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Skip to main contentPeopleNostalgiaCelebrityHistory & CultureCrime & ScandalVideoAboutContact UsAdvertisePrivacy NoticeTerms of UseCopyright PolicyAd ChoicesAccessibility SupportPrivacy SettingsMay 4, 2022PeopleNostalgiaCelebrityHistory & CultureCrime & ScandalVideoSubscribe to NewsletterAboutPeopleNostalgiaCelebrityHistory & CultureCrime & ScandalVideoBIOGRAPHY NEWSLETTERSubscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives.SIGN UPNostalgia'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Cast: Where Are They Now?Find out what the cast of the hit series has been up to since their days of staking vampires.By Tim Ott17 hours agoFilmmakers10 Directors of Color Who Changed the Film IndustryThrough their unforgettable art and innovations in film, these auteurs stand among the most influential big-screen talents in movie history.By Sara KettlerApr 26, 2022History & CultureHow Betty Ford Tackled the Taboo of AddictionThe former first lady spoke publicly about her struggles with prescription pills and alcohol, and founded a rehab center to help others.By Becky LittleApr 14, 2022History & Culture8 of Audre Lorde's Most Memorable PoemsThe writer used her poetry to fight for justice across racial, social and sexual barriers.By Rachel ChangFeb 14, 2022History & CultureHow Althea Gibson Broke the Color Barrier in TennisThe Harlem-raised trailblazer learned to control her emotions and ride out the hostilities to become one of the sport’s transcendent champions.By Tim OttFeb 7, 2022History & Culture15 Inspiring Audre Lorde QuotesThe New Yorker used her poetic way with words to amplify injustice in race, gender, sexuality and classism.By Rachel ChangFeb 1, 2022History & CultureInside Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Riviera's FriendshipThe two revolutionary LGBTQ+ activists developed a friendship while fighting for transgender rights in the 1960s and '70s.By Colin BertramJan 28, 2022History & Culture13 Powerful Marsha P. Johnson QuotesAs one of the leaders of the Stonewall Inn resistance, the Black transgender woman was an early activist for LGBTQ+ rights in New York City.By Rachel ChangJan 28, 2022History & CultureMajor Taylor: The Story Behind America's First Black Sports SuperstarThe largely forgotten bicycle racing champion took center stage at a time when the sport was all the rage in a still-segregated nation.By Tim OttJan 26, 2022History & CultureEunice Hunton Carter: The Woman Who Reeled in Lucky LucianoThe trailblazing Black lawyer uncovered the evidence that tied the Mafia boss to a prostitution operation and led to his conviction.By Tim OttJan 19, 2022CelebrityHow Kenneth Branagh's Family Left Turmoil in BelfastAs a child, the famed director and actor witnessed the riots that started the 30-year period of sectarian violence.By Rachel ChangJan 5, 2022CelebrityHow Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Changed TV With Desilu ProductionsThe legendary husband-and-wife team used ‘I Love Lucy’ to break new ground in the business and launch a production empire.By Tim OttDec 7, 2021Nostalgia'Home Alone' Cast: Where Are They Now?Discover what the stars of the 1990 holiday movie have been up to since the hit film smashed box offices records.By Tim OttNov 30, 2021History & CultureJesse Owens: 5 Facts About the Groundbreaking Olympic AthleteHere are five lesser-known but important facts from the life of the iconic sportsman.By Tim OttNov 5, 2021CelebrityMichael Jordan: 7 Facts About the Basketball LegendTo celebrate the sports superstar, here are seven facts about his life and iconic career.By Tim OttOct 28, 2021Crime & ScandalHow Patrizia Reggiani Plotted to Kill Her Ex-Husband Maurizio GucciIn a deadly drama that played out in Italy's most fashionable city, the disgruntled ex-wife hired a team of accomplices to take down an heir to the Gucci empire.By Rachel ChangOct 26, 2021CelebrityRita Moreno and Marlon Brando’s Tumultuous Eight-Year RelationshipThe ‘West Side Story’ actress and ‘The Godfather’ actor’s passion was undeniable — but also incredibly dangerous at times.By Rachel ChangOct 21, 2021CelebritySerena and Venus Williams: Inside Their Close Bond and Competitive HistoryThe siblings forged a tight bond as tennis prodigies that only strengthened as they achieved their wildest dreams of fame and fortune.By Tim OttOct 8, 2021CelebrityBetty White: 6 Facts About Hollywood's Golden GirlHere are some interesting tidbits about the TV legend's life and career.By Laurie UlsterSep 29, 2021History & CultureAlexander Graham Bell: 5 Facts on the Father of the TelephoneLearn more about Alexander Graham Bell and the machines he invented.By Wendy MeadSep 28, 2021CelebrityTammy Faye and Jim Bakker: Inside Their Relationship and the Scandals That Brought Down Their EmpireThe televangelists quickly rose to fame, creating a media empire, but scandals eventually tore the relationship apart — and landed Jim in prison.By Colin BertramSep 15, 2021History & CultureMuhammad Ali and Malcolm X: Inside Their Brief But Impactful RelationshipThe up-and-coming boxer relished the tutelage and friendship of the influential Nation of Islam minister before a power struggle drove them apart.By Tim OttSep 2, 2021History & CultureHow Nina Simone Used Her Performances For ActivismThe musician used her voice and songs to support the civil rights movement and speak out about crimes against Black people in America.By Barbara MaranzaniAug 26, 2021CelebrityBritney Spears’ Conservatorship: A Complete TimelineSince 2008, the pop singer had been legally under the control of her father. 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