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Palmer, Josephine

(Encyclopedia) Mpama, Josie 1903–1979, anti-apartheid activist. Mpama was a pioneer of women's rights in South Africa and a labor…

Lloyd Webber, Andrew

(Encyclopedia) Lloyd Webber, Andrew, 1948–, British theatrical composer. A member of a successful musical family, he began composing musicals as a teenager; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor…

Helena Bonham Carter

actressBorn: 5/26/1966Birthplace: London, England British actress best known for her work in romantic Edwardian period dramas. Her films include A Room With a View (1986), Howard's End (1992), The…

Johnny Depp

(John Christopher Depp III) actorBorn: 6/9/1963Birthplace: Owensboro, Kentucky Intelligent actor who quickly progressed from stereotypical roles on television and in minor movies to offbeat and…

Susan Sarandon

(Susan Abigail Tomalin)actressBorn: 10/4/1946Birthplace: New York City Academy Award-winning, self-possessed film actress who is known for her intelligent, sensual presence. Her films include…

Patricia Arquette

actressBorn: 4/8/1968Birthplace: Chicago Granddaughter of the late television star Cliff Arquette, it is little surprise that both Patricia and her sister Rosanna Arquette both became actresses.…

ginger

(Encyclopedia) ginger, common name for members of the Zingiberaceae, a family of tropical and subtropical perennial herbs, chiefly of Indomalaysia. The aromatic oils of many are used in making…

About Project Runway

Brief history and description of the Peabody Award winning show Project Runway by Mark Hughes Project Runway Quizzes Project Runway Quiz…

Project Runway: Season Four

Prom dresses and wrestling outfits were among the many challenges in this season by Mark Hughes Project Runway Quizzes Project Runway Quiz…

Project Runway: Season One

Notable challenges included designing a dress from items in a supermarket and imagining fashion from the year 2050 by Mark Hughes Heidi Klum Project Runway Quizzes…