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Tom Brady enjoys the 2014 Kentucky Derby. May 3, 2014
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady arrives at Churchill Downs for the 147th running of The Kentucky Derby, Saturday, May. 01, 2021 in Louisville Ky.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, tries to get his teammates to pose on the red carpet at The Barnstable-Brown Gala Derby Eve. May 05, 2017
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (right) wore a plaid suit to the 2015 Kentucky Derby alongside teammate Tom Brady (left). May 2, 2015
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Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and dancer Usher performs at Trifecta Gala 2019, a Kentucky Derby Eve party in Louisville. May 3, 2019.
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Usher attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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HOLLYWOOD – Actor Jack Nicholson presents Best Picture Award on stage during the 78th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre on March 5, 2006 in Hollywood, California.
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Jack Nicholson wore his trademark shades for this 2007 USA TODAY photo shoot.
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5-3-97 – Bo Derek, left, and Leroy Nieman at trackside Derby week at Churchill Downs.
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – MARCH 02: Actress Bo Derek attends the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter on March 2, 2014 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – OCTOBER 29: Actress Bo Derek attends the International Women’s Media Foundation’s 2013 Courage in Journalism Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel on October 29, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for IWMF)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 11: Pamela Anderson attends Tory Burch Fall/Winter 2026 during New York Fashion Week at Sotheby’s on February 11, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tory Burch)
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Dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov, center, greets well-wishers at a “Reception With the Star” on the Radisson Plaza following his return engagement June 24, 1984 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
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Choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov attends the 45th Chaplin Award Gala at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on April 30, 2018 in New York City.
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Hall of fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas watches his horse train Wednesday on the backside of Churchill Downs. Hall of fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas watches his horse train on the backside of Churchill Downs. Sept. 2, 2020
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D. Wayne Lukas listens to the odds being set after the post position draw of the 144th Running of the Kentucky Derby on Tuesday at Churchill Downs. May 1, 2018
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D. Wayne Lukas during morning workouts prior to the 147th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
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Host Guy Fieri announces implements chosen by the Randomizer on “Tournament of Champions” Season 7.
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Restaurateur Guy Fieri arrives at Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate Party at Mardi Gras World on Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans.
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Actor Dennis Hopper enjoys his cigar on the 5th floor of the Skye Terrace. 2004
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Singer Smokey Robinson at the Kentucky Derby red carpet. May 06, 2023
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Smokey Robinson performs at the Barnstable Brown Party. May 05, 2023
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Frances Gladney and her husband, Smokey Robinson at the Barnstable Brown Party. May 05, 2023
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Trainer Bob Baffert laughs after talking with jockey Flavian Prat and the end of race 10 near the chute to the track as he waits for the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. He has Citizen Bull in the Derby, his first time back at Churchill Downs in three years. May 3, 2025 Mandatory Credit: Matt Stone/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Trainer Bob Baffert leads Preakness and Kentucky Derby Winner Justify from the stakes barn at Pimlico. May 20, 2018
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Trainer Bob Baffert gives an interview on the backside of Churchill Downs. Baffert has entered Authentic in the Derby and Gamine in the Kentucky Oaks. Sept. 2, 2020
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Toby Keith performed during the Coyote Calhoun retirement concert at the KFC Yum! Center. Dec. 3, 2014 Sam Upshaw Jr.; The C-J
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Coming out their set with a cover of Slayer’s “Reign In Blood,” Ice-T and Body Count performed at the Louder Than Life music festival Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky Sep. 28, 2024.
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Body Count’s Ice-T glared from the stage as the band came with a cover of Slayer’s “Reign In Blood” for their first song at the Louder Than Life music festival Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky Sep. 28, 2024.
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Ice-T of Body County punched the air while performing a cover of Slayer’s “Reign in Blood” at Louder Than Life music festival Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky Sep. 28, 2024.
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Coming out their set with a cover of Slayer’s “Reign In Blood,” Ice-T and Body Count performed at the Louder Than Life music festival Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky Sep. 28, 2024.
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Kid Rock took to the late set.
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Singer, rapper, songwriter, musician, producer and actor, Kid Rock, poses on the red carpet at The Barnstable-Brown Gala Derby Eve. May 05, 2017
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Singer Kid Rock talks with fans at the 143rd Kentucky Derby. May 6, 2017
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Musician “Kid Rock” Bob Ritchie on the red carpet at the 35th annual Barnstable Brown Gala on Friday night. May 03, 2024
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Kid Rock poses on the 150th Kentucky Derby red carpet Saturday. May 04, 2024
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Junior Bridgeman spoke at the Denny Crum Celebration of Life Monday night at KFC Yum Center. May 15, 2023
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UofL basketball great and NBA legend Junior Bridgeman was honored for his business legacy during the Greater Louisville Inc. annual meeting on Monday night. Feb. 25, 2019
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Apr 10, 2013; Augusta, GA, USA; Fuzzy Zoeller tosses a hat into the crowd on the 2nd hole during the Par 3 Contest before the 2013 The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
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04/09/1989; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Fuzzy Zoeller at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1989 Masters. Mandatory Credit: Eric Olig -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK
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