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June 12, 2009

Miley Cyrus

Filed under: Actress, Authors, Entertainment, Musician

Miley Cyrus was born in Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992. She is an American singer, actress, and author. Cyrus is best known for starring as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana in the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana.

Following the success of the show, in October 2006, a soundtrack CD was released in which she sang eight songs from the show. Cyrus’ solo music career began with the release of her debut album, Meet Miley Cyrus on June 23, 2007. Her second album, Breakout, was released on July 22, 2008. Breakout is Cyrus’ first album that does not involve the Hannah Montana franchise. Both albums debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. In 2008 she released her Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert film.

Miley Ray Cyrus also starred in Bolt in 2008, and recorded "I Thought I Lost You" for the soundtrack for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination. She starred in the movie spin-off of Hannah Montana, titled Hannah Montana: The Movie which was released on April 10, 2009. In addition, she has recorded the main single, "The Climb", for the movie soundtrack. In 2008, Cyrus was listed in Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in The World. Forbes magazine ranked her #35 on "The Celebrity 100" list with earnings of over US$25 million in 2008.

On November 4, 2008, Hollywood Records released a Christmas themed CD titled All Wrapped Up. Which include Cyrus version of the Christmas hit "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town". Cyrus co-wrote and recorded one of the two original songs to the soundtrack of Bolt, the song also features the other Bolt star John Travolta. Titled "I Thought I Lost You", it was later nominated to a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Her single, "The Climb" from the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack debuted at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, thus becoming her highest charting single to date since "See You Again" and "7 Things" which charted at number 10 and 9 respectively. And she will now launch Hannah Montana 3 on July 14, 2009.

Miley Cyrus Singing
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On June 3, 2009 Cyrus announced her "2009 North American Tour." The tour will begin on September 14, 2009 in Portland, Oregon and span 45 dates across North America. On June 5, 2009 more dates were announced for the United Kingdom making the tour change names to the "2009/2010 Miley Cyrus World Tour." The tour will feature the band Metro Station as a special guest. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on June 13, 2009 and for the UK dates on June 12, 2009. Cyrus also recorded a song with the Jonas Brothers titled "Before The Storm" for their fourth studio album Lines, Vines and Trying Times.

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March 10, 2008

Larry King

Filed under: Authors, Entertainment, TV Star

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Larry King is an Emmy Award-winning author of multiple books. The Larry King Live Show debuted on CNN in 1985 with its now famous mix of celebrity interviews, political debates and topical discussions.

Larry King also has won a News and Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Interview/Interviewer and 10 CableACE awards for Best Interviewer and for best Talk Show Series.

Larry King won the prestigious Gracie Allen Award by the Foundation of American Women in Radio and Television. In 2002, King was nominated for an Emmy Award. Larry was honored with the Golden Plate Award for his life’s work in the broadcasting industry. In 1993, the National Association of Radio Talk Show Hosts named King "Talk Show Host of the Year.".

In addition to his broadcast credits, King founded the Larry King Cardiac Foundation.

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February 2, 2008

Bob Ballard

Filed under: Authors

A legendary explorer, experienced leader, best-selling author and former television show host, Dr. Bob Ballard has led a life as exciting and intriguing as his deep-sea explorations. Ballard has conducted more than 100 deep-sea expeditions, and his other discoveries include the German battleship Bismarck, 11 warships from the lost fleet of Guadalcanal and the luxury liner Lusitania.

Dr. Ballard is founder and head of the Institute for Exploration in Mystic, Connecticut where he specializes in deep-sea archeology. Dr. Ballard a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, and has published more than a dozen National Geographic articles, 50 scientific articles and 16 books.

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October 5, 2007

Anka Radakovich

Filed under: Authors

Anka Radakovich is a best-selling author and nationally syndicated columnist who combines modern sexual issues with an entertaining, humorous presentation to help younger people deal with the sexual issues that face them today. Some of the issues that Radakovich addresses in her lectures includes safe sex, sexual etiquette, date rape and sexual politics.

Radakovich is the author of two entertaining and informative books where she has researched sex, love and relationships: "Sexplorations: Journeys To The Erogenous Frontier" and "The Wild Girl’s Club: Tales From Below The Belt," and has plans for more on the way.

She is a frequent commentator on sexuality for television networks such as MTV and CNN, and she has become a regular guest on "Late Night With Conan O’Brien." Radakovich has also been a guest on "Dateline," "The View" and "Politically Incorrect."

For eight years, Anka Radakovich wrote an extremely popular column for "Details Magazine," where she created a devoted following of Generation X and Y readers. Radakovich has written for myriad magazines including such popular publications like titles Maxim, Marie Claire, The Village Voice, Seventeen and Harpers Bazaar.

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June 2, 2007

Al Franken

Filed under: Authors

Al Franken is an Emmy Award-winning television writer and producer, New York Times bestselling author, Grammy-winning comedian, and host of The O’Franken Factor, the flagship program of America’s first liberal network, Air America Radio.

Perhaps best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, in 1975, Franken was part of the original writing staff that created the groundbreaking late night show. Franken remained with the original show until 1980 and then returned in 1985. He stayed for another 10 years, leaving after the 1994-95 season.

Franken received four Emmys for his writing on SNL and a fifth for producing. He also won recogition for his on-camera work, first as half of the comedy team of "Franken and Davis", then for his "Al Franken Decade" persona. He also was recognized for such characterizations as the one-man mobile uplink unit and Stuart Smalley, the new age cable TV host.

Smalley was the subject of Franken’s first book, I’m Good Enough, I’m Smart Enough and Doggone It, People Like Me, which was published in 1992. It is currently in it’s fifth printing and it provided the basis for a movie that Franken wrote and starred in for Paramount Pictures. The 1995 movie, Stuart Saves His Family, was directed by Harold Ramis and received "two thumbs up" from Sisken and Ebert.

Franken’s album, You’re Good Enough, You’re Smart Enough and Doggone It, People Like You! was nominated for a Grammy in the "best comedy" category.

Franken was co-writer of the Touchstone Pictures 1994 movie When a Man Loves a Woman starring Andy Garcia and Meg Ryan. Written with Oscar winner (Rainman) Ron Bass, the movie grossed over a hundred million dollars worldwide.

Franken is also well-known for his work as a political satirist, both on SNL and off. In 1988, he provided commentary for CNN at the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta. And in 1992, he anchored Comedy Central’s "Indecision ‘92," winning wide critical acclaim for his coverage of both conventions and election night. In 1996, he teamed with Strange Bedfellow Arianna Huffington, again covering the party conventions and election night for Politically Incorrect, where he continues to be a frequent guest.

His performances at the 1994 and 1996 White House Correspondents Dinner demonstrated his skill as one of the nation’s top after-dinner speakers.

Franken’s second book, Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and other Observations hit the New York Times Bestseller List its first week in bookstores. It was number one for five weeks and spent over eight months on the list. There are now over a million copies of the book in print. Franken’s recording of the book on tape won the 1997 Grammy for Best Comedy album. Franken’s latest book, Why Not Me: The Making and Unmaking of the Franken Presidency chronicles the rise and fall of Al Franken, 43rd President, was also a New York Times bestseller.

Franken’s television sitcom, Lateline, ran on NBC in 1998 and ‘99. People Magazine called Lateline "the best new sitcom of the year" and TV Guide gave the show a perfect ten.

Franken has been a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The late Show with David Letterman, Nightline, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Politically Incorrect, Inside Politics and Larry King Live.

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Top Celebrities and Sports Talent

June 12, 2009

Miley Cyrus

March 10, 2008

Larry King

February 2, 2008

Bob Ballard

October 5, 2007

Anka Radakovich

June 2, 2007

Al Franken

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