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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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Turning 50 in 2012
January 26, 2012 by Leila TahaPost a commentBelieve it or not, even celebrities get older, despite the nips and tucks. A whole group of energetic, famous individuals are turning 50 this year. You might be...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Engineers
- Famous Chemists
Lisa Perez Jackson
Civil Servant, Engineer, Chemist / 1962 -
Lisa Perez Jackson is a chemical engineer who in 2008 became the first African American to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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- Country Legends
- Musical Metamorphoses
- Contemporary Country Stars
Garth Brooks
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1962 -
Country singer Garth Brooks has sold more than 100 million albums during his career. His music successfully crossed over onto the Billboard pop charts.
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Baseball Players
Bo Jackson
Baseball Player, Football Player / 1962 -
Bo Jackson came to fame in the 1980s as a multitalented athlete, who excelled in baseball, football, and track at an early age.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Jon Stewart
Comedian, Talk Show Host, Writer / 1962 -
Jon Stewart is the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, which dubs itself "the most trusted name in fake news" and has run for nearly 20 seasons.
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Scarlett Johansson is Latest Hacker Victim
September 15, 2011 by Leila TahaIt seems common sense was lost in translation, as Scarlett Johansson becomes the latest young Hollywood starlet to have nude photos surface on the Internet. The...
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- In these groups:
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
- Musical Monikers
- Celebrities Caught Naked
Miley Cyrus
Film Actress, Television Actress, Singer / 1992 -
Actress and singer Miley Cyrus is the daughter of '90s country star Billy Ray Cyrus and the star of the Disney series Hannah Montana.
- In these groups:
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Moms
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
Christina Aguilera
Songwriter, Singer, Television Personality / 1980 -
American singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera is best known for the single "Genie In A Bottle" and the controversial, sexually charged album Stripped.
- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Onscreen Superheroes
- Celebrities Caught Naked
Jessica Alba
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1981 -
Actress Jessica Alba shot to stardom with her role on TV's Dark Angel. She also played Sue Storm in the Fantastic Four movies.
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Edition
January 13, 2012 by Leila TahaEach year, a day is set aside in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. Schoolchildren learn about King and memorize his famous "I Have a Dream Speech." In 2011, President...
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Katy Perry Breaks a Record
August 18, 2011 by Leila TahaKaty Perry's no one-hit wonder, as she proved this week by breaking a billboard record. Perry, 26, is the first female artist to have five number one hits off the...
also in this articleBritney Spears
Singer, Television Personality / 1981 -
Britney Spears has been one of the most successful—and sometimes controversial—solo acts in popular music. More recently, she began hosting The X Factor.
Lady Gaga
Songwriter, Singer / 1986 -
Pop icon Lady Gaga's debut album The Fame included hits "Just Dance" and "Poker Face." Her follow-up, The Fame Monster, was nominated for six Grammys.
- In these groups:
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Moms
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
Madonna
Film Actress, Singer / 1958 -
Pop legend Madonna is known for her constant reinvention as a performer. Her biggest hits include "Papa Don't Preach," "Like a Prayer" and "Vogue."
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Eleven People Who Go to Eleven
November 11, 2011 by Leila TahaCelebrities and outrageous behavior have always gone hand in hand. In fact, it's their extravagant lifestyles, ostentatious displays of wealth, romantic scandals...
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- 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.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Frightening Fathers
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
Donald Trump
Entrepreneur, Reality Television Star / 1946 -
Donald Trump is a real estate mogul and billionaire. He is also owner of Trump Plaza and host of the NBC reality series, The Celebrity Apprentice.
- In these groups:
- Tax Truants
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Born in 1920
Leona Helmsley
Business Leader / 1920 - 2007
Leona Helmsley was a New York real estate tycoon whose legal troubles were as well known as her successes.
- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Hispanic Actors
- Celebrity Self-Imploders
Charlie Sheen
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1965 -
Actor Charlie Sheen, star of such films as Platoon and of TV's Two and a Half Men, is the brother of actor Emilio Estévez and the son of actor Martin Sheen.
Lady Gaga
Songwriter, Singer / 1986 -
Pop icon Lady Gaga's debut album The Fame included hits "Just Dance" and "Poker Face." Her follow-up, The Fame Monster, was nominated for six Grammys.
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Dolly Parton Apologizes to Gay Dollywood Goer
August 4, 2011 by Leila TahaCountry queen Dolly Parton has issued a personal apology to a visitor to her Dollywood Splash Country theme park. The visitor, a woman who was attending with her...

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