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Berkshire Hathaway made an investment of $340 million into a company called DC Solar about four years ago. Now, that company has been shuttered and much of its assets seized by the FBI. But before that, the company’s founders Jeff and Paulette Carpoff were reportedly living the stereotypical high life, with a fleet of more than 90 cars, 20 luxury real estate properties, and their own professional baseball team – the Martinez Clippers in Martinez, California....

The stately Snyder estate has room for five bedrooms and six bathrooms, plus another four half baths. It was completed in 2004 after being commissioned by Snyder and wife Tanya, who purchased the property from King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan around the same time he bought the team for $340 million in 2000. “Sited at the top of a gentle knoll on the banks of the Potomac River sits an elegant château clad in French limestone,” reads official marketing materials for the property, which also touches on how Snyder expanded the property to make it into the “grand and private 15-acre riverfront parcel” it is today....

William Friedkin was a highly acclaimed filmmaker known for his innovative techniques and ability to craft intense, thought-provoking narratives. His work has made a significant impact on the film industry, solidifying his place as one of the prominent directors of his time. Friedkin’s breakthrough came with the release of “The French Connection” in 1971. This gritty police drama, starring Gene Hackman, was lauded for its realistic portrayal of detective work and its heart-pounding car chase sequence....

Abigail Disney turned to the family business of filmmaking after she met Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee in 2006. Her filmmaking career began with a documentary film, “Pray the Devil Back to Hell”. The movie, which documented the lives of women in Liberia, was made with Emmy Award-winning director Gini Reticker. In 2008, she launched Peace is Loud, an organization described as “supporting female voices and international peace-building through nonviolent means....

These stories are kind of strange, but they’re generally believed. That’s because Leonard is unlike most players. He’s not terribly outgoing with the media, yet he’s often insightful. And though he’s sometimes viewed as robotic, he has a subtly wonderful sense of humor. More than anything else, Leonard seems to value efficiency and doesn’t care about the benefits of NBA stardom. So perhaps it’s no surprise that, even after signing a five-year, $94 million contract in 2015, Leonard continued driving a car from 1997....

She came to prominence after winning the 1994 Miss World pageant, and she has won numerous awards for her performances, including two Filmfare Awards and a Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honors. The Government of France honored Rai with an Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2012. Her films include “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” (1999), “Mohabbatein” (2000), “Devdas” (2002), “Dhoom 2” (2006), “Guru” (2007), “Enthiran” (2010), “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” (2016), and “Ponniyin Selvan: I” (2022)....

Known for his business acumen, A-Rod founded A-Rod Corp, a holding company that has made strategic investments in real estate, construction, and various startups. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to explore diverse ventures and collaborations, showcasing his ability to adapt and succeed beyond the baseball diamond. In addition to his business endeavors, Rodriguez has made a name for himself in the media and entertainment industry. He has worked as a broadcaster for Fox Sports and ESPN, sharing his insights and analysis during postseason games and co-hosting the popular show “Sunday Night Baseball....

Early Life Andy Roddick was born on August 30, 1982, in Omaha, Nebraska. He grew up in Austin, Texas, and Boca Raton, Florida. He took high school classes online through the University of Nebraska High School. His tennis idol growing up was Andre Agassi, and for a brief time as a teenager, he trained intermittently with Venus and Serena Williams. Career Roddick played competitive tennis all throughout his childhood and teenage years but considered quitting at age 17 when he had a losing streak in the juniors....

Early Life Angélica Rivera was born on August 2, 1969 in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico to María and Manuel. She has a brother and five sisters. Career Beginnings as Model Rivera began her career as a model, winning the Face of the Herald contest in 1987. She subsequently modeled in the video “Ahora Te Puedes Marchar.” Rivera went on to model for television commercials in the United States. Telenovela Actress Rivera started acting in Mexican telenovelas in the late 80s with recurring roles on “Dulce desafío” and “Simplemente María....

Countrywide was a pioneer in the nationwide non-bank mortgage industry. When subprime loans came onto the scene in the late ’80s (Guardian S&L) and ’90s (The Money Store), his company did not participate. He reportedly (privately) described the subprime loan mavericks of the ’90s as “crooks”. His company, however, was losing business to the subprime lenders and had to compete with them or continue to lose market share. By the early 2000s, Countrywide began using subprime loans in a major way....

He is one of the main characters in Doña Bárbara (Telemundo series), playing the role of Antonio Sandoval. Although he was born in Africa, Bethke considers himself Hispanic since he grew up in Mexico. Arap Bethke also guest-starred on the 1st season of RBD: La Familia as Alvaro; Dulce Maria’s new hot conquest, on episode 3 El Que Quiera Azul Celeste…Que Se Acueste!. His cast members were Alfonso Herrera, Anahi, Dulce Maria, Christopher Uckermann, Maite Perroni and Christian Chávez-the stars of the show and members of the famous popular Latin pop band RBD from Mexico City....

By the age of 28, she became the youngest person to win three Tonys, and as of this writing, she has won more Tonys than any other performer and is the only person to win in four different acting categories. Audra has released the albums “Way Back to Paradise” (1998), “How Glory Goes” (2000), “Happy Songs” (2002), “Build a Bridge” (2006), “Go Back Home” (2013), and “Sing Happy” (2018) and appeared on over a dozen cast recordings....

It wasn’t until November 19, 1979, that a baseball player actually averaged over $1 million for a season. Pitching great Nolan Ryan holds the honor after signing a $4.5 million contract with the Houston Astros after the ‘79 season. Fast forward to the 2016 season, and Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Greinke is set to make $34,416,667; more than Nolan Ryan did during his entire 23-year career ($25.7 million). Four other guys will also clear $30 million this season....

In 2011 he was named the ARCA Racing Series Rookie of the Year. Buescher had has three wins and 36 Top Ten finishes on the NASCAR Xfinity Series. His cousin is the 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion James Buescher.

Cars used in actual competitive races were once destined for the scrap heap after the race was over. But according to Andrew Olson of SM Sotheby’s, that has begun to change: “These cars used to be really difficult to sell, and people were scared off by them. Now, people are recognizing their historic importance and their racing history, and their significance is finally being appreciated.” Ferrari has even started a special program for owners of “pre-raced” Ferrari automobiles....

Facebook Payday Back in the early 2000s, David’s graffiti work caught the eye of Facebook President Sean Parker. Parker hired Choe to decorate the walls of Facebook’s headquarters in Silicon Valley. When it came time to negotiate his price, Choe told Parker he wanted $60,000. Sean spoke to CEO Mark Zuckerberg who agreed but suggested he take his fee in company stock rather than cash. It was a very smart suggestion....

Milch has won Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series for Hill Street Blues, Outstanding Drama Series for NYPD Blue, and two for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for “NYPD Blue.” In 2006, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6840 Hollywood Blvd. Milch, at one point, owned Thoroughbred racehorses and won the 1992 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile with Gilded Time and the 2001 Breeders’ Cup Mile with Val Royal....

Early Life D.C. Young Fly, whose real name is John Richard Whitfield, was born on May 2, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia as the youngest of seven siblings. He was a natural performer growing up, singing in his church choir and acting as the class clown in school. However, Whitfield also got into some serious trouble, as he sold drugs and engaged in other criminal behavior while in high school. He was arrested for assault and robbery, among other charges....

Diddy very likely should have reached billionaire status, and maybe even multi-billionaire status thanks to his alcohol brands Cîroc and DeLeón, both of which are partnerships with Diageo. And while you’re probably thinking Cîroc was his biggest chance for a massive payday, with the explosion of the tequila industry in the last decade, Diddy should be worth billions thanks to DeLeón. Consider the following – In 2007 Sammy Hagar sold his tequila brand, Cabo Wabo, to Grupo Campari for around $100 million....

In 2004 he defeated Jorge Santiago to win the KOTC Welterweight Championship. Sanchez beat Kenny Florian in April 2005 to win The Ultimate Fighter 1 Middleweight Tournament and made his UFC debut with a win over Brian Gassaway in August 2005. He was in the Fight of the Night in August 2006 beating Karo Parisyan, February 2009 beating Joe Stevenson, June 2009 beating Clay Guida, October 2010 beating Paulo Thiago, March 2011 beating Martin Kampmann, February 2012 losing to Jake Ellenberger, and October 2013 losing to Gilbert Melendez....