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Mitt Romney's Gaffe-tastic, Snoop Dogg's Name Changes to Snoop Lion

August 3, 2012 by Eudie Pak

Biography.com's "Week in Review" highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their endeavors, big ideas, triumphs, importance in history, or magnanimous gaffes. While there were many people to choose from this week, here...

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2012 Presidential Hopefuls

2012 Election Candidates

Candidates Eating

Mitt Romney

Governor / 1947 -

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney made a run for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election, losing to John McCain. He made another run for the presidency in 2012, but was defeated by President Barack Obama.

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Famous Fathers

Musical Monikers

Name Changers

Snoop Dogg

Film Actor, Television Actor, Rapper, Reality Television Star / 1971 -

Snoop Dogg is a West Coast rapper who evolved under the tutelage of Dr. Dre, and has received fame for albums such as Doggystyle, Tha Doggfather and Reincarnation.

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Fashion Front Row

Famous Virgoans

Famous Fashion Designers

Karl Lagerfeld

Fashion Designer / 1933 -

In addition to his own label, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has been a major creative force behind such well-known brands as Tommy Hilfiger, Chanel, and Fendi.

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Olympic Gymnasts

Olympic 2012 Athletes

African-American Firsts: Athletes

Gabby Douglas

Gymnast / 1995 -

Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas is best known as the first African American to win the individual all-around event. She also won a team gold medal for the U.S. at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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St. Patrick: Little Known Facts

March 14, 2013 by Thad Morgan

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It’s time for Irish heritage to take the spotlight once again with the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day. Partakers in the luckiest day of the year will break out the...
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Famous Saints

Famous People Named Patrick

St. Patrick

Saint / 385 -

St. Patrick is Ireland's patron saint, known for spreading Christianity throughout the country as a missionary during the 5th century.

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The E.T. Cast: Where Are They Now?

June 9, 2012 by Eudie Pak

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Thirty years ago today, Steven Spielberg released his sci-fi, tearjerker adventure flick, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, which became the highest grossing film for...
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Celebrities With Court-side Seats

Eagle Scouts

Best Director Oscar Winners

Steven Spielberg

Director, Producer / 1946 -

Academy Award-winning filmmaker, director and producer Steven Spielberg's films include Jaws, The Color Purple and Schindler's List.

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Scream Queens

Actors Turned Directors

Where Are They Now

Drew Barrymore

Film Actress, Director, Producer, Model, Screenwriter / 1975 -

Actress Drew Barrymore gained early fame as a child star. She later struggled with substance abuse and notoriety, before re-emerging as a talented actress and producer.

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Another Kennedy Tragedy, Alan Rickman's Tea Time Tantrum

May 18, 2012 by Eudie Pak

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Biography.com has launched a new feature we're calling "Week in Review," which highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their...
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The Kennedy Family

Famous Architects

Famous People Named Mary

Mary Kennedy

Architect / 1960 - 2012

Mary (Richardson) Kennedy, an architect focusing on philanthropy and the environment, was the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Cast of Harry Potter Movies

Cast of The Butler

Famous Pisceans

Alan Rickman

Film Actor / 1946 -

Born in London on February 21, 1946, this actor is best known for portraying memorable villains in films like Die Hard and Robin Hood: Prince of Theives.

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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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Olympic Gymnasts

Famous Capricorns

Famous Gymnasts

Shawn Johnson

Gymnast / 1992 -

Shawn Johnson is an American gymnast who won a gold medal for the balance beam at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China when she was only 16 years old. In 2009, she was the winning contestant on Dancing with the Stars.

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Rosa Parks Honored in Quotes

February 4, 2013 by Eudie Pak

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Today marks Rosa Parks' 100th birthday, and although she may not be here to celebrate this milestone, countless people all over the country are honoring her for...
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Famous Aquarians

Famous Black Activists

Famous Civil Rights Activists

Rosa Parks

Civil Rights Activist / 1913 - 2005

Civil rights activist Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger, spurring the Montgomery boycott and other efforts to end segregation.

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Celebrity Comebacks of 2011

December 9, 2011 by Jennifer Ball

Sometimes the biggest success comes on the heels of dreadful failure. And no one proves that better than the people in our list of the biggest celebrity comebacks of 2011. These five celebrities prove that, no matter how severe the hardship, how big...

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Famous Moms

Weight Loss Winners

American Idol

Jennifer Hudson

Actress, Singer / 1981 -

Jennifer Hudson is an Oscar and Grammy-winning actress and singer known for roles in Dreamgirls and Sex and the City.

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Celebrity Bookings

Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals

Famous Puppeteers

Paul Reubens

Film Actor, Television Actor / 1952 -

Paul Ruebens is an American actor, writer, film producer and comedian best known as his alter ego, Pee-wee Herman, on the Pee-wee Herman Show.

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Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals

Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals

Famous Cancerians

Michael Vick

Football Player / 1980 -

Star Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's promising career has been tainted by illegal activities including involvement in an illegal dog-fighting ring.

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Ladies of Pop Music

Celebrity Self-Imploders

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline

Britney 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.

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Celebrity Bookings

Gap-Toothed Grinners

Vegans

Mike Tyson

Boxer / 1966 -

Mike Tyson is a former heavyweight boxing champion who's served jail time and also appeared in several films.

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