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The Story of George Michael

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  In the years since George Michael's passing, one song has taken on a life of its own. Every December, "Last Christmas" returns to the charts for it’s annual holiday wave. In recent years, it even climbed as high as #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, only to be blocked by... well, that other Christmas song everyone knows. For millions of people, that's what George Michael has become: the man behind a beloved Christmas classic. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Long before "Last Christmas" became a holiday tradition, George Michael was one of the biggest stars on the planet. He helped redefine pop music with Wham!, became one of the best-selling solo artists of all time, battled personal tragedy and public controversy, and quietly changed countless lives through acts of generosity that many people wouldn't learn about until after his death. This is the story of a man who had the world at his feet... yet spent much of his life searching for peace...
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What Happened to Christina Vidal?

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  She had one of Nickelodeon's biggest shows of the early 2000s. Hollywood believed she was the next young star. A major record label signed her. She was even offered a spot in what would become one of the biggest girl groups in the world... and she turned it down. Who could this actress be? Based on the title of this video, you probably already know the answer. It's Christina Vidal. While she may not have become one of Hollywood's biggest leading ladies, her career tells a different story—one of perseverance, longevity, and quietly building a career that has spanned more than three decades. Today, we're taking a look back at the life and career of Christina Vidal. So without further ado… What Happened to Christina Vidal Christina Martha Vidal was born on November 18, 1981, in Queens, New York, into a Puerto Rican family. Her father worked as a business and tax consultant, while her mother was a secretary, and several of Christina's siblings would also pursue ca...
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Doll Domination Era: The Era that Ended PCD

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  This was the night the Pussycat Dolls finally fell apart. But how did one of the biggest girl groups of the 2000s end up in this situation? To answer that question, we need to go back to the Doll Domination era, because many of the group’s problems can be traced back to this very period. Today, we’re going to analyze the entire era from beginning to end. So, without further ado, this is The Doll Domination Era: The Era That Ended the Pussycat Dolls. Doll Domination Era: The Era that Ended PCD Pre-cursor Before the Doll Domination era before the chart success, the controversy, and the growing tensions within the group… there was simply a burlesque troupe created in Los Angeles. Founded by Robin Antin, the Pussycat Dolls originally existed as a live performance act long before becoming a mainstream pop group. While Nicole Scherzinger would eventually become the face most associated with the group, the story of how the other members entered the lineup is just as important to u...
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