Adrienne Donica
Deputy Editor
Adrienne directs the daily news operation and content production for Biography.com. She joined the staff in October 2022 and most recently worked as an editor for Popular Mechanics, Runner’s World, and Bicycling. Adrienne has served as editor-in-chief of two regional print magazines, and her work has won several awards, including the Best Explanatory Journalism award from the Alliance of Area Business Publishers. Her current working theory is that people are the point of life, and she’s fascinated by everyone who (and every system that) creates our societal norms. When she’s not behind the news desk, find her hiking, working on her latest cocktail project, or eating mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Taylor Swift
Fourteen-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop music stars in the world.
While Elvis Was in the Army, A Sudden Death and an Unexpected Love Transformed His Life
In March 1958, the King became the most famous private in the U.S. Army. He left the military a changed man.

Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the United States, from 1977 to 1981, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian work around the world.

Elizabeth Taylor
Actor Elizabeth Taylor starred in the movies Cleopatra, Butterfield 8, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof but was just as famous for her violet eyes and scandalous love life.
Sharon Osbourne
British TV personality Sharon Osbourne starred in The Osbournes and was married to rock star Ozzy Osbourne.
An American Idol Music Supervisor Was Murdered. The Possible Motive Is Heartbreaking
Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas DeLuca, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Monday.

Bryan Kohberger’s Confession Was Expected. This Courtroom Bombshell Wasn’t
Kohberger’s plea hearing was matter of fact—except for this revelation from the prosecution.

Beyoncé
The most decorated Grammy winner in history, Beyoncé is known for the songs “Irreplaceable,” “Crazy In Love,” and “Break My Soul.”

How 4 Key Elements of Smoke Compare to the Arson Case that Inspired the Show
The Apple TV+ drama isn’t attempting to portray reality, but parallels to John Orr’s crimes remain.
The Horrors of Fred and Rose West Started in Their Own Family
The British serial killers inflicted appalling abuse on their 10 children and even murdered two of their daughters.

Where Is Molly Martens Corbett Now?
Molly, who appears in A Deadly American Marriage, went to prison for her part in her husband’s killing but is now free.
Deion Sanders’ Athletic Genes Are Strong. Four of His Kids Prove It
Two of the Colorado football coach’s sons are headed to the NFL, and two more of his children have played college ball.
Why Was Jelly Roll in Prison?
The “Liar” singer has a lengthy criminal history but is now in line to get pardoned.
Marie-Thérèse Was the Queen of France—For Just 20 Minutes
Marie Antoinette’s firstborn survived the French Revolution and, decades later, briefly became queen.

Shari Franke Confronts Her Past and Says “Family Vlogging Ruined My Innocence”
The daughter of imprisoned YouTube star Ruby Franke hopes other kids won’t experience what she did.
Was Shakespeare Rich? What We Know About the Famous Playwright’s Wealth
William Shakespeare made his name from acting and writing, but his financial success was tied to another source of income.
William Shakespeare
Playwright and poet William Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. His works are loved throughout the world, but Shakespeare’s personal life is shrouded in mystery.

Elton John
Legendary British musician Elton John has sold more than 300 million records and won five Grammy Awards on his way to becoming an EGOT recipient.
Who Is Jutta Leerdam, Jake Paul’s Fiancée?
The Olympic speed skater and boxer are celebrating their recent engagement.

Get to Know Logan and Jake Paul’s Parents and Fiancées
The new show Paul American follows the influencers and highlights their family ties.

Charles Manson
Charles Manson was a cult leader whose followers carried out several notorious murders in the late 1960s, after which he was sentenced to life in prison.
Charli XCX
British electronic-pop singer Charli XCX is a Grammy-winning artist known for the songs “Boom Clap” and “Fancy” as well as her album BRAT.

Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton wrote hit songs for artists like George Strait and Luke Bryan before building his own Grammy-winning music career.
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales
Known familiarly as Kate Middleton, Catherine, Princess of Wales, married Prince William in 2011. She is the mother of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

17 Inspiring Martin Luther King Quotes
A Baptist minister, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his nonviolent message of racial justice until he was assassinated in 1968.
Justin Trudeau
Since 2015, Justin Trudeau has been the prime minister of Canada, a position that his father Pierre Trudeau also held.

Jimmy Carter’s Extraordinary Life in Photos
Jimmy Carter was raised on a peanut farm in rural Georgia and went on to become the nation’s 39th president, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, a humanitarian, and best-selling author.

Selena Gomez
A former fixture on the Disney Channel, Selena Gomez has since made a name for herself as a Grammy-nominated musician, actor, and beauty entrepreneur.

All the 2024 CMA Award Winners and Nominees
Morgan Wallen ended a four-year winning drought as Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, and Megan Moroney earned some of the biggest awards of the night.

Tracking Shohei Ohtani’s Remarkable Path from High School Star to 50/50 Club Founder
The Los Angeles Dodgers player and two-time American League MVP is headed to this year’s World Series.

Hoda Kotb
Broadcast journalist Hoda Kotb has become a beloved TV personality as co-host on NBC’s Today show.

Olivia Munn
Actor Olivia Munn is known for her roles in the TV show The Newsroom and the movies Magic Mike and X-Men: Apocalypse.