At the heart of their empire is “Grand Theft Auto,” the most profitable video game franchise in history. What started as a scrappy, top-down crime simulator became an open-world juggernaut that earned more than $1 billion in just three days with 2013’s “GTA V.” Across all iterations, the series has generated over $10 billion in revenue—more than most blockbuster film franchises, and without ever needing a sequel every year. Behind the scenes were two brothers obsessed with detail, legacy, and control....

Early Life and Education Howard Marks was born in 1946 in New York City into a Jewish family that raised him as a Christian Scientist. For his higher education, he first attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, from which he graduated cum laude in 1967. Marks went on to earn his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 1969. Later, in 1975, he earned a Chartered Financial Analyst certification....

She has also been ranked #1 on the Women’s Swatch TTR World Tour. She has won four Gold Medals, two Silver medals, and a Bronze at the Winter X Games in Slopestyle, and in February 2014, became the first woman to win a Gold in Slopestyle at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. In 2015, she appeared on the NBC reality series, Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump where she competed against fellow cast members in business-related challenges....

Sterger became a contributor to “Sports Illustrated” magazine and wrote several pieces for the website before the New York Jets of the NFL gave her a job as a Gameday Host. She also worked on TV shows, including “Race to March Madness” and “The Daily Line.” In the fall of 2010, Sterger alleged that Jets’ quarterback Brett Favre had sent her sexually explicit text messages of photographs. Favre was fined about $50,000 for not cooperating with the league’s investigation into Sterger’s claims, which were published on the website Deadspin....

In addition to her work with Disney, which has won her numerous awards, she has also appeared on Broadway, starring in the musicals “Smile”, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, and “Crazy for You”. She received a Tony nomination for her work in “Crazy for You”. She regularly performs as a soloist with orchestras around the world.

Cale has produced and collaborated with the likes of Lou Reed, Nico, La Monte Young, John Cage, Terry Riley, Hector Zazou, Cranes, Nick Drake, Mike Heron, Kevin Ayers, Brian Eno, Patti Smith, The Stooges, Lio, The Modern Lovers, Art Bergmann, Manic Street Preachers and front man James Dean Bradfield, Super Furry Animals, Marc Almond, Element of Crime, Squeeze, Happy Mondays, LCD Soundsystem, The Replacements, and Siouxsie and the Banshees. In ’60s and ’70s, Cale was heavily involved in New York’s drug scene, cocaine being his drug of choice....

John de Lancie is an American actor, director, producer, and writer whose career spans television, film, theater, and voice acting. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the omnipotent being Q in the “Star Trek” franchise, appearing across multiple series including “The Next Generation,” “Deep Space Nine,” “Voyager,” and “Picard.” Beyond his iconic Star Trek role, de Lancie has built an extensive resume with appearances in numerous television series such as “Breaking Bad,” “The West Wing,” and “Stargate SG-1....

McPhee has also had a successful acting career, starring as Karen Cartwright on NBC’s “Smash” (2012–2013) and Paige Dineen on CBS “Scorpion” (2014–2018). Katharine made her Broadway debut in April 2018, playing Jenna Hunterson in “Waitress” at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. She reprised her role at London’s Adelphi Theatre in March 2019, then returned to the Broadway stage from November 2019 until the show’s closure in January 2020. Early Life Katharine McPhee was born Katharine Hope McPhee on March 25, 1984, in Los Angeles, California....

Early Life Keeley Rebecca Hazell was born on September 18th, 1986 in Lewisham, a suburb of London England. Her parents split up when Keeley was 13 years old. Keeley left school at the age of 16 and began working as a hairdresser. Modeling Career At the urging of her colleagues at the salon, a 17-year-old Keeley entered The Daily Star’s “Search for a Beach Babe” contest. She ended up winning. She wanted to try out to be a Page 3 girl for The Sun newspaper, but she was still one year away from legally being allowed to pose topless....

She won Silver medals in the same event in 2004, 2009, 2010, and 2015, and a Bronze in 2008. She also won a Gold medal at the Winter Dew Tour 2008-2009 Dew Cup in Superpipe and Silver medals at the Winter Dew Tour 2009 Breckenridge, 2009 Mt. Snow, and 2009 Northstar-at-Tahoe. In 2015 Kelly was awarded the ESPY for Best Female Action Sports Athlete. Kelly is a member of the 2018 Olympic team that competed in South Korea....

Performing with Los Amables del Norte gave Hernandez experience playing in front of a crowd, but it was his solo career which ultimately sparked his fame. He released the albums Mil Noches (2002) and Hace un Mes (2008) before rising to mainstream success. Comprised almost entirely of self-written material, 16 Narco Corridos was recorded in a single day and featured vivid depictions of the drug-trafficking culture. 16 Narco Corridos spawned three hit singles (El Querendón y Cajetoso, El Baleado, Pilotos Canabis) and reached No....

Despite their success, the group was plagued by internal conflict, particularly between Liam and his brother Noel Gallagher, who wrote most of the band’s material. These tensions culminated in the band’s breakup in 2009. Liam went on to form Beady Eye with several former Oasis bandmates, releasing two albums before the group disbanded in 2014. He then launched a successful solo career, beginning with the 2017 release of “As You Were,” which debuted at number one in the UK....

In 2017, Flynn served as the 25th National Security Advisor under President Donald Trump. He was the shortest-serving National Security Advisor in US history, having held the position for just 24 days. Flynn resigned after it was revealed he misled Vice President Mike Pence about conversations with the Russian ambassador. He later pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, though he sought to withdraw the plea and was eventually pardoned by Trump in 2020....

With One Direction, Horan enjoyed phenomenal success from 2010 to 2016, releasing five studio albums and embarking on four world tours. The group became known for hits like “What Makes You Beautiful,” “Story of My Life,” and “Drag Me Down.” Following One Direction’s hiatus in 2016, Horan launched his solo career, signing with Capitol Records. His debut solo single “This Town” showcased a more folk-pop sound, followed by his first album “Flicker” (2017), which reached number one in several countries....

Cassavetes has produced the TV movie “The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie” (2003), the feature films “Red Handed” (2019) and “Impulse” (2023), and the short film “Monarch Beach” (2019). An avid poker enthusiast, he placed fifth at the World Poker Tour Invitational. In 2012, he was named to California’s list of the Top 500 Tax Delinquents due to him owing the state more than $270,000. Early Life Nick Cassavetes was born Nicholas David Rowland Cassavetes on May 21, 1959, in New York City....

You might also chat about perks or company benefits. Sometimes, you get whatever the company is offering—perhaps free or discounted medical care, monthly happy hours, endless snacks in the break room. On some occasions, you can also negotiate your perks. Lincoln Riley just accepted a job with USC, leaving the Oklahoma Sooners to move to the PAC-12. A tweet from Robert Hefner V listed the benefits the new Trojans coach will receive—and they’re pretty juicy....

Bumpass has voiced roles in The Jetsons, Alvin & the Chipmunks, Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures, The Real Ghostbusters, TaleSpin, Tiny Toon Adventures, Problem Child, Batman: The Animated Series, Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Timon and Pumbaa, Quack Pack, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, 101 Dalmatians: The Series, Quest for Camelot, A Bug’s Life, Ants, Toy Story 2, Tarzan, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, The Emperor’s New Groove, Batman Beyond, Monsters, Inc....

As music thumps in the background, Parker tells the story of a guy named Roy Raymond. Roy founded Victoria’s Secret. Here’s his rant, almost word for word — and if you prefer, there’s a video clip of the scene, too: A Stanford MBA named Roy Raymond wants to buy his wife some lingerie, but he’s too embarrassed to shop for it at a department store. He comes up with an idea for a high-end place that doesn’t make you feel like a pervert....

Matador happens to be a subsidiary of Koch Industries, and the (roughly) $200 million sale price makes this purchase the biggest in the history of Montana both in terms of size and amount. The Koch family make natural business associates with the head of Fox News, known as they are for their right-wing political activism going back decades. As for the ranch itself, it’s known as Beaverhead Ranch. It’s sprawls across a corner of southwest Montana over multiple counties, somewhat close to Yellowstone National Park....

Early Life and Career Beginnings Born on October 2, 1990, in Laxey, Isle of Man, Barks showed early promise in performing arts. She trained at the Laxey Primary School, The Arts Educational Schools (ArtsEd), and the Ballakermeen High School. Her first taste of public recognition came through her participation in “I’d Do Anything,” where she competed for the role of Nancy in a West End production of “Oliver!” Although she didn’t win, the show proved to be a launching pad for her career....