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It seems that the odds are in an actor’s favor for receiving an Academy Award nomination and eventually picking up the Oscar when they are playing a real life character. This year sees Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams, and Kenneth Brannaugh all receiving nominations for portraying real life characters. Take a look at the larger-than-life figures they portrayed as well as other Oscar winners from the past several decades who picked up Oscar gold for their real-life recreations. [OSCAR TRIVIA ALERT: Katherine Hepburn won the Best Actress Award for her portrayal of Eleanor of Aquitaine in 'The Lion In Winter'. Later, Cate Blanchett won the Best Supporting Actress for 'The Aviator' for her portrayal of...Katherine Hepburn!]
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We had such a great response to our first video with Charia Dillard showing how to airbrush foundation, that we had to bring her back! On this week’s episode of Fashion Friday with Yasmin Young, Charia shows you how to airbrush eyeshadow! Thank you to our model Tatiana Barnes! Watch Fashion Friday
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Muscian Michael Jackson with conedain Steve Harvey on stage at his 45th birthday party tribute concert held at the Orpheum Theatre on August 30, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Man, Michael Jackson fans are having a huge celebration in LA, this weekend, as MJ is immortalized with a posthumous hand-and-footprint in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater! Go inside to find out who actually wrote his name!Hot Gossip, Inside!
HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 24: Singer Etta James and singer/actress Beyonce arrive at the premiere of "Cadillac Records" held at The Egyptian Theater on November 24, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
It’s Friday and you know that we keep it moving on V101.9 to kick off your weekend! Did you hear the “Most Requested Song of the Day” during the “All Request Lunch Hour” with our Mid-Day Diva, Chirl Girl? Were you so busy jamming to DJ Chase’s “Set It Off Friday Mix” that you missed the song by Beyonce that can win 3000 points for you, today? Go inside to get the song title that is hooking up V VIPs!go Inside To Get 3000 Points!
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Hey, because of him, Vegas had a rebirth in the 1990′s–of course his hotels–The Mirage, Treasure Island, Bellagio Wynn and Encore–had a little to do with it. And if you are singing the blues, do so with Hall of Fame Blues man, Bobby “Blue” Bland. Check out the rest in today’s Birthday Roundup.This Guy Wrote About Alice In A Rabbit Hole
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On Thursday, the battle for the top spot In the “All Request Lunch hour” was tough! But, the “Velvet Teddy Bear” came out on top and he earned points for V VIPs! Go in side to find out which Ruben Studdard song earned points was the big winner!Ruben Is Ready!
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That would be Jean Knight of “Mr. Big Stuff” fame, political activist Angela Davis and the songstress Anita Baker. Its a great day to blow out candles with some phenomenal women–and men. Check it out in today’s Birthday Roundup.He And God’s People Said



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