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News Archive
2012
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Lance Armstrong's Not Feeling Dope, Mister Rogers Gets Remixed
June 15, 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 in history, or magnanimous gaffes. While there were many people to choose from this week...
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- In these groups:
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Cyclists
Lance Armstrong
Cyclist, Philanthropist / 1971 -
Lance Armstrong is a professional American cyclist and testicular cancer survivor who, in 2012, was stripped of the seven Tour de France titles he won from 1999 to 2005 due to evidence of performance-enhancing drug use.
- In these groups:
- Chris Brown and Rihanna
- Soul Train Guests
- Celebrities Caught Naked
Chris Brown
Dancer, Singer / 1989 -
Chris Brown is a Grammy Award-winning R&B and dance music entertainer who has pleaded guilty to assaulting former girlfriend Rihanna.
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actors
- Famous Rappers
Drake
Television Actor, Rapper / 1986 -
TV and rap star Drake is best known in Canada for playing wheelchair-bound Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation, and for hit songs like "Best I Ever Had" and "Take Care."
- In these groups:
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Arians
- Famous Military Leaders
Colin Powell
Military Leader, Diplomat / 1937 -
Colin Powell was the first African American appointed as the U.S. Secretary of State, and the first, and so far the only, to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- In these groups:
- Famous Puppeteers
- Sober Celebs
- Famous Pisceans
Fred Rogers
Minister, Television Personality / 1928 - 2003
Fred Rogers is the much-loved host of the public television show, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, which ran on PBS from 1968 to 2001.
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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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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
- In these groups:
- 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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10 Primetime Soap Stars We Love to Hate
June 13, 2012 by Josh MapesAny great soap opera needs a great villain. While viewers may identify more with the protagonist, the villains in a serial drama always spice things up, cause trouble...
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- In these groups:
- Primetime Soap Stars
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actors
Larry Hagman
Theater Actor, Television Actor, Television Producer / 1931 - 2012
Larry Hagman starred opposite Barbara Eden on the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie and played J.R. Ewing on the primetime drama Dallas.
- In these groups:
- Numerous Nuptials
- Beatty's Babes
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Joan Collins
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1933 -
Actress Joan Collins played Alexis Carrington Colby, the vicious, vengeful ex-wife of patriarch Blake Carrington, on Aaron Spelling’s prime-time drama Dynasty.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Celebrity Golfers
- Primetime Soap Stars
Heather Locklear
Television Actress, Pin-up / 1961 -
Actress Heather Locklear was on the television series C.H.I.P.S, Dynasty, T.J. Hooker, Melrose Place and Sin City. She was also in the movie Firestarter.
- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Primetime Soap Stars
- Famous Arians
Marcia Cross
Television Actress / 1962 -
Marcia Cross is best known for her role in Desperate Housewives as Bree Van De Kamp, opposite Terri Hatcher and Eva Longoria.
- In these groups:
- Where Are They Now
- Hotheads
- Bewitching Women
Shannen Doherty
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Television Producer, Writer / 1971 -
Shannen Doherty is best known for her roles as Heather Duke in the film Heathers and on TV as Brenda in Beverly Hills, 90210 and as Prue in Charmed.
- In these groups:
- Breast Cancer Survivors
- USO Entertainers
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Diahann Carroll
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Singer / 1935 -
Diahann Carroll is an actress of stage, screen and TV known for her show Julia and films such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Primetime Soap Stars
Jane Wyman
Actress / 1917 - 2007
Jane Wyman was a Academy Award-winning American screen actress who was also Ronald Reagan's first wife.
- 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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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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- In these groups:
- 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).
- In these groups:
- 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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- In these groups:
- 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.
