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In 1956 Elvis Presley Got a Polio Vaccination on National TV

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:59:20 +0300

On October 28, 1956, Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock and Roll” got a polio vaccine on TV. This led to a huge increase in the number of vaccinations (and a huge decline in death and disability). In the 1950s polio was the biggest threat to children around the globe. In America alone, the virus infected more than 60.000 children, with around 3000 deaths.

25 Photos Of Freddie Mercury With His First And Only True Love, Mary Austin

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:58:36 +0300

“The only friend I’ve got is Mary and I don’t want anybody else,” Freddie Mercury once said about the ‘love of his life,’ Mary Austin. While the legendary Queen singer’s relationships were always in the media spotlight, including in the recent, wildly popular movie Bohemian Rhapsody, the one that truly mattered probably received the least attention of them all.

37 Facts About Freddie Mercury Most People Don’t Know

Wed, 23 May 2018 10:08:27 +0300

Freddie Mercury was known for his flamboyant stage presence and immense vocal talent, leading the British band Queen. Since his death in 1991, there have been quite a few debates about Mercury. For example, whether or not Freddie's vocal range spanned four full octaves. But even if we don't get any answers to some of the mysteries surrounding the great musician, there are a lot more facts that reveal just how interesting he really was.

After 20 Years On Stage Using Makeup Christina Aguilera Does A Shoot Without It

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 11:33:28 +0300

She’s never been shy about dolling herself up with vivid eyeliner and her trademark deep shades of lipstick, but now Christina Aguilera has joined the make-under trend and she looks just stunning. Aguilera stripped bare for the cover of Paper Magazine. In a series of close-up shots titled Transformation, we discover that she actually has freckles, and beneath the bold, brash persona she usually presents to the world is a softer, younger-looking woman.

What Pop Stars Looked Like When They Released Their First Album

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:59:39 +0300

Spoiler alert: They ALL still look pretty damn good.

Lady Gaga Took Photos With A Homeless Man

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:07:43 +0400

Outside of Lady Gaga’s hotel on Sunday a reportedly homeless man was waiting in line with other fans to give Gaga an engagement ring. According to Gaga fans passing the photos around, Gaga graciously accepted the ring. And when she went to pose with the man for photos, he told her, “But I smell.” To which she replied, “Don’t worry, I smell too.” She gave the man a rose, some money, and posed for a series of pictures with him.