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News Archive
2012
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Picture of the Week: Pressing Louboutin
February 13, 2012 by Julien McNabAs the court battle between Christian Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent continues over whether or not Saint Laurent is violating Louboutin's trademark for its famed red-soled shoes, we'd like to direct all parties to the portrait of Louis XIV below—and...
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Who Am I? Famous Boy Scouts
February 8, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatIt's Boy Scout Day, and we salute those everywhere who abide by the motto "Be prepared!" Since learning survival techniques is key to success as a scout, it's no...
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Whitney Houston Dies at 48
February 11, 2012 by Jennifer BallAccording to officials, pop legend Whitney Houston was found dead Saturday at a Beverly Hills, California, hotel. She was 48 years old.
Houston's body was reportedly...also in this article
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Celebrity Self-Imploders
- Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston
Bobby Brown
Singer / 1969 -
Singer Bobby Brown, known for hits including "Don't Be Cruel" and "Humpin' Around," is also famous for his troubled marriage to Whitney Houston.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Grammy Awards Edition
February 9, 2012 by Leila TahaThis Sunday, February 12, is the 54th Annual Grammys. Each year, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences honors outstanding achievements in the music...
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LeAnn Rimes
Film Actress, Television Actress, Singer / 1982 -
Country singer LeAnn Rimes's album Light Up My Life became the first to debut at number one on the pop, country and contemporary Christian Billboard charts.
- In these groups:
- Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith
- Famous Fathers
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
Will Smith
Actor, Entrepreneur, Rapper / 1968 -
Will Smith was on the TV show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and has had a successful career as a film actor in several blockbusters since 1992.
- In these groups:
- Irish Eyes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Singers
Sinead O'Connor
Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1966 -
With her signature shaved head, Sinead O'Connor emerged with a powerful and expressive voice, complex songs, and a fair share of controversy.
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- Captains of Industry
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Inventors
Thomas Edison
Entrepreneur, Inventor / 1847 - 1931
Inventor Thomas Edison created such great innovations as the electric light bulb, the telephone and the phonograph. A savvy businessman, he held more than a 1,000 patents for his inventions.
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A Deeper Look at Dickens
February 7, 2012 by Jennifer Ball and Scott CoopersteinAs a small boy, a barely 12-year-old Charles Dickens spent days "of humiliation and neglect" pasting labels onto jars of black boot polish, in a rat-infested London...
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What Would Josephine Baker Wear?
February 9, 2012 by Jennifer BallNew York's Fall Fashion Week begins today, and the streets are filled with beautiful people sporting the season's hot, new looks. Granted, BIO.com is not known for its great fashion advice, but we do love to dish about fashion icons, historical figures...
