Biography: Historical and Celebrity Profiles

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Pope Francis’ Life in Photos in 32 Stunning Images

From his childhood in Argentina to his reign as pope, take a look back at the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio.

By Emily Burack

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Prison Helped Jelly Roll Find Music. Now, the Country Singer Might Get Pardoned

The “Liar” singer has a lengthy rap sheet that could soon be forgiven.

By Tyler Piccotti and Adrienne Donica

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There Are Kindles on Sale on Amazon Right Now

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Why Barron Trump’s Nickname Is “Little Donald”

By Biography.com Editors

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What Penn Badgley Thinks About ‘You’s Joe Goldberg

By Catherine Caruso

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How Accurate Is ‘Happy Face’?

By Catherine Caruso

Notable Now

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Carlos Alcaraz

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Pope Francis

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John Cena

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Maren Morris

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Notorious Figures and Acts

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A Collector Bought Jeffrey Dahmer’s Glasses. They Might Hold Clues About the Killer’s Atrocities

The new owner of the glasses says the spectacles are the “holy grail” of serial killer memorabilia.

By Tyler Piccotti

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Why the Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents

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How Likely Is the Menendez Brothers’ Release?

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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?

Culture

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How to Watch Conclave Right Now

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The Ultimate William Shakespeare Study Guide

By Barbara Maranzani

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33 Essential Memoirs That Will Leave You Inspired

By Ysolt Usigan and Sarah Kloepple

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See The Real-Life Heroes Depicted in ‘Apollo 13'

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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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What to Know About Elon Musk’s Children

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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?

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

BIO Buys

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PSA: Amazon Has Tons of Books on Sale Right Now

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The Best Shakespeare Movie Adaptations

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The Best Levi’s From Beyoncé’s New Campaign

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LeBron James to Get a Doll in a New Barbie Line