hugh hefner

Legendary magazine publisher Hugh Marston Hefner was born on April 9, 1926 in Chicago Illinois. Hugh served in the U.S. Army and worked as a copywriter for Esquire before launching Playboy magazine in December 1953. The inaugural issue featured iconic screen actress and entertainer Marilyn Monroe.

In 1959 Hugh Hefner divorced his wife of 10 years (and mother of his two children), Mildred Williams. He continued heading Playboy as a bachelor until 1989, when he married Playmate of the Year Kimberley Conrad in an extravagant wedding at the Playboy Mansion. The couple would go on to have two children together before separating in 1999.

In 2005, reality TV invaded the Playboy Mansion when the E! network launched The Girls Next Door, a reality-based show that followed around three of Hefner’s main girlfriends at the time - Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson.

Hefner's authorized biography, Mr. Playboy: Hugh Hefner and the American Dream, was released in October of 2008. The book documents Hugh Hefner's life and examines his undeniable influence on American culture.

Hugh Hefner celebrated the 55th anniversary edition of Playboy magazine on December 12, 2008.

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• Hugh Hefner On Tiger Woods

  
  Hip Hop Honey Online Magazine — Authority: 160
  “I think the only surprise in it, quite frankly, is that anybody would be surprised. If you’re a good-looking guy and young and healthy, the notion that there would be something else going on, well, marriage is just a convenience. It’s very nice for raising kids, but the notion that monogamy lasts forever is a ...
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• Tiger Woods Commentary Reaches a New Low

  
  The New Republic - The Plank Feed — Authority: 150
  Ramesh Ponnuru linked to Eugene Robinsons column today, which begins in this deadly manner: Leave Tiger alone. Enough with the puns -- we get that hes really just a "cheetah" in disguise. Enough with the Barbie-of-the-Day revelations -- we get that hes attracted to a certain type. Enough with the whole thing -- ...
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• Play It Again

  
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  If you, like Chic , are still nowhere near the end of this year’s Christmas shopping, allow us to make a recommendation. This limited-edition, 6-volume Playboy anthology by Taschen is one that’s sure to please all the men in your life–and most women, too (Farrah! Marilyn!). The cherry on top? Each set ...
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• HUGH HEFNER COMMENTS! ON TIGER WOODS! SAYS! MONOGAMY “IS A WISH!”

  
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  from on e playa! to anot her! … L O L ! “Hefner tells Eonline.com. “If you’re a good-looking guy and young and healthy, the notion that there would be something else going on, well, marriage is just a co nvenience.” He continued, “It’s very nice fo r raising kids.” HO TT NE ...
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• HUGH HEFNER COMMENTS! ON TIGER WOODS! SAYS! MONOGAMY “IS A WISH!”

  
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  from on e playa! to anot her! … L O L ! “Hefner tells Eonline.com. “If you’re a good-looking guy and young and healthy, the notion that there would be something else going on, well, marriage is just a co nvenience.” He continued, “It’s very nice fo r raising kids.” HO TT NE ...
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• Easy, Tiger

  
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  Tiger Woods’ has at least one cheerleader, as sordid tales of the golfer’s alleged infidelity continue to tumble forth. Hugh Hefner thinks it’s only natural the world number one likes to play around… “I think the only surprise in it, quite frankly, is that anybody would be surprised. If you’re a ...
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• Hugh Hefner Understands Tiger’s “Transgressions”

  
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  Hugh Hefner is one member of the Hollywood elite who understands Tiger’s “transgressions.” “I think the only surprise in it, quite frankly, is that anybody would be surprised,” the Playboy founder, 83, tells EOnline.com of the recent scandal romantically-linking married golfer Tiger Woods to at least ...
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• Hugh Hefner on Tiger Woods: What’s the big deal?

  
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  Hugh Hefner, who’s built an empire on the female body, and made a hit television show about his polyamorous relationships with women a quarter of his age, has spoken out about the Tiger Woods affair. His take: What’s the big deal?Full quote:“I think the only surprise in it, quite frankly, is that anybody would ...
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• Hugh Hefner talks about Tiger Woods

  
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  Hugh Hefner wasnt surprised hearing of Tiger Woods cheating on his wife. "I think the only surprise in it, quite frankly, is that anybody would be surprised. If youre a good-looking guy and young and healthy, the notion that there would be something else going on, well, marriage is just a convenience. "Its very ...
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• Holly Madison And Her Fun Bags Party In Vegas (Photos)

  
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  Holly Madison won’t turn 30 until December 23rd, but I am guessing that since it’s like two days before Christmas, she likes to celebrate early so she can still be at the center of attention.  I would feel the same way.  Thank God I wasn’t born in December!HOLLY MADISON ‘PALNET HOLLY’ REALITY SHOW!Where ...
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• Hugh Hefner Has Empathy for Tiger

  
  Celebrity Gossip - Rumorficial — Authority: 423
  With the rest of the world looking down at tiger because of his recent accused infidelities , Hugh Hefner has empathy for tiger. When asked about Tiger’s scandal, Hef replied: “I think the only surprise in it, quite frankly, is that anybody would be surprised. If you’re a good-looking guy and young and ...
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• Hugh Hefner Sticks Up For Tiger Woods

  
  Celebrity News, Celebrity Gossip, Entertainment News - Anything Hollywood — Authority: 651
  Hugh Hefner doesn’t think Tiger Woods did anything wrong when he cheated on his wife. Tiger Woods — as anyone with working ears and eyes knows — was caught in a trashy love polygon with several cocktail waitress, nightlife types who claim to have bedded and carried on affairs with the married golfer.more Hugh ...
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• Bunny Tattoo Becomes 3D With ICD Implant

  
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  Well, at least it’s one way to make a former tattoo three-dimensional: Just putting the sexy back… -Wes Photo used with patient permission. *This blog post was originally published at Dr. Wes *
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• Tila Claims Rihanna Has Herpes; Jake Calls Reese His "Girlfriend" [Dirt Bag (After Dark)]

  
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  Rihanna made fun of Tila Tequila on a radio show, so naturally, Tilas only option was to claim that Rihanna has herpes and declare that shes now on "Team Chris ." In a long rant on her website, Tila wrote: "Since youre still cascading around town like youre a prefect little princess, angel…..honey I hate ...
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• Hugh Hefner on Tiger Scandal: Who Cares!?

  
  The Hollywood Gossip — Authority: 728
  Lots of people were probably surprised when they heard Tiger Woods was cheating (relentlessly, it appears) on his wife and his childrens mother, Elin. Hugh Hefner is not one of those people. Like the golfer, the octogenarian knows a thing or 10 about juggling three girls at the same time - and he doesnt see what the ...
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• The Consequences Of Sexting

  
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  On his radio show today, Dennis Prager tackled sexting (the sending of explicit images via cell phones). “What happens to people who are thrust into a world of pure sex at an early age? My prediction? Vast numbers of females will not enjoy sex in their marriage…based on talking to women on the radio precisely ...
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• With Playboy sale, an icon bows to changing times

  
  The Konformist Blog — Authority: 138
  http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091114/us_nm/us_playboy_times_4 With Playboy sale, an icon bows to changing times By Alex Dobuzinskis Sat Nov 14, 2009 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Playboy founder Hugh Hefner changed American pop culture, one centerfold at a time. With his Playboy Enterprises Inc in talks to be sold ...
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• My Rooster’s Got Something To Crow About

  
  Great Scots MacBlog — Authority: 120
  My young Rhode Island Red rooster, Randy, began his ‘barnyard bugle boy’ career last week. I heard a sound I thought was an old clunker car trying to start with a bad battery. “r-r-R-R-R-r-r-r,” “r-r-R-R-R-R-r-r-r.” Randy never quite got his ‘engine’ going, but it was a career launch, nevertheless. ...
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• My Favorite Playboy Playmates: Sara Jean Underwood

  
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  The most popular among all Playboy Playmates is Sara Jean Underwood. Today, were highlighting her as one of My Favorite Playboy Playmates.
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• Internet shrinking porn publishers’ business

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 728
  Melbourne, November 30 (ANI): Publishers of adult magazines are gradually witnessing a slow demise in their businesses, thanks to the unlimited moving pictures available on the Internet.Magazines such as Playboy that reigned the previous eras are allegedly finding it hard to keep up with the net onslaught.The sector ...
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