Music Stars Real Names

For instance:

ODB: Russell Jones
Beck: Bek David Campbell
John Bon Jovie: John Francis Bongiovi Jr.
Patsy Cline: Virginia Patterson Hensley
Snoop Dogg: Cordazer Calvin Broadus
Bob Dylan: Robert Alan Zimmerman
MC Hammer: Staneley Kirk Burrel
Ozzy Osbourne: John Micahael Osbourne
Pink: Alecia Moore
Weird Al Yankovic: Alfred Matthew Yankovic

See the whole list here.

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‘You’re Beautiful’ voted most irritating song ever

James Blunt’s multimillion-selling ballad “You’re Beautiful” has been voted the most irritating song of all time. Despite reaching number one in 11 countries and making the singer a star around the world, the track polled more votes than “Axel F” by Crazy Frog.

Other tracks in the top 10 included “Mmm Bop” by Hanson, “Mr. Blobby” by Mr. Blobby, and “The Birdie Song” by the Tweets.

The full top 10 for OnePoll’s Most Irritating Song of All Time is as follows:

1. “You’re Beautiful” – James Blunt
2. “Axel F” – Crazy Frog
3. “MMMBop” – Hanson
4. “Mr. Blobby” – Mr. Blobby
5. “Birdie Song” – The Tweets
6. “Shout” – Lulu
7. “Agadoo” – Black Lace
8. “Grace Kelly” – Mika
9. “My Heart Will Go On” – Celine Dion
10. “Macarena” – Los Del Rio

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British Girl Sues for Right to Wear Chastity Ring

LONDON, June 22 — At a time of passionate debate over religious clothing and emblems, a 16-year-old British Christian sued her school in court today for the right to wear a so-called purity ring symbolizing her commitment to pre-marital chastity.

The case offered a counterpoint to a broader discussion concerning Muslim women wearing the full-face veil known as the niqab. But it also revealed stirrings of resentment among some members of Britain’s Christian majority that they are the victims of discrimination over how they display their faith.

Lydia Playfoot said her school at Horsham, south of London, had forbidden her from wearing the ring, saying it broke the school’s rules on uniforms and jewelry.

But Ms. Playfoot argued that the prohibition breached her human right to express a religious belief. Not only that, she said in a statement to the court, Sikh and Muslim fellow-pupils were permitted distinctive dress to show their religious identity, while she was not.

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