Darby Stanchfield was born in Kodiak, Alaska in April 1971. Darby graduated from the University of Puget Sound and the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Her first role came in 2000 on the television series Diagnosis Murder. Over the years Stanchfield has appeared in episodes of American Dreams, Monk, Without a Trace, 24, Nip/Tuck, Bones, Cold Case, Private Practice, The Mentalist, Ghost Whisperer, CSI: NY, CSI: Miami, How I Met Your Mother, Burn Notice, and Castle....

Not to be confused with the fast food chain founder Dave Thomas, the actor/comedian Dave Thomas established himself as a cornerstone figure in North American comedy through his groundbreaking work on SCTV (Second City Television) and his creation of iconic characters like Doug McKenzie. As both a performer and writer, Thomas helped shape comedy television in the 1970s and 1980s, bringing a distinctly Canadian perspective to mainstream entertainment. His versatility as an actor, writer, director, and producer has led to a career spanning over four decades, during which he has influenced countless comedians and contributed to numerous successful television shows and films, while maintaining his status as one of Canada’s most respected comedy exports....

During his first stint with the Eagles (2008-2013), Jackson earned three Pro Bowl selections and set numerous team records. He’s particularly remembered for the “Miracle at the Meadowlands II,” when he returned a punt for a game-winning touchdown against the Giants as time expired in 2010. Throughout his 14-year NFL career, DeSean played for several teams, including the Washington Redskins (now Commanders), Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, and Baltimore Ravens....

This latest pay cut means Wade has left close to $32 million on the table throughout his career. He’s spent 13 of his 14 seasons with the Miami Heat and was never the highest-paid player on the roster. The pay cuts were worth it, though. Wade won three titles with the Heat and is an iconic figure in South Florida, even though last year’s split between Wade and the Heat wasn’t exactly amicable....

Contracts and Career Earnings During his MLB career, Edwin Encarnación earned $123 million in salary alone. Encarnacion signed a one-year deal with Toronto for $2.5 million in 2010. In 2011, the club picked up a $3.5 million option for 2012. In 2012 he signed a three-year deal worth $27 million. In January 2017, Edwin signed a three-year $60 million deal with the Indians. Early Career and Development Signed by the Cincinnati Reds in 2000, Encarnación made his MLB debut in 2005....

Subsequent albums, including Ceremonials (2011), How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015), and High As Hope (2018), further cemented her status as one of the most distinctive voices in indie and alternative rock. Known for her ethereal aesthetic and deeply introspective lyrics, Welch has also contributed to film soundtracks and collaborated with artists across genres. Her music, often exploring themes of love, loss, and mythology, has made her a defining artist of her generation....

Hugh O’Brian was born in Rochester, New York in April 1925. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and became the youngest Marine drill instructor at the age of 17. He then moved to Los Angeles, California. O’Brian had over 100 acting credits to his name starting with the movie Kidnapped in 1948. His best known role came starring as Wyatt Earp in the TV series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp from 1955 to 1961....

The building is both a National Historic Landmark and a New York City landmark. Located at 233 Broadway, the skyscraper was built in the neo-Gothic style. It was commissioned by Frank Woolworth to be a 20-story, 420-foot-tall office building. The building ended up being 792 feet high, making it one of the 100 tallest buildings in the U.S. and one of the 30 tallest in New York City, even to this day....

Joe Dassin was born in Brooklyn, New York in November 1938 and passed away in August 1980. Dassin was also an actor who appeared in the films He Who Must Die, The Law, and Topkapi which were directed by his father Jules Dassin and the movies Lady L and Nick Carter and Red Club. Joe Dassin was nicknamed the most French of the Americans. He recorded about 250 songs during his career and sold more than 50 million albums worldwide....

It’s a bold move from the 76ers. Embiid is entering his fourth season in the league, so he’s still young, but the start of his career has been rough. While he’s been great on the court and a fan favorite off of it, he’s only played in 31 out of a possible 246 games. The Sixers are trying to account for that with this contract, which will save the team an undisclosed amount of money in “salary cap protection” should Embiid suffer a long-lasting injury....

The purpose of the company was to manage investments in media, information services, education, and communications initiatives. The company invested in development around the world, and has sold stakes in many successful companies over the years. Most recently, Providence Equity made a $3 billion profit from the sale of their stake in Kabel Deutschland, a German cable company. They currently manage over $25 billion, and they also own a number of smaller, private companies....

Well, it turns out her campaign of malice was illegal and a Los Angeles jury has ordered Hollister to pay nearly $10 million in compensatory and punitive damages to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Katy Perry. The jury of the Los Angeles Superior Court awarded $6.6 million to the archdiocese and $3.3 million to Katy Perry. The jury spent an entire day deliberating on the case. They ultimately came to a verdict against Hollister that included slander of title and interference with prospective economic advantage....

That breaks down to $135,000 in child support and $301,000 in spousal support. That’s a lot of money, but it’s not all he’s looking for: he reportedly also wants another $2 million to cover legal fees. The dispute stemmed from Blackstock’s desire to live in Montana while Clarkson stays in Los Angeles. He wanted the kids to split their time between Montana and LA, but Clarkson’s lawyer argued in court that this was less than ideal for the kids, who’ve never lived in Montana....

Jeopardy Winnings Thanks to his streak, Ken Jennings holds the record for highest-earning American game show contestant. That record includes money won from appearances on other game shows. As of this writing, Ken has won $5,223,414 from appearing on five different game shows. His earnings break down as follows: Jeopardy – $4,522,700 Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? – $500,000 Grand Slam – $100,000 Who Wants to be a Millionaire – $100,000 1 vs 100 – $714....

Smith is understandably upset about recent revelations about Weinstein’s abusive behavior, since by his own account he’s spent the last two decades praising him for taking a chance on Clerks, and continuing to support his projects afterward. Smith says he’s eager to make some form of amends for his small part in building up Weinstein’s powerful reputation in Hollywood, and since he doesn’t have the money he made “20 years ago,” to give back (whatever that might mean), he’s decided to do the next best thing: Give away all future royalties from his Miramax and Weinstein Company films to Women In Film....

Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’ sold for a record breaking $450.3 million after fees at Christie’s auction house in New York. The price is by far the highest price ever paid for any work of art up for auction. The previous high was Pablo Picasso’s ‘Women of Algiers,’ which sold for $179.4 million at Christie’s in May 2015. ‘Salvator Mundi’, which is Latin for ‘Savior of the World,’ is a 25....

The Oscar-winning star of such films as “This Boy’s Life,” “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” “The Basketball Diaries,” “Romeo + Juliet,” “Titanic,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The Aviator,” “The Departed,” “Revolutionary Road,” “Inception,” “The Revenant” and “The Wolf of Wall Street,” began his acting career 30 years ago, when he was booted from the cast of “Romper Stomper” for being too rowdy. Luckily, that slightly inauspicious beginning did not deter him from pursuing a career in acting, and as a young teen, he worked steadily, appearing in commercials and guest-starring roles on various television shows....

Linda started acting on Broadway during the 1960s and has gone on to appear in more than 15 Broadway productions, such as “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” (1969–1970), “Broadway Bound” (1986–1987), “Gypsy” (1990), and “The Diary of Anne Frank” (1998). She won a Tony for “Broadway Bound.” Lavin has more than 60 film and television credits to her name, including “Damn Yankees!” (1967), “The Muppets Take Manhattan” (1984), “The Back-up Plan” (2010), “Wanderlust” (2012), “The Intern” (2015), “Being the Ricardos” (2021), “Room for Two” (1992–1993), “Conrad Bloom” (1998), “Sean Saves the World” (2013–2014), “9JKL” (2017–2018), and “B Positive” (2020–2022)....

Early Life Lorde was born Ella Maria Lani Yelich-O’Connor on November 7, 1996, in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand. Her mother, Sonja Yelich, is a poet, and her father, Vic O’Connor, is a civil engineer. Sonja and Vic became engaged in 2014 after dating for 3 decades and got married in 2017. Lorde grew up in Devonport with three siblings: older sister Jerry, younger sister India, and younger brother Angelo. She began performing in theater productions at the age of five, and as a child, she loved reading and showed an aptitude for English....

Lori Loughlin’s first major acting role was on the ABC soap opera “The Edge of Night.” Her breakout came in 1988 with the ABC sitcom “Full House,” where she played the endearing character of Rebecca Donaldson Katsopolis, otherwise known as “Aunt Becky.” The show’s success propelled Loughlin into mainstream popularity, establishing her as a beloved television star. Loughlin continued to secure notable roles throughout the 1990s, including appearances in the popular teen drama “Beverly Hills, 90210” and the family-oriented sitcom “Hudson Street....