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Leila Taha
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Leila Taha is a regular contributor for BIO Now. She would love for Michael Jackson's ghost to haunt her house.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Marilyn Monroe
November 18, 2011 by Leila TahaPost a commentToday we look at the life of one of the most iconic Hollywood stars in history—Marilyn Monroe. See if you can figure out which of these statements about the legendary...
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- Baseball Nicknames
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Baseball Players
Joe DiMaggio
Baseball Player / 1914 - 1999
Joe DiMaggio was one of the best all-round baseball players in the history of the game, helping the NY Yankees to nine World Series titles.
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President Obama Turns 50
August 4, 2011 by Leila TahaHappy Birthday, Mr. President! President Obama celebrates his 50th birthday today at the White House. Spending the night before his birthday at a campaign fundraiser...
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Michael Jackson Kids, Mom Get $30 Million
September 14, 2011 by Leila TahaMichael Jackson, long known for his generosity with his megamillions, is giving even in death. His estate will distribute $30 million to his mother and his three...
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- Apollo Legends
- Celebrity Bookings
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
Michael Jackson
Dancer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1958 - 2009
Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's award-winning career as the King of Pop transformed the face of pop music and popular culture. He released the best-selling album in history, Thriller, in 1982. He died unexpectedly in 2009.
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- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- The Jackson Family
- Famous Taureans
Katherine Jackson
Television Personality / 1930 -
Katherine Jackson is best known for being the mother of international pop superstar Michael Jackson.
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Celebrity-Owned Travel Attractions
July 2, 2012 by Leila TahaSummer is traditionally a time for road trips, camping and lounging by the shore. But travelers seeking a more A-list getaway can spend their vacation time at high-profile...
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- Country Legends
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- Bluegrass Musicians
Dolly Parton
Songwriter, Singer / 1946 -
Country music queen Dolly Parton is a cultural icon whose voluptuous figure and powerful voice made her popular on both stage and screen.
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 Fathers
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Best Screenplay Oscar Winners
Francis Ford Coppola
Director, Producer, Screenwriter / 1939 -
Director, producer and screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola is best known for creating The Godfather film series starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.
Justin Timberlake
Film Actor, Singer / 1981 -
Singer Justin Timberlake got his start on The New Mickey Mouse Club and made it big with boy band 'N Sync, before becoming a solo singer and budding actor.
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
Jay-Z
Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper / 1969 -
Rapper and hip-hop entrepreneur Jay-Z has won Grammy Awards, helmed Def Jam Records, created a clothing line, and married Beyoncé Knowles.
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Is the 27 Club a Myth?
December 21, 2011 by Leila TahaRock stars and artists are known for their hard partying ways, so it's no wonder that some die young and tragically. The curse of the 27 club is a theory that comes...
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- Apollo Legends
- The 27 Club
- Celebrity Enlistees
Jimi Hendrix
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1942 - 1970
Guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Jimi Hendrix delighted audiences in the 1960s with his outrageous electric guitar playing skills and his experimental sound.
Amy Winehouse
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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- The 27 Club
- Mysterious Deaths
- Famous Lefties
Kurt Cobain
Singer / 1967 - 1994
A talented, troubled grunge performer, Kurt Cobain became a rock legend with his band Nirvana in the 1990s and committed suicide at his Seattle home in 1994.
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Celebrity Race Car Drivers
May 27, 2012 by Leila TahaDo you have the need for speed? May 27th is one of the biggest days on the auto racing calendar. The Indianapolis 500, a race that draws over 400,000 people, is...
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- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Creepy Actors
Stephen Moyer
Television Actor / 1969 -
Stephen Moyer is best known for his portrayal of seductive vampire Bill Compton on HBO's hit show True Blood.
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- Automobile Accident Victims
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
- Famous Dropouts
James Dean
Film Actor / 1931 - 1955
Actor and cultural icon James Dean starred in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant. He was killed in a tragic car accident at age 24.
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- Generous Donors
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Famous Taureans
George Lucas
Filmmaker / 1944 -
George Lucas directed the Star Wars films and Indiana Jones movies, both of which took on a cult-like following.
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- Celebrity Enlistees
- Sparks On The Set
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
Paul Newman
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Race Car Driver, Entrepreneur / 1925 - 2008
Paul Newman came to be known as one of the finest actors of his time. He also started the Newman's Own food company, which donates all profits to charity.
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- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous TV Doctors
- Famous Capricorns
Patrick Dempsey
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1966 -
American actor & high school dropout Patrick Dempsey is best known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on the hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy.

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