Adrienne Donica
Deputy Editor
Adrienne directs the daily news operation and content production for Biography.com. She joined the staff in October 2022 and most recently worked as an editor for Popular Mechanics, Runner’s World, and Bicycling. Adrienne has served as editor-in-chief of two regional print magazines, and her work has won several awards, including the Best Explanatory Journalism award from the Alliance of Area Business Publishers. Her current working theory is that people are the point of life, and she’s fascinated by everyone who (and every system that) creates our societal norms. When she’s not behind the news desk, find her hiking, working on her latest cocktail project, or eating mint chocolate chip ice cream.
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William Shakespeare
Playwright and poet William Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. His works are loved throughout the world, but Shakespeare’s personal life is shrouded in mystery.
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Scott Peterson
Scott Peterson is serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn child.
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What Happened During and Since Scott Peterson’s Murder Trial
In 2004, Scott Peterson was found guilty of murdering his wife, Laci, and their unborn son. Here’s where his case stands today.
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How to Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Live and Stream Online
The final weekend of the Summer Games is here, and you don’t need cable TV to watch it in real-time.
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Andy Murray
Scottish tennis star Andy Murray triumphed at Wimbledon in 2013 to become the first British male in 77 years to win the tournament.
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The 2024 Emmy Nominations in All the Major Categories
Plus, seven nominees who made history this year.
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Taylor Swift
Fourteen-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift made a splash in the country music world in 2006 and is now one of the biggest pop music stars.
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Willie Mays
One of the greatest baseball players in history, Willie Mays thrilled fans over a 23-year career with his powerful bat and astonishing defensive skills.
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Novak Djokovic
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest players in the sport’s history, having won 24 Grand Slam titles.
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Jim Henson
Puppeteer Jim Henson was best known for creating the Muppets and working on the classic children’s TV show Sesame Street.
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Selena Gomez
A former fixture on the Disney Channel, Selena Gomez has since made a name for herself as a Grammy-nominated musician, actor, and beauty entrepreneur.
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Priscilla Presley’s Net Worth Is Quite Complicated
The end of a rollercoaster dispute over Elvis’ estate has somewhat cleared things up.
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Riley Keough’s Net Worth Quadrupled Because of Her Elvis Inheritance
The Daisy Jones star owns Graceland now that the high-profile dispute over her mother’s will is resolved.
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2024 ACM Awards: See All the Major Winners and Nominees
Lainey Wilson was one of the big winners at the 59th ACM Awards on Thursday.
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Jerry Seinfeld
Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld is best known for his starring role in the hit television sitcom Seinfeld.
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Nicole Brown Simpson
Nicole Brown Simpson was married to former NFL star O.J. Simpson, who was found liable for her wrongful 1994 death in a civil trial.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an attorney, a vocal environmental and anti-vaccine activist, and radio host.
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Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales
Known as familiarly as Kate Middleton, Catherine, Princess of Wales, married Prince William in 2011. She is the mother of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
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10 Essential Langston Hughes Poems, Including “Harlem” and “I, Too”
Langston Hughes’ poetry continues to capture the heart of America with its lyrical realism and everyday subject matter.
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Olivia Munn
Actor Olivia Munn is known for her roles in the TV show The Newsroom and the movies Magic Mike and X-Men: Apocalypse.
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The 2024 Oscar Winners and Nominations in All the Major Categories
Oppenheimer, the heavy favorite, lived up to the hype during Sunday’s Academy Awards.
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Emily Blunt
British actor Emily Blunt is known for roles in the movies The Devil Wears Prada, Edge of Tomorrow, A Quiet Place, and Oppenheimer.
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Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, a forward for Inter Miami CF, is one of the world’s greatest soccer players and helped the Argentina national team win its third FIFA World Cup in 2022.
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Alexei Navalny
Russian lawyer and activist Alexei Navalny has endured imprisonment and an assassination attempt as a high-profile opposition leader to the United Russia party.
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11 Famous Black Inventors Who Changed Your Life
From Madam C.J. Walker’s hair care products Mark Dean’s computer innovations, the creations from these Black inventors continue to impact everyday life.
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Joni Mitchell
Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, responsible for hit songs such as “Both Sides, Now” and “Big Yellow Taxi,” is widely considered 1960s and ’70s folk royalty.
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Elton John
Legendary British musician Elton John has sold more than 300 million records and won five Grammy Awards on his way to becoming an EGOT recipient.
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17 Inspiring Martin Luther King Quotes
A Baptist minister, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his nonviolent message of racial justice until he was assassinated in 1968.
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Lisa Marie Presley
Singer Lisa Marie Presley was the only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley.
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Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the United States, from 1977 to 1981, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian work around the world.
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Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter, a humanitarian and former first lady, was best known as the wife of former President Jimmy Carter.
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Maya Hawke
Actor Maya Hawke has followed in the steps of her Hollywood heavyweight parents, Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman. She is best known for her role on the TV show Stranger Things.