Ten years later, Lythgoe turned into a producer who enjoyed worldwide success with productions like “You Bet!” (1989), Fox’s “American Idol” (2002), “Popstars” (2000), “So You Think You Can Dance” (2005), “The Next Great American Band” (2007) and “Superstars of Dance” (2009). Subsequently, he was recognized as one of the preeminent godfathers of early 21st-century reality TV. Nigel has served as a judge on the U.S. and U.K. versions of “So You Think You Can Dance....
Biography Peggy Lee was born in Jamestown, North Dakota in May 1920 and passed away in January 2002. She was married four times including to Dave Barbour, Brad Dexter, and Dewey Martin. As a singer she worked with Benny Goodman and produced hits such as “Somebody Else is Taking My Place” and “Why Don’t You Do Right?”. As a solo artist Peggy Lee had hit singles including “Golden Earrings”, “Manana (Is Soon Enough For Me)”, “Fever”, “Is That All There Is?...
Career Earnings Throughout his illustrious career, Pete Weber has amassed over $4 million in PBA Tour earnings, placing him second on the all-time earnings list, behind only Walter Ray Williams Jr. Early Life and Rise to Stardom Born on August 21, 1962, in St. Ann, Missouri, Pete Weber was destined for bowling greatness. As the son of Dick Weber, a founding member of the PBA and a bowling legend, Pete was introduced to the lanes at the tender age of two....
Sotheby’s represented the buyer, a real estate firm based in Los Angeles. The listing for the house said: “Built in 1912, this estate on Sunset Blvd in Beverly Hills is one of the ‘Grande Dames’ of Hollywood’s architectural history.” Weiner, 51, purchased the home for $19 million in August 2015. He renovated and expanded the primary residence adding a gourmet kitchen a full bar, a 15-seat home theater, seven fireplaces, custom cabinets, a library, exposed beams, and a second kitchen....
Over the years he has driven the #31 Chevrolet SS for Richard Childress Racing in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Serie, the United States Army/Tornadoes/Haas Automation Chevrolet Impala for Stewart Haas Racing under crew chief Tony Gibson and the #6 For Mustang for Roush Fenway Racing. Ryan Newman was born on December 8, 1977 in South Bend, Indiana. He earned a B.S. in vehicle structure engineering from Purdue University. He graduated from Purdue in 2001, and he at times has been the only active NASCAR driver with a college degree....
Waterston is best known for his iconic portrayal of Jack McCoy on NBC’s “Law & Order,” a role he began in 1994 and played for 16 years until the show’s initial conclusion in 2010. He returned to the character when the series was revived in 2022. He eventually departed for good in 2024, after 19 seasons and 405 episodes spread over three decades. His performance as McCoy earned him multiple Emmy nominations, a Golden Globe nomination, and a Screen Actors Guild Award....
Canelo turned professional at just 15 years old and quickly rose through the ranks. In 2011, he captured the WBC, WBA (Super), and Ring magazine light middleweight titles. He later won the unified WBA (Unified), WBC, Ring, and lineal middleweight championships in 2015. In 2019, he jumped to light heavyweight and claimed the WBO title. In December 2020, Álvarez unified the WBA (Super), WBC, and Ring super middleweight titles, and by November 2021, he added the IBF and WBO belts, becoming the first undisputed super middleweight champion in boxing history....
Known as “El Fureidis” when it isn’t being called the “Scarface” house, the mansion was just listed for $39.995 million. And we might as well get this disappointment out of the way now: While the exteriors of the home are immediately recognizable to any fan of Brian De Palma’s 1983 crime classic, the interiors weren’t featured in the film at all. That said, the inside of El Fureidis is pretty luxurious in its own right – if anything, it looks nicer than the version in the movie....
He was born Garrett Hamler on born March 30, 1979, in Atlanta, Georgia. Garrett started to express his musical talent at an early age both writing and recording songs. Even though he preferred to call himself an artist rather than a musician, he decided to make a name for himself in business at first. Having graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in business, he took a job as a mortgage broker in South Carolina....
Early Life Sharon Gless was born on May 31, 1943 in Los Angeles, California to Marjorie and Dennis. She has two brothers named Michael and Aric. When Gless was a teenager, her parents divorced. Aspiring to become an actress from an early age, she studied drama under acting coach Estelle Harman. Television Career Gless began appearing on television in 1972. That year, she had guest roles on “Ironside,” “The Sixth Sense,” “McCloud,” and “Emergency!...
Do you remember touring colleges with your parents? Chances are it was in a beat up station wagon on an extended road trip. Yeah. They don’t do it like that anymore. Today’s well to do high school seniors tour their potential colleges via a curated tour on a private jet with more amenities than—well than most of us will ever see on a plane—including hoodies from the colleges they are visiting, independent admissions advisors, full service catering from top restaurants such as Nobu, and your own personal butler....
Jackson’s career was also marked by controversy, most notably his involvement in the 2004 Pacers–Pistons brawl known as the “Malice at the Palace.” Despite these incidents, he earned a reputation as a fierce competitor and valuable veteran presence across the league. After retiring from the NBA, Jackson became a prominent voice in both sports media and social justice. He was a close friend of George Floyd and became a visible activist following Floyd’s murder in 2020, speaking out against police brutality and systemic racism....
Yesterday evening, in a statement released by Wynn Resorts, Wynn announced that he has stepped down as the head of the company as a result of “an avalanche of negative publicity.” In the statement, which was posted to the company’s website, the 76-year-old lamented his resignation, which came in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations. “I have reflected upon the environment this has created — one in which a rush to judgment takes precedence over everything else, including the facts — I have reached the conclusion I cannot continue to be effective in my current roles....
Jiles Perry “J. P.” Richardson Jr. was born in Sabine Pass, Texas in October 1930. He passed away in February 1959. The Big Bopper’s single “Chantilly Lace” reached #6. His single “White Lightning” was a #1 hit Country hit for George Jones and his single “Treasure of Love” was a #6 Country hit for Jones. Big Bopper’s song “Running Bear” was a #1 hit for Johnny Preston and Sonny James....
The sprawling 15-acre estate was quietly assembled by the DeGroote family of Canada beginning in the 1990s. The late Michael DeGroote, a trucking and waste management magnate who later became a noted philanthropist, was responsible for acquiring the properties that now make up the compound. Property records show the DeGrootes consolidated multiple adjacent parcels over the years to create one of the largest private beachfront holdings in the country. The estate was originally listed for $295 million in October 2024....
His breakthrough came with performances in “Bronson” (2008) and as Eames in Christopher Nolan’s “Inception” (2010), for which he won a BAFTA Rising Star award. Hardy’s career accelerated with roles in critically acclaimed films including “Warrior” (2011), “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (2011), and “Locke” (2013). Hardy achieved global recognition playing iconic villains and complex characters: the masked antagonist Bane in “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), the title role in “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015), and a dual portrayal of the Kray twins in “Legend” (2015)....
His 67-season tenure is the longest of any broadcaster with a single team in the history of professional sports. Beyond his play-by-plays for the Dodgers, Scully called numerous baseball, football, and golf events for CBS Sports and was the lead baseball announcer on NBC Sports in the ’80s. Born in The Bronx, New York, Vin attended Fordham University, where he began working as a broadcaster for college games. His college years were busy, as he co-founded a radio station, served as a broadcaster for multiple sports, sang with a quartet, edited his class yearbook, and played on the baseball team....
These aren’t just feel-good exceptions. They’re proof that age brings experience, clarity, and grit—traits that can turn a late-blooming idea into a global success. From fried chicken and fast food to biotech and banking, here are ten extraordinary entrepreneurs who got rich later in life—and why their stories matter now more than ever. Colonel Harland Sanders – Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Age at Success: 62 Harland “Colonel” Sanders worked a string of blue-collar jobs – railroad worker, insurance salesman, fireman, steamboat operator, and more....
The owner of the car was compensated for the loss back in the 80s, thanks to a good insurance policy, and though he has chosen to remain anonymous, it’s safe to say he never expected that the car would ever be found. But U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents noticed a curious discrepancy in the car’s VIN as it was being prepared to be shipped from Los Angeles to Poland....
Vagit earned his fortune thanks to his 20% stake in Russia’s second-largest oil company, LUKOIL, which he founded in 1991. Prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Vagit’s $21 billion net worth made him one of the five Richest people in Russia. Unfortunately for Vagit, the last few weeks have been unkind to his personal fortune. Below is a chart of LUKOIL’s stock over the last six months… but note what has happened since mid-February specifically:...
