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

Gloria Vanderbilt
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Gloria Vanderbilt

Known for her fashion design and tumultuous personal life, actress, writer and artist Gloria Vanderbilt became an iconic figure in American popular culture during the 20th century.

Stevie Nicks
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Stevie Nicks

Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Stevie Nicks is known for her work with Fleetwood Mac as well as for her solo career.

Bradley Cooper
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Bradley Cooper

Oscar-nominated actor and director Bradley Cooper is best known for his movies Silver Linings Playbook, American Sniper, and A Star Is Born.

Adele
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Adele

Grammy Award–winning singer Adele is known for her soulful sound and hit songs “Rolling in the Deep,” “Someone Like You,” and “Hello.”

William Clark
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William Clark

William Clark was half of the exploration team Lewis and Clark, who in the early 1800s explored and mapped the lands west of the Mississippi River. Their journey was better known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Saint Nicholas
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Saint Nicholas

Saint Nicholas was a Christian bishop who provided for the poor and sick and is the basis for the popular character of Santa Claus.

Kelsea Ballerini
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Kelsea Ballerini

Country singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini has created hit songs such as “Peter Pan” and “Love Me Like You Mean It.”

P.L. Travers
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P.L. Travers

Mysterious and prickly, author P.L. Travers created the beloved governess Mary Poppins, further popularized by the Disney film and stage musical of the same name.