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Ashley, Merrill

(Encyclopedia) Ashley, Merrill, 1950–, American ballerina, b. St. Paul, Minn. as Linda Michelle Merrill. She studied (1964–67) at the School of American Ballet, joining the parent New York City…

Talley, André Leon

(Encyclopedia) Talley, André Leon, 1948-2022, American fashion journalist and consultant, b. Washington, D.C.; North Carolina Central Univ. (B.A., 1970…

Manolete

(Encyclopedia) ManoleteManoletemänōlāˈtā [key], 1917–47, Spanish matador, b. Córdoba. Christened Manuel Rodríguez y Sánchez, he was the son and grandson of matadors, who both also had the nickname…

López, Carlos Antonio

(Encyclopedia) López, Carlos AntonioLópez, Carlos Antoniokärˈlōs äntôˈnyō lōˈpās [key], 1790?–1862, president of Paraguay (1844–62). He rose to power shortly after the death of J. G. Rodríguez…

Mascarene Islands

(Encyclopedia) CEE Mascarene IslandsMascarene Islandsmăskərēnˈ [key], in the Indian Ocean, E of Madagascar. They include Mauritius, Réunion, and Rodriguez. Apparently known to the Arabs, they were…

David E. Kelley

television writer, producerBorn: 1956Birthplace: Maine One of the most prolific writers in television history, Kelley began his scriptwriting career as a story editor on LA Law, where he first…

Best Actress Nominees

Check out the bios on the nominees, from Michelle Williams, who was nominated in the same category last year, to newcomer Rooney Mara. For those keeping score, this is Meryl Streep's…

Chloe Dao Biography

designerBorn: June 15, 1972Birthplace: Pakse, LaosBest Known as: Winner of Project Runway Season 2 Hometown: Houston, Texas Chloe Dao was born into a very large…

Chloe Dao Biography

designerBorn: June 15, 1972Birthplace: Pakse, LaosBest Known as: Winner of Project Runway Season 2 Hometown: Houston, Texas Chloe Dao was born into a very large…