Pop Culture Bios
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Jennifer Lawrence
The Hunger Games' Girl on Fire
by Nadia Higgins
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Jennifer Lawrence stars as courageous Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games films. But did you know that Jennifer: • grew up on a Kentucky horse farm? •had to learn to skin a squirrel for her role in Winter's Bone? (Eeeew!) • read all three Hunger Games books in four days-before she even knew she'd be playing Katniss? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Jen's childhood, family, rise to stardom, likes and dislikes, romantic life, and more!
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Shailene Woodley
Divergent's Daring Star
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! You probably know Shailene Woodley as the fearless, black-clad heroine Tris from Divergent. But did you know that she: • was diagnosed with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, as a freshman in high school? • cofounded the nonprofit All It Takes, an organization dedicated to giving young people tools to make a difference and change the world? • would someday like to run an organic farm and produce affordable food for low-income families? Want to know more about the life of this eco-friendly actress? Read on to learn all about Shailene's childhood, path to stardom, passion for environmentalism, and more!
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Demi Lovato
Taking Another Chance
by Jody Jensen Shaffer
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Demi Lovato is a chart-topping singer and a talented actress. But did you know that she: • got her start on the small screen playing Angela on the kids' TV show Barney & Friends? • was bullied in school and now works hard as a spokesperson to try to put an end to bullying? • has overcome incredible personal challenges to become the successful star she is today? Want to know more about the life of this amazing artist? Read on to learn all about Demi's family, friendships, love life, struggles and triumphs, future plans, and more!
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Jennifer Lawrence
The Hunger Games' Girl on Fire
by Nadia Higgins
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
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Cody Simpson
Pop Star from Down Under
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Cody Simpson became an overnight singing sensation when a music producer discovered him on YouTube in 2009. But did you know that he: • is a talented swimmer who once seriously thought about competing in the Olympics? • wrote his very first song when he was just seven? • was bullied for his singing and now supports a national anti-bullying campaign? Want to know more about the life of this fascinating star? Read on to learn all about Cody's favorite pastimes, closest friends, charity work, musical inspirations, career goals, and more!
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Lorde
Songstress with Style
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You probably know Lorde as a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. But did you know that she: • sang in a band named Extreme at the age of twelve? • turned down a chance to perform as an opening act on Katy Perry's world tour? • won second place in a worldwide literature competition? Want to know more about the life of this stylish New Zealand-born artist? Read on to learn all about Lorde's school years, road to stardom, dreams for the future, and more!
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Shailene Woodley
Divergent's Daring Star
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You probably know Shailene Woodley as the fearless, black-clad heroine Tris from Divergent. But did you know that she: • was diagnosed with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, as a freshman in high school? • cofounded the nonprofit All It Takes, an organization dedicated to giving young people tools to make a difference and change the world? • would someday like to run an organic farm and produce affordable food for low-income families? Want to know more about the life of this eco-friendly actress? Read on to learn all about Shailene's childhood, path to stardom, passion for environmentalism, and more!
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Zoë Kravitz
X-Men's Amazing Angel
by Sandy Donovan
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Zoë Kravitz made a splash when she starred as Angel Salvadore in X-Men: First Class. But did you know that Zoë: • has a passion for music and started her own band called Elevator Fight? • loves to borrow clothing from her super-stylish parents, Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz? • considers herself quirky and thinks it would be a challenge to play a regular, everyday character? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Zoë's childhood, parents, acting, singing, future plans, and more!
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Lorde
Songstress with Style
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You probably know Lorde as a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. But did you know that she: • sang in a band named Extreme at the age of twelve? • turned down a chance to perform as an opening act on Katy Perry's world tour? • won second place in a worldwide literature competition? Want to know more about the life of this stylish New Zealand-born artist? Read on to learn all about Lorde's school years, road to stardom, dreams for the future, and more!
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Victoria Justice
Television's It Girl
by Jody Jensen Shaffer
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Victoria Justice rose to fame on the hit Nickelodeon TV show Victorious. But did you know that she: • is a talented model in addition to being a great actor and singer? • is a huge bookworm who preferred reading to parties in middle school? • is super close with her mom and counts her as her BFFL? Want to know more about the life of this fascinating star? Read on to learn all about Victoria's family, rise to fame, charity work, favorite things, future plans, and more!
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Logan Lerman
The Perks of Being an Action Star
by Nadia Higgins
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Logan Lerman became instantly popular after starring in the hit indie movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower. But did you know that he: • has starred in three action movies? • arrived three whole weeks before shooting started for Perks to get ready for his role? • loves music and plays everything from the piano and guitar to a ukulele? Want to know more about the life of this talented actor? Read on to learn all about Logan's childhood, nickname, breakthrough performances, passions, upcoming projects, and more!
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Josh Hutcherson
The Hunger Games' Hot Hero
by Jody Jensen Shaffer
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Josh Hutcherson became super famous when he was chosen to play Peeta in The Hunger Games movies. But did you know that Josh: • bakes an awesome apple pie? • joined forces with Hunger Games costar Liam Hemsworth to jokingly support Team Haymitch"? • felt a deeper connection with the character of Peeta than with any other role he's played? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Josh's childhood, family, past projects, pet peeves, future plans, and more!
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Maia Mitchell
Talent from Down Under
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know Maia Mitchell from the Disney Channel's Teen Beach Movie. But did you know that she: • was born and raised in Australia and learned her American accent by watching TV? • loves playing the guitar and writing music? • prefers low-key jeans and sneakers to glamorous outfits? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Maia's life before stardom, rise to fame, breakthrough roles, passions, and more!
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Little Mix
Singers with X-tra Success
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Little Mix became instantly popular after winning The X Factor. But did you know that the group: • didn't know one other until they met on the TV show? • had one fan chase their tour bus for two hundred blocks? • has the highest-charting debut album for a British girl group in America? Want to know more about this talented pop group? Read on to learn all about Little Mix's life before stardom, breakthrough performances, passions, upcoming projects, and more!
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Katy Perry
From Gospel Singer to Pop Star
by Nadia Higgins
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Katy Perry is a shining star of pop who has soared to number one on the charts again and again. But did you know that Katy: is a pastor's kid times two? Both her mom and dad are pastors who encouraged her to sing in church. Was dropped by two recording labels before she finally got her big break with Capitol Records? Exercises by jumping rope before every single show? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Katy's childhood, career, favorite things, love life, future goals, and more!
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Adele
Soulful Singer
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You probably know Adele as the powerful, Grammy Award-winning soul singer of hits like Rolling in the Deep and Set Fire to the Rain. But did you know that she: • was almost expelled from the BRIT School for Performing Arts? • wrote her first single, Hometown Glory, in just ten minutes? • has an alter ego named Sasha Carter? Want to know more about this talented singer-songwriter? Read on to learn all about Adele's family, her school days, rise to stardom, musical inspiration, and more!
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Ariana Grande
From Actress to Chart-Topping Singer
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know Ariana Grande became a household name after acting and singing in the hit TV show Victorious. But did you know that she: • called Nickelodeon studios when she was four years old to try to get a role on the show All That? • performed in a Broadway musical as a young teen? • is often compared to superstar Mariah Carey? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Ariana's life before stardom as well as her rise to fame, breakthrough performances, passions, and more!
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Idina Menzel
Vocal Superpower
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You probably know Idina Menzel as the amazing singer of "Let It Go" and the voice of Elsa in the movie Frozen. But did you know that she: • dreamed of playing the title character in the musical Annie? • sang at weddings and bar mitzvahs before making it big on Broadway? • started a summer camp for kids? Want to know more about the life of this singing superstar? Read on to learn all about Idina's road to stardom, Broadway breakthrough, television debut, and more!
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One Direction
Breakout Boy Band
by Marcia Amidon Lusted
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that the U.K. pop group One Direction broke records when it hit the U.S. music scene. The singers' album Up All Night debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard charts.
But did you know that:
• the stars didn't know each other before getting their big break on The X Factor with Simon Cowell?
• the band needed 100 security guards for its first performance in Dallas, Texas?
• one of the band members has a fear of spoons?
Want to know more about the group's singers-Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson? Read on to learn all about 1D's amazing rise to fame!
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Booboo Stewart
Twilight's Breakout Idol
by Marcia Amidon Lusted
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Booboo Stewart made a name for himself playing Seth Clearwater in the Twilight Saga films. But did you know that Booboo: • completed high school early and took part in GATE, a program for gifted students? • was obsessed with yo-yos as a kid and mastered all kinds of awesome tricks? • loves to do charity work for organizations such as the Los Angeles Mission and the Muscular Dystrophy Association? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Booboo's childhood, family, career, personality, the story behind his first name, and more!
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Rebel Wilson
From Stand-Up Laughs to Box-Office Smash
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Rebel Wilson cracks fans up in Pitch Perfect and other hilarious big-screen comedies. But did you know that she: • grew up traveling to dog shows every weekend with her parents, who worked as professional dog handlers? • was really shy as a teen and took acting classes to help build up her confidence? • earned a law degree and could practice law if she weren't already working as an actress? Want to know more about the life of this tremendous on-screen talent? Read on to learn all about Rebel's childhood, family, personality, acting projects, the story behind her unusual name, and more!
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Emma Stone
Star of the Stage, TV, and Film
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Emma Stone has made movie audiences laugh and cry in a wide range of roles, from Superbad to The Help. But did you know that Emma: • loves computers and used to build her own websites for fun? • is a natural blonde who only started getting roles after she dyed her hair brown? • has a tattoo with a very special backstory? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Emma's childhood, family, acting career, future plans, and more!
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Zendaya
Capturing the Stage, Screen, and Modeling Scene
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know Zendaya from the Disney Channel's Shake It Up. But did you know that she: • danced in a hip-hop group when she was eight years old? • was the youngest contestant ever on Dancing with the Stars-and she earned second place? • hopes to have her own fashion line someday? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Zendaya's life before stardom, rise to fame, breakthrough roles, passions, and more!
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Nicholas Hoult
Beast of the Silver Screen
by Nadia Higgins
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Nicholas Hoult commands the big screen as Beast in X-Men. But did you know that he: • is a huge admirer of Muhammad Ali and sleeps underneath a poster of the boxing legend? • fell in love with acting at the age of three when he went to see his brother in a play? • calls reading his sisters' magazines his favorite guilty pleasure? Want to know more about the life of this talented actor? Read on to learn all about Nicholas's early years, parents and sibs, first acting job, love life, future films, and more!
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Liam Hemsworth
The Hunger Games' Strong Survivor
by Jody Jensen Shaffer
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Liam Hemsworth stars as good-looking tough guy Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games films. But did you know that Liam: • once dressed as a table tennis player for Halloween, complete with white "short shorts"? • couldn't stop laughing the first time he saw a squirrel-a type of animal they don't have in his home country of Australia? • is absolutely crazy about Vegemite, a veggie paste that Aussies spread on crackers? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Liam's early years, family, rise to fame, favorite pastimes, engagement to Miley Cyrus, and more!
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Ross Lynch
Actor, Singer, Dancer, Superstar
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Ross Lynch rose to fame after starring in the hit Disney TV show Austin & Ally. But did you know that he: • had a close encounter with a shark while snorkeling? • acted in about twenty national commercials? • is the front man in the band R5, in which he plays with three of his siblings and his best friend? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Ross's life before stardom, breakthrough performances, passions, upcoming projects, and more!
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The Wanted
British Boy Band Sensation
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that The Wanted is one of today's hottest British boy bands. But did you know that the group: • didn't know one another at all until they auditioned for The Wanted back in 2009? • is sometimes called a lad band in their home continent of Europe? • has had crazed fans lick the windshield of their car-dead flies and all? Want to know more about the lives of these five talented guys? Read on to learn all about their childhoods, rise to fame, musical influences, personalities, adventures on and off the stage, and more.
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Jaden Smith
Actor, Rapper, and Activist
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Jaden Smith has been following in the footsteps of his famous dad, Will Smith, ever since his breakout role in The Pursuit of Happyness. But did you know that Jaden: • is a youth ambassador for Project Zambi, which helps orphaned kids in Africa? • started his own clothing line that's all about being different? • believes in aliens? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Jaden's childhood, family, acting career, future plans, and more!
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Beyoncé
R & B Superstar
by Elaine Landau
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
Beyoncé is a gifted R & B singer, dancer, and actress. Did you know Beyoncé was super shy as a child, except during her music and dance classes? Or that she goes by Bee among family and friends?
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Selena Gomez
Pop Star and Actress
by Robin Nelson
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Selena Gomez starred in Wizards of Waverly Place and rocks the music world in Selena Gomez & the Scene. But did you know that Selena: • got her big break in show business playing Gianna on Barney & Friends? • was named after Latina singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez? • thought she'd blown her screen test with the Disney Channel-only to be offered the chance to become a major Disney star? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Selena's childhood, career, best friends, boyfriends, favorite things, and more!
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Bella Thorne
Shaking Up the Small Screen
by Nadia Higgins
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You probably know Bella Thorne as the dynamic, multitalented CeCe Jones on the TV show Shake It Up. But did you know that she: • is real-life BFFs with her costar, Zendaya? • had no dancing experience before her audition for Shake It Up? • speaks out against bullying and volunteers at soup kitchens and animal humane societies in her spare time? Want to know more about the life of this awesome celeb? Read on to learn all about Bella's family, love life, passion for animals, future plans, up-and-coming album, and more!
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Justin Timberlake
From Mouseketeer to Megastar
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You probably know Justin Timberlake as the successful boy-band singer turned solo artist whose voice dominates the airwaves. But did you know that he: • sang-and lost!-on the competitive TV show Star Search at the age of eleven? • opened a barbecue restaurant in New York City? • wrote a song for his wife, Jessica Biel, and sang it for her on their wedding day? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Justin's family, his All New Mickey Mouse Club years, car collection, movie roles, Saturday Night Live appearances, and more!
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Taylor Swift
Country Pop Hit Maker
by Robin Nelson
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that singing sensation Taylor Swift has won over fans of both pop and country music. But did you know that Taylor: • used to help out on her family's Christmas tree farm by pulling bugs off the trees? Yuck! • won a national poetry contest in fourth grade with her poem "Monster in My Closet?" • thought of the melody for her hit song "Tim McGraw" in her ninth-grade math class and sang it into her phone in the school bathroom so she wouldn't forget it? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Taylor's childhood, family, career, boyfriends, favorite things, and more!
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Austin Mahone
Vocals Going Viral
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Austin Mahone rose to fame after singing and strumming the guitar on his own YouTube channel. But did you know that he: • Skyped randomly with fans even after becoming famous? • went on tour with Taylor Swift and even had a food fight with her? • had to be homeschooled because he got too much attention at school? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Austin's life before stardom, breakthrough moments, passions, upcoming projects, and more!
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Taylor Swift
Country Pop Hit Maker
by Robin Nelson
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that singing sensation Taylor Swift has won over fans of both pop and country music. But did you know that Taylor: • used to help out on her family's Christmas tree farm by pulling bugs off the trees? Yuck! • won a national poetry contest in fourth grade with her poem “Monster in My Closet”? • thought of the melody for her hit song “Tim McGraw” in her ninth-grade math class and sang it into her phone in the school bathroom so she wouldn't forget it?
Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Taylor's childhood, family, career, boyfriends, favorite things, and more!
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Bruno Mars
Pop Singer and Producer
by Nadia Higgins
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Bruno Mars is an unbelievably talented pop singer and producer. But did you know that Bruno: was known for his epic Elvis impersonations when he was a kid? learned to play drums, piano, and guitar without ever taking lessons? is super close to his mom and used some of his fortune to buy her a house? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Bruno's childhood, personality, parents and siblings, past projects, personal struggles, and more!
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Carly Rae Jepsen
Call Her Amazing
by Nadia Higgins
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Carly Rae Jepsen rose to instant fame after Justin Bieber tweeted about his love for "Call Me Maybe." But did you know that she: • had starring roles in Annie, Grease, and The Wiz as a teen? • could sing perfectly on key when she was only three years old? • writes down song lyrics everywhere she goes, using napkins, receipts, and any other paper she can find? Want to know more about the life of this awesome celeb? Read on to learn all about Carly Rae's family, childhood nickname, love for shoes, philosophy on boys, future plans, and more!
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Emma Watson
From Wizards to Wallflowers
by Nadia Higgins
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Emma Watson rose to fame playing Hermione in the beloved Harry Potter films. But did you know that she: • is supersmart and studied at Brown University? • was so nervous about playing Sam in The Perks of Being a Wallflower that she emailed the director to tell him he could do better? • designs her own line of clothing for People Tree, a company that's known for paying its workers a fair wage? Want to know more about the life of this gifted celebrity? Read on to learn all about Emma's childhood, family, likes and dislikes, upcoming projects, hopes for the future, and more!
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Justin Bieber
Pop and R & B Idol
by Nadia Higgins
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Justin Bieber has extreme musical talent. But did you know that Justin: • was very poor and slept on a couch instead of a bed when he was growing up? • has a random love of Band-Aids and wears them just for kicks? • is a huge prankster and once tried to trick Selena Gomez by pretending to be her stylist? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Justin's childhood, career, quirks, love life, likes and dislikes, and more!
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One Direction
Breakout Boy Band
by Marcia Amidon Lusted
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that the U.K. pop group One Direction broke records when it hit the U.S. music scene. The singers' album Up All Night debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard charts. But did you know that: • the stars didn't know each other before getting their big break on The X Factor with Simon Cowell? • the band needed 100 security guards for its first performance in Dallas, Texas? • one of the band members has a fear of spoons? Want to know more about the group's singers-Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson? Read on to learn all about 1D's amazing rise to fame!
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Taylor Lautner
Twilight's Fearless Werewolf
by Elaine Landau
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You may know that Taylor Lautner stole the hearts of many Twihards when he played Jacob Black in the Twilight Saga films. But did you know that Taylor: • is a karate expert and earned a black belt by age eight? • had never heard of the Twilight Saga before his talent agency snagged him an audition for the films? • adopted a four-footed best friend-a tiny Maltese dog named Roxy? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Taylor's childhood, parents and sis, show business idols, love life, future plans, and more!
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Justin Timberlake
From Mouseketeer to Megastar
by Heather E. Schwartz
Part of the Pop Culture Bios series
You probably know Justin Timberlake as the successful boy-band singer turned solo artist whose voice dominates the airwaves. But did you know that he: • sang (and lost!) on the competitive TV show Star Search at the age of eleven? • opened a barbecue restaurant in New York City? • wrote a song for his wife, Jessica Biel, and sang it for her on their wedding day? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Justin's family, his All New Mickey Mouse Club years, car collection, movie roles, Saturday Night Live appearances, and more!
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