Biography: Historical and Celebrity Profiles

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The Menendez Brothers Appear Virtually for Their Resentencing Hearing

Lyle and Erik Menendez hope to receive a reduced sentence for killing their parents in 1989.

By Sara Kettler and Biography.com Editors

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Liv Tyler Didn’t Know Steven Tyler Was Her Dad Until She Was 11

Liv met the rock frontman as a young girl and immediately felt a deeper connection to him than her family initially let on.

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7 Celebrities Who’ve Left Earth Behind — Literally

By Tyler Piccotti

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Was Shakespeare Rich?

By Adrienne Donica and Biography.com Editors

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What to Know About Elon Musk’s Children

By Catherine Caruso

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The True Story of Paul Revere’s Ride

By Michael Natale

Biography.com’s Ultimate William Shakespeare Study Guide

Everything you need to know about the world’s most famous playwright, including how his life influenced his work and how his legacy lives on today

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Michael B. Jordan

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Morgan Wallen

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Lil Nas X

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Doechii

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Notorious Figures and Acts

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What One Expert Thinks We Can Expect at the Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Hearing

Lyle and Erik Menendez will make their case in court Thursday and Friday.

By Tyler Piccotti

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Why the Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents

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Where Are Ruby Franke’s Kids and Ex-Husband Now?

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How Accurate Is ‘Happy Face’?

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Melissa Moore, the Happy Face Killer’s Kid, Now

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Yolanda Saldívar’s Deadly Obsession With Selena

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Frank Costello and Vito Genovese’s Bitter Rivalry

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Why Were There So Many Serial Killers in the ‘70s?

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The Story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Her Mother

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15 Notorious Serial Killers in History

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The 15 Best True Crime Podcasts

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Chilling Facts About ‘The Amityville Horror’ House

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How Ted Bundy Helped Catch the Green River Killer

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Culture

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The True Story Behind ‘Dying For Sex’

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The 15 Best Book-to-Movies in 2025

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YouTube Star Piper Rockelle’s Scandal, Explained

By Tyler Piccotti

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AI Study Says Shakespeare Didn’t Write Some Plays

By Michael Natale

People You Should Know

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Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles, and 15 More Artists Ensnared by the Hollywood Blacklist

After these actors, musicians, and writers were accused of having Communist ties, their careers took a hit.

By Catherine Caruso and Eudie Pak

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51 Inspiring Famous Women in History

By Janaya Wecker and Catherine Caruso

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22 Famous Scientists You Should Know

By Tyler Piccotti

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11 Notable Artists from the Harlem Renaissance

By Tyler Piccotti

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10 Famous Explorers Who Connected the World

By Caroline Redmond

Connections

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Inside Nick and Aaron Carter’s Bitter Feud

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How Madonna and Elton John Ended Their Feud

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Who Is Jutta Leerdam, Jake Paul’s Fiancée?

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All About Elle and Dakota Fanning’s Sister Bond

Musicians

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Why Did Jelly Roll Drop Out of Opry 100?

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Taylor Swift Teases Reputation Taylor’s Version

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See Dolly Parton’s Iconic Oscars Performance

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2025 Grammy Nominations in the Major Categories

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The Best Levi’s From Beyoncé’s New Campaign

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There Are Kindles on Sale on Amazon Right Now

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LeBron James to Get a Doll in a New Barbie Line

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Shop Aimee Lou Wood’s Frizz-Free Hair Crème