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In 1981, Reubens transformed the Pee-wee character into a cult stage show, “The Pee-wee Herman Show,” which was later adapted into an HBO special. This success led to the creation of the children’s television show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” (1986-1990) and the feature films “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” (1985) and “Big Top Pee-wee” (1988). His performance in “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” won him an Emmy Award in 1987. Beyond Pee-wee, Reubens had a diverse career, appearing in films such as “Batman Returns” (1992), “Mystery Men” (1999), and “Blow” (2001), and television shows like “30 Rock” and “Black Mirror....

After the band’s formation, Wright often sang harmony and occasionally lead vocals on stage and in the studio with Pink Floyd, most notably on the singles “Time”, “Echoes”, “Wearing the Inside Out”, “Astronomy Domine” and “Matilda Mother”. What’s more, he penned significant parts of the music for classic albums like Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here, as well as for Pink Floyd’s final studio album The Division Bell....

They were high school sweethearts then attended college together. They moved to Potomac and had two sons before parting ways, although they still live together. She works at the public relations, marketing, and special events boutique TAA PR in Washington, D.C.. In October 2016, Juan Dixon was hired to coach the University of the District of Columbia women’s basketball team.

He is most widely recognized for his co-starring roles on “Pensacola: Wings of Gold”, “The Young and the Restless”, and “Passions”. In addition to his acting work, he is a spokesman and research advocate for the National Familial Pancreatic Tumor Registry at John Hopkins Hospital. He is currently appearing on the OWN reality series, “Raising Whitley”. He is a member of Kym Whitley’s group of friends, known as, “The Village”....

Early Life Daniel Abraham was born to immigrant parents and raised in a modest household. From a young age, he showed entrepreneurial flair—selling homemade goods and delivering newspapers. He excelled academically and took an interest in chemistry and nutrition, though he didn’t pursue formal scientific or medical training. These formative experiences helped spark the idea for a meal-replacement solution that was both convenient and weight-conscious. Founding Slim‑Fast & Business Expansion Abraham launched Slim-Fast in 1977 as a nutritional meal replacement shake marketed to people seeking to lose weight....

and Pokémon. In 2000 he joined Nintendo as the head of their corporate planning division. He helped develop the Nintendo DS and Wii consoles. He received lifetime achievement awards at the Golden Joystick Awards in 2015 and the DICE Awards in 2016. Satoru Iwata passed away on July 11, 2015 at 55 years old from complications from bile duct cancer.

Early Life Shirley Caesar was born on October 13, 1938 in Durham, North Carolina as the tenth of 13 children of Hallie and Jim. Her father, a well-known local gospel singer, passed away when Caesar was seven. As a child, Caesar often sang for family and friends, and eventually was invited to sing all across the Carolinas at various events. The Caravans In 1958, Caesar approached gospel singer Albertina Walker about joining her popular gospel group the Caravans....

Early Life and Musical Roots Simon Alexander Neil was born on August 31, 1979, in Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland. Growing up in Kilmarnock, he was immersed in a musical environment from a young age—his mother was a vocal coach and dancer, and his father played in a choir. He taught himself guitar at around age 13 and began writing songs almost immediately, drawing inspiration from a mix of rock, punk, and indie influences....

Snoop Dogg burst onto the music scene originally as Snoop Doggy Dogg in the early 1990s after being discovered by Dr. Dre. He was prominently featured on Dre’s 1992 debut solo album, “The Chronic.” This exposure led to Snoop’s own debut album, 1993’s “Doggystyle.” That album became a massive success, eventually selling over 20 million copies worldwide. His distinctive laid-back vocal style and creative lyrics established him as a leading figure in the emerging G-funk genre....

She made her first appearance in the 1959 modest musical Say One for Me, playing the minor role of a chorus girl. Only one year after her debut, she won a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress. Ever since, she lent her sex appeal to such popular films as The Nutty Professor (1963), The Silencers (1966), Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows (1968), The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970), and The Poseidon Adventure (1972), among others....

After writing to Warren Buffett to ask if SWS could tour one of his offices, she ended up being offered a job by the famed entrepreneur. She began working for him as an analyst at Berkshire Hathaway, and then went on to work as an analyst for Fidelity Investments. In 2012, she was offered a job managing Buffett’s new company, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage. She is now the Chairman of four of his subsidiaries, Benjamin Moore, Johns Manville, Larson-Juhl, and Oriental Trading....

Victor Willis is best known as the original lead singer and co-founder of the disco group Village People, where he performed as the police officer/naval officer character from 1977 to 1979 and again from 2017 to the present. His powerful baritone voice was featured on many of the group’s biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man,” and “In the Navy.” Before joining Village People, Willis had a background in theater, performing in Broadway shows, including “The Wiz....

Net Worth details: Yang Huiyan owns a 57 percent stake in the real estate developer Country Garden Holdings. The company was co-founded by Yang’s father in 1992 and she owns her stake through three holding companies in the British Virgin Islands. Country Garden Holdings is located in Foshan, China and reported revenue of $18 billion in 2015.

Early Life and Cuban Career Yoenis Céspedes Milanés was born on October 18, 1985, in Campechuela, in Cuba’s Granma Province. His athletic pedigree ran deep: his mother, Estela Milanés, was a pitcher for the Cuban national softball team and competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Céspedes starred in Cuba’s Serie Nacional from 2003 to 2010 as a member of Alazanes de Granma, hitting .319 with 33 home runs in his final season....

50 Cent Curtis Jackson, better known by his rapper name 50 Cent, filed for bankruptcy in 2015. He wanted Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization for his $36 million of debt with $20 million in assets. His bankruptcy case was dismissed after he paid about $23 million of his debt off. He once had a reported net worth of nearly $500 million. Today he has a net worth of $20 million. Nicolas Cage If it seems like Nic Cage is in every other movie that comes out, there is a reason for that: He continues to be a bankable star despite his less than discerning taste in roles....

Early Life Amber Leann Portwood was born in May 1990 and raised in Anderson, Indiana. She grew up in a working-class family with two siblings. Her teenage years were marked by turbulence, including the tragic death of her sister Candace from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Amber has publicly spoken about her difficult upbringing and the emotional impact of early loss and instability. She dropped out of high school but later earned her GED....

Dick built a reputation for playing quirky, socially awkward characters, often drawing on his own chaotic public persona. He created and starred in the short-lived MTV series “The Andy Dick Show” (2001–2002), which showcased his flair for character-based sketches and celebrity parodies. He also had recurring roles on shows like “Less Than Perfect” and made numerous guest appearances on late-night talk shows and comedy series throughout the 2000s. In film, Dick voiced Nuka in Disney’s “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride” and appeared in comedies like “Road Trip,” “Dude, Where’s My Car?...

Early Life and High School Bobby McCray was born on August 8, 1981 in Miami, Florida. As a teenager, he attended Homestead High School in Homestead, Florida, where he played for the Broncos football team. In his senior year, McCray was named to Prep Star’s All-America team. Collegiate Career McCray went to the University of Florida for college and played for the Gators football team from 2000 to 2003. In his first season with the team, he played in three games....