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Born in December 1957 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, Jillie Mack began her career as a stage actress. She gained early recognition for her role as Rumpleteazer in the West End production of the hit musical “Cats” during the early 1980s. It was during this time, in 1983, that she met Tom Selleck, who was in London filming “Lassiter” and became a regular in the audience at “Cats.” The pair quickly struck up a relationship, and Mack later moved to the United States to be with him....

Chestnut’s journey to becoming a competitive eating icon began in 2005 when he debuted at the Nathan’s contest, consuming 32 hot dogs. He quickly rose through the ranks, dethroning the previous champion, Takeru Kobayashi, in 2007. Since then, Chestnut has been a dominant force in the world of competitive eating. In addition to his success at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Chestnut has set numerous records in various food disciplines....

He now focuses primarily on directing work. John Mallory Asher was married to former Playboy model Jenny McCarthy from 1999 to 2005, they have a son together named Evan Joseph. Jenny has made headlines over the years as an advocate for autistic issues after Even was diagnosed with the condition. They divorced amicably in September 2005. Previously, John had been married to an actress named Vanessa Lee Asher from 1994 – 1996....

The deal is something of an extension of one signed between Peele and Universal back in May of 2017, albeit one that is much more expansive in scope and lucrative for Peele. That partnership gave us Peele’s breakout hit Get Out as well as this year’s followup Us, and now Universal will develop his next two features over the next five years as well. It’s obviously already a moneymaker for Peele, but since the partnership includes not just up-front compensation and production costs but “new backend box office percentages” as well, he could stand to make serious money if his next two movies are as successful as his last two....

Early Life Jorge Ramos was born Jorge Gilberto Ramos Ávalos on March 16, 1958, in Mexico City, Mexico. He grew up in a Roman Catholic household in Naucalpan’s Bosques de Echegaray neighborhood, and he has said that he was abused by priests in the Catholic schools he attended. Jorge earned a communications degree from Mexico City’s Universidad Iberoamericana, then he graduated from the University of Miami with a Master’s degree in International Studies....

The property’s main house goes by the name of Villa De La Vista, and as marketing materials from Montecito Properties point out, was inspired by early 20th century architecture: “Inspired by the early 20th century work of Reginald Johnson and George Washington Smith, Villa de la Vista is comparable in design and execution to the masterpieces built in Montecito in the 1920s, exuding a unique graceful presence. The detailing for the villa’s interior and exterior motifs including lighting, doors and stone carvings were all drawn at full scale....

Billionaire Ziyavudin Magomedov and his brother were arrested in Russia recently. A spokesperson for the Kremlin suggested that these arrests were part of an anti-corruption campaign. HA! Of course they weren’t! This is Russia we’re talking about. Ziyavudin Magomedov is a 49-year-old Russian businessman with a net worth of $1.4 billion. He owns the enormous conglomerate Summa, which has interests in energy, construction, agriculture, and infrastructure. Magomedov was an early investor in Sir Richard Branson’s high speed rail project, Hyperloop One, and currently sits on its board....

Lee Shau-Kee founded, owned, and chaired Henderson Land Development, a property developer with interest in residential and commercial complexes, hotels, department stores, restaurants, and various services. He also served as the chairman of the Hong Kong and China Gas Company and Miramar Hotel and Investment Company, both owned by Henderson. Additionally, Lee was heavily involved in philanthropy, having made major donations to the University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Hang Seng Management College, among other institutions....

Early Life and Career Beginnings Lupe Fiasco was born Wasalu Muhammad Jaco on February 16, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois. He is one of nine children of Shirley, a chef, and Gregory, an engineer who also taught karate and owned karate schools and army surplus stores. Fiasco was raised Muslim, and at the age of three, he began taking martial arts classes. After his parents divorced when he was five, he was raised by his mother....

Marc Leishman finished tied for 2nd at the 2015 The Open Championship. He finished tied for 4th at the 2013 Masters Tournament. Leishman also finished tied for 12th at the PGA Championship in 2013 and tied for 18th at the U.S. Open in 2016. In 2006 he was the Von Nida Tour Money List winner. On the PGA Tour he has won the Travelers Championship in 2012 and the Arnold Palmer Invitational and BMW Championship in 2017....

Earlier today Martin was sentenced to seven years in prison for defrauding investors out of $10 million. He will server that time in a federal prison. This follows a previous court ruling that ordered Shkreli to forfeit about $7.36 million worth of assets. That includes Shkreli’s E-Trade account reportedly worth $5 million, his stake in Vyera Pharmaceuticals, a copy of Lil Wayne’s as yet unreleased album Tha Carter V, an Enigma decoding machine from World War II, and an original painting by Pablo Picasso....

The estate is located in Holmby Hills, the very most expensive neighborhood in Los Angeles. Holmby Hills is probably most well known as the location of the Playboy mansion. Even by those lofty standards, La Maison du Soleil is a standout estate. To begin with, this family apparently doesn’t believe in ordinary lighting. The front entrance is adorned with a dramatic ceiling-to-floor glass chandelier that spills, like a waterfall, onto a rugged center table below....

The music business’s major labels, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group, have all reportedly made changes to their standard contracts for new artists, contractually preventing them from re-recording any material for up to 30 years after leaving the label in question. Prior to “Taylor’s Version” mania, the standard recording contract would have been much less rigorous on the subject of re-recordings, with artists like Swift bound to somewhere from five to seven years following the material’s original release date, or two years after the end of the contract....

Following the success of “Illmatic,” Nas continued to release a series of successful albums. His discography includes notable works like “It Was Written,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and included hits like “If I Ruled the World.” Over the years, Nas has been praised for his lyrical skill and ability to address social and political issues. His work often reflects on African American culture, urban life, and personal struggles, making him a voice for his community....

Called a “prestigious offering” in the home’s official listing, the 7,500-square-foot French-country-style home has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The listing goes on: “This remarkable estate boasts a captivating blend of luxury, sophistication, and natural beauty. Surrounded by rolling hills, horseback riding trails, and equestrian amenities like dressage and jumping arenas. It presents an unparalleled lifestyle for those seeking an exquisite retreat…Throughout the home, intricate beamed ceilings add character, while a harmonious blend of limestone and wide-cut French oak hardwood floors grace the interior space....

From 2009 to 2011 he played for FC Barcelona. Rubio was named Mr. Europa in 2008. He was a three time FIBA Young Player of the Year from 2007 to 2009. In 2010 Rubio won the Euroleague championship and was the ACB Most Spectacular Player of the Year. He was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2012. He plays for the Spanish national team and helped Spain win the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship in 2006 and recorded a quadruple-double....

The federal civil trial lasted just a week, during which jurors heard testimony from Georgia election workers Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother Ruby Freeman, that Giuliani’s provably false statements about them made them a target for violent threats. Here’s a part of Moss’s testimony from NPR News: “I was afraid for my life…I literally felt that someone would attempt to hang me and there was nothing anyone could do about it....

Originally a publication dedicated to the punk lifestyle, Vice magazine later expanded to include music, art, news, and fashion. In the 2000s, it began to branch out into multi-media conglomerate. Shane co-founded the company with Gavin McInnes and Suroosh Alvi. Gavin left the company in 2007 due to creative differences and was bought out for an estimated $10-20 million. VICE company expanded into film, television, publishing, and music. As a journalist for VICE, he has covered major stories in Iran, Russia, and Liberia, and he co-hosted the series, “VICE” on HBO....