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Read exclusive biographies and discover fascinating stories about your favorite icons, musicians, authors, and historical figures.

Jules Verne
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Jules Verne

Who Was Jules Verne? Jules Verne emerged as a prominent writer following his encounter with publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel, who played […]

Louis Armstrong
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Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong was an internationally famous jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and singer known for songs like “What a Wonderful World,” “Hello, Dolly!,” ”Star Dust,” and “La Vie En Rose.”

SZA
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SZA

SZA is a Grammy-winning R&B artist known for the songs “Kill Bill,” “Good Days,” and “Snooze,” along with her critically acclaimed albums Ctrl and SOS.

Kevin James
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Kevin James

Comedian and actor Kevin James is best known for his nine-season turn as Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens.

Andy Warhol
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Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol was one of the most prolific and popular artists of his time, using both avant-garde and highly commercial sensibilities.

Lainey Wilson
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Lainey Wilson

Grammy-winning country singer Lainey Wilson rose to prominence after her music was featured on the TV show Yellowstone and is known for her album Bell Bottom Country.

Hedy Lamarr
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Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian American actress during MGM’s “Golden Age” who also left her mark on technology. She helped develop an early technique for spread spectrum communications.

ann-margret
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Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret is a Swedish-born actress, singer and dancer who is best known for her roles in films such as ‘Viva Las Vegas’ and ‘Carnal Knowledge.’

Charo
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Charo

Charo is a Spanish-born singer, musician and actress best known for her sassiness, sexy outfits and signature phrase during the 1970s, “Cuchi-cuchi.”

Madam C.J. Walker
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Madam C.J. Walker

Madam C.J. Walker created specialized hair products for African American hair care and was one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire.