Born on June 25, 1961, in Reading, England, his journey to stardom began with music before transitioning into comedy. Gervais initially pursued a pop career in the 1980s as part of the duo Seona Dancing, achieving minor success. However, it was in comedy where he found his true calling ...
List of famous people born in 1931, with photos when available. This list of celebrities born in 1931 is loosely ordered by popularity, so the most well-known people are at the top. All sorts of men and women are featured on this list, including actors, singers, musicians and athletes bo...
Born in Queens, New York, as Curtis Jackson, 50 Cent transitioned out of the life of a drug dealer and into the world of rap. Just as he was finding success in the late '90s and early 2000s, he was shot nine times at close range. When he recovered, he released his debut album, ...
A seven-year-old Andrew had long gone to sleep in one of the bunks, and Rodney also eventually retired, only to be woken by a harsh rubbing sound along the outside of the fibreglass hull when the great white shark appeared! A young Andrew Fox (with cat). Photo courtesy of Andrew ...
But I will make sure my 2-year-old grandson sees it on his tablet.1. What do the underlined words “hit home for me” mean in paragraph 2? A.Provided shelter for me. B.Became very clear to me. C.Took the pressure off me. D.Worked quite well on me.2. Why did the kid poke ...
Nicola Morgan was born in 1961. She studied Classics and Philosophy at Cambridge University, then became a teacher of English,1in reading and writing difficulties. She has written many educational books for children aged 3-11. Nicola Morgan’s novels for teens range from historical to modern-day...
Somewhere in the middle of the third story, a brilliant rocket of excitement exploded inside me. I had an epiphany. “I love stories! These are my kind of people! I want to be a storyteller!” No matter that storytelling necessitated getting up on...
“We’re flesh and bone in beams of light/ A body breaks, a soul takes flight/ And faith is left to heal what tears can’t touch/ You’re not gone, just out of sight/ You’re here with me, wherever you are tonight,” he sings. Chesney has said the song, penned by Mike Reid...
1961: 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' - Artist: The Tokens It would take decades for the true controversy to catch up to this ubiquitous pop song, which earned doo-wop outfit the Tokens its only #1 Billboard hit. Like so many others before and after, the group actually stole the song, failin...
Stars align in unique ways on February 16, marking the birth of various celebrities and historical figures both living and deceased who have left their mark ...