Andrew Cuomo is an American politician who served as the 56th governor of New York from 2011 to 2021. During his time in office, he enacted progressive policies such as marriage equality, codifying Roe v. Wade into state law and implementing the nation’s strongest gun violence prevention laws. However, in 2020 Cuomo faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, which led to an investigation by the New York Attorney General that found he had sexually harassed at least 11 women. Following the release of this report, he resigned from office in August 2021. Since his resignation, Cuomo has taken steps to…
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Bob Newhart is an American comedian and actor known for his deadpan delivery style and comedic monologues. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1950s and rose to fame with his hit comedy album The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart in 1960, which became the first comedy album to reach number one on the Billboard charts. Newhart transitioned to acting, starring in two popular TV sitcoms, The Bob Newhart Show from and Newhart. He has also appeared in numerous films such as Catch-22, Elf and The Rescuers. Over his long career, Newhart has received numerous accolades including…
Valtteri Bottas is a Finnish racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, having previously driven for Mercedes from 2017 to 2021 and Williams from 2013 to 2016. He has scored 10 race wins and 67 podiums in his F1 career. Bottas contributed to five Constructors’ Championship wins for Mercedes, and has been Drivers’ Championship runner-up twice, in 2019 and 2020. After leaving Mercedes, he joined Alfa Romeo (now Kick Sauber) for the 2022 season. Bottas is currently in talks with Sauber and other teams to secure a seat on the 2025 F1 grid, though…
Bret Hart is a Canadian-American retired professional wrestler and actor who is considered one of the greatest technical wrestlers in WWE history. He gained championship success in the 1980s and 1990s in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), where he helmed The Hart Foundation stable. Hart left for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) following the controversial Montreal Screwjob in 1997, where he remained until 2000. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006 and made a return to WWE programming in 2006 and 2007. Hart is known for his signature moves like the Sharpshooter and Hart Attack,…
Madison Beer is an American singer and songwriter. She first gained substantial media attention in 2013 when Justin Bieber posted a link to one of her YouTube cover song videos. Beer has since released several singles and EPs, including her debut studio album Life Support in 2021 and her second album Silence Between Songs in 2023. She has also voiced the virtual character Evelynn in the League of Legends virtual band K/DA, and has appeared on television shows and in a film. Siblings Madison’s siblings include her older brother Ryder Beer, who is also a musician and singer and has…
Madison De La Garza is an American actress and filmmaker, best known for playing Juanita Solis on the TV series Desperate Housewives. She is the younger half-sister of singer Demi Lovato. De La Garza was born on December 28, 2001 in Dallas, Texas to Eddie De La Garza and Dianna De La Garza. In addition to her role on Desperate Housewives, she has appeared in films like Caged No More and Gnome Alone, and TV shows such as Sonny with a Chance and Bad Teacher. De La Garza has also directed short films like Pink Elephant and Surprise. She has…
Laura Marano is an American actress and singer known for her role as Ally Dawson in the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally. She has also appeared in other TV shows like Without a Trace, Back to You, and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Marano has released several singles as a singer, including Boombox and Me. She is the younger sister of actress Vanessa Marano and attended the University of Southern California. Marano has starred in various films and TV movies, including A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish, The Perfect Date and Choose Love. Siblings Laura has one sibling,…
Lolo Jones is an American hurdler and bobsledder who specializes in the 60-meter and 100-meter hurdles. She has won three NCAA titles and garnered 11 All-American honors while at Louisiana State University. Jones began the 2009 indoor season in Europe, scoring victories in the 60 m hurdles with world-leading times of 7.82 seconds in Karlsruhe and Birmingham. She returned to the States and won the national indoor title in the 60 m hurdles. Jones is a devout Christian and often prays before competitions. She has openly shared her experience with egg freezing. Jones states she struggles with passive suicidal thoughts…
Kaillie Humphries is a Canadian-American bobsledder who has achieved remarkable success in her career. Representing Canada, she won Olympic gold medals in the two-woman bobsled event at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Humphries became the first female bobsledder to defend an Olympic title and the first Canadian woman to win Olympic gold in bobsled. She has also won numerous World Championship medals, including five gold medals, making her the most decorated woman in bobsled history. In 2021, Humphries became the first female bobsledder to win a double world title, sweeping both the two-woman and monobob events…
Lauren Lapkus is an American actress and comedian known for her roles in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and the HBO series Crashing. She began her acting career with roles in sitcoms like Hot in Cleveland, The Middle and Are You There, Chelsea? Lapkus has also appeared in films such as Jurassic World and The Wrong Missy. She is known for her comedic timing and improv skills. She has performed improv regularly with groups like UCB’s Asssscat and Wild Horses. Lapkus has also launched several of her own podcasts, including With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus and Newcomers.…
James Marsden is an American actor known for his roles in the X-Men film series, The Notebook, Superman Returns, Hairspray, Enchanted and the Sonic the Hedgehog movies. He began his acting career in the 1990s, guest starring in TV shows like Saved by the Bell: The New Class and Party of Five. Marsden gained prominence in the early 2000s playing Cyclops in the X-Men films from 2000 to 2014. He has also starred in a variety of other films, including romantic dramas like The Notebook, family-friendly movies like Enchanted and Hop and comedies like Hairspray and Anchorman 2: The Legend…
Jesco White is an American folk dancer and entertainer known as the Dancing Outlaw. He is best known as the subject of three documentary films that detail his desire to follow in the footsteps of his famous father, D. Ray White, while dealing with personal struggles such as depression, drug addiction and alcoholism. Jesco’s unique dancing style is a mix of tap and clog dancing that is native to the Appalachian region. He has gained a cult following over the years, with numerous musicians creating tribute songs about him and his family. Jesco has also made appearances in various media,…
Jack Ruby was an American nightclub owner who murdered Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963, two days after Oswald was accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy. Ruby shot and mortally wounded Oswald on live television in the basement of the Dallas Police Headquarters. He was immediately arrested and found guilty of murder with malice, receiving the death penalty. His conviction was later overturned on appeal, but he died of a pulmonary embolism shortly after being diagnosed with cancer before a new trial could be held. The Warren Commission concluded that Ruby acted alone in killing Oswald and that…
Ilyasah Shabazz is an American author, community organizer, social activist and motivational speaker. She was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1962, and witnessed the assassination of her father, Malcolm X, at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan at the age of 2. After Malcolm X’s death, the family moved to Mount Vernon, New York where Shabazz had an apolitical upbringing. Shabazz is an award-winning author who has written several books, including her memoir, Growing Up X, children’s books about her father and mother’s childhoods, and a young adult novel, X. She is a trustee for the Malcolm X and Dr.…
Jazz Smollett is a 42-year-old lifestyle guru, producer, cook, interior decorator and author. She is known for co-hosting and producing the CLEO TV series, Living By Design, alongside her brother Jake Smollett. Jazz has appeared on various TV shows like The Today Show, The Rachael Ray Show and Home and Family to share her expertise in cooking, lifestyle tips and home design. She has also released a cookbook titled The Family Table: Recipes and Moments From A Nomadic Life. In addition to her on-screen work, Jazz is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and has produced award…