In case the artist formerly known as Snoop Dogg's name change didn't make it obvious that he's in the midst of reinventing himself, perhaps his latest album title, "Reincarnated," will do the trick. Snoop Lion's new look is a bit more Bob Marley, while his new sound is a bit more reggae.
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In case the artist formerly known as Snoop Dogg's name change didn't make it obvious that he's in the midst of reinventing himself, perhaps his latest album title, "Reincarnated," will do the trick. Snoop Lion's new look is a bit more Bob Marley, while his new sound is a bit more reggae.
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Despite winning a best original screenplay Oscar with Matt Damon for "Good Will Hunting," Ben Affleck wasn't always taken seriously in showbiz thanks to his personal life, which included a highly publicized relationship with Jennifer Lopez, and some of his film choices. However, the actor eventually settled down with Jennifer Garner and became a dad. He began taking on respected projects such as "The Town" and "Argo," which earned Affleck his second Oscar.
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Despite winning a best original screenplay Oscar with Matt Damon for "Good Will Hunting," Ben Affleck wasn't always taken seriously in showbiz thanks to his personal life, which included a highly publicized relationship with Jennifer Lopez, and some of his film choices. However, the actor eventually settled down with Jennifer Garner and became a dad. He began taking on respected projects such as "The Town" and "Argo," which earned Affleck his second Oscar.
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Courtney Love has reinvented her image a few times in her day. Fans were stunned to see the Hole front woman shed her typical grunge- and punk-inspired ensembles for the white gown and polished pixie cut she sported at the 1997 Academy Awards. She eventually revisited the darker, more revealing looks she favored at the start of her career.
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Courtney Love has reinvented her image a few times in her day. Fans were stunned to see the Hole front woman shed her typical grunge- and punk-inspired ensembles for the white gown and polished pixie cut she sported at the 1997 Academy Awards. She eventually revisited the darker, more revealing looks she favored at the start of her career.
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Sean Combs has had his fair share of <a href="http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/20/sean-diddy-combs-changes-his-name-again/" target="_blank">monikers</a>: Puff Daddy, Puffy, Puff, P. Diddy and Diddy. He was even known as "Swag" for one week in May 2011.
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Sean Combs has had his fair share of monikers: Puff Daddy, Puffy, Puff, P. Diddy and Diddy. He was even known as "Swag" for one week in May 2011.
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Having started out as a Fly Girl on "In Living Color," Jennifer Lopez rose to fame as the star of 1997's "Selena." In 2002, the singer reminded fans that she's just Jenny From the Block. Despite a few box office flops and a highly publicized relationship with Ben Affleck, known to this day as "Bennifer," Lopez is one of the most powerful women in the biz.
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Having started out as a Fly Girl on "In Living Color," Jennifer Lopez rose to fame as the star of 1997's "Selena." In 2002, the singer reminded fans that she's just Jenny From the Block. Despite a few box office flops and a highly publicized relationship with Ben Affleck, known to this day as "Bennifer," Lopez is one of the most powerful women in the biz.
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Mark Wahlberg had many legal troubles as a teen growing up in Boston. He eventually cleaned up his act and released "Good Vibrations" with Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch in 1991. He has since made a name for himself as a serious actor, appearing in films such as "Boogie Nights" and "The Fighter." He's also been on the other side of the camera as the executive producer of "Entourage" and "How to Make It in America."
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Mark Wahlberg had many legal troubles as a teen growing up in Boston. He eventually cleaned up his act and released "Good Vibrations" with Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch in 1991. He has since made a name for himself as a serious actor, appearing in films such as "Boogie Nights" and "The Fighter." He's also been on the other side of the camera as the executive producer of "Entourage" and "How to Make It in America."
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"How I Met Your Mother's" Neil Patrick Harris successfully made the transition from child actor. He got his start starring as an underage doctor on ABC's "Doogie Howser, M.D."
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"How I Met Your Mother's" Neil Patrick Harris successfully made the transition from child actor. He got his start starring as an underage doctor on ABC's "Doogie Howser, M.D."
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Former Mouseketeer Justin Timberlake went from one-fifth of the boy band *N Sync to a solo force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Timberlake, who ditched his blonde curls for a more polished 'do, has appeared in "Alpha Dog" and "The Social Network." He's been praised for his latest album, "The 20/20 Experience," which some critics have said boasts a more mature sound.
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Former Mouseketeer Justin Timberlake went from one-fifth of the boy band *N Sync to a solo force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Timberlake, who ditched his blonde curls for a more polished 'do, has appeared in "Alpha Dog" and "The Social Network." He's been praised for his latest album, "The 20/20 Experience," which some critics have said boasts a more mature sound.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger went from being a professional bodybuilder and starring in movies such as "The Terminator" and "Predator" to serving two terms as the governor of California. After it came out that Schwarzenegger fathered a child with someone who was employed by his family years prior, he appeared in "The Expendables 2" and "The Last Stand."
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Arnold Schwarzenegger went from being a professional bodybuilder and starring in movies such as "The Terminator" and "Predator" to serving two terms as the governor of California. After it came out that Schwarzenegger fathered a child with someone who was employed by his family years prior, he appeared in "The Expendables 2" and "The Last Stand."
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After appearing in films such as "Beetlejuice" and "The Hunt for Red October," Alec Baldwin's career looked like it might be past its prime. The actor credits his role on "30 Rock" with giving his career a boost. He has since appeared in "It's Complicated" and "To Rome with Love," and he'll soon welcome his second child -- his first with his wife Hilaria.
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After appearing in films such as "Beetlejuice" and "The Hunt for Red October," Alec Baldwin's career looked like it might be past its prime. The actor credits his role on "30 Rock" with giving his career a boost. He has since appeared in "It's Complicated" and "To Rome with Love," and he'll soon welcome his second child -- his first with his wife Hilaria.
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