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Comedian Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart

The standup comedian stars in the Jumanji movie franchise.

By Biography.com Editors, Catherine Caruso

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Who Was Nancy Dolman? All About Martin Short’s Wife and Their Idyllic Relationship

The comedian and Dolman were married almost 30 years.

By Tyler Piccotti

kouri richins, a utah mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband, looks on during her murder trial at the summit county courthouse in park city, utah, monday, feb. 23, 2026. (ap photo/spenser heaps, pool)

All About Kouri Richins, Her Trial and Sentencing

By Tyler Piccotti

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Former 'American Idol' contestant Caleb Flynn is accused of killing his wife Ashley Flynn in Ohio

Trial Delayed for ‘American Idol’ Alum Caleb Flynn

By Tyler Piccotti

The Deathbed of Mozart 1791' (late 19th century). Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Austrian composer on his deathbed surrounded by his wife and friends. The sheets of music are presumably those of his Requiem which was unfinished at the time of his de

The Mystery of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Death

By Tyler Piccotti

Portrait Of Gianni Versace

The Assassination of Gianni Versace: The True Story of His Tragic Death

By Rachel Chang

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Taylor Frankie Paul and Her TV Controversies

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Shane Gillis

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Billie Eilish

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Attends His Party Convention

Shinzo Abe

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True Crime

FBI investigating the home of Larry Millete his retrial begins May 11

Who Is Larry Millete? What to Know About the Accused Killer’s Trial and His Wife’s Disappearance

Millete faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

By Tyler Piccotti

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this undated photo from wise county sheriff's office shows tanner lynn horner horner, 31, was arrested friday, dec 2, 2022, on kidnapping and murder charges after confessing to killing a 7 yearold texas girl and telling authorities where to find her body, according to wise county sheriff lane akin the girl's stepmother had reported her missing on wednesday from the family home near paradise, texas wise county sheriff's office via ap

All About Tanner Horner, Athena Strand’s Killer

d4vd attends the Amiri Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 26, 2025 in Paris, France.

Who Is D4vd?

Person holding a smartphone while standing outdoors.

Who Is Eligio Bishop?

Caroline Muirhead and Alexander Mckellar in Netlfix's “Should I Marry a Murderer?”

Who Is Alexander McKellar?

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Donald Studey and the Green Hollow Murders

Ponzi Scheme Investor Madoff Appears In Federal Court

Bernie Madoff: 6 Famous Victims of His Ponzi Scheme

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Timeline: Elizabeth Smart’s Kidnapping and Rescue

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Rex Heuermann pleads guilty in Gilgo Beach serial killings case

Inside Rex Heuermann’s Life in Prison

People You Should Know

2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals

How These Famous Arab Americans Made History

Salma Hayek, Rashida Tlaib, and Rami Malek are just a few notable Arab American trailblazers who have made their mark on society and culture.

By Catherine Caruso

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40 Famous Inventors Who Changed History

By Jamie Ballard

elvis presley during his military service at a us base in germany

15 Famous Veterans Who Served in the U.S. Military

By Catherine Caruso, Rachel Chang

jim carrey saturday night live

10 Comedians Who Never Made the ‘SNL’ Cast

By Tyler Piccotti, Rachel Chang

famous women

51 Inspiring Famous Women in History

By Janaya Wecker, Catherine Caruso

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Athletes

Ronda Rousey at a preview event for her fight with Gina Carano

Ronda Rousey

Martin V Acuna

The True Story of Boxer Christy Martin

Nifty Network

Billie Jean King and the “Battle of the Sexes”

Former NBA player Lamar Odom appears in a new Netflix 'Untold' documentary

Where Is Former NBA Star Lamar Odom Now?

Musicians

Michael Jackson starred in the 1984 music video for "Thriller"

Inside Michael Jackson’s Thriller Music Video

Lainey Wilson and Devlin “Duck” Hodges at 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards Red Carpet on November 19, 2025.

Lainey Wilson’s Relationship with Duck Hodges

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Michael Jackson

phil collins sitting to the right of his ex wife andrea bertorelli and their daughter

How Phil Collins Wrote “In the Air Tonight”

Culture

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15 Trailblazers to Honor for AAPI Heritage Month

By Catherine Caruso, Ale Russian

bong and marge

Plane Flown by 'Ace of Aces' Pilot Finally Found

By Michael Natale

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Amelia Earhart

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5 Powerful and Influential Native American Women

By Sara Kettler

Scientists

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J Allen Hynek: The Man Who Made Us Watch the Skies

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dr. lise meitner

8 Female Scientists Whose Discoveries Were Credited to Men

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Marie Curie

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Mae Jemison

Political Figures

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George Washington

Shirley Chisholm speaks at a podium at the Democratic National Convention, Miami Beach, Florida, July 1972.

10 Shirley Chisholm Quotes That Show Her Determination and Fortitude

kamala harris campaigns for president in raleigh, north carolina

11 Groundbreaking Women in U.S. Politics

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Ronald and Nancy Reagan's Timeless Love Story

Activists

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10 Powerful Greta Thunberg Quotes

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The Women’s Rights Movement and the Women of Seneca Falls

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10 Inspiring Malala Yousafzai Quotes

A historical illustration depicting a person speaking passionately to an audience.

Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman” Speech May Not Have Contained That Famous Phrase