Owens’ most historic moment came at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he won four gold medals in the 100m, 200m, long jump, and 4x100m relay, defying Adolf Hitler’s propaganda about Aryan supremacy. His achievements made him an international sensation and a symbol of triumph over racism and oppression. Despite his Olympic glory, Owens faced racial discrimination in the U.S. and struggled financially after retiring from competition. Over time, his legacy was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1976) and other accolades....

Other directorial credits include “Poetic Justice,” “Higher Learning,” “Shaft,” “Baby Boy,” “Four Brothers,” and “Abduction.” Singleton produced “Higher Learning,” “Shaft,” “Baby Boy,” “Hustle & Flow,” “Back Snake Moan,” and “Illegal Tender.” He appeared in “8 Mile” as himself and on The CW’s TV series “The Game” in 2013. In 2017, he created the series “Snowfall” for FX. Stroke and Family Feud In April 2019, John suffered what was reported as a “major stroke” by many outlets and remained in a medically induced coma for over a week....

It is rather shocking to learn that festival organizers contacted a toilet and shower supplier in APRIL – a week or so before tens of thousands of revelers were arriving to party on yachts with models as they had been promised by the Fyre Festival’s advertising. Those toilet and shower suppliers told McFarland and his people that there was no way on earth they could get the required supplies through customs in time for the festival, that takes weeks....

James purchased a mansion for $23 million in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, his second home in the city and third overall. The home also doesn’t seem to fit in with the notion that LeBron is the cheapest guy in the NBA, as several fellow players have asserted. Then again, LeBron has always spent money lavishly when it comes to his homes. He sold his South Florida residence for $13 million soon after leaving the Heat and spent $20 million on his first LA mansion....

She was born in Brooklyn and spent her teen years in Gainesville, Florida. After graduating in 1987, she returned to New York and started her acting career. Her first notable credit came in 1991, when she appeared in a 1992 episode of Law & Order, and Carson also had a minor role on The Cosby Show. She was a regular on The Apollo Comedy Hour, and also appeared in the films Let’s Get Bizzee, Jason’s Lyric, Devil in a Blue Dress, Love Jones, Eve’s Bayou, and Life....

Mary Gross has had recurring roles on other TV series including Boston Legal and General Hospital. She has appeared in many films including Club Paradise, Baby Boom, The Couch Trip, Big Business, Hot to Trot, Feds, Troop Beverly Hills, There Goes the Neighborhood, The Santa Clause, Practical Magic, A Mighty Wind, and more. Gross was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program in 1984 for Saturday Night Live....

Michael Paul Beasley Jr. emerged as one of the most hyped basketball prospects of his generation, showcasing an extraordinary scoring ability that led to his selection as the second overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat. A dynamic 6'9″ forward with a versatile offensive game, Beasley’s career became a study in contrasts: moments of brilliant scoring prowess mixed with unrealized potential. Over 11 NBA seasons with seven different teams, including the Heat, Timberwolves, Suns, and Knicks, Beasley averaged 12....

Early Life Paul Heyman was born on September 11, 1965, in The Bronx, New York City. He is the son of Sulamita, a Holocaust survivor, and Richard, a personal injury attorney and World War II veteran. By the age of 11, Paul was running a mail-order business selling celebrity and sports memorabilia from home. He then began working as a photojournalist, charming his way backstage at Madison Square Garden and other sports venues and then selling the photos to various publications and marketers....

As the first overall pick, Skenes signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a contract that included that guaranteed bonus, alongside a standard rookie salary (around $800,000 for his first year in the majors). While still early in his career, Skenes’ growing prominence suggests potential for lucrative endorsement deals. Though specific endorsements haven’t been widely publicized yet, his high profile—bolstered by his on-field success and social media visibility—positions him well for future partnerships....

Both Curry and Iguodala have been actively creating a venture capital portfolio for the past few years. Curry founded marketing automation startup Slyce and invested in companies like Pinterest. The 2015 NBA Finals MVP Iguodala has been an even more prominent investor, with a portfolio ranging from Thrive Global, to online mattress seller Casper, to The Players Tribune, a media outlet written and run by former and current professional athletes....

Early Life Riddick Lamont Bowe was born on August 10, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York. He is the twelfth of Dorothy Bowe’s thirteen children. Riddick and his siblings grew up in a section of Brooklyn called Brownsville, which was known as one of New York’s toughest slums. He lost a brother, Henry, to the AIDS virus and a sister, Brenda, from stab wounds after an attempted robbery in 1988. In 1984, at the age of 17, as an amateur boxer, Riddick knocked out James Smith in just 4 seconds....

Early Life Ryan Daniel Villopoto was born on August 13, 1988, in Fortuna, California, the son of Dan Villopoto. At the age of 18, Ryan made his Motocross Des Nations debut, winning the MX2 class and securing his first Des Nations victory. He performed favorably for the next two years but took a three-year break between 2008 and 2011 to accommodate an injury he had sustained. Ryan has claimed that as he got deeper into professional racing as a young man, the stress of it resulted in a major family rift....

Worthington continued to establish himself in Hollywood with roles in action films like “Terminator Salvation” (2009) as Marcus Wright and “Clash of the Titans” (2010) as Perseus. These roles highlighted his capability in action-oriented roles, combining physical prowess with a strong screen presence. Apart from action cinema, Worthington has also shown his range in dramas and thrillers. His performance in “The Shack” (2017), where he played a grieving father, was particularly noted for its emotional depth....

Early Life Stromae was born Paul van Haver on March 12, 1985, in Brussels, Belgium. He is the son of a Rwandan Tutsi father, Pierre Rutare, and a Flemish mother, Miranda van Haver. He also has Somali heritage from his father’s side. Stromae and his siblings were raised by their mother after their father, an architect, died during the 1994 Rwandan genocide while visiting family. Stromae attended Sacre-Coeur de Jette and the College Saint-Paul in Goddine after failing out of the public school system at 16 years old....

Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara tops this year’s list of the world’s highest-paid actresses. Ellen Pompeo and Viola Davis are two other television stars who made the top 10 this year for, respectively “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “How to Get Away with Murder.” Elisabeth Moss’s small screen turn in “Handmaid’s Tale” earned her a spot on this year’s list as well. The top 10 highest-paid actresses made a combined $254 million in the 12 months from July 2019 to June 2020....

The “D” in Dolce & Gabbana stands for Domenico Dolce, who was born on August 13, 1958, in Polizzi Generosa, Sicily. His love of fashion began at just 6 years old, when he started designing and tailoring his own clothing. The “G” stands for Stefano Gabbana, born on November 14, 1962, in Venice, Italy. Gabbana has admitted to having no initial desire to enter the fashion industry, but studied graphic design instead....

Desperate for a solution, Assistant Coach Dwayne Douglas and Head Coach Ray Graves made a special request to scientists at the school’s College of Medicine. They requested that the doctors investigate what was causing the heat-related illnesses of athletes working in the hot climate and potentially create a solution. Those coaches didn’t know it at the time, but this simple request would eventually spawn one of the most commercially successful sports drinks of all time....

10. Jo Koy – $26 million Jo Koy’s energetic brand of comedy has earned him plenty of fans online, but it works best live and in person. He performed 83 live shows in 2024, selling a total of 368,000 tickets and grossing some $26 million in revenue. 9. Adam Sandler – $27 million The Sandman is arguably the only comic on this list who can legitimately call himself both a movie and television star, and his 2024 tour parlayed that stardom into a big $27 million gross....

Thom Brennaman was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on September 12 1963. He is the son of legendary Cincinnati Reds sportscaster Marty Brennaman. His father called games from 1974 to 2019. Thom graduated from Ohio University and worked for the NBC affiliate WLWT-TV in Cincinnati. Brennaman worked as a play-by-play announcer on television for the Cincinnati Reds with Johnny Bench. He also worked with Harry Caray doing Chicago Cubs broadcasts....

In December 2010, 60 Minutes did a 13-minute glowing profile of Eike Batista. Eike was on top of the world with a Playboy model wife, an amazing mansion, dozens of exotic cars, and three private jets. At the time, he had a personal fortune of $27 billion and during the segment, Eike bragged that his wealth would soon surpass both Bill Gates and Carlos Slim. Two months later, he told Businessweek that his net worth would top $100 billion in less than 10 years....