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Hollywood celebrities real names

May 20th, 2010 Mihaela Florea
Hollywood celebrities real names

Hollywood celebrities real names

Changing the name is a common practice among freshman actors that come to Hollywood nowadays. In the past this was a secret practice and celebrities kept their real names secret for a long time.

Among those who changed their name before entering into the spotlight we can find some of the most famous American stars including Brigitte Bardot, Cary Grant, Cher, Greta Garbo, Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Monroe, Jane Seymour and Tom Cruise.  Some of them had weird names while others only wanted to change it with one that sound better or is easier to remember. (more…)

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Silvio Berlusconi, the most famous Italian politician

March 21st, 2010 Mihaela Florea
Silvio Berlusconi, the most famous Italian politician

Silvio Berlusconi, the most famous Italian politician

Now, at the age of 72, Silvio Berlusconi is considered to be among Italy’s richest men. Is estimated that his fortune worth $6.5 billion. Berlusconi is also the most controversial public figure in Italy. He won a third term as prime minister in 2008 and currently owns a business empire that expands from media and advertising to insurance, food and construction. He also owns AC Milan, one of the top Italian football clubs, considered one of the best European teams. (more…)

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Aspen, the most famous ski destination

January 9th, 2010 Mihaela Florea
Aspen, the most famous ski destination

Aspen, the most famous ski destination

We all know about celebrities that go to Aspen for ski or just to spend their vacation. In fact Aspen is so famous due to the famous people that came here for winter sports. Eventually lots of them ended up like part time residents in Aspen.

The city was born in 1879 when a small community of miners established there. At first it was named Ute City, but one year later was renamed Aspen because of the aspen trees that cover the mountains. Back in 1881 and 1882, Aspen was the most productive silver-mining district in United States. The mining activity declined and by 1930 in Aspen remained only 750 residences. (more…)

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