Bruno Mars (born Peter Gene Hernandez) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his versatile music style that blends pop, R&B, funk, soul, and reggae. Born in Hawaii, Mars was exposed to music at an early age, performing in his family’s band as an Elvis impersonator. After moving to Los Angeles to pursue music, he struggled before breaking through as a songwriter, co-writing hits like “Nothin’ on You” for B....
The pair were reportedly traveling with a 63-year-old man named André Tamine, embarking on a cruise that started out of London on July 9th and hit New York, Peru, Chile, and finally Australia. It was there that the Australian Border Force found the 95 kilograms (which comes to almost 200 pounds) “hidden” (if you can call this hiding) in suitcases belonging to the pair. The drugs were uncovered during a search of the ship that was in the wake of an “international joint operation targeting drug smuggling syndicates,” according to a Facebook post by the Australian Border Force, which also stated that the quantity of drugs seized represented “a record for drugs seized off a cruise vessel coming into Australia....
Shortly after the shooting took place Sunday night, Clark County Commission Chair Steve Sisolak established the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund on Go Fund Me, which had a goal of raising $4 million. The Oakland Raiders were one of the first major names to donate to the fund, giving $50,000 to the fund. In a statement, the Raiders, who are set to move to Las Vegas in 2020, said that “the heart of the Raider Nation goes out to Las Vegas....
Elizabeth Taylor was born in Hampstead Garden, London, England on February 27, 1932, to two Americans who were living in London. After the family returned to the US, they settled in Los Angeles. Elizabeth’s dark hair, fair skin, and dark blue eyes–which appeared violet in certain light–instantly attracted agents, managers, and other Hollywood types. Initially, her family was reluctant about launching her acting career. Her mother had been an actress as an adult, but had no experience with children and film work....
Fábio Alexandre da Silva Coentrão’s career spanned from 2004 to 2021, most notably featuring for Benfica and Real Madrid. A versatile left-sided player capable of operating as both a full-back and winger, Coentrão emerged from the Rio Ave youth system before establishing himself as one of Portugal’s most promising talents at Benfica. His dynamic performances earned him a high-profile move to Real Madrid in 2011, where he won multiple UEFA Champions League titles and La Liga despite struggling with injuries....
The money is in commercial work, with the trade off being that audiences are often far less aware of your contribution to the finished product. However, there are a few choreographers who have managed to turn their abilities into major money and major recognition. Before we get into our list below, take a minute and watch this video from this year’s Vibe XIX dance competition. The group is called “The Company”....
She began her professional career appearing in Spanish-language programs, and starred in “Prisionera” while she was still in high school. She began appearing on the popular soap opera, “Days of Our Lives” in 2005. In 2006, she began going back and forth between English and Spanish-language shows, appearing on “Dame Chocolate” and “Days…”. Since then, she has had starring, guest-starring, or recurring roles in both film and television projects including, “Entourage”, “Man on a Ledge”, and “Identity Thief”....
Prescott has gone through a lot since playing at Mississippi State and joining the Cowboys. His mom died from cancer while he was in college. His brother died by suicide earlier this year. And last month, Prescott received some criticism — though thankfully, a lot of support, as well — when he admitted he experienced depression and anxiety. Knowing all of that, it was especially tough to see Prescott being carted off the field, crying through multiple forms of pain....
Original Article: The more I learn about the life of Paul Walker, the more bummed I am that he is gone. I know it might seem lame to feel that way about a person I did not personally know at all, but Paul truly might have been the coolest celebrity of all time. Not only were his movies fun and exciting no matter your language, location, age or race, but every story that has come out recently about Paul just further underscores what an amazing human being he was....
It’s normal for Hollywood film star contracts to include what’s called a “pay-or-play” clause, stipulating that the actor’s full salary will be paid in the event that their involvement in the movie, or the entire project itself, falls through. The interesting thing about the situation here is that in making such a large amount of money, he’ll be paid more than his would-be co-stars like Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law, despite not appearing in the film....
Gross made much of his fortune by co-founding a fund called PIMCO which today controls some $2 trillion in assets. He left PIMCO in 2014 and is now in charge of a fund at another company, Janus. But it’s not his professional life that we’re concerned with here – instead, it’s his home in Newport Beach, California that’s putting his name in headlines these days. Specifically, Gross and his wife (former tennis pro Amy Schwartz) have been feuding with married neighbors Mark Towfiq and Carol Nakahara over a net installed to project Gross’s $1 milion outdoor glass sculpture, and now the battle has grown to what the Orange County Register calls a “rift” that began shortly after the Grosses moved in sometime in 2018....
Brown’s career in sports broadcasting began after a brief stint as a professional basketball player. He started at WDVM-TV (now WUSA) in Washington, D.C., and gained national attention when he joined CBS Sports in 1984. He has covered multiple Super Bowls, NCAA basketball tournaments, and other major sporting events. Known for his authoritative yet warm presence, professional demeanor, and ability to handle serious topics with appropriate gravity, Brown has won numerous awards, including three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Studio Host....
Early Life and Education James Hays Eckhouse was born on February 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up with a passion for the arts and initially pursued a more academic path, attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). However, his love for acting led him to change course, and he eventually trained at the Juilliard School in New York City, one of the most prestigious performing arts institutions in the country....
Throughout the 1970s, Taylor produced a string of successful albums and hits including “You’ve Got a Friend” (written by Carole King), “How Sweet It Is,” and “Shower the People.” His personal life, including struggles with drug addiction and a high-profile marriage to fellow musician Carly Simon (1972-1983), often garnered public attention. Taylor has maintained a steady recording and touring career across five decades, winning five Grammy Awards and selling over 100 million records worldwide....
She then went on to appear in the documentary, “Jennifer Ellison Does Thailand”, and on various variety shows, including “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Dancing on Ice”. She launched her recording career in 2003, but decided not to pursue it, even though both of her singles reached the Top 20 on the UK charts. She has appeared in a number of musicals in the West End and on tour in the UK, and also played Meg Giry in the film adaptation of, “Phantom of the Opera”....
Early Life Judge Joe Brown was born Joseph Blakeney Brown Jr. on July 5, 1947, in Washington, D.C. He was raised in the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles and graduated from Dorsey High School, where he was valedictorian. He earned his B.A. in Political Science in 1969 and earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from UCLA in 1973. While he attended school, he worked as a substitute teacher and was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity....
Leon A. Gorman (1934-2015) transformed L.L. Bean from his grandfather’s modest Maine retail store into a billion-dollar global outdoor equipment and clothing empire. Taking over as president in 1967 following the death of founder Leon Leonwood Bean, Gorman modernized and expanded the company over a 46-year tenure as president and chairman, growing annual sales from $5 million to over $1.6 billion. Under his leadership, L.L. Bean evolved from a single-store operation with fewer than 100 employees to a multi-channel retailer with 24 stores across 14 states and a workforce of 5,000....
“Reading Rainbow” began airing on PBS on June 6, 1983, though the pilot was actually shot a full two years earlier. For those of you who never watched the show, a person – usually a celebrity, read a children’s book. Then host LeVar Burton, took the viewer on a journey to explore the world of the book, showing the ways the events portrayed in the book related to real life....
Messi is a six-time Ballon d’Or winner. He will make $126 million this year in salary and endorsements. He is the face of Adidas and has other deals with Pepsi and video game company Konami. He also recently released his own beer through Budweiser. He is the highest-paid soccer player of the year. Ronaldo trails him with $117 million in earnings this year. Hey, we can see how if you’re not paying close attention a headline that reads something like “Lionel Messi becomes football’s second billionaire…” and also “beats Cristiano Ronaldo in” that other publication’s rich list you would believe it....
As we detail later in the article, Manti’s infamous catfishing situation arguably caused him to lose out on a predicted first-round draft pick. He ended up being drafted early in the second round. This drop did indeed cost him millions of dollars. More details about this will be provided later in the article. In total, Manti earned $10.4 million in total salary during his NFL career. In August 2022, Netflix debuted a documentary about Manti titled “Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist,” in which he finally gave his side of his infamous catfishing story....
