EVERY SUNDAY Biography

Meet the trailblazers, trendsetters, and architects of change. It’s the remarkable story of real people who made a real impact, from small towns to around the globe.

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October 11, 2026

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Tom Jones

One of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the British Invasion, Tom Jones has defined male rock star sexuality to the point of self-caricature. His rags to riches story began in the slums of Wales, took him to London, and then all the way to sold-out Vegas concert stages. Along the way there have falls from grace, betrayals, incredible peaks of popularity, and whole new generations of fans.

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Wayne Newton: The King of Las Vegas

Profile of the pop singer known as "Mr. Las Vegas." Takes a frank look at his turbulent financial, family, and legal battles, as well as his recording career, which took off after his big hit, "Danke Schoen.

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Meat Loaf

A profile of the larger-than-life actor and singer. Born Marvin Lee Aday outside Dallas Texas, in 1947, he was dubbed Meat by his dad when he was just three. Getting hooked on performing while in high school, his love for entertaining took him to Los Angeles, but Meat's career didn't take off until he partnered with songwriter Jim Steinman. Though rejected by most major record labels, 1977's "Bat Out of Hell" wound up becoming one of the biggest selling albums of all time. Fame took its toll on Meat, as he struggled with addictions and bankruptcy. By the mid-80s, he had to rebuild his career from scratch, and he did so when in 1993 he earned a best vocal Grammy for the single "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That).

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Freddie Mercury

Queen's legendary lead singer Freddie Mercury earned a place in modern rock history as the writer and singer of some of its most legendary songs: "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Killer Queen," "We Are the Champions," and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Born in Zanzibar to Indian parents and later raised in India, Mercury and his "Queen" bandmates went on to sell albums in unit totals that rival the Beatles. His remarkable four octave singing range was a key ingredient in the band's success. Mercury famously died of AIDS in late 1991, less than 24 hours after a public admission he had contracted the disease.

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Green Day

Formed in Rodeo, California, when the members were only 14, Green Day has always struggled to stay on the razor's edge between punk credibility and mega-platinum success. That struggle led to exhaustion in 1996, a cancelled tour, and a questionable future. The question was answered with the release of "Nimrod," in 1997, which spawned the top 10 single "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)." The release of the self-described punk rock opera, "American Idiot," in 2004 cemented their place in rock history.

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Britney Spears

Chronicles the startling rise and well-publicized descent of the pop star's career. Spears is one of the best-selling female recording artists in history, with over 70 million discs sold worldwide. She got on the show biz fast track when she was 8, and her early career took off with the release of her debut single, "Hit Me Baby One More Time." In the next few years, Britney sold boatloads of albums but displayed increasingly risque behavior and became the paparazzi's favorite target. Her increasingly bizarre behavior has left her estranged from family and business associates and threatened to destroy her career. But Britney may not be down for the count quite yet.

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Cat Stevens

The world knew him as Cat Stevens, an artist whose songs conquered the hearts of a generation. But after selling over 40 million records, he turned his back on the music industry, mystifying his fans. Since then, Cat Stevens' search for his own identity has taken him on an extraordinary journey, and has led him to a religion often times misunderstood: Islam. In a world of fear, his effort to create a greater understanding of his faith has often times met controversy. After nearly two decades away, he is back fighting to spread his message of peace through music.

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Kris Kristofferson

Songwriter, singer, actor, Rhodes scholar, army captain, helicopter pilot, and sex symbol! Follow the ups and downs of Kris Kristofferson's career, and listen again to his famous songs. Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris's ex-wife and daughters offer private views of this counter-culture hero.

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