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Houston, We Have a Deal: NBA Star Kevin Durant Joins the Rockets in Shocking Trade

3 days ago | biography.com | Tyler Piccotti

1988–presentKevin Durant News: Basketball Star Traded to Houston RocketsKevin Durant is returning to the Lone Star State. Almost two decades after playing collegiately at the University of Texas, the 36-year-old NBA star is joining the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster trade. ESPN first reported the deal, which sends Durant from the Phoenix Suns to Houston in exchange for Dillon Brooks, Jaylen Green, and six total draft picks.
Benson Boone’s Favorite Hobby Proves He’s a Thrill Seeker On and Off the Stage

1 week ago | biography.com | Tyler Piccotti

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this article:“Beautiful Things” singer Benson Boone has a new album out called American Heart. The 22-year-old Grammy nominee didn’t discover his singing talent until his junior year of high school. When he’s not making music, Boone spends his time cliff jumping and enjoying a sober lifestyle. If his platinum-certified debut album from 2024 is any indication, Benson Boone is about to crash the charts again. His new album, American Heart, released Friday.
Tyler Perry Built an Entertainment Empire. A New Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Threatens to Topple It

1 week ago | biography.com | Tyler Piccotti |Tyler Perry

1969–presentTyler Perry News: Entertainment Mogul Accused of Sexual MisconductAn actor has filed a lawsuit accusing media mogul Tyler Perry of sexual assault and harassment on the set of his TV series The Oval. According to the Associated Press, Derek Dixon filed the suit in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 13 and is seeking at least $260 million in damages.
The Original Rainbow Pride Flag Had 8 Stripes. So Why Did Two Colors Mysteriously Disappear?

1 week ago | biography.com | Catherine Caruso

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this article:San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker created the rainbow pride flag in the late 1970s. His original design had eight colorful stripes, with each color carrying a different meaning. The rainbow flag replaced an earlier LGBTQ pride symbol and has inspired additional pride flags. The rainbow pride flag has been a universal symbol of LGBTQ pride and diversity for more than three decades, but it wasn’t always a vibrant emblem of the community.
‘The Waterfront’ Is a Crime Drama With a Twist. The Show Creator’s Life Inspired It

1 week ago | biography.com | Tyler Piccotti

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this article: The new Netflix show The Waterfront was created by North Carolina native Kevin Williamson. The family crime drama is inspired by true events from Williamson’s own life, including his father’s criminal history. Williamson made a specific promise to his dad before the making of the show. With his fishing empire on the verge of ruin, North Carolina father Harlan Buckley proves he will use whatever means necessary to preserve his family’s legacy.
A Forgotten Letter Changes Everything We Know About Shakespeare's Marriage to Anne Hathaway

1 week ago | biography.com | Catherine Caruso

Welcome back to another installment of I Never Knew That! In this episode, we're talking about renowned British poet and playwright William Shakespeare. While historians have long believed that Shakespeare left his family behind to work on his craft in London, a new clue suggests otherwise. Biography.com editor Catherine explains how a lost letter to his wife, Anne Hathaway, provides fresh insight into the Bard's marriage, challenging previous assumptions about their relationship.
Sally Ride Kept Her Love Story Private. Her Partner Shares the Truth in a New Documentary

1 week ago | biography.com | Catherine Caruso

1951–2012Latest News: Documentary Explores Sally Ride’s Private RelationshipA new National Geographic documentary reveals the untold story of astronaut and astrophysicist Sally Ride’s private romance with her life partner, tennis player Tam O’Shaughnessy. Sally premiered on the National Geographic channel June 16 and is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
Rex Heuermann’s Family Had a Relatively Normal Life. Now, Things Are Much Different

1 week ago | biography.com | Tyler Piccotti

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Accused serial killer Rex Heuermann shares two children with his ex-wife, Asa Ellerup. Ellerup and the couple’s daughter, Victoria, opened up about the family and their life since Heuermann’s arrest in a new Peacock documentary. They say Heuermann’s alleged crimes don’t fit with the father and husband they knew. According to his ex-wife and daughter, Rex Heuermann was a devoted and protective family man.
Before His Death, Brian Wilson Breathed Life into The Beach Boys

2 weeks ago | biography.com | Catherine Caruso

1942–2025Breaking News: Brian Wilson Has Died at Age 82Brian Wilson, who co-founded and initially led the Beach Boys, has died. A statement announcing the music legend’s death was shared on his website and social media accounts on June 11. It read in part: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.
How Sylvia Rivera Fought to Make the Gay Liberation Movement More Inclusive

2 weeks ago | biography.com | Catherine Caruso

1951–2002Who Was Sylvia Rivera? Sylvia Rivera was one of the most influential activists in the Gay Liberation Movement of the 1960s and ’70s. A drag queen and transgender woman, Rivera was a key figure in the Stonewall Riots of 1969 and later cofounded the Gay Liberation Front, which became a leading group in the movement. She also co-created the transgender rights organization STAR with fellow LGBTQ activist Marsha P. Johnson. Rivera died of cancer in 2002 at age 50.