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Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Did you know that France's rock 'n' roll icon has died, he was 74?

Did you know that Johnny Hallyday, France's rock 'n' roll icon has died, he was 74?

Did you know that Hallyday had announced that he was being treated for cancer last March?
Did you know that Johnny Hallyday is survived by his wife Laeticia and their two daughters, Jade and Joy; his son David from his marriage with famed singer and actress Sylvie Vartan and a daughter from his relationship with actress Nathalie Baye?

Did you know that Hallyday captivated French young people in the 1960s, introducing them to motorcyles, fast cars and dance moves like the twist?
Did you know that Hallyday career spanned for more than half a century, filling up stadiums and
selling millions of records?

Did you know that as the years passed, Hallyday branched out from his rock 'n' roll origins, catching new trends as they came along. He tried practically every musical genre, from R&B and pop to country and acid rock?

Did you know that Hallyday health had been declining for years and in 2009, he underwent surgery for colon cancer and months later for a herniated disc?


 



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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Did you know that Ralph Lauren's paid $40+ Million dollars for a Bugatti Atlantic Type 57SC ?



Did you know that there are only two Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic in the world?




Did you know that Ralph Lauren's paid $40+ Million dollars for a Bugatti Atlantic Type 57SC ?









Did you know that John Conyers Steps Down From Judiciary Committee Role Amid Sexual Misconduct Claims?

onyers Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations




Did you know that several women have accused Rep. John Conyers, who is the most senior member of Congress, of verbal abuse, inappropriate touching and groping over decades?

Did you know that Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., has sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi informing them of his decision to step down from Congress as of Tuesday, amid allegations of sexual misconduct leveled by multiple women?

Did you know that Conyers told a Detroit radio show Tuesday morning that "I am retiring today," though he is effectively resigning, he also said in an interview on The Mildred Gaddis Show that he wants son John Conyers III to succeed him in Congress?


Speaker Ryan On Sexual Harassment: 'We Are Having A Watershed Moment In This Country'

Speaker Pail Ryan

Did you know that Michigan law says it's up to the governor to call a special election to fill the seat?

Did you know that Conyers, 88, has denied the allegations, saying Tuesday that "they are not accurate; they are not true?"

 Did you know that Conyers had a settlement two years ago for wrongful dismissal of a female employee?

Did you know that settled with a woman that received a $27,000 confidential settlement, Marion Brown, accusations against Conyers. "He Violated my body, propositioning me, inviting me to hotels with the guise of discussing business, and then propositioning for sex," Brown said?"

Did you know that Brown said she came forward because she wants "to be a voice" and so that her granddaughter would "not have to endure sexism and gender inequality and she thought it was worth the risk to stand up for all the women in the workforce that are voiceless?"

Did you know that Melanie Sloan, a founder of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, who had worked for Conyers  also came forward. She told The Washington Post about alleged mistreatment and verbal abuse, though Sloan said she did not believe she was sexually harassed by Conyers?













 


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Did you know that Los Angeles police began investigating Masterson,after three women reported being sexually assaulted by him in the early 2000s?


Danny Masterson fired from Netflix's 'The Ranch' amid multiple sexual assault allegations


Did you know that Actor Danny Masterson has been ousted from Netflix's The Ranch amid multiple sexual assault allegations?

 Did you know that Netflix said as per a ongoing discussions, Netflix and the producers have written Danny Masterson out of The Ranch," the statement read. "Yesterday was his last day on the show, and production will resume in early 2018 without him?”

Did you know that Masterson said he was "very disappointed" in Netflix's decision to write his character off the show, adding that he has "denied the outrageous allegations" against him from day one?

Did you know that Masterson said that "Law enforcement investigated these claims more than 15 years ago and determined them to be without merit?

Did you know that Masterson said that he had never been charged with a crime, let alone convicted of one," the statement read. "In this country, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty?


Did you know that Masterson said that he looks forward to clearing his name "once and for all," but thanked his fans and the cast and crew of the show, wishing them "nothing but success?"

Did you know that Masterson, who plays Jameson "Rooster" Bennett on the Emmy-winning series, has been a part of the the show since it began in 2016. The series also stars Ashton Kutcher, who is also credited as a producer?
Did you know that Los Angeles police began investigating Masterson, the department confirmed in
March, after three women reported being sexually assaulted by him in the early 2000s?

Did you know that Masterson who is best known for his role as Steven Hyde on the TV series That '70s Show, has not been charged with a crime, denied the allegations in a statement the same month?

Did you know that a representative for Masterson, said one of the accusers was Masterson's longtime girlfriend, who continued to date him after the alleged incident?

Did you know that Masterson said the " alleged sexual assault occurred in the middle of their six-year relationship, after which she continued to be his longtime girlfriend?" 
Did you know that The Huffington Post reports that a case from one of Masterson’s accuser did not move forward due to the Church of Scientology intervening with over 50 affidavits from Scientologists who denied the woman’s account?


 



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Monday, December 4, 2017

Did you know that Shashi Kapoor, Bollywood legend, dies at 79?

Did you know that veteran Bollywood actor and producer Shashi Kapoor has died aged 79?

Did you know that Kapoor who acted in huge hits like Deewar and Kabhie Kabhie, had been ill for some time and was in hospital?

Did you know that Kapoor was a member of the Kapoor dynasty, which has dominated the Hindi film industry for decades?

Did you know that Kapoor won several national film awards and was awarded the Padma Bhushan civilian honour by the Indian government in 2011?

Did you know that Kapoor also acted in a number of British and American films?

Did you know that Kapoor died at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in the western city of Mumbai?

Did you know that Kapoor had kidney problem he had been on dialysis for several years?
Jennifer Kendal

Did you know that the actor was married to late English actress Jennifer Kendal, with whom he set up Mumbai's iconic Prithvi Theatre in 1978?

actress Felicity Kendal
Did you know that Kapoor sister-in-law was British actress Felicity Kendal?
    Did you know that Kapoor began his career as a child actor and appeared in more than 150 films, including a dozen in English?

    Did you know that Kapoor became known internationally for his roles in Merchant Ivory productions like "Shakespeare-wallah" and "Heat and Dust"?

    Dada Saheb Phalke Award
    Did you know that in 2015, he was given the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award, the highest
    honour in Indian cinema?

    Did you know that Kapoor was known for his charming smile and was often described by his women fans as the "handsomest star ever"?


     


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    Did you know that Bill Russell went to the NBA Finals12 consecutive times?

    Did you know the NBA Legends who made the most NBA FINAL appearances, WON or LOST?


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    Bill Russell
    Bill Russell

    Did you know that Bill Russell went to the NBA Finals12 consecutive times?

    Did you know that Russell won 11 Championships as a player and 2 as a coach?

    Did you know that Russell Dynasty has achieved a feat that will never be accomplished again in history?

    Did you know that Russell went to the finals (1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969)?

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    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    Did you know that the Legendary US NBA basketball player with the Milwaukee Bucks (1969-1975) and the Los Angeles Lakers (1975-1989), the 7' 2" Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Lew Alcindor) made 8 NBA Final Appearances (1971, 1974, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988  and 1989)?
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    Magic Johnson
    Did you know that Magic Johnson is the king of the NBA Finals since he has made it all the way to the end, 8 times?

    Did you know that Johnson went to the Finals during his rookie year in 1980; and later attended  Finals in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, and 1991?



    Jerry West
    Jerry West

    Did you know that Jerry West went to the Finals 8 times?


    Did you know that West Appeared in the NBA Finals in 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, and 1972?



    Did you know that LeBron“ The future of the NBA is no stranger to the NBA finals since he appeared in 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, which is eight times, almost as much as Magic Johnson?

    Did you know that LeBron almost went to the Finals by leading his team to the Eastern Conference in 2006 and 2009. ”?




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    Did you know that Robert(shot clock BoB) Horry appeared seven time NBA and won the finals seven times “ in 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2007?

    Did you know that  Horry has set the NBA record with 53 three pointes during the NBA finals; in addition, he made 7 3 pointers without missing during the NBA playoffs?


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    Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant
    Did you know that Kobe ( The Black Mamba) Bryant has had 7 trips to the
    NBA Finals in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009, and 2010?






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    Michael Jordan
    Did you know that Michael Jordan “ The GOAT has appeared in the Finals six times in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998?

    Did you know that MJ almost made it to the Finals twice by appearing in the Eastern Conference Finals in 1989 and 1990 (made it to 7 games), but lost three consecutive times to the Detroit Pistons during the playoffs?







    Did you know that Dennis (the Worm) Rodman appeared in the Finals 6 times in 1988, 1989, 1990, 1996, 1997, and 1998?







    Wilt Chamberlain

    Did you know that Wilt appeared in the NBA Finals six times in 1964, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1972, and 1973?













    Shaquille O'Neal
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    Shaquille O'Neal
    Did you know that Shaquille (superman) O'Neal is regarded as one of the most dominant athletes and arguably the most gregarious personality in sports history?

     Did you know that Shaq has in appeared in 6 NBA Finals in 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2006?









     



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    Did you know that Keri Claussen Khalighi alleged in the Los Angeles Times story, Simmons had sexually assaulting her while director Brett Ratner watched?



    Did you know that Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons stepped down from the companies he founded, amid a new sexual misconduct allegation against him?



     
    Russell Simmons & Brett Ratner
    Jenny Lumet
    Did you know that Keri Claussen Khalighi alleged in the Los Angeles Times story, Simmons had sexually assaulting her while director Brett Ratner watched?
     
    Did you know that ” Simmons said in a statement to THR. “ I don’t want to be a distraction so I am removing myself from the businesses that I founded. The companies will now be run by a new and diverse generation of extraordinary executives who are moving the culture and consciousness forward?”

    Keri Claussen Khaligh

    Did you know that Simmons acknowledged that he has known Lumet and her family and has “seen her several times over the years since the evening she described.” In his statement, he said he will not only “step aside” from his ventures but also “commit myself to continuing my personal growth, spiritual learning and above all to listening?”

    Did you know that it’s a different tone from the one Simmons took following Khalighi’s allegations, when he said, “I completely and unequivocally deny the horrendous allegations of non-consensual sex against me with every fiber of my being?”


    Did you know that Simmons joins other high-profile men who in recent weeks have been accused of a range of sexual misconduct, such as workplace harassment and rape?

    Did you know that from comedy, to news, to movies, men at the top of their respective fields have been fired and removed from projects and have tried to disappear from the spotlight?

    Did you know that as a co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, Simmons helped introduce hip-hop culture to the mainstream, and has had ventures throughout entertainment, including fashion, movies and TV?

    Did you know that in recent years, Simmons has presented himself as an activist who promotes mindfulness, yoga and various causes and he’s received accolades for his work as chairman of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, which promotes relations among Jewish, Muslim and black communities, and has previously served as a United Nations Goodwill ambassador?

    Did you know that as he exit from his companies, Simmons also said he will convert his “studio for yogic science into a not-for-profit center of learning and healing?”


     


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    Did you Know

    Did you know that the average human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons? These remarkable cells form intricate networks, allowing us to think, feel, and experience the world around us. Each neuron communicates with others through electrical impulses, creating a symphony of thoughts, memories, and emotions. So next time you ponder life’s mysteries, remember that your brain is orchestrating a cosmic dance of neurons!