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Jennifer Ball
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Jennifer Ball is the editorial producer for BIO.com. If she could play hooky with any famous icon from history, it would be Hunter S. Thompson.
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Stephen King Remembers JFK
November 22, 2011 by Jennifer BallPost a commentMore than 25 years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, historians continue to debate the impact the president's death made on the country, and...
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- Candidates Eating
- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Virgoans
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S. President, U.S. Vice President / 1908 - 1973
Lyndon B. Johnson was elected vice president of the U.S. in 1960 and became the 36th president in 1963, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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Russell Brand Pens Letter to Amy Winehouse
July 26, 2011 by Jennifer BallDozens of stars have spoken out in the wake of Amy Winehouse's death, including Ashton Kutcher, Eva Longoria and Rihanna. But none expressed their feelings as...
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Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Singer / 1983 - 2011
Amy Winehouse won five Grammy Awards for her 2006 album Back to Black, and is remembered for songs like "Rehab," "Back to Black" and "Valerie." She died in 2011, at age 27.
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10 Bonafide Imposters
September 30, 2011 by Jennifer BallIt isn't uncommon to dream of a new life—maybe one where you're a rich, or famous, or an exotic hero with amazing talents. What if you could have that new life...
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The Real Life of Juliette Gordon Low
March 13, 2012 by Jennifer BallAs many former Daisies and Brownies know, the Girl Scouts of the USA are celebrating their 100th Anniversary this week. But this celebration would not be possible...
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Warren Buffett Wants to Pay Higher Taxes
August 15, 2011 by Jennifer BallWarren Buffett wrote in to the New York Times today, calling on Congress to raise tax rates for those who he terms the "mega-rich." Among the chief complaints...
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- Generous Donors
- Modern Titans of Tech
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
Bill Gates
Entrepreneur / 1955 -
Entrepreneur Bill Gates founded the world's largest software business, Microsoft, with Paul Allen and became one of the richest men in the world.
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- Generous Donors
- Famous Leos
- Famous Philanthropists
Melinda Gates
Business Leader, Philanthropist / 1964 -
Melinda Gates, wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, is co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which strives to improve global health and education.
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- Generous Donors
- Famous Lookalikes
- Modern Titans of Tech
Mark Zuckerberg
Entrepreneur, Computer Programmer, Philanthropist / 1984 -
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook, as well as one of the world's youngest billionaires.
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- Generous Donors
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Born in 1942
Barry Diller
Business Leader / 1942 -
Media mogul Barry Diller popularized the TV miniseries with Roots, cofounded the Fox network, and owned shopping channels QVC and HSN.
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Celebrity Break-ups of 2011
December 14, 2011 by Jennifer BallThey break up, they make up, they break up again...we just can't turn away from the gory details of famous couples and their marital mishaps. Here are five of the...
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Ashton Kutcher
Film Actor, Television Actor, Producer, Television Producer / 1978 -
Ashton Kutcher's first acting gig, playing Kelso on That '70s Show, led him to roles in films like Guess Who, A Lot Like Love, The Guardian, No Strings Attached and Jobs. The actor, model and producer married Demi Moore in 2005.
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- Famous Moms
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Brat Packers
Demi Moore
Film Actress, Director, Producer / 1962 -
With her husky voice and beauty, Demi Moore was a fixture in 'Brat Pack' movies of the 1980s, such as St. Elmo's Fire and About Last Night.
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- The Kennedy Family
- Celebrities Who've Written Children's Books
- Famous Scorpios
Maria Shriver
Philanthropist / 1955 -
Maria Shriver married Arnold Schwarzenegger and is the first lady of California. She is part of the Kennedy family and was an NBC journalist for many years.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Film Actor, Governor / 1947 -
Arnold Schwarzenegger first gained fame as a body builder, using that as a launching point to become a huge Hollywood star and, later, the governor of California.
Kim Kardashian
Reality Television Star / 1980 -
Kim Kardashian is a model, actress, entrepreneur, socialite and star of the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
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- Famous Moms
- Hispanic Actors
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
Jennifer Lopez
Actress, Dancer, Singer, Reality Television Star / 1969 -
Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez is one of Hollywood’s leading ladies who’s also forged a successful pop and dance music career.
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- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
- Tax Truants
- Fashion Front Row
Marc Anthony
Singer / 1968 -
Marc Anthony is a singer, songwriter, and actor of Puerto Rican descent who has made his mark through his Latin and salsa-inspired music.
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- 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.

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