In 2000, he was cast in the role that would make him a household name, as William Miller in “Almost Famous”. Since then, he has gone on to appear in such films as “Spun”, “White Oleander”, “Saved!”, “Wristcutters: A Love Story”, “We Bought A Zoo”, and “Thanks for Sharing”. He has also guest-starred on such television shows as “ER” and “House, M.D.”. He also performs in the band, Mushman.
Actually, this former accountant was the chief architect of Hilco’s acquisitions, most notably the Borders bookshop chain and Allied Carpets. The London-based company also holds offices in Ireland, Germany, Spain and South Africa. As a 20% shareholder in Hilco UK, Paul McGowan saw a rise in his net worth after Hilco’s profits jumped 82% to £16.9 million in 2009 with turnover up 96% to £95.8 million.
In the 1970s, Robertson invented a new kind of duck call and founded Duck Commander, a company that eventually became a multi-million-dollar outdoor brand. His rugged image, deeply held Christian beliefs, and homespun wisdom were central to both the business and the family’s public identity. Duck Dynasty premiered in 2012 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon, drawing millions of viewers and turning the Robertson family into household names. The show ran for 11 seasons and ended in 2017, helping generate hundreds of millions in merchandise revenue and media ventures....
He has also been a champion on the Dew Tour and in the Gravity Games, and was the winner of the vert division of the Maloof Money Cup with a wide array of technical flip tricks and spins including a nollie heelflip indy 540. At the AST China Invitational in Beijing in 2008, Gagnon won the Skateboard Vert. In 2010 he won his third successive X Games gold medal and fifth overall, shortly after, he won his second Maloof Money Cup skateboard vert competition....
As the world celebrates his music and life, his surviving relatives are forced to go to court over his $300 million estate. Bremer Trust is in charge of organizing the late singer’s estate, finding a will (if one does exist), and locating any possible relatives. So far, five half-siblings have been identified, as well as his sister. One of the many assets that will have to be shared or sold will be a beautiful mansion Prince purchased on the island of Providenciales, which is part of the Turks and Caicos Islands....
In 2007, Jackson captured the UFC Light Heavyweight title by defeating Liddell, then unified the belt with a victory over PRIDE champion Dan Henderson. He remained a top contender throughout his UFC tenure, engaging in high-profile rivalries with Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, and Jon Jones. His fights consistently drew large pay-per-view audiences thanks to his charisma and brawling style. Outside the cage, Jackson pursued an acting career, most notably playing B....
Early Life Rauw Alejandro was born Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz on January 10, 1993, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Rauw is the son of guitarist Raúl Ocasio and backing vocalist María Nelly Ruiz, and he grew up in Carolina and Canóvanas. Alejandro also spent some time living in New York City and Miami with his father. Rauw has been friends with award-winning rapper Anuel AA since childhood, and Anuel AA performed on the tracks “Reloj” and “Elegí (remix)” on Alejandro’s debut album....
She is known for playing strong female characters and has also appeared in parallel cinema in Indian art house films. Rekha has won three Filmfare Awards including Best Supporting Actress once and Best Actress twice. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in 1981’s Umrao Jaan. Rekha was honored with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2010. Some of her film titles include Double Cross, Dharma, Agreement, Mother, Censor, and Super Nani....
Robert Mercer formerly served as a co-CEO of the hedge fund Renaissance Technologies. Additionally, he played a critical role in the United Kingdom’s campaign to leave the European Union by donating data analytics services to Brexit Party Leader Nigel Farage. Mercer has made many other major donations to rightwing political causes, including to Breitbart News and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. Mercer owns one of the nation’s largest collections of historical firearms and machine guns....
Early Life and Education Ronald Steven Lauder was born on February 26, 1944, in New York City. He was raised in a Jewish household alongside his older brother, Leonard. He studied at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Paris, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He later earned an MBA from the University of Brussels. After his education, Lauder served in the U.S. Army Reserve....
Salt-N-Pepa became one of the first all-female rap groups to achieve mainstream success. Their bold lyrics, empowered image, and danceable tracks helped them break barriers in a male-dominated genre. With hits like “Shoop,” “Whatta Man,” and “Let’s Talk About Sex,” the group earned a Grammy Award and sold millions of albums throughout the late ’80s and ’90s. They played a key role in paving the way for future generations of women in hip-hop....
His breakthrough came with “The Longest Ride” (2015), in which he played a professional bull rider in a Nicholas Sparks romance adaptation. He then secured supporting roles in major blockbusters including “Suicide Squad” (2016), “The Fate of the Furious” (2017), and “Pacific Rim: Uprising” (2018). Beyond acting, he’s worked as a model and launched his own spirits brand, Eastwood Whiskey. While he’s established himself in Hollywood, he continues to navigate the challenges and benefits of being Clint Eastwood’s son, working to create his own identity in the industry....
Early Life Shirley Manson was born on August 26, 1966, in Edinburgh, Scotland. She is the daughter of Muriel, a big band singer, and John, a college lecturer. Shirley has an older sister named Lindy-Jayne and a younger sister named Sarah. Manson had her first public performance at the age of four, appearing alongside her older sister in an amateur show at the Church Hill Theatre. For her schooling, she went to Flora Stevenson Primary School, where she took lessons in clarinet, recorder, and fiddle, and also learned ballet and piano....
The pledge seems to represent a significant change of heart for Fernandez, since according to the Miami Herald he’s a member of the National Rifle Association, but has said he does not intend to renew his membership after it lapses. “Those of us who are active in the political system have an obligation to use the tools we have, and the tool that we have that they understand the most is money....
Steven Spielberg is one of the most influential filmmakers in history, known for shaping modern cinema and redefining the Hollywood blockbuster. His career began with short films and television in the late 1960s, but his breakthrough came in 1975 with the release of “Jaws.” The film was a massive commercial and critical success, pioneering the summer blockbuster model and launching Spielberg into the spotlight. He followed “Jaws” with a string of iconic hits, including “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and “E....
20. Chris Evans – $14+ billion (40+ films) As Captain America, Chris Evans carried the star-spangled shield through a trilogy of his own and a slew of Avengers team-ups, anchoring Marvel’s incredible run at the top of the box office. But even before the MCU, he had a taste of comic-book film success (remember him flaming on in Fantastic Four?). Beyond superheroes, Evans has been part of ensemble hits like Knives Out and Pixar’s Lightyear (voicing Buzz)....
With Tokio Hotel, Tom has released the albums “Schrei” (2005), “Zimmer 483” (2007), “Scream” (2007), “Humanoid” (2009), “Kings of Suburbia” (2014), and “Dream Machine” (2017). Their debut album, “Schrei,” was certified 2x Platinum in Austria and Russia. The Tokio Hotel singles “Durch den Monsun”/“Monsoon,” “Rette mich”/“Rescue Me,” “Der letzte Tag,” and “Übers Ende der Welt”/“Ready, Set, Go!” all reached #1 on the German GfK Entertainment chart and the Ö3 Austria Top 40 chart....
Early Life and Education Thomas Perkins was born on January 7, 1932 in White Plains, New York. For his higher education, he attended MIT, graduating in 1953 with his BS in electrical engineering and computer science. Perkins went on to obtain his MBA from Harvard University in 1957. Career Beginnings In 1963, Perkins was invited by Bill Hewlett and David Packard to serve as the administrative head of the research department at their company Hewlett-Packard....
We don’t know who the buyer is, but reportedly there are some indications that it may be some sort of celebrity, or possibly a music executive at HYBE America, the United States arm of the South Korean management company that counts K-pop band BTS among its clients. The property itself is certainly a celebrity-worthy spot, sitting on almost a full acre and with almost 11,400 square feet of living space....
Tupac Shakur was one of the most influential and controversial figures in hip-hop history, known for his raw lyricism, passionate delivery, and unflinching portrayal of life in America’s inner cities. He first gained attention in the early 1990s as a backup dancer and rapper with Digital Underground before breaking out with his 1991 solo debut, “2Pacalypse Now”. The album sparked national debate with its politically charged tracks like “Brenda’s Got a Baby” and “Trapped,” establishing Tupac as both a street poet and activist voice....
