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Shah Rukh Khan, 2012

Shah Rukh Khan (born 1965) is an Indian film actor, producer and television personality. Often referred to as the "King of Bollywood", he has appeared in more than 80 Bollywood films. Described by the Los Angeles Times as perhaps "the world's biggest movie star", he has a significant following in Asia and the Indian diaspora. Khan started his career with appearances in several television series in the late 1980s. Early in his film career, he was recognised for his portrayal of villainous roles in Darr (1993), Baazigar (1993) and Anjaam (1994). He rose to prominence after starring in a series of romantic films, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). He later earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of more serious roles, including an alcoholic in Devdas (2002) and a man with Asperger syndrome in My Name Is Khan (2010). His work in Bollywood has earned him numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards. Khan is co-chairman of Red Chillies Entertainment and a co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders. (Full article...)

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November 2: All Souls' Day (Western Christianity); Day of the Dead in Mexico

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Kanye West
Kanye West

American rapper and music producer Kanye West has released six studio albums, two live albums, three video albums, four mixtapes, one hundred nine singles and ninety-three music videos. West has sold over 21 million albums and 66 million digital downloads in the United States alone, making him one of the best-selling digital artists of all time. All seven of his albums have been certified at least platinum in the United States. In 2003, West collaborated with rapper Twista and singer Jamie Foxx on the song "Slow Jamz", which became West's first single to top the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. West's debut album, The College Dropout, was released in February 2004. The album peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and was certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. West then released his second studio album, Late Registration, in August 2005. It peaked at number one on the Billboard 200, with first week sales of 860,000 copies. Graduation, West's third studio album, peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and shipped over 957,000 units in its first week, breaking the record set by his previous album. (Full list...)

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Sambisari Temple

Sambisari is a 9th-century Hindu temple located about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) east of Yogyakarta, near Adisucipto International Airport. The temple was discovered in 1966, buried approximately 5 metres (16 ft) underground; it is thought to have been covered by volcanic ash from Mount Merapi. Parts of the original temple have been excavated.

Photograph: Chris Woodrich

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