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January 2013
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Lance Armstrong to Oprah Winfrey: I Was Defiant & Arrogant
January 18, 2013 by Eudie PakYou didn't have to be a cancer survivor or a fan of cycling to share in the feeling that Lance Armstrong was a tour de force human being—millions of people could attest to that. But his perfect story of inspiration has been completely obliterated in the...
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- 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.
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Natalie Wood Death: Coroner Issues New Report
January 14, 2013 by Eudie PakOne of the most enduring Hollywood mysteries remains unsolved but somewhat altered.
News came out this Monday afternoon that the Los Angeles Coroner's Office has...
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- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Mysterious Deaths
- Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner
Natalie Wood
Film Actress / 1938 - 1981
Actress Natalie Wood starred in the films Rebel Without a Cause with James Dean and in West Side Story as Maria. She drowned during a boating trip in 1981.
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- Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner
- Married Divorced Remarried
- Celebrity Golfers
Robert Wagner
Film Actor, Television Actor, Television Personality / 1930 -
Robert Wagner is an American film and television actor known for his popularity in numerous television series and most recently, in the Austin Powers films.
- In these groups:
- Creepy Actors
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
- Famous Arians
Christopher Walken
Actor / 1943 -
Film Actor Christopher Walken often plays the bad guy, but he has also proved himself in comic roles and has been a repeat guest on Saturday Night Live.
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'Dear Abby' Advice Columnist Dies at 94
January 17, 2013 by Eudie PakAfter suffering from a long battle with Alzheimer's, Pauline Friedman Phillips—better known as Abigail Van Buren, the 'Dear Abby' advice columnist—died Wednesday...
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American Idol Judges: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
January 16, 2013 by Thad MorganEver since its first season in 2002, American Idol has been the place to go to see some of the country’s best-hidden talent, along with the people who think they...
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- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- USO Entertainers
- Name Changers
Nicki Minaj
Rapper / 1982 -
Hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj was featured in seven songs on Billboard's Hot 100 at the same time, even before the release of her debut album in 2010.
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- Apollo Legends
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Celebrity Couples
Mariah Carey
Film Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1970 -
With hits such as "Vision of Love" and "I Don't Wanna Cry," pop diva Mariah Carey holds the record for most No. 1 debuts in Billboard Hot 100 history.
- In these groups:
- Contemporary Country Stars
- American Idol
- Famous Scorpios
Keith Urban
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1967 -
Grammy-award winning country music singer, songwriter and guitarist Keith Urban was named the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year in 2006.
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Portrait of a Queen: Elizabeth I's Coronation at Westminster Abbey
January 14, 2013 by Andrew CannizzaroThe 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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- Notable Female Leaders
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Real Life Leading Ladies
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen / 1533 - 1603
Elizabeth I was the long-ruling queen of England, governing with relative stability and prosperity for 44 years. The Elizabethan era is named for her.
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MLK's Birthday: A Tribute in Video
January 15, 2013 by Eudie PakIf Martin Luther King Jr. were alive, he would have turned 84 today. Defined by his soulful eloquence and his unrelenting stance on civil disobedience through nonviolence, the Civil Rights leader and Baptist minister inspired millions and continues to...
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- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Black Activists
Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil Rights Activist, Minister / 1929 - 1968
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist, who led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968.
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous News Anchors
- Famous People Named Tom
Tom Brokaw
News Anchor, Journalist / 1940 -
Television journalist Tom Brokaw was the anchor of NBC Nightly News from 1982 until 2004.
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Vegans
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
Bill Clinton
U.S. President, U.S. Governor / 1946 -
Bill Clinton was the 42nd president of the United States, and the second to be impeached. He oversaw the country's longest peacetime economic expansion.
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- Apollo Legends
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
Stevie Wonder
Songwriter, Pianist, Singer / 1950 -
Stevie Wonder is an American musician and a former child prodigy who became one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. His hit songs include "Living in the City," "Boogie on a Reggae Woman" and "Isn't She Lovely."

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