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Another Kennedy Tragedy, Alan Rickman's Tea Time Tantrum
May 18, 2012 by Eudie PakPost a commentBiography.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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- In these groups:
- 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.
- In these groups:
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
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.
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Entertainers
- Celebrity Couples
- Musical Monikers
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.
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Gymnasts
- Famous Athletes
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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Photo of the Week: Name That Chemist
April 30, 2012 by Julien McNabThe 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:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named Margaret
Margaret Thatcher
Prime Minister / 1925 -
Margaret Thatcher was the first woman to head the conservative party and the first to become prime minister of England with a tenure lasting from 1979-1990.
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Obama Rings in Rainbows, Pippa Middleton Coming to America?
May 11, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.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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- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Lefties
Barack Obama
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1961 -
Former Illinois Senator Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States. Inaugurated on January 27, 2009, he is the first African-American to serve as U.S. president.
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Influential Women of Washington
- Girl Scouts
Hillary Clinton
U.S. First Lady, Government Official / 1947 -
When Hillary Rodham Clinton was elected New York's senator in 2001, she became the only American first lady to hold national office. She currently serves as Secretary of State.
- In these groups:
- Shorties with Authority
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Born in 1955
Nicolas Sarkozy
World Leader / 1955 -
Nicolas Sarkozy was elected president of France in 2007, promising business-friendly policies and a closer relationship with the U.S.
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Fashion Designers
- Famous People Born in 1963
Marc Jacobs
Fashion Designer / 1963 -
Marc Jacobs is best known for his fashion design with Louis Vuitton and his own label.
- In these groups:
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous People Born in 1983
- Famous People Born on September 6
Pippa Middleton
1983 -
Pippa Middleton is best known as the younger sister of Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and wife of Prince Charles.
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Sober Celebs
- Famous Scorpios
Joe Biden
U.S. Vice President / 1942 -
Former Delaware senator Joe Biden became the 47th vice president of the United States, in the democratic administration of President Barack Obama.
- In these groups:
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Arians
- Famous Singers
Al Green
Singer, Minister / 1946 -
American singer-songwriter Al Green was a popular performer of gospel-inspired 1970s soul music, and is one of Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
- In these groups:
- will and kate
- Commoners to Royals
- Celebrity Couples
Kate Middleton
Duchess / 1982 -
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, married Prince William in 2011 at Westminster Abbey. She will not be a princess until Prince Charles inherits the throne.
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President Obama Slow Jams & James Cameron Gets Spacey
April 27, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.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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- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Lefties
Barack Obama
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1961 -
Former Illinois Senator Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States. Inaugurated on January 27, 2009, he is the first African-American to serve as U.S. president.
- In these groups:
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Famous Leos
- Famous Film Directors
James Cameron
Director, Producer / 1954 -
James Cameron has produced some of the most highly acclaimed, biggest box-office hits of his era, including Aliens, Titanic, and Avatar.
John Edwards
U.S. Representative / 1953 -
John Edwards served in the United States Senate from 1998 to 2004. He was the democratic vice presidential nominee in the 2004 election, and twice ran for president.
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Terrorism Loses Its Mojo, Richard Branson Gets Iced
May 4, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.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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- In these groups:
- Terrorists
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born in 1957
Osama bin Laden
Terrorist / 1957 - 2011
Osama Bin Laden is a terrorist extremist who planned the attacks on the World Trade Center and is intent on driving Western influence from the Muslim world.
- In these groups:
- 2012 Presidential Hopefuls
- Sober Celebs
- Famous Pisceans
Mitt Romney
Governor / 1947 -
Mitt Romney was governor of Massachusetts and made a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008. He has announced his candidacy for the 2012 race.
- In these groups:
- USO Entertainers
- Kentucky Derby Hats
- Famous Cancerians
Jessica Simpson
Film Actress, Songwriter, Singer, Reality Television Star / 1980 -
Jessica Simpson is a highly successful American pop and country music singer.
- In these groups:
- Scream Queens
- Name Changers
- Silent Screen Stars
Joan Crawford
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Dancer, Pin-up / 1905 - 1977
American motion-picture actress Joan Crawford made her initial impact as a vivacious Jazz Age flapper but later matured into a star of psychological melodramas.
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Richard
- Famous People Born in 1950
Richard Branson
Entrepreneur / 1950 -
Entrepreneur Richard Branson launched Virgin Records in 1973. Today Virgin Group holds more than 200 companies in more than 30 countries.
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Photo of the Week: Women, Children and Oarsmen First
April 9, 2012 by Julien McNabThe 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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