It was in April 2005 that he sold VMC to InPhonic for $23.3 million in cash and stock. Since, Mr. Rahim has started to serve as President of the New Satellite Services Division at Inphonic, Inc. Also, he has been actively involved in other business ventures, and now Rick’s many companies collectively employ over 336 people in 14 locations in 7 states. Reportedly, they make many millions of dollars per year in revenues....

Steamboat has won several championships including one NWA Heavyweight World Champion, four times United States Heavyweight Champion, among many others. In the WWE (formerly called WWF) he was one-time Intercontinental Champion. In 2009, Steamboat was added to the WWE Hall of Fame. Steamboat returned to the WWE in 2005 as a road agent. On April 15, 2009 he returned for a wrestle in the ring with a team against wrestler Jericho....

He released the album Grand Opera Lane with The Uncool in 1991 and released his self-titled album in 1995 on Interscope/Warner records. Ron Sexsmith has released the albums Other Songs in 1997, Whereabouts in 1999, Blue Boy in 2001, Cobblestone Runway in 2002, Rarities in 2003, Retriever in 2004, Destination Unknown in 2005, Time Being in 2006, Exit Strategy of the Soul in 2008, Long Player Late Bloomer in 2011, Forever Endeavour in 2013, Carousel One in 2015, and The Last Rider in 2017....

The investigation reportedly centers on the purchase of several expensive homes on the French Riviera. French prosecutors allege that Kerimov bought these homes through shell companies in order to reduce taxes owed to France. Russia’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that, as a member of the upper house of parliament in Russia, Kerimov had diplomatic immunity that would prevent him from being arrested. However, French officials claim that although Kerimov has a diplomatic passport, that is not enough to protect him from persecution....

Shaquille O’Neal is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in NBA history. But while the 4-time NBA champion was a beast on the court, he was just as successful off the court, earning a whopping $292 million over the course of his NBA career (that puts him as the third-highest-paid player in NBA history). O’Neal has also managed to keep a large amount of his fortune since his retirement in 2011....

Early Life Sidney R. Rice was born on September 1, 1986, in Gaffney, South Carolina. He attended Gaffney High School, where he played football and basketball for the Indians. Sidney was All-State in both sports and helped lead the basketball team to consecutive state titles and the football team to a state championship. Rice was named to the High School Sports Report Statewide All-State team and selected as Offensive Player of the Year his junior season in football....

By the time Honor was found, adults at the party attempted CPR while an ambulance was called. When the paramedics arrived, they found she had suffered brain injuries and a broken shoulder. She was pronounced dead six days later in the hospital. Authorities believe Honor hit her head on a rock jumping into the pool or she banged her head in the pool or on the edge of the pool somehow, which rendered her unconscious....

Lenny Dykstra was drafted into the pros straight out of Southern California’s Garden Grove High School. He was chosen by the New York Mets as a 13th round pick of the 1981 MLB Draft. At 5'10" tall, he’d been told most of his life that he was too small to play professional baseball as a center fielder. Dykstra didn’t believe it and set out to prove the naysayers wrong. He absolutely lit up the minor leagues, leading the Carolina League in at-bats, runs, hits, triples, batting average, and stolen bases in 1983....

Ballast Key, Florida, USA $15.8 million This 26-acre strip of land is teeming with wildlife, and is a helicopter hop skip and jump away from civilization in Key West, nine miles away, but the property still manages to keep its occupants in total privacy for a castaway’s vacation. The main house has five bedrooms, with a master suite, and a guest house has three bedrooms, plus unobstructed views of the beach....

That’s quite a substantial price hike compared to its estimated market value per real estate site Zillow, which is $343,100. But the home’s present and longtime owners have earned that hefty profit margin after years of seeing their home turned into an unofficial tourist destination for hardcore “Breaking Bad” fans. Joanne Quintana told KOB 4 that since the peak of the show’s popularity they get approximately “300 cars a day” with occupants who want to get a look at what is likely the most famous TV house of the 21st century....

#1: Join the Circus. Want to make a ton of money? Start practicing walking on stilts, eating fire, acrobatics and juggling because you can make a ton of money if you join the circus. Actually, you can’t just join the circus, you need to create your own. Guy Laliberte was a homeless Canadian street performer when he created Cirque du Soleil to celebrate Canada’s 450th anniversary. The show was such a huge success that it began to tour the nation for sold out crowds....

Babbu Maan was born in Khant Maanpur, Punjab, India. He released his debut studio album in 1998 and has released 10 albums through 2018. Maan made his debut in Bollywood as a singer and lyricist for the film Khel – No Ordinary Game in 2003. He made his debut in a Hindi/Punjabi film in 2003 when he starred in, produced, and was a singer, lyricist, and music director for the movie Hawayein....

2024 Contract In March 2024, Baker and Tampa Bay signed a 3-year, $100 million contract that could be worth up to $115 million with incentives and has $50 million worth of guaranteed money. Alleged Investment Loss On August 19, 2023, it was revealed that Baker had filed a petition in a court in Austin, Texas, to demand financial records from an investment firm covering the years 2018 to 2023. The petition also demanded depositions from investment managers at six companies....

The University of Chicago announced that Griffin cut a $125 million check to its own Department of Economics, a gift that ranks as the second largest donation in the entire history of the university. In exchange for his generosity, the department will get a new name: The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics. As for the money itself, the school says it will go towards more than one initiative within the department, and will “expand faculty resources, provide student financial aid and create a research incubator....

Smith happens to be the the Board Chair of the Student Freedom Initiative as well, so his relationship with the charity goes beyond the financial. And in the press release announcing his donation, he explained why he decided to cut such a large check to this particular charity: “Each year, thousands of black graduates from HBCUs across America enter the workforce with a crushing debt burden that stunts future decisions and prevents opportunities and choices…A college education should empower and prepare our next generation for a limitless future....

As of this writing, here are the top 10 highest-selling female musicians of all time: At the peak of her career in the early 2000s, Britney was one of the highest-paid entertainers in the world. In 2002 alone, she earned $40 million from touring and record sales. As of this writing, Britney’s world tours have grossed $500 million worldwide. Between 2013 and 2017, Britney earned $350-$500 thousand per night performing at a Las Vegas residency....

Early Life Calum Milan Best was born on February 6, 1981, in San Jose, California. He is the only child of footballer George Best. George was well known for his football (soccer) skills as a legend in Northern Ireland and infamous for his drinking problems. Calum’s mother, Angie Best, was an English model. Calum was raised in Los Angeles, where he became a model in his mid-teens. Career Calum Best moved to the U....

Pony Ma, the founder of Tencent is the richest person in China, with $54 billion. The increase in his net worth is due to Tencent’s gaming business and WeChat. Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba, is China’s second-richest person, with $52 billion. He’s cashed in over the last year thanks to the upcoming IPO of Ant Group, the enormous fintech startup. Alibaba plans to buy 22% of Ant Group during its IPO....