Louisville interim president Greg Postel said there wasn’t just “one single reason” for Pitino’s dismissal, but rather, it was a buildup that finally boiled over. “There were a number of issues that, over time, were brought to our attention,” Postel said. “And we simply felt that this was in the best interest of the university, and make the decision at this point in time.” Pitino still has $44 million remaining on his contract through the 2025-26 season....

He was well known for his work with the Three Tenors, which included the Spanish singers Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras. Luciano became globally famous thanks to televised concerts that were watched by tens of millions around the world. Some notable public performances include the 1990 FIFA World Cup and the 2006 Winter Olympics, which ended up being his final performance. Estate And Legal Battles Despite being Italian-born, Luciano long claimed tax haven Monte Carlo as his primary residence....

After several lineup changes, the group released Cuando los Ángeles Lloran (1995), which is noted for its stylistic departure from the band’s previous work. Maná followed with Sueños Líquidos (1997), Revolución de Amor (2002) and Amar es Combatir (2007). The band’s album Drama y Luz was released in April 2011. Maná’s sound draws from pop rock, Latin pop, calypso, reggae and ska genres. Maná initially gained international success in Australia and Spain and has since gained popularity and exposure in the United States, Western Europe, Asia and the Middle East....

As India’s finance minister in 1991, he orchestrated landmark economic reforms that liberalized the Indian economy, transforming it from a closed, socialist system to a market-based one. Known for his scholarly demeanor and integrity, Singh’s tenure as Prime Minister saw India achieve its highest economic growth rates while strengthening its strategic partnerships globally. Despite criticism for his quiet leadership style, he is credited with lifting millions out of poverty and positioning India as a rising global power....

Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, Marie Avgeropoulos grew up hunting and fishing, and attended college for Broadcast Journalism. After two years, she decided to take a break from school to backpack around Europe alone. After several months abroad, she returned to Canada and began to focus on a performance career in Vancouver. She booked her first role due to her drumming ability. Multiple commercials followed, and she subsequently caught the attention of director, Chris Columbus, who cast her in “I Love You, Beth Cooper”....

In 2006, while starring in the Los Angeles production of “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir”, he met Katharine McPhee, another performer in the show. Ms. McPhee would go on to become one of “American Idol’s” most popular contestants (though she was eliminated), and she is the current star of the hit television show “Smash”. The two were married in 2008. Mr. Cokas has moved away from performing somewhat, and has shifted his focus to producing, launching his own company called Zenith Film Group....

Pettifleur was born on December 20, 1964. She immigrated to Australia from Sri Lanka in her late teens and through hard work and determination, now runs a successful property development business that sells a number of high-end properties. She has been married twice and has three sons. Pettifleur joined the cast of the Real Housewives of Melbourne in Season 2, and made a reputation for herself as a feisty, determined woman....

Phoebe Snow was born in New York City, New York in July 1950 and passed away in April 2011. She played guitar and her musical styles included blues, jazz, folk, gospel, R&B, and more. Snow provided guest vocals for the Paul Simon song “Gone at Last”. She sang many commercial jingles for brands including Generation Foods International Coffees, Stouffer’s, and Salon Selectives. She released her self-titled debut studio album in 1974 which reached Gold as did her second album Second Childhood in 1976....

Robert H. Schuller was born in Alton, Iowa and went on to graduate from Hope College. He then earned his Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary. He began his career as a minister in Illinois in the early 50s. He then relocated to California, where he began to grow his empire. He purchased a drive-in movie theater, and opened the Garden Grove Community Church there. He also purchased a second building in order to accommodate additional patrons....

Lathan first gained widespread recognition for her roles in films like “Love & Basketball” (2000), where her portrayal of Monica Wright, a young woman pursuing both her basketball dreams and love, earned critical acclaim. She solidified her leading actress status with performances in “Brown Sugar” (2002) and “Out of Time” (2003) opposite Denzel Washington. Her versatility as an actress is evident in her work across genres, from romantic comedies like “Something New” (2006) to science fiction in “AVP: Alien vs....

Well apparently, the times they are a-changin’. Nowadays, if a kid wants to make some extra money, he or she just needs to launch a YouTube channel. And I’m not talking about a few dollars. As you’re about to find out, today both kids and adults are taking home massive paychecks by attracting billions of views to their video channels. And you don’t even need to do anything crazy or elaborate to earn lots of money off YouTube....

In 1903, Sam Warner was working in a penny arcade when he found out there was a Model B Kinetoscope movie projector for sale by a woman who owned one of the local boarding houses. She wanted $1,000 for the projector, which is equal to around $30,000 today. Sam came from a large family, so he turned to them for help. The Warner family was well known for being tight-knit and hard workers....

Trista was a Miami Heat cheerleader and appeared in a commercial for KFC with Jason Alexander. She appeared in the music video “Celebrity” by Brad Paisley in 2003. Trista was a contestant in the reality TV series dancing with the Stars on season one in 2005. In 2014 Trista and Ryan starred in the TV series Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars. In 2003 she was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Reality/Variety Star – Female....

The 31-year-old Jamaican is largely considered to be the GOAT. (That’s greatest of all time for those who may not know.) Bolt, besides having the most perfect name for a sprinter, is the only runner in history to sweep the gold medals in the 100 meter, 200 meter, and 4×100 meter relay in three consecutive Olympics, a feat referred to as the “triple double.” Bolt just recently retired after a disappointing finish at the 2017 World Championships in London....

Early Life Víctor Jesús Martínez was born on December 23, 1978, in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent in 1996. MLB Career Víctor Martínez played in the minor leagues, where he was named the Indians 2001 and 2002 Minor League Player of the Year, receiving the Lou Boudreau Award. After a pair of minor league MVP awards and batting titles, he made his major league debut in September 2002....

Following the success of ShamWow, Shlomi became the face of Slap Chop, another infomercial product that gained widespread attention through his energetic presentation style and quotable lines. His infomercials were notable for mixing humor with traditional direct-response marketing techniques, often parodied and referenced in popular culture. Before his infomercial fame, Shlomi worked in the underground film industry, writing and directing the 1999 film “The Underground Comedy Movie” and later “InAPPropriate Comedy” (2013)....

Warriors owner Joe Lacob is hoping that his Warriors can cruise to an easy victory in Cleveland, and it’s got to be reassuring for him to know that not every person in the arena will be cheering for the Cavs. Why? Lacob chartered a flight to Cleveland, so that every single full-time Warriors employee could see Game 3 in person. We don’t know the exact number of employees in Golden State’s front office, but to charter a plane of 155 people from Oakland to Cleveland (a 2,146 mile flight one way), it would cost somewhere between $126,790 and $245,400, according to U....

Early Life Zachary McKenley Randolph was born on July 16, 1981, in Marion, Indiana. He played basketball at Marion High School and was a player to watch by the time he was a sophomore, helping to lead the Marion Giants to the 1998 Indiana Class 4A Championship game. As a senior, they returned to the state championship and won the seventh state basketball championship in Marion High School history. Zach finished second in Indiana’s “Mr....

In the process of authenticating the paintings – chief among them the one by Pollock – Levine spent more than $50,000 investigating how it ended up in a Sun City garage. Before you start entertaining fantasies of some multi-million dollar masterpiece hiding with some of your junk, you should know that there are only a few degrees of separation between the artist and the unnamed owner of the house. The first break in the case happened early, per Levine: Clement Greenberg was a famous New York art critic during Pollock’s heyday, and was also friends with the homeowner’s late sister, Jenifer Gordon, who was friends with Greenberg and was known to have received a Pollock from Greenberg sometime during her life....