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We all know at least one celebrity by their nickname. Whether it's because their given name is hard to pronounce or too long, or they just have a really fun and unique nickname, Hollywood has bestowed more than its fair share of colorful monikers on our favorite stars. From "The Edge" to "The Biebs," read on for some of the quirkiest and most interesting celebrity nicknames out there.
Have you ever wondered how celebrities get their weirdly awesome nicknames? For example, what kind of nickname is "The Worm?" Or "The Candy Man?" Well, wonder no more! It's all pretty strange when you think about it. But as it turns out, there are actually some pretty interesting stories behind these weirdly awesome celebrity nicknames. In this article, we'll give you a scoop on it. From "The King of Pop" to "The Great One," these nicknames are sure to entertain you. So, without further ado, let's start digging into the origins of these interesting monikers.
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