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Calamity Jane

(Encyclopedia) Calamity JaneCalamity Janekəlămˈĭtē jānˈ [key], c.1852–1903, American frontier character, b. Princeton, Mo. Her real name was Martha Jane Canary, and the origin of her nickname is…

Jason Lee

actorBorn: 1971Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California Lee was a champion skateboarder before turning his attention to acting. He made his first starring appearance in Mallrats (1995) and gained…

Abbey Theatre

(Encyclopedia) Abbey Theatre, Irish theatrical company devoted primarily to indigenous drama. W. B. Yeats was a leader in founding (1902) the Irish National Theatre Society with Lady Gregory, J. M.…

Holiday Movie Preview 2000

Holiday Film Faves How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bounce, and Quills by Beth Rowen Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole ChristmasOpens November 17 Just about everyone over age 10…

French Open, 2008

(Paris, France, May 25-June. 8, 2008) Men's singles—Rafael Nadal defeats Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 Women's singles—Ana Ivanovic defeats Dinara Safina 6-4…

Schuman, William

(Encyclopedia) Schuman, WilliamSchuman, Williamsh&oomacr;ˈmən [key], 1910–92, American composer, b. New York City. Schuman taught at Sarah Lawrence College (1935–45), and while president of…

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Christina Applegate

actressBorn: 11/25/1971Birthplace: Los Angeles, California Best known for her role as Kelly Bundy on the long-running Fox comedy, Married With Children (1987–97), she actually started acting at…

Hedda Hopper

(Elda Furry)actress, gossip columnistBorn: 6/2/1890Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania She began her career as a chorus girl on Broadway, where she met and married DeWolf Hopper, a stage…

Jennifer Lopez

actressBorn: 7/24/1969Birthplace: Bronx, New York Film and television actress best known for her portrayal of Selena, the murdered Tejano singer, in the movie Selena (1997), for which she earned a…