Rob Long is an American writer, television producer, and author, best known for his work on the iconic sitcom “Cheers.” Beyond television, he has made significant contributions as a political commentator, radio host, and author, showcasing a diverse career that spans multiple facets of the entertainment and media industries. Early Life and Education Born on June 8, 1965, in Maryland, USA, Long graduated from Phillips Academy in 1983 and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1987....

Wood owns a little bit over 27 percent of Roku, so it doesn’t take a financial wizard to see that a 125 percent increase in value would be very good for his bank account. Just how good? One estimate had his net worth going from $652 million to $1.07 billion in the first few days of the surge, sending him comfortably over the billionaire’s threshold. Whether or not Wood remains a billionaire over the next few weeks is largely academic, since even if Roku’s stock has leveled off as of this writing it’s continued to hover around its high point following the earnings report....

The estate has a total of five separate structures, but its centerpiece is the 9,000-square-foot main house with its four bedrooms and six bathrooms. It also boasts 22-foot-high ceilings and a gourmet kitchen that links up to a brick pizza oven outside. Here’s how the property is described in its official listing: “One of Beverly Hills most private and secluded estates, situated on over 3 acres. A sprawling contemporary compound featuring a 9,000 sf (4 bd/6bth) main house, 2 guest houses, gorgeous pool with pool house and separate fitness facility and underground garage....

Sandra Bullock won the Best Actress Academy Award for The Blind Side on March 7, 2010. A month earlier Angelina Jolie and Robert Downey Jr had tentatively signed on to star in Alfonso Cuaron’s epic space drama. Angelina soon dropped out of Gravity to direct the Bosnian war film “In the Land of Blood and Honey”, which she also wrote. Robert Downey Jr dropped out as well. Warner Brothers, the studio behind Cuaron and Gravity, then approached Scarlett Johansson, Blake Lively and Natalie Portman to fill the lead actress role....

Related Post: Sheikh of Qatar Net Worth The island of Skorpios is more than a beautiful, undeveloped island, it has a very famous history as well. Skorpios formerly belonged to Aristotle Onassis, the famous Greek shipping billionaire. He bought the island from the Greek government and it’s where he married Jackie Kennedy in 1968. Onassis built a luxurious villa called the Pink House for his new wife on the island, which included tennis courts and spectacular gardens....

Susanna Hoffs emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in 1980s pop music as the lead singer and guitarist of The Bangles. Rising to fame with hits like “Walk Like an Egyptian,” “Manic Monday,” and “Eternal Flame,” Hoffs became known for her characteristic vocal style, masterful harmonies, and magnetic stage presence. Beyond The Bangles’ commercial peak, which saw them become one of the most successful all-female bands in rock history, Hoffs has maintained a respected career as a solo artist and collaborator....

I’m not spoiling anything by saying the documentary revolves around a creepy/crazy old millionaire named Robert Durst, who has been suspected of several murders between 1980 and 2000. What makes this story especially tantalizing is that Robert happens to come from one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in New York. Even if you haven’t seen The Jinx, The Durst family history is a fascinating and inspirational rags to riches tale....

$4.2 billion Marian Ilitch met her husband Mike Ilitch on a blind date in 1954. In 1959 the Ilitches opened the first Little Caesars Pizza in the Detroit suburb of Garden City. Mike wanted to call the pizza shop “Pizza Treat,” but Marion nixed that idea. Little Caesar was Marian’s nickname for Mike. Little Caesars became the largest carryout pizza chain in the world, known for its TV ads featuring the slogan “Pizza!...

Yesterday, Thomas Kwok was found guilty of “conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office” and tomorrow, a Hong Kong judge will announce his sentence. The billionaire could be locked away for as many as seven years. Sure that’s not exactly a life sentence for the 62 year old, but the conviction has sent shock waves throughout Hong Kong. The trial lasted over six months and also targeted Thomas’ brother Raymond Kwok, who walked away clear of all charges yesterday....

Tony Evers was born in Plymouth, Wisconsin in November 1951. He earned his BA, MA, and PhD from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Evers is a Democrat who served as the 26th Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin from July 2009 to January 2019. In January 2019 he became the 46th Governor of Wisconsin. He worked as a schoolteacher for many years and then became a school administrator as well as a principal and district superintendent....

Early Life Tony Kanal was born on August 27, 1970, in Kingsbury, London, England. His parents, Gulab and Lajwanti, are originally from India and emigrated to London when Kanal was born. He spent most of his childhood in London, though the family also briefly lived in Toronto, Canada, and Munster, Indiana, before returning to London. At the age of 11, Kanal and his family moved to the United States and settled in Anaheim, California....

Salary & Earnings Victoria Azarenka set a new record for single-season prize money earned in 2012 with $7.9 million. According to reports, total prize money plus endorsements for the 2012-2013 season brought her yearly earnings up to nearly $16 million. Over her career, Azarenka has earned more than $38 million in prize money alone. She ranks 5th all-time in WTA earnings. Early Life and Introduction to Tennis Born on July 31, 1989, in Minsk, Belarus, Azarenka began playing tennis at the age of seven, influenced by her mother, Alla, who worked at a tennis center....

Unfortunately Walter also became embroiled in a lawsuit over the rights to his own name and likeness. In 2012 he lost a lawsuit against Bart Enterprises International over a contract signed in 1995 that gave all international intellectual property rights to a former manager. Walter severed ties with Bart Enterprises in 2006 after family members alerted him to the particulars of the contract. Walter died on November 2, 2019, at the age of 87....

Whitney Houston (1963-2012) was one of the most successful and influential singers in pop music history. During her career, Whitney sold over 200 million albums and won two Emmy awards, six Grammys, 30 Billboard Music Awards, and 22 AMA’s. Beginning as a gospel singer and model, she signed with Arista Records in 1983. Her self-titled debut album (1985) launched multiple #1 hits, including “Saving All My Love for You” and “How Will I Know....

In the early part of 1976, Steve Jobs was toiling away as a lowly technician at Atari while Steve Wozniak worked as an engineer for Hewlitt-Packard. Wozniak and Jobs had been friends since meeting at Homestead High School in Cupertino, California. At some point early that year, Wozniak built the hardware, operating system and circuit boards for a very basic computer that he would eventually call the Apple 1. It was Jobs who actually suggested the name after returning from a fruit farm where he had subsisted on nothing but apples for more than 10 days straight....

DeVine gained further recognition playing Bumper Allen in the “Pitch Perfect” film series (2012, 2015), where his performance as the antagonistic a cappella singer became a fan favorite. He also had a recurring role as Andy Bailey on the critically acclaimed ABC sitcom “Modern Family” (2013-2020). Beyond these notable roles, DeVine has appeared in numerous films including “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” (2016), “Game Over, Man!” (2018), and “Jexi” (2019)....

Early Life and Education Alexis Denisof was born on February 25, 1966, in Salisbury, Maryland. Denisof moved to Seattle, Washington, at the age of three. He attended St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire, and later pursued acting studies at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. His early exposure to theater and formal training laid a strong foundation for his acting career. Career Beginnings Denisof’s initial foray into the entertainment industry involved working as a fight director for stage productions, including “Hamlet....

Located in Cannes, France, the eccentric Bubble Palace is breaking market records with a price tag that blows the rest out of the water: $455 million. This futuristic abode previously belonged to fashion designer Pierre Cardin and is quite literally designed to look like clusters of bubbles (although it was said to originally be modeled after prehistoric caves), making it not only one the most expensive property in the world, but also perhaps one of the most unique....

Martin’s Press and Picador. The book Running with Scissors chronicled some of his experiences as a child. His 2003 memoir, Dry, on the other hand, was about his experience during and after treatment for alcoholism. His writing continues to focus on subjects such as advertising, psychiatrists, religious families, and home shopping networks. In addition to his published books, his shorter work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Home & Garden, Black Book Magazine, New York Magazine, Bark, Attitude, and Out....