Rodney King
When a mostly white jury acquitted the police officers who were caught on video beating Rodney King, it set off the L.A. riots of 1992.
BIOGRAPHY
Read exclusive biographies and discover fascinating stories about your favorite icons, musicians, authors, and historical figures.
Leah Remini
Actor Leah Remini is known for her nine-year run on the popular sitcom The King of Queens, as well as her highly publicized departure from the Church of Scientology.
Will Rogers
Will Rogers was an American humorist, actor and author best known for his Broadway and film performances, as well as his folksy persona.
Kenny Rogers
Award-winning singer/songwriter Kenny Rogers enjoyed enormous success on both the country and pop charts with hits like “Lucille,” “The Gambler” and “Islands in the Stream.”
Miles Teller
American actor Miles Teller is known for his starring roles in ‘Whiplash,’ ‘The Divergent Series’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’
Al Sharpton
Al Sharpton is an outspoken and sometimes controversial political activist, working to lead the fight against racial prejudice and injustice.
Gordon Ramsay
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has restaurants around the world and hosts the TV shows Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef.
Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes is an NFL quarterback who has won two league MVP awards and led the Kansas City Chiefs football team to Super Bowl victories in 2020, 2023, and 2024.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has starred in films such as Titanic, The Aviator, The Wolf of Wall Street, and The Revenant.
John Mellencamp
A pop sensation in the 1980s, singer-songwriter John Mellencamp has evolved into one of rock’s most enduring acts, and given voice to the small-town experience.