Whitney Houston biography: 13 things about singer born in Newark, New Jersey

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an African-American singer and actress born in Newark, New Jersey, United States to former U.S. Army serviceman and Newark city administrator John Russell Houston Jr. and gospel singer Emily "Cissy" Drinkard Houston. Gary Garland is Whitney's half-brother while Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Warwick and Leontyne Price are her cousins. Among the awards Whitney … Continue reading Whitney Houston biography: 13 things about singer born in Newark, New Jersey

Richard Mitchell biography: 13 things about US Marine Corps veteran born in El Paso, Texas

Richard D. “Dick” Mitchell was a native of Texas, United States and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He has two brothers namely Erwin Mitchell and Harold Mitchell and a sister named Lois Hammel. Dick was born in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas to Oda E. Mitchell and Zola Iva Reeg Mitchell. Here are 13 … Continue reading Richard Mitchell biography: 13 things about US Marine Corps veteran born in El Paso, Texas

5 most handsome ONE Fighting Championship fighters in 2011

Based in Singapore, mixed martial arts promotion ONE Fighting Championship made its debut on September 3, 2011. Its first ever event titled "ONE Fighting Championship 1: Champion vs. Champion" took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore and was the only event the promotion held in 2011. Including Singapore, 11 countries were represented … Continue reading 5 most handsome ONE Fighting Championship fighters in 2011

USA’s 11 most handsome men alive 2011

Located in North America, the United States of America is a country with a federal district, 50 states and 326 Indian reservations. The country also has five major unincorporated territories namely American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. The U.S. shares land borders with Canada to the north and … Continue reading USA’s 11 most handsome men alive 2011

Karen Swift biography: 13 things about Dyersburg, Tennessee woman

Karen Sue Johnson Swift was a resident of Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee, United States. Here are 13 more things about her: She was born in Galesburg, Illinois to Gary Johnson and Carol Johnson of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, USA. Gary is Silas Johnson and Marie Johnson's son and Carol is Howard Kidd and Ruby Kidd's daughter. Her … Continue reading Karen Swift biography: 13 things about Dyersburg, Tennessee woman

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 13 results: JR Martinez, Rob Kardashian, Ricki Lake

competition: "Dancing with the Stars" season: 13 broadcaster: ABC dates: September 19, 2011 - November 22, 2011 hosts: Tom Bergeron, Brooke Burke Charvet judges: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli CELEBRITY CONTESTANTPROFESSIONALPARTNERPLACEMENTMetta World PeachPeta Murgatroydeliminated on September 20, 2011Elisabetta CanalisValentin Chmerkovskiyeliminated on September 27, 2011Kristin CavallariMark Ballaseliminated on October 4, 2011Chynna PhillipsTony Dovolanieliminated on … Continue reading ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 13 results: JR Martinez, Rob Kardashian, Ricki Lake

Brittany Brannon crowns Miss Arizona USA 2012 Erika Frantzve in Mesa

Brittany Dawn Brannon, born in Phoenix, Arizona, won Miss Arizona USA 2011 and represented the state at Miss USA 2011, finishing in the Top 16. She previously placed third runner-up in Miss Arizona USA 2009 and was runner-up in 2010. Erika Lane Frantzve succeeded her in 2011.

Miss Iowa USA 2012 results: Rebecca Goldsmith crowns Rebecca Hodge in Newton

beauty pageant: Miss Iowa USA edition: 60th national membership: Miss USA date: October 16, 2011 venue: Newton High School Auditorium, Newton, Iowa, United States FINALISTS PLACEMENTCANDIDATESTop 15Isabella BlaineKaylee Carlberg Ellen DahlquistMegan HerickhoffCathy KelleyKelsey KnightLani KuklokLauren MedwedAlissa MorrisonFelicia WhiteTop 5Dakota CrosswhiteTaylor EvenRebecca Hodge Nicole Sikkema Jenny Valliere SPECIAL AWARDS AWARDCANDIDATEMiss CongenialityRebecca Fallis Miss PhotogenicDakota Crosswhite WINNERS PLACEMENT201220114th runner-upNicole Sikkema Kaylee … Continue reading Miss Iowa USA 2012 results: Rebecca Goldsmith crowns Rebecca Hodge in Newton

Georgia Lois Shiver biography: 10 things about Wrightsville, Georgia native

Georgia Lois Bridges Shiver was an American woman from Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia, United States. She was a long-time employee of Neel's Department Store in Thomasville. Shiver and Cecil Dowdy are the parents of Jerry M. Floyd's wife Annette Dowdy Floyd and Jerry W. Hodges's wife Janette Dowdy Hodges. Shiver and Grayson Heyman Shiver are … Continue reading Georgia Lois Shiver biography: 10 things about Wrightsville, Georgia native

2011 US Open results: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic wins men’s singles in New York

tournament: United States Open Tennis Championships event: men's singles edition: 131st venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City, New York, United States dates: August 29, 2011-September 12, 2011 PLACEMENTTENNIS PLAYERCountryChampionNovak DjokovicSerbiaRunner-upRafael NadalSpainSemifinalistsRoger FedererSwitzerlandAndy MurrayUnited KingdomQuarterfinalistsJanko TipsarevićSerbiaJo-Wilfriend TsongaFranceJohn IsnerUnited StatesAndy RoddickUnited States https://www.facebook.com/usopentennis/photos/a.428869422186/10150269056572187 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb-cNAa7tsQ