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George Jones, the Voice of Country, Is Dead at 81
April 26, 2013 by Eudie PakGeorge Jones, one of the greatest country singers of all time, has died in a Nashville, Tennessee, hospital after suffering from blood pressure irregularities and a fever," reports USA Today. He was 81.
Although Hank Williams and Johnny Cash were symbolic...
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- Country Music Pioneers
- Country Legends
- Rags to Riches
George Jones
Songwriter, Singer / 1931 - 2013
Country singer and songwriter George Jones was born into poverty, but became a successful musician later in life. His first hit was the 1955 song "Why Baby Why."
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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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- 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.
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- 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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Carol Burnett's New Book Discusses 'Mother-Daughter Love Story'
April 26, 2013 by Leanne FrenchComedy legend Carol Burnett has a lot to celebrate. The beloved TV star who entertained us with The Carol Burnett Show for over a decade (can you hear her Tarzan...
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- Famous Lefties
- Guests on Glee
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Carol Burnett
Actress, Comedian / 1933 -
Carol Burnett is a comedian and actress who had a long-running sketch and variety show, The Carol Burnett Show, in the 1960s and '70s.
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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...
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- 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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Does Francis Ford Coppola Look Like Steve Wozniak?
April 17, 2013 by Thad MorganThere were lots of innovations to appreciate in the 70s, and David Bowie-Ziggy Stardust aside, chief among them were mobster films and the launch of Apple. In fact...
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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.
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- Modern Titans of Tech
- Apple Icons
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
Steve Wozniak
Entrepreneur, Computer Programmer, Engineer, Inventor / 1950 -
Steve Wozniak is an American computer scientist best known as one of the founders of Apple and the inventor of the Apple II computer.
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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. While we're digging through these archives, we often come across amazing photos that we're...
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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.
- In these groups:
- 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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