Stevie wrote many songs that would go on to become modern classics. As the songwriter and composer, she has earned the lion’s share of royalties for those works over the decades. In December 2020, she sold an 80% interest in these copyrights to music publisher Primary Wave for $80 million. Early Life and Career Beginnings Stephanie Lynn Nicks, better known as Stevie Nicks, was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 26, 1948.

Early Life Tom Araya was born Tomás Enrique Araya Diaz on June 6, 1961, in Vińa del Mar, Chile. His family moved to the United States when he was five years old. After his older brother began playing the guitar, Tom started to learn how to play bass at the age of eight. The two played Beatles and Rolling Stones songs together to develop their musical skills. After finishing high school, Araya’s older sister enrolled in a program to become a respiratory therapist.

Early Life Thomas Charles Lasorda was born on September 22, 1927, in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Raised alongside four siblings by parents who were Italian immigrants to the United States, Tommy became passionate about baseball from a very early age. He even announced to his classmates that he would one day become a professional pitcher, although they laughed and dismissed his claims. Baseball was such a massive obsession for Lasorda that he allegedly knew the middle names of every professional player as a child.

Early Life Vince Russo was born on January 24, 1961, in Long Island, New York. He grew up in Farmingville, New York, and his family is of Italian descent. After high school, he attended the University of Southern Indiana. Vince graduated from the school with his degree in journalism in 1983. While there, he worked for the school newspaper, “The Shield,” as an assistant sports editor and later as the editor-in-chief.

In terms of her film work, fans may remember Brie from movies like “Scream 4,” “The Five-Year Engagement,” “Sleeping With Other People,” and “The Disaster Artist.” She also co-wrote, produced, and starred in the film “Horse Girl.” Outside of on-screen acting, Alison is also an accomplished voice actor. She has appeared in animated series like “BoJack Horseman” and animated films such as “The Lego Movie.” Early Life Alison Brie Schermerhorn was born on December 29th, 1982, in Hollywood, California.

Early Life Amy Meredith Poehler was born in Newton, Massachusetts, on September 16, 1971. Her parents, Eileen and William Poehler, were both teachers. She has one younger brother, Greg, who is a producer and actor. Amy grew up in the Boston suburb of Burlington, Massachusetts. Amy caught the acting bug when she played Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” at her middle school when she was 10. She was active in the drama department in high school as well as a member of the Student Council, and an athlete on the soccer and softball teams.

In 1950, Ekberg competed in the Miss Universe pageant. She did not win, but as one of the six finalists, she was awarded a contract with Universal Studios. She appeared in the 1953 film “Abbott and Costello Go to Mars.” Ekberg would eventually become an international star, working with stars such as John Wayne, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Mel Ferrer, Audrey Hepburn, Bob Hope, and Frank Sinatra. Anita was frequently compared to Marilyn Monroe.

Murray’s career in music began while she was still in college – she was recorded on a University of New Brunswick record, The Groove. From there, she received a few small jobs in show business, including one on the musical variety show Singalong Jubilee. She finally found real success in 1969, when a track off of her album This Way Is My Way became a surprise hit. The song, entitled “Snowbird,” remains one of her most recognizable and popular pieces.

Blake Lively first gained fame for her role as Serena van der Woodsen in the CW drama series “Gossip Girl,” which aired from 2007 to 2012. Her performance in “Gossip Girl” made her a household name and established her as a leading actress in the television industry. Before her breakthrough, she made her film debut in “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” (2005), which was well-received and showcased her acting potential.

Early Life and Education Cem Habib was born on February 21, 1975 in Istanbul, Turkey. For his higher education, he attended American University in Washington, DC, from which he earned a BA degree in international business and a BS degree in finance. Finance and Business Career Habib has been involved with several financial companies over the years, and has been advising family offices around the globe since 2016. After getting his start at the alternative asset manager Millburn Corporation, he went on to become the CEO of the investment company SB Capital.

Early Life Chris Penn was born on October 10, 1965 in Los Angeles, California to actress Eileen Ryan and actor and director Leo Penn. His older brothers are actor Sean and musician Michael. Penn was of Jewish Lithuanian and Russian descent on his father’s side, and of Catholic Italian and Irish descent on his mother’s side. Film Career Penn began his film career in 1979 with a role in “Charlie and the Talking Buzzard.

Pazsitzky has been featured in TV series and films such as “World’s Dumbest,” “How to Be a Grown Up,” “Trollz,” “Last Comic Standing,” “Jackass Number Two,” and “National Lampoon’s TV: The Movie.” Christina has released the albums “It’s Hard Being a Person” (2011) and “Man of the Year” (2015) and the Netflix specials “Mother Inferior” (2017) and “Mom Genes” (2022). Since 2011, Christina and Tom have hosted the podcast “Your Mom’s House.

Early Life Chubby Checker was born Earnest Evans on October 3, 1941, in Spring Gully, South Carolina. He was raised by his parents, Raymond and Eartle Evans, in the projects of South Philadelphia with his two brothers. Checker was musically inclined from a young age. At age 11, he formed a street-corner harmony group and by the time he began high school, he had learned to play the piano after having taken lessons at Settlement Music School.

Early Life DeForest Kelley was born Jackson DeForest Kelley on January 20, 1920, in Toccoa, Georgia. He was delivered by his uncle at the home of his parents, Clora and Ernest David Kelley. Ernest was a Baptist minister, and Kelley named Bones’ father “David” after him. DeForest was named after Lee de Forest, an inventor and electronics engineer. Kelley grew up with older brother Ernest and was deeply involved with his father’s church in Conyers.

Sawyer began her career in 1967 as a weather forecaster for WLKY-TV in Louisville, Kentucky. From there, she served as an assistant to White House Press Secretary Ron Ziegler during the Nixon administration. Her time in the White House provided valuable political experience, which later influenced her reporting style. In 1978, Sawyer joined CBS News as a general assignment reporter. Her hard work and talent soon earned her a position as a political correspondent, and she became the first female correspondent for “60 Minutes” in 1984.

Biggest Songs Some of Donovan’s biggest songs include: “Sunshine Superman” – Released in 1966, this song reached #1 on the U.S. “Billboard” Hot 100 chart and helped establish Donovan as a major figure in the emerging psychedelic rock movement. “Mellow Yellow” – Another hit from 1966, “Mellow Yellow” was inspired by the Beatles’ song “Yellow Submarine” and features a catchy melody and surreal lyrics. “Catch the Wind” – One of Donovan’s earliest hits, “Catch the Wind” was released in 1965 and became a popular folk song that helped to establish him as a rising star in the music world.

Langella has more than 100 acting credits to his name, including the films “Diary of a Mad Housewife” (1970), “Dracula” (1979), “Masters of the Universe” (1987), “Dave” (1993), “Superman Returns” (2006), “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” (2010), “Robot & Frank” (2012), and “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) and the television series “The Beast” (2001), “Unscripted” (2005), and “Kitchen Confidential” (2005–2006). Frank has appeared in numerous Broadway productions, winning Tonys for Best Featured Actor in a Play for “Seascape” (1975) and “Fortune’s Fool” (2002) and Best Actor in a Play for “Frost/Nixon” (2007) and “The Father” (2016).

Ramsay’s empire grew to include numerous restaurants worldwide, ranging from fine dining to casual eateries. However, he’s perhaps best known for his television career, which began in the UK with shows like “Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” These programs, along with their American adaptations, catapulted him to international fame. His explosive temper and colorful language became his trademark, but his genuine passion for food and mentoring aspiring chefs also shone through.

Some PGA Tour players, notably Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, spoke out against LIV, believing it was a detriment to the sport. Their loyalty was put to the test when the PGA Tour and LIV announced last year that they were planning to join forces. Several months later, those players are being rewarded for their loyalty. According to The Telegraph, the newly formed PGA Tour Enterprises — which received a big cash infusion from Strategic Sports Group — will pay nearly 200 players a total of close to $1 billion.

They also had success with the albums “Three for Love” (1980) and “Go for It” (1981). Shalamar’s album “Friends” was released in 1982. This album reached #1 on the US R&B chart. They also released the albums “The Look” (1983), “Heartbreak” (1984), “Circumstantial Evidence” (1987), and “Wake Up” (1990). Early Life Howard Hewett was born on October 1, 1955, in Akron, Ohio. He attended Buchtel High School. His mother was a promoter of gospel concerts and encouraged her children to sing gospel music as well.