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President Obama's full name is Barack Hussein Obama II. he was born on the 4th of August 1961 (50 years old in 2011) and he is the 44th President of the United States of America.President Obama is the 1st African American to take on this position. his ability is clear for all to see. prior to taking on what presumably is the most important job in the entire world, President Obama served his country as a Senator from Illinois (January 2005 - November 2008).

President Obama's hometown is in Honolulu, Hawaii. perhaps one can even say this was President's 2nd presidency term, for he served as the president of the Harvard Law Review when he was a student back in Harvard Law School. he was also a graduate from Columbia University. President Obama was always active in his hometown. in Chicago, he was a community organizer prior to obtaining his law certification and he also served as a civil rights attorney. President Obama's patience and gift can be clearly seen in his past: he spent 12 years (1992-2004) teaching at the University of Chicago Law School on the subject matter of constitutional law

from 1997 to 2004, President Obama served 3 terms in the Illinois Senate. In 2004, he ran for United States Senate and won election to the Senate in November the same year. 3 years later he began his presidential campaign and won. all these victories culminated in the 20th January 2009 officiation when he was inaugurated as the President of the United States of America.

A Short list of Positive Changes President Obama made:
- in 2009, signed economic stimulus legislation (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act)
- in 2010, signed Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act
- passed the Consumer Protection Act and the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010
- passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- saw the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform
- withdrew soldiers from Iraq
- deployed troops to Afghanistan to combat terrorism
- signed arms control treaty with Russia
- awarded Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2009

Brangelina (or "Bradgelina") is the term for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Brad Pitt, the first part of the Brangelina, is an American actor. he has starred in more than 40 block busters such as The Tree of Life, Megamind, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Ocean's Thirteen, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. he was born on the 18th December 1963 (he is 48 years old as of 2011) and his full name is William Bradley "Brad" Pitt. a high flyer, he has many different hats, including one of being a UN Goodwill Ambassador.

Angelina Jolie was born on the 4th of June 1975 (she is 36 as of 2011) and her full name is Angelina Jolie Voight. likewise she is from America and as an actress she has received numerous awards such as the Academy Award, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the Golden Globe Awards. Angelina is a UN Goodwill Ambassador and is well known for her work amongst the refugees (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR).

in 2005, while on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Brad Pitt met co-star Angelina Jolie and they confessed afterwards that they fell in love while filming. a year later, 11th January 2006, it was announced to the world vie People magazine that Angelina was pregnant with Brad's child.

Do you know the Beatles? they were rock band from Liverpool in 1960 and were amongst the most popular bands till today. the band members were namely John Lennon on the rhythm guitar and vocals, Paul McCartney slapping the bass dishing out on the vocals as well, George Harrison hammering the chords on the lead guitar and lending a hand in the vocals department and Ringo Starr rocked hard on the drums and vocals. every member of the band sang!

the band was founded on rock and roll but incorporated many different musical genres in the later years. these genres included folk, variations of rock. many ordinary folk were converted into fans, and the Beatlemania spread far and wide, across land and seas to new people groups. the Beatles were not only writing songs for themselves, but they were also incorporating social and cultural ideals into their song writing.

the Beatles was unstoppable. from achieving mainstream success to sweeping the world stage by storm, they surprised the world, and was loved by all. unfortunately the band disbanded a decade later, with each member of the band carving out a solo career for themselves. years later, the band still has a grip on the music scene of today. what more can we say of a band that has bagged 7 Grammy Awards and 15 Ivor Novello Awards?

no wonder The Beatles were listed in Time magazine as one of the 100 most influencial people of the 20th century.

born as Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, this superstar is phenomenal. Beyoncé was born on the 4th of September 1981 (30 years old as of 2011) as an American. her genres include Pop and R&B and her talents span over singing, songwriting, acting and designing clothes (fashion designer). Beyoncé's hometown is in Houston, Texas and she was been training for super-stardom since she was a child. when she was still a kid, she was enrolled performing arts schools to learn and train. her experience and exposure to the stage began as a child as well, when she entered singing and dancing competitions. before she was 20 years old, Beyoncé shot to fame as the lead for Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling R&B girl groups of all time, even till today.

Beyoncé was not only successful as a group member, she experienced unparalleled success as a solo artist as well. for that solo effort she bagged 5 Grammy Awards. she did not rest on her laurels and continued to work hard, earning her 6 Grammy Awards for her latest CD and single.

her other noteworthy achievements are listed as follows:
- in 2006, earned 2 Golden Globe nominations for lead role in Carmen: A Hip Hopera
- established family fashion brand "House of Deréon"
- in 2004, endorsed Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani and L'Oréal
- ranked the most powerful and influential musician in the world
- ranked amongst Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World"
- ranked 52nd on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of All Time"
- BET conferred her title of "2nd most influential artist of the 2000s decade"
- in 2009, Billboard ranked Beyoncé as the "most successful female artist of the 2000s decade" and "Top Radio Artist of the Decade".
- in 2010, ranked 2nd on Forbes' 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world
- in 2010, RIAA listed Beyoncé as "Top Certified Artist of the Decade"

he is a world famous football player. his name is David Robert Joseph Beckham. David was born on the 2nd May 1975 (he is 36 years old as of 2011). he was previously from Manchester United and now plays for the Los Angeles (LA) Galaxy in Major League Soccer (MLS). David has also previously contributed in the teams of Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, and his very own England national football team.

David made his first appearance on the field when he was 17 years old after signing a contract with Manchester United. he contributed much to the club's success, seeing that MU won multiple trophies and championships (6 X Premier League champion, 2 X FA Cup title, 1 X UEFA Champions League). in 2003, under the strategic planning of his manager, he signed another contract with the football club Real Madrid. there he contributed for 4 seasons and assisted the team to the La Liga championship. 4 years later David transferred to the LA Galaxy with a 5 year deal.

his 21st birthday present was to represent his country England in the international football scene. David was also the captain of the team for 6 consecutive years (2000-2006) where he was fielded 58 times.

Victoria Beckham is David's wife. and they reside in their Beverly Hills $11.8 mil home.

here are some of his noteworthy achievements:
- on 26 March 2008, he exceeded Bobby Moore's outfield player appearance record of 108
- FIFA World Player of the year runner-up (X 2)
- in 2004, highest paid footballer (after taking into consideration the non-football income)
- in 2003-2004, Google's most searched sports topics
- in 2007 David was the highest paid player in MLS's history ($6.5m per year for 3 years)

Miley Ray Cyrus, a.k.a. Destiny Hope Cyrus, was born on the 23rd November 1992 (she is 19 years old as of 2011). she is an American and her work as an actress and pop singer is well known. Miley first shot to fame with her acting in the "Stewart/Hannah Montana" that was released on the Disney Channel. in this show she played the lead role of Hannah Montana, who was a girl that was leading a double life of a ordinary student and a international pop star. being very involved in the show, Miley also recorded the soundtracks for both seasons of the Hannah Montana show in 2006 and 2007.

it wasn't surprising that Miley became a hit with teens all over the world. Miley began her solo career in 2007 and had a sold out "Best of Both Worlds Concert" in 2008. in that same year, she released her album "Breakout" which was a hit with the teens all over the world. Miley ventured into the movie scene and earned herself a Golden Globe nomination for her work in the movie "Bolt".

Miley continues to work hard, this time attempting to shake off her teen image and embrace her adulthood. this is seen from her songs and her outlook. she doesn't seem to be retiring any moment soon, which might be why Forbes ranked her 13th on the 2010 Celebrity 100 List.

Shahrukh Khan is a famous Indian actor born on 2nd November 1965 (he is 46 years old as of 2011). he is not only well known in Bollywood, but all over the world as well. his work spans over acting, directing, producing, and hosting TV programs. he has starred in numerous commercials and won many critical acclaims for his work. to date he has swept fourteen Filmfare Awards and the Indian government has even bestowed on him the Padma Shri to acknowledge his tremendous work for the cinema industry in Indian.

to further his work, he has founded two production companies (Dreamz Unlimited & Red Chillies Entertainment). as of today he is regarded as one of the biggest movie icons with a billions of fans and having a net worth that is estimated to be more than US$ 540 million.perhaps this is why Newsweek ranked him in the top 50 most powerful people in the world in 2008.

here are some of the films he has starred in:
- Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995)
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
- Veer-Zaara (2004)
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
- Chak De India (2007)
- Om Shanti Om (2007)
- Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
- My Name Is Khan (2010)

do you remember The Spice Girls telling you what you want, what you really really want? =) they were a famous English pop all-girl group that was formed 17 years ago (back in 1994). the various spices were Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, and Geri Halliwell. in 1996 they released their first single "Wannabe" and it shot to fame instantly, reaching the 1st position in more than 30 countries. what a start for the group! this paved the way for their global pop domination and it also aided the teen pop market in that era. to further illustrate their impact, their first ever album, entitled "Spice", reached sales exceeding 23 million copies all over the world and earned them a record of being the best selling album produced by a female group. to date, more than 75 million copies of their records have been snapped up all around the world

David Sinclair had this to say of them: "Scary (Brown), Baby (Bunton), Ginger (Halliwell), Posh (Beckham) and Sporty (Chisholm) were the most widely recognized group of individuals since John, Paul, George and Ringo." indeed it is undeniable that they have such an impact on our society and they redefined the status of female power in society.

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