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Even before Thursday’s debut, the movie had generated $100 million in advanced ticket sales. To give you some idea of how remarkable that is, consider the following: The current (not for long) highest-grossing concert movie of all time is “Michael Jackson: This Is It” (2009). That concert film generated a total of $261 million during its entire run. So even before actually opening, Taylor’s movie has generated 40% of the all-time record number....

He is the voice of such famous characters as Damon in “Detective Conan”, Kato in “Baki the Grappler” and “Grappler Baki kyokudai taikai”, Ohm in “One Piece”, Frank Archer in “Fullmetal Alchemist”, Wataru in “The Galaxy Railways”, Nagi Springfield in “Negima”, Jaromir Lipsky in “Monster”, Kusanagi in “Reservoir Chronicle: Tsubasa”, Gennosuke Kouga in “Basilisk: Koga ninpo cho”, Abel Nightroad in “Trinity Blood”, Jin Kariya in “Bleach”, November 11/Jack Simon in “Darker Than Black”, Mr....

Tyler Florence opened a new restaurant concept, Tyler Florence Rotisserie & Wine, adjacent to the Napa shop. Tyler also released two best-selling cookbooks in 2008: Stirring the Pot and Dinner at My Place (Meredith Books). He also has three previously released books: Tyler’s Ultimate, Eat This Book and Real Kitchen (Clarkson Potter). In January 2009, Tyler launched his signature lines of steel-clad cookware and titanium cutlery on Home Shopping Network (HSN) and at major retailers across the United States, including Macy’s, where Tyler is a member of the prestigious Macy’s Culinary Council....

In an unprecedented and shocking move, in August 2022 Yvon and his family donated Patagonia to charity. Technically, the family transferred 98% of Patagonia’s private shares to a 501(c)(4) non-profit called the Holdfast Collective which will receive 100% of Patagonia’s profits going forward. Holdfast will use the funds to fight climate change and preserve nature. Yvon is also the founder of Chouinard Equipment, Ltd., and he has been an avid rock climber and instructor most of his adult life....

Honnold began climbing at a young age and eventually dropped out of college to pursue the sport full-time. He lived out of a van for years, dedicating himself to climbing across North America. Beyond El Capitan, he’s completed bold free solo ascents of Half Dome and Moonlight Buttress, among many others. He is also the founder of the Honnold Foundation, which supports solar energy initiatives in underserved communities. His blend of physical mastery, intellectual rigor, and environmental advocacy has made him one of the most compelling athletes of his generation....

Contracts and Salary In April 2021 Bill Self signed a new contract with Kansas that in theory could keep him with the school for his lifetime, or as long as he continues to coach. In practice, it’s a five-year rolling agreement that automatically adds one year when each season ends. As long as Kansas continues to perform at a high level, Self will remain in charge. The deal upped his per-season base salary to $5....

Bobby Sherman emerged as one of America’s most beloved teen idols during the late 1960s and early 1970s, captivating audiences with his boyish charm, musical talents, and acting skills. Rising to fame initially through television appearances, Sherman quickly established himself as a multi-faceted entertainer, releasing a string of Top 40 hits, including “Little Woman,” “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” and “Easy Come, Easy Go.” In total, he had 12 gold records (4 albums and eight singles)....

Early Life and Musical Beginnings Raymond “Boz” Burrell was born on January 1, 1946, in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England. He began singing in the early 1960s and quickly made a name for himself in the British blues and jazz club circuits. A gifted vocalist with a warm tone and natural charisma, he formed his own group called Boz People, which supported rising acts like The Who and Moody Blues on tour. In the mid-1960s, Burrell joined several other projects, including Feel For Soul and The Tea Time 4, before recording a series of solo singles for EMI....

Early Life and Career Beginnings Camilla Belle Routh was born on October 2, 1986, in Los Angeles, California, to Jack Routh, a country music composer and performer, and Deborah Gould, who hailed from Brazil. Growing up, Camilla spoke both English and Portuguese. As a teen, she went to Marlborough School, an all-girls college preparatory school in Los Angeles. Belle began her career appearing in various television commercials for popular brands, including Cabbage Patch Kids, Campbell’s Soup, and Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical....

On July 16, 2023, Carlos defeated Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon. With the tournament’s $3.1 million prize, Carlos’ career on-court earnings surpassed $20 million. At that point, he had earned at least $10 million from endorsements with companies like Nike, Rolex, and Babolat. A year later at Wimbledon, he entered the tournament with $31.6 million in career earnings. He ultimately won the 2024 Wimbledon tournament, bringing his career earnings to $35 million....

Early Life and Career Beginnings Christopher Cross was born Christopher Charles Geppert on May 3, 1951, in San Antonio, Texas. He spent much of his childhood in Terrell Hills, where he lived on Newbury Terrace. A self-described Army brat, his father was a United States Army pediatrician who served as the physician for President Eisenhower’s grandchildren. As a teen, Cross went to Alamo Heights High School, where he played football and participated in track and field....

Early Life Daniel O’Donnell was born on December 12, 1961 in Cionn Caslach, County Donegal, Ireland as the youngest child of Roman Catholic parents Julia and Francis. His siblings are John, Margaret, Kathleen, and James. When O’Donnell was six years old, his father died from a heart attack. Growing up, he showed an affinity for music and performed in the local religious choir. In 1980, O’Donnell moved to Galway to study business, but he soon left to join his sister’s band....

Dhani was born on August 1st, 1978, and was raised on his father’s vast countryside estate called Friar Park. As a child, Dhani was very fond of music and Formula One racing. He and his father traveled to many Formula One races together. As you might suspect, Dhani also learned how to play music at a very early age. Dhani attended Brown University, where he earned a degree in physics and industrial design....

Early Life Domenick Lombardozzi was born Domenico Lombardozzi on March 25, 1976, in the Bronx, New York. He is of Italian descent, and he graduated from the New York City High School of Performing Arts. Career When Domenick was 17 years old, Robert De Niro cast him as Nick Zero in the 1993 film “A Bronx Tale.” Lombardozzi then appeared in the films “Kiss Me, Guido” (1997), “54” (1998), “Side Streets” (1998), “Just One Time” (1999), “For Love of the Game” (1999), and “The Young Girl and the Monsoon” (1999)....

Early Life Emily Kinney was born Emily Rebecca Kinney on August 15, 1985, in Wayne, Nebraska. She is the daughter of Jeanne and Vaughn Kinney, and she has an older sister named Beth. The family moved frequently during Emily’s youth, and they lived in other parts of Nebraska as well as Oregon and Nevada. Kinney earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2006. She also spent a semester at New York University....

Among her career activities, she worked for the Heritage Foundation during the George W. Bush administration, and later founded the conservative political advocacy nonprofit Liberty Central. A highly controversial figure, Thomas participated in the attempts of Republicans to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Early Life and Education Ginni Thomas was born as Virginia Lamp on February 23, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska as the youngest of four children of Marjorie, a conservative activist, and Donald, an engineer....

Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful women of her era, Lamarr rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s as a glamorous leading lady in Hollywood’s Golden Age. She captivated audiences with her roles in films such as “Algiers,” “Ziegfeld Girl,” and “Samson and Delilah,” becoming an international icon of allure and sophistication. But behind the polished studio image was a brilliant and curious mind. In her private life, Lamarr was a self-taught inventor who spent her spare time designing mechanical systems and solving complex engineering problems....

And here’s a really fun perk of the job: As you know, being a Supreme Court justice is a lifetime job. HOWEVER. If a justice retires, they get to receive their former salary for life anyway. Unfortunately, the numbers we reveal below are not the full picture of each justice’s net worth. Federal ethics laws only require the justices disclose assets that may pose a conflict of interest. And as you’ll see, they also are permitted to give a wide range of their disclosed assets....

In April 2018, Jan announced his intention to leave Facebook and step down from the company’s board of directors. Up to that point, he had already converted a little more than $7 billion worth of Facebook shares into cash. At the time of his announcement, it was reported that he would be forfeiting around $1 billion worth of shares by departing. In fact, Jan stayed at the company for another five months, vesting a little more than half of that reported $1 billion....

In 2002, Washburn became a World Series champion with the Angels. After his reign with the Tigers, Washburn applied to become a free agent in order to devote more time to his family. He made his last MLB appearance on September 15, 2009 with the Detroit Tigers. Washburn weighs in at 195 pounds and throws and bats left-handed. He received fourth place in the American League Cy Young Award voting in 2002 and played a key role in getting the Angels to the World Series after winning eighteen games and only losing six that season....