Financial Issues and Controversies Despite having earned around $45 million in salary alone while playing in the NBA, in recent years, O.J. has experienced some controversy on and off the court. In 2016, he was banned for two years from the NBA after failing a drug test. Even before joining the NBA, he ran into trouble while still in college. While at USC, he received gifts that violated his amateur status and eventually caused the school to have 21 wins vacated....
CelebrityNetWorth recently launched a weekly newsletter called “Deep Pockets.” If you subscribe to Deep Pockets, (which you can do right here) you’ll receive one email a week, on Saturday morning, that tells the story of a massive fortune being made (or lost). We especially like to tell stories of fortunes from 100+ years ago that still touch our lives today. And that brings me to Dan Goldman. Dan is one of the richest members of Congress because he is an heir to a fortune generated by one product that was invented 151 years ago....
Over the course of his career racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, he had twenty-three wins, 374 Top Ten finishes, and twenty-nine poles. In 1983, he also raced in the Nationwide Series, and had one win, one Top Ten finish. Since retiring in 2007, he has lived quietly, and recently signed on to serve as an analyst for the Speed Channel’s weekend show, “SPEED Center”.
Metcalfe took his first steps towards his future career when he attended the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He graduated with two B.S degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Management. Metcalfe went on to Harvard, earning a M.S. in Applied Mathematics in 1970 and Ph.D. in Computer Science three years later. While studying at Harvard, Metcalfe developed an interest with the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) – the world’s first operating system that shaped the internet....
Reynolds is donating 30% of the proceeds of online sales of Aviation Gin to the United States Bartender’s Guild through May 1 as part of the brand’s “Tip Your Bartenders” program. Miss your favorite bar and bartender? Buy a bottle of Aviation Gin and help them out. The Deadpool actor took to Twitter to say: As the cases of the coronavirus continue to multiply across the U.S., several states including New York, California, and Washington have shot down restaurants, bars, and other non-essential businesses in an effort to keep people home and stop the spread of the virus....
Gunn has had recurring roles in the TV series Going to California, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, October Road, The Morning After, H+, and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Gunn created the TV series short PG Porn and was a writer for it from 2008 to 2009. He also produced the film The Specials in 2000 and the shorts Love, Sex & Murder in 2001 and The Man Who Invented the Moon in 2003....
Michael Barratt, better known as Shakin’ Stevens or “Shaky,” was born in Cardiff, Wales, on March 4, 1948, into a large, working-class family. He was the youngest of 13 children and grew up in a poor household in the Ely district of the city. His early life was marked by the hardships common to post-war Britain, but these humble beginnings would later influence his musical style and appeal. In the late 1960s, Stevens formed his first band, Shakin’ Stevens and the Sunsets....
The demand for his company’s ventilators is high, as they help COVID-19 patients breathe, since people’s lungs are attacked by this viral and deadly respiratory illness. The pandemic has exposed a scary shortage of ventilators. Companies from Ford to General Motors are rushing to help ramp up the production of ventilators. Mindray’s representative said that global demand for ventilators is at least 10 times what’s available at hospitals. New York is less than a week away from exhausting its supply, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo....
After launching a successful solo career, Nugent established himself as a prominent figure in hard rock, releasing multiple platinum albums throughout the 1970s. His high-energy performances and aggressive guitar style earned him the nickname “Motor City Madman.” Beyond music, Nugent became equally known for his outspoken advocacy of hunting, gun rights, and conservative political views. In later years, Nugent’s public persona increasingly centered on his political activism and controversial statements, often overshadowing his musical career....
He wasn’t even SNL’s original first choice to host. With WrestleMania 16 falling just two weeks away from the air date, SNL producers originally had their eyes on Steve Austin to host. Unfortunately, he was injured, so The Rock – the second most famous wrestler in WWE – was tapped to take his place. AC/DC was the musical guest. Much to the surprise of anyone who wasn’t already a massive wrestling fan, The Rock’s SNL episode was an enormous success....
After Boston lead singer Brad Delp committed suicide, DeCarlo wrote a song about it and posted it. He was approached by Tom Scholz and asked be sing at the Brad Delp Tribute Concert and then was hired permanently. He officially joined the band in 2008 and was featured on Boston’s 2013 album Life, Love & Hope which reached #37 on the Billboard 200 chart. Boston’s popular singles include “More Than a Feeling”, “Long Time”, “Don’t Look Back”, “Amanda”, “We’re Ready”, and “Can’tcha Say (You Believe in Me)” among others....
Jackson released his debut studio album Mrs. Jackson in 2017. He also released the EP #NewThang in 2013 and the mixtape In My Feelings in 2015. His best known single is “Drop It” (Remix) (featuring B.o.B) which reached #44 on the US R&B chart. In 2012 Jackson won a Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor 14-17 for Harry’s Law. He has also been nominated for Young Artist Awards for Eureka and Let It Shine and for a Black Reel Award for Let It Shine....
Early Life Wendell Edward Pierce was born on December 8th, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Raised alongside two brothers by a teacher and a World War II veteran who served at the Battle of Saipan alongside the US Marines, Wendell grew up in the neighborhood of Pontchartrain Park. This became the first African-American post-war suburb. Unfortunately, this entire community would be utterly destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, with Pierce’s family home being covered by more than 14 feet of water....
Erasure has released 16 studio albums starting with their debut Wonderland in 1986. From 1988 to 1994 the duo had four consecutive albums reach #1 in the UK. Their latest album The Violet Flame was released in September 2014. Erasure’s most successful singles include “Sometimes”, “Love to Hate You”, “Always”, “Breathe”, “Don’t Say You Love Me”, “A Little Respect”, and “Chains of Love”. Erasure won the Brit Award for Best British Group in 1989....
The trajectory of Asma al-Assad’s role as Syria’s First Lady came to an abrupt end in December 2024, when she and her husband reportedly sought asylum in Russia, fleeing from Damascus amid a successful rebel uprising. This dramatic departure marked a significant turning point not only in her personal story but in Syria’s modern history. The choice of Russia as a destination highlighted the longstanding alliance between the Assad regime and Moscow, which had provided crucial support throughout the Syrian Civil War....
He starred as Charlie Miller on the series Needles and Pins from 1973 to 1974. Kopell starred in the television series When Things Were Rotten as Alan-a-Dale in 1975. Perhaps his best known role came starring as Doctor Adam Bricker on the TV series The Love Boat from 1977 to 1987. Kopell has starred in several movies including Death of a Salesman, Get Smart, Again, Missing Pieces, Bug Buster, A Light in the Forest, Say It in Russian, Get Smart, and First Dog....
He worked alongside Albie Dee who recognized his ambition and talent, he was trained by Rico Bruner and was the highest six- year undefeated nighttime radio champion. He began his career doing voiceovers for Black Entertainment Television in 1996; Big Tigger was the host of BET’s Rap City from 1999 till 2005 when he was replaced by Mad Linx. He was the host of 106 & Park until July 7, 2006 when he was replaced by Terrence J and Rocsi who were the winners of the BET New Faces Contest....
The stock market did crash at the beginning of the spread of COVID-19 and the shutdowns in various cities and states have been as implemented. Jeff Bezos had a bit of a fall in net worth when that happened, but he didn’t have to fret about it and he’s already rebounded to see his net worth increase by about $25 billion. Zoom founder and CEO Eric Yaun saw his net worth jump due to the increase in work from home as people use his video conferencing platform....
Darling has starred in several films including Dee Saturday Night, Super Model, I Am in Love, Tom Dick and Harry, Page 3, and more. In 2005 Darling won an Angel Film Award at the Monaco International Film Festival for Best Supporting Actor for Navarasa. After her mother passed away at a young age, she was reunited with her father on the reality TV series Facing the Truth. She married Ramnik Sharma in 2015 but accused him of domestic violence and demanded dowry in 2017....
Brian owns 39.6 million shares of Coinbase. At his absolute peak, not long after the Coinbase IPO, Brian Armstrong’s net worth was $20 billion. Over the next 1+ year, Coin’s stock dropped 90% and his net worth plummeted to below $2 billion. And then it climbed back up! By late 2023 Armstrong’s net worth was back in the $3.4 billion range. By late-2024, it was back above $14 billion....
