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In 2018, Netflix paid Rinsch a staggering $61 million to make a sci-fi series called White Horse (later renamed Conquest). The deal gave him complete creative control and final cut — an unheard-of privilege, especially for a filmmaker with zero TV experience and just one cinematic dud to his name. What did Netflix get for its money? Absolutely nothing. Not a single episode was delivered. Not even a rough cut....

Parker is probably best known for starring as Teri Joseph on the Showtime series “Soul Food” (2000–2004), and she has also played District Attorney Jacqueline Perez on “Murder in the First” (2014), Kat Crawford on “Rosewood” (2015–2016), Giselle Barker on “Empire” (2017–2020), Deputy Superintendent Samantha Miller on “Chicago P.D.” (2020–2021), and Lisa Todd Wexley on “And Just Like That…” (2021–present). Nicole has more than 60 acting credits to her name, including the films “Boogie Nights” (1997), “Blue Streak” (1999), “Remember the Titans” (2000), and “Brown Sugar” (2002), and the television series “The System” (2003), “Second Time Around” (2004–2005), “The Deep End” (2010), “Revolution” (2013), “Real Husbands of Hollywood” (2013–2015), and “Time After Time” (2017)....

The suit, filed in Florida, also names labels like Westbound Records, Nine Records, Southfield Music, and Eastbound Records, and Clinton held a press conference in front of the legendary Apollo Theater in New York to announce it, placing the conflict between himself and Boladian in stark terms: “These songs we’re talking about is my history…I have to fight for them, I have to make sure that I did not do all of this my whole life and have my family here, not get what’s due to them, what they inherit....

Jefferson Airplane was formed in 1965 and continued until 1972. While still active with Jefferson Airplane, Kanter formed the side project Paul Kanter and the Jefferson Starship in 1970. Jefferson Starship has released 10 studio albums. Their 1975 album Red Octopus was certified 2x Platinum and hit #1 in the United States. Jefferson Airplane’s biggest hits include “Somebody to Love” and “White Rabbit”. Jefferson Airplane was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996....

In 2019, Mr. Bhakta sold his stake in WhistlePig, with the company valued at several hundred million dollars. With the proceeds of the sale, Mr. Bhakta has purchased a 1,000 acre ranch in Vero Beach, a 700 acre farm in Vermont, a 500 acre orchard in Vermont, an historic 18th Century chateau in the Armagnac region, the 400 acre campus of Green Mountain College, and the world’s largest supply of 50-year-plus Armagnac....

Early Career and Entertainment Work Before his reality TV infamy, Rockwell worked in various aspects of entertainment, primarily in the San Diego area. He performed stand-up comedy at local clubs and appeared in small theatrical productions. He also worked as a motivational speaker and real estate investor, though the exact extent of his business success would later become a matter of controversy. Rockwell had minor roles in local television commercials and worked as an occasional TV host for local programming....

Shortly after the O.J. Simpson trial, Shapiro steered his practice away from criminal defense toward the civil litigator arena. He has represented famous athletes besides Simpson, such as Darryl Strawberry, José Canseco, and Vince Coleman, as well as other celebrities such as Johnny Carson, Christian Brando, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Linda Lovelace, and the Kardashians. In civil matters, Shapiro represents Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts, actress Eva Longoria, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, RockStar Energy Drinks, and Diamond Resorts International....

Mauricio Umansky, founder of the real estate selling company, The Agency, is representing the home alongside two other agents. Orum House’s price tag includes all of the home’s furnishings. The home is three-stories with two of those above ground and the third built into the hill it stands on. A glass and steel staircase connects the three stories of Orum House. The home also has two elevators. On the first floor, the home has a gourmet kitchen with butler prep area, two living rooms, and a dining room....

In 2014 Leroux joined the Seattle Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League. She played internationally for Canada’s Under-19 squad in 2004 but later started representing the United States on their Under-20 team from 2008 to 2010 and for the U.S. senior side since 2011. She won a Gold medal playing for the US at the 2012 London Olympics. She was drafted as the #1 pick by the Atlanta Beat during the 2012 WPS Draft before the league was suspended....

A good answer might be pro athlete. LeBron James makes nearly $50 million a year traveling the country to play a game he loves. Imagine explaining that job to someone 100 years ago. Another good job is A-list actor. Actors make millions of dollars for a few months of work on a film set where they are pampered like royalty. Oh! Royalty! That’s got to be the best gig of all time, right?...

Despite a shortened free agency period, there were still some major deals handed out this offseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers just gave Trevor Bauer a nine-figure deal that will make him the highest-paid player for the 2021 season. Bauer isn’t the only one who will be making bank this year, though. Here’s a look at the ten highest-paid players in the major leagues. While it’s generally a good rule of thumb that these players also have huge deals overall, these earnings only factor in salary for this upcoming season....

Rocky Aoki, born Hiroaki Aoki in Tokyo, Japan on October 9, 1938, was initially interested in a career in music. He launched his own rock and roll band, Rowdy Sounds, in Tokyo when he was in school, but it never really went anywhere. Instead, he excelled at sports, going on to compete in Karate, Track and Field, and Wrestling, while a student at Keio University. His temper got the best of him, unfortunately, and he was subsequently expelled from the school....

For the first time ever, this season every single EPL game will be broadcast in the United States on NBC, NBC Sports, or an affiliate. That’s solid slate programming every week for US soccer games, from now through April. Often regarded one of the most talented soccer league in the world, NBC scored broadcasting rights in 2012 for -get this- a paltry $83 million a year. For comparison, ESPN is currently paying the NFL $1....

Why? How? Well, more than 8% of adults in the United States have enough assets to fit the definition of a millionaire according to a report from Credit Suisse. That means more than 20 million Americans are millionaires. They may fly under the radar and be someone you’d least expect. The average American millionaire is a regular, hardworking person. Most of them built their wealth over years by making smart decisions about everything from their career path to real estate to investments and beyond....

Highest Paid Indian Actors Over the past decade, Allu Arjun has emerged as one of India’s highest-paid actors, with estimated career earnings exceeding $30 million USD. His annual income has fluctuated between $1–5 million from 2014 to 2023, driven largely by film salaries and brand endorsements. Early in the decade, he earned around $1.9 million for hits like “Race Gurram,” rising to $5.8 million in 2015. By 2020, he was commanding over $4....

#1: Bill and Melinda Gates – $1.5 billion + This doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Bill and Melinda Gates gave over $1.5 billion in 2014 with most of that being a contribution of $1.5 billion worth of Microsoft stock to their Foundation Trust. Bill Gates formed the Giving Pledge along with Warren Buffett in 2010 and he is keeping to his promise. Due to technicalities, Buffett didn’t make the list because the $2....

News of Musk and Tesla’s bitcoin investment sent the price of “BTC” soaring. As of this writing, a single bitcoin is worth $56,190. Even so, cryptocurrency analysts and experts could not help but point out the extreme volatility of the price of bitcoin. The prevailing feeling is that Musk has dramatically increased the risk of Tesla. Peter Garnry, the head of equity strategy at Saxo Bank said: “In our view, the move by Tesla is both risky and obfuscating the valuation of the company....

Early Life Anneliese Louise van der Pol was born on September 23, 1984, in Naaldwijk, Netherlands. Her family relocated to the United States when she was young, settling in California. She grew up in an environment that fostered her love for the arts, eventually attending the Orange County High School of the Arts. There, she studied acting and music, honing the skills that would help launch her professional career. With Dutch roots and an American upbringing, van der Pol developed a unique cultural perspective that would influence her career as an international performer....

Of that $500 million, $350 million will come from the Gilbert Family Foundation and $150 million will come from the philanthropic division of Rocket, the Rocket Community Fund. The first order of business in Gilbert’s plan is to eliminate the property tax debt that has been accumulated by around 20,000 low-income Detroit homeowners. That is expected to cost $15 million and will establish the Detroit Tax Relief Fund. That organization is expected to pay the remaining property taxes for people eligible for the program in order to bring down the high rate of foreclosures in the Detroit area....

Following this success, Wayans expanded his reach with starring roles in films including “The Last Boy Scout,” “Major Payne,” and “Blankman.” His distinctive physical comedy and sharp social commentary continued to define his stand-up specials and HBO one-man shows, further establishing his comedic voice. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Wayans created and starred in the successful ABC sitcom “My Wife and Kids,” which ran for five seasons and showcased his talents as both performer and showrunner....