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J. J. Watt Biography - Ultimate Career Highlights

Justin James Watt - is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin, and was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Watt received the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award three times in his first five seasons. Although primarily a defensive end, he occasionally shifts to defensive tackle in some situations. He has also taken snaps on offense, catching three touchdown passes during the 2014 ...

Feb 14, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Gina Carano Biography - The end of her film career?

Gina Carano Biography - The end of her film career? 8 views Celebrity Biographies Published on Feb 11, 2021 Gina Joy Carano is a former mixed martial artist, actress, and a fitness model. She began her career as a Muay Thai fighter and was crowned as «The Face of Women’s MMA». She holds an amazing Muay Thai competitive record with 12 wins, one loss, and one draw. She is also the first American woman to win a title in Thailand in Muay Thai. She studied gymnastics, jazz, tap, ballet, and horse rid...

Feb 12, 202112 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Mary Wilson Biography - Lifestyle, career, death

Mary Wilson - was an American singer. She gained worldwide recognition as a founding member of The Supremes, the most successful Motown act of the 1960s and the best-charting female group in U.S. chart history, as well as one of the best-selling girl groups of all-time. The group released twelve number-one hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 which set the record at the time, ten of which Wilson sang backing vocals on.

Feb 11, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 17

John Kennedy Biography - The Life and Death of a 35th President of the United States

John Fitzgerald Kennedy - 35th President of the United States (1961-63), who faced a number of foreign crises, especially in Cuba and Berlin, but managed to secure such achievements as the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and the Alliance for Progress. He was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in Dallas.

Feb 10, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Miley Cyrus Biography - The World According To Miley Cyrus

Cyrus - singer and actress, is the daughter of country star Billy Ray Cyrus. She began acting at a young age, landing the starring role on the hit show Hannah Montana in 2004. Cyrus went on to release several successful albums, including Breakout (2008) and Can't Be Tamed (2010) while becoming increasingly known for her wild behavior. Her 2013 single «Wrecking Ball», backed by a controversial video, became her first U.S. No. 1 hit. Along with retaining a presence on radio, Cyrus served as a coac...

Feb 10, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Michelle Obama Biography (1964–)

Michelle Obama is a lawyer, writer and the wife of former U.S. President Barack Obama. Prior to her role as first lady, she was a lawyer, Chicago city administrator and community-outreach worker.

Feb 08, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Bob Marley Biography (1945–1981)

Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter Bob Marley served as a world ambassador for reggae music and sold more than 20 million records throughout his career.

Feb 08, 202113 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Christopher Plummer Biography - Documentary about Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer is a Canadian actor who acquired global recognition following his portrayal of Baron von Trapp in the superhit musical film «The Sound of Music». In the later stage of his career, Plummer found more success as his films became mainstream hits and received rave reviews. With an illustrious career spanning over five decades, Plummer has won numerous awards, including an Oscar, several Tony awards, and a BAFTA award. He was also honored with as the Companion of the Order of Cana...

Feb 07, 202114 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Britney Spears Biography - Idol of culture of the 1990s

Britney Spears - is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. She is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s, for which she is referred to as the «Princess of Pop». After appearing in stage productions and television series, Spears signed with Jive Records in 1997 at age 15. Her first two studio albums, certified diamond in the US, ...Baby One More Time and Oops!... I Did It Again, were global successes and became two of the best-selling...

Feb 07, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 11

JoJo Siwa Biography - Secrets about JOJO SIWA

Jojo Siwa, also known as Joelle Joanie Siwa - is an American YouTube celebrity, dancer, actress, and singer. She was the youngest contestant to participate in the second series of «Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition» and she gained popularity when she appeared in the fifth-sixth season of «Dance Moms» reality show. She has also enacted in skits for Nickelodeon’s Not-So-Valentine Special as guest artist. Further. her first song «Boomerang» went viral on YouTube and also won her the prestigious RIA...

Feb 06, 20215 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Kim Kardashian Biography - Life and Career

Kardashian - is an American media personality, socialite, model, businesswoman, producer, and actress. Kardashian first gained media attention as a friend and stylist of Paris Hilton but received wider notice after a 2002 sex tape, Kim Kardashian, Superstar, with her then-boyfriend Ray J was released in 2007. Later that year, she and her family began to appear in the E! reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007-2021). Its success soon led to the creation of the spin-off ser...

Feb 06, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Walt Disney Documentary - Biography of the life of Walt Disney

Disney is a famous American artist, director, producer and creator of a series of full-length animated films that won him worldwide fame. He is a Doctor of Fine Arts, a winner of 7 Emmy Awards, 22 Oscars. Additionally, he was awarded the highest civilian award of the U.S. government - The Presidential Medal of Freedom. Walt Disney is the co-founder of an entertainment conglomerate, The Walt Disney Company, and creator of the world’s first large amusement park, Disneyland. He and his team members...

Feb 05, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Nelson Mandela Biography - Politician and Anti-Apartheid Activist

Mandela was the first Black president of South Africa, elected after time in prison for his anti-apartheid work. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. Nelson was a politician, social rights activist, and philanthropist who became South Africa’s first Black president from 1994 to 1999. After becoming involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20s, Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1942.

Feb 05, 202112 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Taylor Swift Biography - Amazing singer

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift made a splash in the country music world in 2006 and has gone on to become one of the top acts in popular music.

Feb 04, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Alexander Ovechkin Documentary - Biography of the life of Ovechkin

Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. Often referred to as "Ovi" or "the Great Eight", Ovechkin is widely regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time

Feb 03, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Alexei Navalny Biography - Russian Opposition Leader

Alexei Anatolievich Navalny is a Russian opposition leader, politician, lawyer, and anti- corruption activist, political prisoner . He came to ... Born: Alexei Anatolievich Navalny; 4 June 1976 (age 44); Butyn, Odintsovsky District, ... Political party: Russia of the Future (since 2018) Other political affiliations: Progress Party (2013–2018); Yabloko (2000–2007)

Feb 03, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Kobe Bryant: The Tragic Death of the Basketball Legend

The helicopter may have crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California, on Sunday, January 26, 2020, but it was immediately felt around the world. The headline accompanying it was completely surreal: Basketball great Kobe Bryant was dead at the age of 41.

Feb 03, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Kobe Bryant Biography (1978–2020)

Former pro basketball player Kobe Bryant won five NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers while establishing himself as one of the game's all-time greats. He died tragically in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020.

Feb 03, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Martin Luther King Jr. Biography (1929–1968)

Martin Luther King Jr. was a scholar and minister who led the civil rights movement. After his assassination, he was memorialized by Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Feb 02, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 24

5 Facts About Tupac Shakur

At 25, rap legend Tupac Shakur was gunned down on the streets of Las Vegas on September 13, 1996. Fans continue to mourn his tragic unsolved murder, which continues to fuel conspiracy theories, as they celebrate the influential musical legacy he left behind. To remember Tupac, we've compiled five facts about his life and life after death:

Jan 29, 20213 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Inside Tupac's Last Days

On September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur was shot in Las Vegas; he died six days later. In the last days before his death, Tupac's life included creating music, filming a movie, activism, romance, and making plans for a future away from Death Row Records.

Jan 29, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 3

How Biggie and Tupac Went From Friends to Music's Biggest Rivals

worlds seemed destined to collide. They were two of the most talented hip-hop rappers on the scene. And they both were dedicated to exposing the truth of the tribulations of life on the streets, social injustice and the racial divide. But the biggest difference between Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls: They represented different coasts.

Jan 29, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Tupac Shakur Biography (1971–1996)

Tupac Shakur was embroiled in a feud between East Coast and West Coast rappers and was murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1996, leaving behind an influential musical legacy at the age of 25.

Jan 29, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Jay-Z Biography (1969–)

In addition to his award-winning hip-hop albums, Jay-Z is known for an array of successful business interests, as well as his marriage to singer Beyoncé.

Jan 25, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Nicki Minaj Biography (1982–)

Hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj rocketed to fame with tracks like "Super Bass," "Starships," and later "Anaconda." She is the first female solo artist to have seven singles simultaneously on the Billboard 100 chart.

Jan 25, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Beyoncé Knowles Biography (1981–)

Beyoncé Knowles is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist who's acclaimed for her thrilling vocals, videos and live shows

Jan 25, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Ariana Grande Biography (1993–)

Ariana Grande is a sitcom-star-turned-pop music sensation, known for such hit songs as "Problem," "Bang Bang," "Dangerous Woman" and "Thank U, Next."

Jan 25, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 19
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