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2012
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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 of the country, especially the South. The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the all-important...
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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.
- In these groups:
- 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.
- In these groups:
- 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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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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- In these groups:
- 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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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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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...
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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.
- In these groups:
- 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.
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Famous People and Their Notable Horses
May 3, 2012 by Josh MapesWhile dogs may be considered "man's best friend," the horse and the myriad of legends surrounding it have held a special place in the hearts of humans throughout...
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Kentucky Derby Hats
- The British Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen / 1926 -
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was crowned in 1953. Her 60 years on the throne was celebrated in June 2012, with the Diamond Jubilee.
- In these groups:
- Cowboy Country Singers
- USO Entertainers
- Name Changers
Roy Rogers
Film Actor, Television Actor, Guitarist, Singer, Television Personality / 1911 - 1998
Roy Rogers was an American actor and singer best known as the “King of the Cowboys” for his heroic roles in musical westerns. His sidekick palomino, Trigger, and dog, Bullet often appeared with him.
- In these groups:
- Cowboy Country Singers
- Name Changers
- Notable Wild West Film Actors
Dale Evans
Film Actress, Television Actress, Songwriter, Singer, Television Personality / 1912 - 2001
Dale Evans was the longtime screen partner and wife of singing cowboy Roy Rogers. She wrote several hit songs, including "Happy Trails to You."
- In these groups:
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Capricorns
Paul Revere
Folk Hero / 1735 - 1818
Silversmith Paul Revere took part in the Boston Tea Party and famously alerted the Lexington Minutemen about the approach of the British in 1775.
- In these groups:
- Handsome Devils
- Wild West
- Famous Virgoans
Jesse James
Murderer, Thief, Organized Crime Boss, Folk Hero / 1847 - 1882
Jesse James was a bank and train robber in the American Old West, best known as the leading member of the James-Younger gang of outlaws.
- In these groups:
- Erratic and Autocratic
- Famous Epileptics
- Famous Virgoans
Caligula
Emperor / 12 - 41
Gaius Caesar, known as Caligula, succeeded Tiberius and served as Roman emperor from 37 to 41 A.D.
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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 endeavors, big ideas, triumphs, or magnanimous gaffes.
While there were many people to...
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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.
- In these groups:
- 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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