Work With Rihanna In late 2009, Nuno was hired to be lead guitarist for Rihanna’s live performances. His first major gig was her Last Girl on Earth world tour. Nuno went on to become Rihanna’s permanent touring guitarist, having performed with her on several subsequent tours, awards shows and even the 2023 Super Bowl LVII halftime show. Early Life Nuno Bettencourt was born on September 20, 1966 in Praia da Vitória, Portugal to Aureolina and Ezequiel....
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Pat Cooper, also known as Pasquale Caputo, dropped out of school twice and worked as a bricklayer and furrier, before embarking on a career as a comedian. After performing stand-up in strip clubs and bars, he became a household name when he was cast in the “Jackie Gleason Show” in 1953. This led to more high-profile comedy gigs at such clubs as the 500 Club and Palumbo’s....
His show, which featured regular NFL guests like Aaron Rodgers, built up such a rabid following that FanDuel offered McAfee a four-year, $120 million deal in December 2021. FanDuel was set to pay McAfee about eight times more than he made during his entire NFL career. It looked like this deal could be the start of a revolution in the broadcast industry. Yet less than two years into the FanDuel contract, McAfee announced he was joining ESPN....
Pelé currently holds a number of important records, having scored the most goals in the top division (541). Across all tournaments, he has scored 1297 goals. Pelé is regarded as a national hero in his home nation of Brazil and is the nation’s all-time leading goalscorer with 77 total goals. After retiring, Pelé became a worldwide ambassador for football and a political activist who strove to improve conditions for the poverty-stricken in Brazil....
The Duchy of Cornwall According to British royal law, the eldest child of the reigning monarch inherits possession of the Duchy of Cornwall. This title is essentially a large real estate portfolio that allows the Prince to have a substantial income. The Duchy was established in 1337 by Edward III to provide income for the heir apparent. When Charles becomes King, William will automatically become Prince of Wales and beneficiary of the Cornwall Trust....
Rachel Robinson co-authored the book Jackie Robinson: An Intimate Portrait in 1996. She received a Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award from MLB Commissioner Bud Selig in 2007. Rachel Robinson also received the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. She was portrayed by actress Ruby Dee in the 1950 film The Jackie Robinson Story and by Nicole Beharie in the 2013 movie 42. Rachel Robinson lives on a 60 acre farm in Connecticut....
Nunes’ suit alleges that Twitter demonstrated a “political agenda” by allowing two humor accounts to post content on their site. For an idea of why Nunes objects to these two accounts, you probably only need to see their names: “Devin Nunes’ Mom” (@DevinNunesMom) and “Devin Nunes’ Cow” (@DevinCow), the cow being a reference to Nunes’ family history in dairy farming (a central part of his public persona as a politician), and which usually traffics in various cow-related puns at his expense....
Also please note that we do not refer to him as a billionaire. During his lifetime, Richard Lugner was referred to as an “Austrian billionaire” in countless headlines. According to his own financial disclosures, he was never actually a billionaire. In 2014, when attempting to be included in an Austrian magazine’s list of the country’s richest citizens, Richard’s own financial reports showed that he was worth the equivalent of $160 million USD at that time....
In addition to producing Grammy-award winning albums from the 1980’s onwards, Blades crossed over to acting, making his debut in the 1982 film, “The Last Fight.” He also appeared in notable productions, including “Mo’ Better Blues,” “Predator 2,” “Safe House,” and “Once Upon a Time in Mexico.” In 2004, he put his career on hold to serve as Panama’s minister of Tourism. He served in the position for five years....
Following the conclusion of the “Harry Potter” series in 2011, Grint continued to carve a distinctive career for himself. In 2013, he ventured into stage acting with his West End debut in “Mojo,” and his performance was well-received. Grint’s subsequent roles in film and television showed a marked departure from his earlier work as he sought to diversify his acting portfolio. This includes films like “Charlie Countryman” and “Moonwalkers” and television shows like “Snatch” and the psychological horror series “Servant....
Mnuchin’s professional career began pretty far from the art world, at Goldman Sachs, where he got a job in 1957. He stayed on at the company for 33 years, eventually joining the firm’s management in 1980. Ten years later, he retired, but in 1992, he broke into the art brokering business at C & M Arts, a gallery he formed, along with established art dealer James Corcoran. Since then, the gallery has seen its name change to L&M Arts when another dealer, Dominique Lévy, joined in the business....
Tadashi Yanai owns 44% of Fast Retailing. His net worth includes shares that are owned by his two sons and his wife. Yanai owns a 17,000-square-foot home that sits on two acres near Tokyo. He purchased the land alone for $78 million in 2000 and then reportedly spent $50 million on construction costs. Yanai owns two golf courses in Hawaii, including the Kapalua Plantation Golf Course in Maui. Early Life Tadashi Yanai was born on February 7, 1949, in Ube, Yamaguchi....
Early Life Taylor Schilling was born Taylor Jane Schilling on July 27, 1984, in Boston, Massachusetts. Her mother, Patricia, worked as an administrator at MIT, and her father, Robert, was formerly a prosecutor. After her parents divorced, Taylor and her younger brother, Sam, split their time between Wayland and West Roxbury. She began acting in stage productions at her middle school, first appearing in “Fiddler on the Roof.” Schilling attended Wayland High School, and after graduating in 2002, she enrolled at Fordham College at Lincoln Center....
Diddy – Net Worth: $580 million (up $80 million) In the year since we posted our first list of the richest rappers, a lot has happened. Not surprisingly, Diddy is still dominating the #1 spot, ahead of Jay-Z. Diddy’s net worth increased by $80 million to $580 million thanks largely to the growth of his Ciroc brand Vodka. As the worldwide economy has recovered, Ciroc’s popularity has soared, putting an estimated $20 million cash into Diddy’s pocket....
He was called one of the 25 most influential evangelicals in America by Time Magazine. His Left Behind series includes Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth’s Last Days, Tribulation Force: The Continuing Drama of Those Left Behind, Nicolae: The Rise of Antichrist, Soul Harvest: The World Takes Sides, Apollyon: The Destroyer Is Unleashed, Assassins: Assignment: Jerusalem, Target: Antichrist, and many more. He also authored the Babylon Rising series and nonfiction works including The Act of Marriage: The Beauty of Sexual Love and Mind Siege: The Battle for Truth....
Early Life Timothy Zachary Mosely (aka Timbaland) was born on March 10, 1972, in Norfolk, Virginia. When Timbaland was 14 (in 1986), he was working at Red Lobster when he was accidentally shot by a co-worker. As a result of the shooting, teenaged Timbaland was partially paralyzed for nine months. He used that time to learn how to DJ with his less dominant left hand. In high school, he went by DJ Timmy Tim or DJ Tim for his DJing gigs....
Early Life and Career Beginnings Born on March 25, 1966, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Thomas Aaron Crean harbored a passion for basketball from a young age. After graduating from Central Michigan University in 1989, Crean embarked on his coaching journey as a graduate assistant at Michigan State University under Jud Heathcote. He later served as the associate head coach under Tom Izzo from 1995 to 1999. These formative years shaped Crean’s coaching philosophy, laying the groundwork for his future success....
Mottola’s most significant impact came during his tenure at Sony Music Entertainment, where he served as Chairman and CEO from 1988 to 2003. Under his leadership, Sony became one of the most successful music companies globally. He is credited with launching and developing the careers of numerous superstars, including Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, and Shakira. Known for his keen ear and business acumen, Mottola played a crucial role in shaping the pop music landscape of the 1990s and early 2000s....
Early Life Vince Gill was born on April 12, 1957, in Norman, Oklahoma. His father, J. Stanley Gill, worked as a lawyer and administrative law judge. He also played in a country music band part-time and encouraged Vince to begin playing music. As a child, Gill began learning how to play the guitar and banjo and then later learned the bass, mandolin, Dobro, and fiddle. He grew up with his older half-brother, Bob Coen....
First of all, even without winning the tournament Rick Pitino’s $4.973 million base salary makes him one of the highest paid college basketball coaches in the country. Last July Pitino and Louisville agreed to a contract extension that will pay him $42 million between now and 2022. On top of his base salary, Rick also has the ability to earn some very lucrative bonuses and perks like a $3,000 per month car allowance!...
