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In 1951, columnist Walter Winchell engaged in a public feud with world-famous entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker, who was refused service at the legendary Stork Club in New York City.

From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026

At first, Pearce didn’t see himself as a kids’ entertainer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

The fabled entertainer died after a series of health issues that led her to postpone several performing commitments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

A standout for decades in a breathtaking array of roles, comedy lead actor nominee Martin Short is the kind of all-around entertainer they don’t make anymore.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

He hated everything about the country of the Miss Teen Dream Pageant, except for three things: Elvis Presley, the greatest entertainer who ever lived; reality TV, especially the raucous Captains Bodacious-, and Ladybird Hope.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

Here’s a simple message to sports stars, entertainers and anyone else who hits the big time at an early age and doesn’t know what to do with all that money.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

Ron G is one of the greatest entertainers in the world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Dolly Parton, the country music superstar from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Big personalities like Rousey and Conor McGregor helped him do it: both great fighters in their own right, both polarizing entertainers capable of generating big headlines.

From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2026

There were a lot of entertainers and musicians who came through there and many times I heard them remark to the boss, “Rocky, you’re taking a chance having this underage white girl working here.”

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride