958-1990), whose art was reflective of the zeitgeist of urban America in the 80s, with its boundless energy, distinctive...
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- Famous Pop Artists
- Celebrity Deadheads
- Famous Taureans
Keith Haring
Painter / 1958 - 1990
During his all-too-brief life, artist Keith Haring became a sensation in the art world with his bold, cartoon and graffiti influenced works during the 1980s.
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Beastie Boys Adam Yauch Dead at 47
May 4, 2012 by Eudie PakBeastie Boys co-founder Adam Yauch died today. He was 47.
Yauch was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 after finding a tumor on his salivary gland. Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Records who signed the Beastie Boys to their first label, released...
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- The Beastie Boys
- Famous Leos
- Famous Rappers
Adam Yauch
Rapper / 1964 - 2012
Adam Yauch (aka MCA) was a co-founder and member of the Beastie Boys, the popular rap group.
- In these groups:
- The Beastie Boys
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Rappers
Mike D
Rapper / 1966 -
A member of the Beastie Boys, Mike D has demonstrated his talents as a rapper, crafting clever quirky and often humorous lyrics.
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- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Famous Fathers
- Vegans
Russell Simmons
Entrepreneur / 1957 -
Co-founder of Def Jam Records, Russell Simmons was the force behind the hip-hop revolution, promoting stars like the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy and LL Cool J.
