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The Met's Punk Exhibit, Not Rebellious Enough
May 7, 2013 by Eudie PakGod save the Queen, she ain’t no human being / There is no future in England’s dreaming…Do these lyrics sound familiar? If you were a child of the 70s, you'd know all too well they're from the Sex Pistols' 1977 track "God Save the Queen." It was the controversial...
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- London Punk- Cultural Icons: 1970s
- Famous Arians
- Famous Fashion Designers
Vivienne Westwood
Fashion Designer / 1941 -
Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood helped set the style for modern punk and New Wave music.
Alexander McQueen
Fashion Designer / 1969 - 2010
Alexander McQueen was a London-based, English fashion designer who was head designer of the Louis Vuitton Givenchy fashion line, before starting his own line.
- In these groups:
- London Punk- Cultural Icons: 1970s
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Fashion Designers
Malcolm McLaren
Artist, Fashion Designer, Musician / 1946 - 2010
Recording artist and fashion designer Malcolm McLaren came to fame as manager of the Sex Pistols. Later, he recorded several albums of his own material.
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The Blues Brothers: World Premiere
April 23, 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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- In these groups:
- Cast of Saturday Night Live
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Actors
John Belushi
Actor, Comedian / 1949 - 1982
John Belushi was an actor and comedian, one of the first performers on "Saturday Night Live" and one half of the Blues Brothers.
- In these groups:
- Cast of Saturday Night Live
- Screen Presidents
- Famous Lefties
Dan Aykroyd
Film Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter / 1952 -
Dan Aykroyd is a Canadian actor and comedian known for his performances on Saturday Night Live, and in the hit films The Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters.
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Film Directors
- Famous People Named John
John Landis
Director / 1950 -
A successful director, John Landis is best known for his comedies, which include National Lampoon’s Animal House, The Blues Brothers, and Trading Places.
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- Apollo Legends
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- Weight Loss Winners
Aretha Franklin
Singer / 1942 -
Multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin is known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer."
- In these groups:
- African-American Biopics
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Famous Jazz Musicians
Ray Charles
Songwriter, Pianist, Singer / 1930 - 2004
Ray Charles was a pioneer of soul music, integrating R&B, gospel, pop and country to creat hits like "Unchain My Heart," "Hit the Road Jack" and "Georgia on My Mind." A blind genius, he is considered one of the greatest artists of all time.
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- USO Entertainers
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
James Brown
Activist, Dancer, Songwriter, Singer / 1933 - 2006
James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul," was a prolific singer, songwriter and bandleader, as well as one of the most iconic figures in funk and soul music from 1956 to 2006.
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'The Mary Tyler Moore Show': Cast of Characters—and Icons
April 30, 2013 by Jennifer ArmstrongThe cast of The Mary Tyler Moore Show—Mary Tyler Moore, Valerie Harper, Betty White, Cloris Leachman, and Georgia Engel—made history in the ‘70s as women the sitcom...
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- In these groups:
- TV Moms: 1960s
- Girl Scouts
- Beatty's Babes
Mary Tyler Moore
Actress / 1936 -
Mary Tyler Moore is an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and television star know for her roles on The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
- In these groups:
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Actors
Cloris Leachman
Actor / 1926 -
American actress Cloris Leachman has had a long, successful career in television and film, playing a range of dramatic and comedic roles.
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Emmy Winners
Valerie Harper
Actress / 1939 -
Actress Valerie Harper won three consecutive Emmy Awards for playing Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
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Post-Presidential Hobbies
April 26, 2013 by Andrew CannizzaroWith yesterday's dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, which brought together five U.S. presidents, we began to muse on these distinguished...
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- In these groups:
- Celebrity Aviators
- Candidates with Babies
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
George H.W. Bush
Diplomat, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1924 -
The 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He is the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd president.
- In these groups:
- Abigail and John Adams
- Founding Fathers
- U.S. Presidents
John Adams
U.S. President / 1735 - 1826
John Adams was a Founding Father, the first vice president of the United States and the second president. His son, John Quincy Adams, was the sixth president.
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Failed Assassinations
- Famous Irish-Americans
Andrew Jackson
Lawyer, Judge, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1767 - 1845
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. He is known for founding the Democratic Party and for his support of individual liberty.
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Who Is On Your Money
- U.S. Presidents
Dwight D. Eisenhower
General, U.S. President, Journalist / 1890 - 1969
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th president of the United States, promoted Atoms for Peace at the United Nations General Assembly in order to ease Cold War tensions.
- In these groups:
- 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.
- In these groups:
- Failed Assassinations
- Political Party Crashers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Theodore Roosevelt
Environmental Activist, Warrior, Governor, U.S. President / 1858 - 1919
A New York governor who became the 26th U.S. president, Theodore Roosevelt is remembered for his foreign policy, corporate reforms and ecological preservation.
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- Shorties with Authority
- Who Is On Your Money
- Founding Fathers
James Madison
U.S. President / 1751 - 1836
The fourth U.S. president, James Madison believed in a robust yet balanced federal government and is known as the "Father of the Constitution."
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Post-Apocalyptic Actors Who Kick Butt
April 19, 2013 by Eudie PakTom Cruise's post-apocalyptic flick Oblivion opens today, and as much as it's receiving womp womp critic ratings, that may not stop sci-fi lovers from seeing it...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Famous Fathers
- Vampires
Tom Cruise
Film Actor, Producer / 1962 -
A-list actor and Scientologist Tom Cruise is the star of many box office hits, including Risky Business, A Few Good Men, The Firm, and Jerry Maguire.
- In these groups:
- Famous Action Movie Stars
- Famous Libras
- Famous Actresses
Linda Hamilton
Film Actress / 1956 -
Actress Linda Hamilton is best known for her role as Sarah Connor in The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day—films that essentially made her the first female action hero and earned her the title of "Body Of The Nineties."
- In these groups:
- Batman Villains
- Creepy Actors
- Famous Geminis
Cillian Murphy
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1976 -
Cillian Murphy is an Irish movie actor known for the diversity of his roles in films ranging from Breakfast on Pluto to Batman Begins, and for his bright blue eyes.
- In these groups:
- Scream Queens
- Famous Action Movie Stars
- Celebrities With Advanced Degrees
Sigourney Weaver
Film Actress / 1949 -
Actress Sigourney Weaver is best known for her roles in films since the 1980s, including Ghost Busters, Working Girl and Alien.
- 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.
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Does William Randolph Hearst Look Like Actor Scott Wilson?
April 24, 2013 by Thad MorganIt's not too hard to rise to glory when you already started at the top. Journalist and storyteller William Randolph Hearst had plenty of cash to spend thanks to a father who owned a gold mine and was senator of California in the late 1880s. And Hearst...
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- In these groups:
- Fatally Famous
- Famous Dropouts
- Famous Taureans
William Randolph Hearst
Business Leader, Publisher / 1863 - 1951
William Randolph Hearst is best known for publishing the largest chain of American newspapers in the late 19th century, and particularly for sensational "yellow journalism."
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