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2014

Tottenham Hotspur FC

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Tottenham Hotspur FC are a professional football team based in North London. Formed in 1882 by members of the Hotspur cricket club, the ‘Lilywhites’ became the first (and still only) non-league club to win the F.A. Cup in 1901.  Bill Nicholson’s ‘Spurs’ became the first team in the 20th century to do the ‘Double’ in 1961 when they won the League Championship and F.A. Cup in the same season.  In 1963 Spurs became the first British team to win a major European trophy when they defeated Atletico Madrid 5-1 in the final of the European Cup Winners Cup. In total, Spurs have won 2 League Championships, 8 F.A. Cups, 4 League Cups, 2 UEFA Cups and the European Cup Winners Cup.

4 Sep, 2014

Joan Rivers

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Joan Rivers was an American comedian and television show host born in 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. Rivers first rose to fame as a guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1965. She went on to host shows such as The Late Show, The Joan Rivers Show, Fashion Police, and Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? Movies that she appeared in include The Swimmer, Serial Mom, Les Patterson Saves The World, and The Intern. In 1989, she earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Rivers also won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host in 1990. She was married to James Sanger in 1955 and to producer Edgar Rosenberg from 1965 to 1987. Her daughter is television show host Melissa Rivers. In 2014, Rivers died in Manhattan, New York at the age of 81.

Jermaine Dupri

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Jermaine Dupri is an American record producer and songwriter born in 1972 in Ashville, North Carolina. He is the founder of So So Def Records. Dupri first gained fame for being a dancer for the hip hop group Whodini. Some of the notable acts he produced under So So Def include Bow Wow, Da Brat, Xscape, Jagged Edge, Anthony Hamilton, BoneCrusher, and Daz. Acts he produced songs for outside of So So Def include Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Nelly, and Usher. Dupri has won accolades such as a Grammy Award, a BET Hip Hop Award, a Soul Train Music Award, and a NAACP Image Award.

Jermain Taylor

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Jermain Taylor is an American professional boxer born in 1978 in Little Rock, Arkansas. As an amateur, he won a bronze medal in the 1998 Goodwill Games and in the 200 Summer Olympics. Taylor made his pro debut in 2001 and won 25 straight bouts. Some of his most notable victories came against Bernard Hopkins, Raul Marquez, William Joppy, Cory Spinks and Kassim Ouma. Titles he won in his pro career include the Undisputed World Middleweight Title and the WBA Super Middleweight Title. Taylor is married to Erica Taylor.

Jeremy Foley

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Jeremy Foley is an American university sports administrator born in 1952 in Washington, D. C. He is the athletic director for the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Foley also serves as the chief financial officer of the University Athletic Association. He played football and lacrosse for Hobart College in Geneva, New York and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. He later earned a Master’s degree in sports administration from Ohio University. Accolades that Foley has earned include the John L. Toner Award, the Carl Maddox Sport Management Award, and the SportsBusiness Journal AD of the Year Award. He is married to Molly McCaughey.

Jeremy Borash

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Jeremy Borash is an American professional wrestling commentator and announcer born in 1974 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is currently a ring announcer and commentator for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). Borash has also served in the same capacity for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling All-Stars (WWA). In 1996, he was the youngest nominee ever for the Marconi Award for Broadcasting as America’s Small Market Personality of the Year. He is married to Ramon Borash.

Jenny McCarthy

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Jenny McCarthy is an American television host, actress and model born in 1972 in Chicago, Illinois. She is the cousin of actress Melissa McCarthy. McCarthy rose to stardom as a model for Playboy and was named Playmate of the Year. She has appeared on television shows such as Jenny, Charmed, My Name Is Earl, The View, The Jenny McCarthy Show and One on One. She is married to singer Donnie Wahlberg and has one child.

3 Sep, 2014

Jenny Lewis

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Jenny Lewis is an American singer born in 1976 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lewis along with her boyfriend Johnathan Rice form the duo Jenny & Johnny. She was also lead singer of rock band Rilo Kiley. Lewis has released the solo albums Rabbit Fur Coat, Acid Tongue and The Voyager. Her most notable hits include Handle With Care, Just One of the Guys and Fernando. Lewis has appeared in movies such as Troop Beverly Hills, The Wizard, Pleasantville and Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

Jennifer Nettles

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Jennifer Nettles is an American country music singer born in 1974 in Douglas, Georgia. She is the lead singer of the country group Sugarland. The group released albums such as Twice The Speed Of Life, Enjoy The Ride, The Incredible Machine, and Love On The Inside. Their biggest hits include Baby Girl, Want To, All I Want To Do, It Happens, and Stuck Like Glue. Nettles released the solo album That Girl in 2014. Her most popular singles were That Girl, Like a Rock, and Know You Wanna Know. Nettles has won multiple Grammy Awards, Country Music Association Awards, and an American Music Award in her career. She is married to Justin Miller and has one child.

Jennifer Love Hewitt

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Jennifer Love Hewitt is an American actress and singer born in 1979 in Waco, Texas. Hewitt rose to prominence on the Fox television show Party of Five and the movie I Know What You Did Last Summer. She has also appeared in television shows such as Ghost Whisperer, The Client List and Time Of Your Life. Movies that Hewitt has been featured in include Telling You, Zoomates, The Tuxedo, If Only, Cafe and House Arrest. She also released the albums Love Songs, Let’s Go Band, Jennifer Love Hewitt and BareNaked. Hewitt has earned awards such as a two Blockbuster Entertainment Award, a People’s Choice Award and a Saturn Award. She is married to actor Brian Hallisay and has one child.

Jennifer Hudson

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Jennifer Hudson is an American singer and actress born in 1981 in Chicago, Illinois. Hudson became well known for being a finalist on American Idol in 2004. She has released the albums Jennifer Hudson and I Remember Me. Movies that Hudson has appeared in include Dreamgirls, Sex and the City, The Secret Life of Bees, The Three Stooges, and Winnie Mandela. She has won awards such as an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, an NACCP Image Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Hudson is married to professional wrestler David Otunga and the couple has one child.

Jennifer Holliday

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Jennifer Holliday is an American singer and actor born in 1960 in Houston, Texas. Holliday first gained fame for her role in Broadway musicals such as Dreamgirls. She also released the albums Feel My Soul, Say You Love Me, Get Close to My Love, I’m on Your Side, On & On, Goodness & Mercy, and The Song Is You. Holliday’s biggest hit singles include I Am Love, And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, I’m on Your Side, and No Frills Love. She has earned accolades such as a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Theatre Award, and two Grammy Awards.

Jennifer Gasoi

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Jennifer Gasoi is a Canadian musician born in 1974 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Gasoi has released the children’s music albums Songs For You and Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well. Her most popular songs include Happy!, The Little Things, All Join Hands, and Throw a Penny In The Wishing Well. She initially gained fame by appearing at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and in local jazz shows with Linton Garner. In 2014, she won a Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album for Throw A Penny In The Wishing Well.

Jennifer Garner

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Jennifer Garner is an American actress born in 1972 in Houston, Texas. Garner became popular for her role as CIA officer Sydney Bristow on the ABC drama series Alias. During her stint on the show, she earned a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award. Movies that Garner has been featured in include Daredevil, Elektra, Juno, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Dallas Buyers Club, and The Invention of Lying. She is married to actor Ben Affleck and has three children.

Jennifer Aniston

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Jennifer Aniston is an American actress born in 1969 in Los Angeles, California. She is highly regarded for her role as Rachel Green on the NBC sitcom Friends. Aniston won a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for the role. She has also appeared in films such as Marley & Me, The Break-Up, Bruce Almighty, Horrible Bosses, Just Go With It, and We’re The Millers. She is engaged to actor Justin Theroux and was formerly married to actor Brad Pitt.

Jenni Farley

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Jenni Farley is an American television personality born in 1986 in Franklin Square, New York. She is also known as JWoww and currently stars on Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars. Farley originally rose to fame as cast member of the MTV reality show Jersey Shore. She also had her own spin-off series on MTV, Snooki & JWoww. Other shows that she has appeared in include Disaster Date, TNA Impact!, and One Life to Live.

Jennette McCurdy

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Jennette McCurdy is an American actress born in 1992 in Long Beach, California. She has been featured in television shows such as iCarly, Sam & Cat, Lincoln Heights, VP, Malcolm in the Middle, True Jackson, Zoey 101, and Victorious. McCurdy is currently staring and writing her online series What’s Next for Sarah. In 2012, she released the album Jennette McCurdy. Her most popular singles were Generation Love and Love Is On The Way. She has won multiple Kids’ Choice Awards and a J-14 Teen Icon Award.

Jenna Elfman

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Jenna Elfman is an American actress born in 1971 in Los Angeles, California. Elfman has been featured on television shows such as Dharma & Great, Courting Alex, Townies, Courting Alex, 1600 Penn and Growing Up Fisher. Elfman has also been featured in films that include Keeping the Faith, EDtv, Lover Hurts, Venus and Grosse Point Blank. Awards that Elfman has earned are two TV Guide Awards and a Golden Globe Award. She has two children and is married to actor Bodhi Elfman.

Jenna Dewan

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Jenna Dewan is an American actress born in 1980 in Hartford, Connecticut. Dewan currently stars on the Lifetime show Witches of East End. She rose to prominence as a backup singer for Janet Jackson and for her role as Nora in the movie Step Up. She has also appeared in movies such as The Hot Chick, Take the Lead, 10 Years, Setup, and American Virgin. Dewan is married to actor Channing Tatum and has one child.

Jeffrey Tambor

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Jeffrey Tambor is an American actor born in 1944 in San Francisco, California. Tambor is popular for his role as Hank Kingsley on The Larry Sanders Show. He has also been featured on television shows such as Arrested Development, Hill Street Blues, Max Headroom, American Dreamer, WordGirl, and The Ropers. Movies he has appeared in include Mr. Mom, Pastime, City Slickers, Life Stinks, Glengarry Glen Ross, and A House in the Hills. Tambor as earned accolades such as a Satellite Award and a Drama Desk Award. He has five children and is married to actress Kasia Ostlun.