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    World renowned supermodel, Tyra Banks was born on December 4, 1973, in Inglewood, California. At the age of 6 years old, Tyra Banks parents divorced, but she said at the time she was too young to understand what was really going on. “As far as I could see, I had it made. I stayed with my mommy during the weekdays and my daddy on the weekends. I had two birthday parties, two Christmases, double the presents, and double the love.” Banks said while in an interview with People Magazine. Tyra’s Life in

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    Alicia Keys will be honored at the 2015 Grammys on the Hill Awards ceremony on April 15th. Keys will receive the Recording Artists Coalition Award, which is part of the artists' rights program (founded by Sheryl Crow and Don Henley). The R&B singer is a founding member of the Recording Academy's Grammy Creators Alliance. A day after the ceremony, the Recording Academy will host the Grammys on the Hill Advocacy Day. This year's Grammys on the Hill will be held in Washington, D.C., and some of the

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    Alicia Augello Cook (Alicia Keys) was born on January 25, 1981 in Manhattan, New York. She started piano lessons at the age of 7. She attended Manhattan’s Performance Art School and majored in choir. Alicia was able to graduate at 16 because of her great talent.Through her high school years, she had attracted many record companies. In 1998 she signed a deal with Arista Records. She was accepted into Columbia University on a full scholarship. She is a multiple Grammy-Award singing songwriter

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    She overdosed on drugs many times and was hospitalized. Moreover, she had been arrested on multiple occasion for possession of illegal drugs such as marijuana. Amy’s marriage only lasted for a year and a half, she got divorced at the end of 2008. Blake himself was also a drug addict and was arrested couple times for relating to drug issues.” Winehouse's enormous talent was overshadowed by her addiction to drugs and alcohol. The singer died tragically on July 23, 2011, at the age of 27 from accidental

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    Did you ever stop to think if Beyoncè was ever a famous failure. Relationship problems, leaving Destiny’s Child, and record labels that failed are some of Beyoncè’s fails, but she also had many things that succeeded. Destiny’s Child was one of the very first fails in Beyoncè’s life. At 8 years old Beyoncè was signed by Destiny’s Child. When Beyoncè was 25 years old she stopped working with Destiny’s Child. Now she is split from Destiny’s Child because she was doing solo albums on the side which

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    You all know Beyoncé from being powerful, fierce, and also from a few of her hit songs "Single Ladies" and "If I Were A Boy." You might also know her because she is married to another brilliant singer, Jay-Z. But one thing you might not know about her is that she doesn't only make Grammy winning records, but she stands up for what she believes in. She's an icon to tons of girls, a feminist, and a huge role model to me. Beyoncé was always involved in music ever since she was little. "My parents used

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    Barbara Joan "Barbra" Streisand was born April 24, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. She is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and filmmaker. In a career spanning 6 decades, she has become an idol in many parts of entertainment. Barbara Streisand has been recognized with two Academy Awards, ten Grammy Awards including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Grammy Legend Award, five Emmy Awards including one Daytime Emmy, a Special Tony Award, an American Film Institute award, a Kennedy Center

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    "I quit" (Copeland 34). Those were the first words out of Misty Copeland's mouth as she walked out of her first ballet class when she was only thirteen years old (Copeland 34). This quote illustrates just how hard Misty Copeland has had to work to achieve the greatness she has accomplished. If one would watch Misty Copeland today he/she may not believe this. The clean lines along with the stretched fingers would leave the viewer to think she has been doing this her whole life. Copeland, being black

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    Alicia Keys, a multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter shows compassion in various things and opportunities outside of music. Not only is she a Pianist, singer, and television actress, she is extremely active in one of the most important organizations in the world “Keep A Child Alive”. Amongst her musical talent and high held reputation, Alicia keys’ movements have influenced other artist to follow in her footsteps. The beginning of the young stars dream started as a young child. Alicia Keys

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    In today's society, people are looking for fame in any way that they can, just to gain wealth, audience, spectators, and reputation. They believe that being a famous person is the best and important thing to have in life. Whitney Houston and The Hunger Artist played a lot with their physical and mental health, and failed their whole life for fame and fortune. The Hunger Artist is similar to entertainers when they take strong drugs to help them feel calm, and have fame and wealth. The story is about

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