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Ever wondered how Keanu Reeves rose to stardom? Keanu Reeves is one of the most maddening forces in Hollywood – an actor who has produced a body of fascinating work, while still somehow serving as a lightning rod for criticism. After a turbulent childhood, Reeves first burst onto the film...

Ever wondered how Jack Nicholson rose to stardom? Jack Nicholson is without a doubt one of the most popular and gifted American actors of the 20th century. The characteristic features of Jack include the dark tinted sun glasses, without which he is rarely seen outdoors, and the somewhat maniacal...

Ever wondered how Sienna Miller rose to stardom? Born in New York City on December 28, 1981, Sienna Miller and her family moved across the sea to Britain when she was less than two years old. Following her parent’s divorce, she was sent to the Heathfield School in Berkshire, a prestigious...

This star-studded tribute to the kings and queens of comedy draws together such legendary names as Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais, and many more. Granted extraordinary access, photographer Matt Hoyle has captured his subjects in portraits that are...

Ever wondered how James Franco rose to stardom? James Edward Franco was born on 19th April, 1978. He is an American director, teacher, actor, author and producer. He took his first leading role in acting as Daniel Desario on a short-lived cult hit television program Freaks and Geeks. Afterwards...

Ever Wondered how Benicio Del Toro rose to stardom? The three most coveted awards in the American film industry are The Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the Screen Actors’ Guild Awards. In order for an actor to win all three in one year, the stars themselves must align. The actor must give...

Ever wondered how Jordana Brewster rose to stardom? Jordana Brewster was born in Panama City, Panama on April 26,1980 to an American investment banker and a Brazilian Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. After moving to London and Rio de Janeiro, the Brewster family finally settled down in Manhattan...

Ever wondered how Bill Gates rose to stardom? Bill is a figure of paramount importance in the development of the software industry and really in the development of the internet. William Henry Gates III was born in Seattle, Washington on October 28, 1955. Known commonly as Bill Gates - the joint...

Ever wondered how Lady Gaga rose to stardom? The woman dubbed the New Queen of Pop burst onto the music scene in 2008, breaking sales records and taking the music world by storm. Lady Gaga’s music, steeped in artistic weirdness and big budget stage production, has proven to be both polarizing...

Ever wondered how Snoop Dogg rose to stardom? With one of the most distinct voices in rap music, the man known as Snoop Dogg has become recognized as one of the living legends of the genre. Boasting a sly sense of humor and a laid-back and accessible personality, Snoop Dogg first rose to fame...

Ever wondered how Justin Bieber rose to stardom? By recording and uploading videos of himself to popular social media site YouTube, a perfectly-coiffed preteen from Ontario, Canada stumbled into the biggest musical opportunity of his lifetime. Plucked from the pages of the internet, Justin...

Ever wondered how Wentworth Miller rose to stardom? Prior to reaching A-list status, Wentworth Miller struggled for years to make ends meet in Hollywood. His rugged good looks may entice one to think that he was born and raised for the film industry. In realty, Miller was born into a world...

Over The Side: Black Marines of WWII is a story of men who not only overcame the challenge of the Marine Corps and war, but perils of racism as well. Their saga began at Montford Point in North Carolina, where combat units were forged that served in the Marines’ gallant amphibious assault campaigns...

Ever wondered how Jim Carrey rose to stardom? It is said that make people laugh is far more difficult than make them cry. Hats off to the artists, those have the guts to make fun of themselves and amuse the audience. One of such great names is Jim Eugene Carrey whose charismatic personality...