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    What makes Judy Garland a gay icon? Experts explain what she and others, from Diana Ross to Madonna, have in common

    For starters, says one expert, “A gay icon is somebody who represents the determination to be who they are — and [is] unapologetic for it."

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    You'll want your own version of Selena Gomez's personalized bomber jacket

    Selena Gomez rocked a variety of outfits recently, including one of her chicest looks yet to a meet and greet at the Coach House, which included a personalized bomber jacket.

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    Richard Simmons Reemerges on Facebook to Share Inspiring Message

    Richard Simmons at the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2013, a year before he dropped out of the public eye. Much ado has been made about Richard Simmons’s unexplained disappearance from the public eye. Rumors about the 68-year-old fitness icon’s health and safety have run rampant, in large part the result of the wildly popular podcast Missing Richard Simmons.

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    Fashion Icon Oscar de la Renta to Grace U.S. Stamps in 2017

    Oscar de la Renta’s impact transcended generations, trends, and even political parties. Iconic fashion designer Oscar de la Renta will be commemorated in a new line of stamps for 2017, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Wednesday, according to Women’s Wear Daily. The designs are part of a series that will “celebrate the people, events, and cultural milestones that are unique to the history of our great nation,” Mary-Anne Penner, director for stamp services at USPS, told WWD.

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    Here’s Why Carrie Fisher Actually Hated That Gold Bikini From ‘Return of the Jedi’

    The gold “slave” bikini that Princess Leia wore in Return of the Jedi is the stuff of legend. On Tuesday, Carrie Fisher passed away following a heart attack she suffered aboard a flight from London to Los Angeles on Friday. Fisher was an actress, author, mental health advocate, writer and mother, but to many, she will be most fondly remembered as Princess Leia, the iconic heroine she played in the Star Wars trilogy.

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    Cher is 70! Here Are Her Most Iconic Beauty Looks

    “In this business,” Cher once said, “it takes time to be really good — and by that time, you’re obsolete.” That might be true for others, but Cher has been a true superstar since the start. Happy birthday to the beauty icon!

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    Farrah Fawcett's One-of-a-Kind Beauty

    In honor of what would have been Farrah Fawcett’s 69th birthday, we’re revisiting her most memorable image.