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These Shakespeare Plays Are Still Super Relevant Centuries Later

1 day ago | biography.com | Ysolt Usigan

1For Studying Grief and EmotionEupator Classics ‘Hamlet’Arguably Shakespeare’s most famous play, Hamlet follows the Danish prince of the same name as he seeks revenge for the murder of his father. After encountering his father’s ghost, Hamlet spirals into existential despair, feigned madness, and philosophical introspection. The play is filled with unforgettable soliloquies—most notably, “To be or not to be.” Hamlet is a study of grief, revenge, and the complexity of human emotion.
How Michael B. Jordan Subtly Differentiated His Twin Characters in ‘Sinners’

6 days ago | biography.com | Catherine Caruso

1987–presentLatest News: Michael B. Jordan Plays Twins in SinnersMichael B. Jordan stars in the new horror film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler. The actor plays twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, who return to their hometown in the 1930s Jim Crow South only to find their community has been overrun by vampires and other supernatural forces. Sinners arrives in theaters April 18.
Thanks to Beyoncé’s Latest Campaign Drop, We’re Now Shopping For More Levi’s

6 days ago | biography.com | Olivia Bria

Hey BeyHive, in case you didn’t know already, a new Beyoncé campaign has just arrived. The pop star partnered with Levi’s to promote the brand’s iconic shorts ahead of summer, with both a denim photoshoot look and a matching campaign video.
Lil Nas X Offers Reassuring Updates About His Facial Paralysis

1 week ago | biography.com | Catherine Caruso

1999-presentLatest News: Lil Nas X Can’t Move One Side of His FaceLil Nas X was hospitalized after experiencing partial facial paralysis. In an Instagram video on April 14, the rapper and singer revealed that he “lost control” of the right side of his face. In the clip, the hospital gown–clad Grammy winner attempts to smile to demonstrate the loss of movement and laughs in disbelief when one side of his face remains still. “I can’t even laugh right, bro,” he said.
The Troubled Relationship Between Aaron Carter and Nick Carter

1 week ago | biography.com | Tyler Piccotti

One starred in arguably the biggest boy band of all time, while the other recorded a multiplatinum record by age 12. But while Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter and his younger brother Aaron Carter seemingly lived their music dreams, their success also led them down a divisive and self-destructive path they never fully escaped. The frayed relationship between Nick and Aaron is getting a fresh look with the Tuesday release of The Carters: Hurts to Love You, a two-part Paramount+ documentary.
How Jackie Robinson Became a Symbol of Change in Baseball

1 week ago | biography.com | Tyler Piccotti

1919-1972Who Was Jackie Robinson? Baseball player Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier as its first Black athlete. The infielder made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, and went on to have a decade-long Hall of Fame career despite repeated threats and abuse from fans and opponents. Also a vocal civil rights activist, Robinson served on the board of the NAACP and advocated for greater racial integration in sports. He died in 1972 at age 53.
Reading This Book Helped Grammy Winner Doechii Hone Her Songwriting Skills

1 week ago | biography.com | Tyler Piccotti

1998–presentWho Is Doechii? Grammy-winning rapper Doechii is known for her 2024 mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal and the songs “Anxiety” and “Denial Is a River.” Born and raised in Florida, Doechii studied choral music in high school before launching her career as an independent artist. After her 2020 single “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” went viral on TikTok, she signed a record deal in March 2022.
Everything You Think You Know About Shakespeare’s Wife, Anne Hathaway, Is Probably Wrong

1 week ago | biography.com | Catherine Caruso

1556–1623Who Was Anne Hathaway? Anne Hathaway was the wife of English poet, playwright, and actor William Shakespeare. Together, they had three children: Susanna, Hamnet, and Judith. Hathaway and her children lived in the town of Straftord-upon-Avon while her husband worked in London. The couple were married for 34 years until Shakespeare’s death in 1616. Hathaway died seven years later in 1623.
For the First Time Ever, a Male Athlete Is Getting the Barbie Treatment—And It Costs $75

1 week ago | biography.com | Josiah Soto

LeBron James is no stranger to making history. This time, however, it’s for something his fans might not expect from the NBA all-star. The world-renowned power forward and Team USA Olympic gold-medalist is also now the first pro male athlete to partner with Barbie and get a doll out of it. Mattel Inc. has created a new Barbie line called the “Kenbassadors,” featuring a slew of trailblazers and notable figures that have created a long-lasting impact in their respective fields.
Markus Persson Created ‘Minecraft’ in Only a Week. Now, It’s a Smash Hit Movie

1 week ago | biography.com | Tyler Piccotti

1979–presentWho Is Notch? Markus Persson, better known by his gaming handle Notch, is the Swedish video game programmer who created Minecraft. Notch began writing computer code by age 8 and, although he never finished high school, landed a programming job when he was 18. It wasn’t long before he was creating his own games on the side, and his first release in 2009’s Minecraft became a colossal international success.