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Looking Back at Shaquille O’Neal’s Acting Career
When it comes to the multi-hyphenate celebrity, few have the eclectic resume that NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal has. It seems like he can do it all.
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How Jason Statham Dove Into Fame
Jason Statham is one of the most prominent leading action stars of the 21st century. His suave persona and physical fitness have made him a favorite.
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Jennifer Lopez Lost Her Stake in the Miami Dolphins After a Divorce
Jennifer Lopez has been in the news lately for trying to buy part of the New York Mets with Alex Rodriguez. This would be the team she's owned.
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When Will Ferrell Bought a Soccer Team People Thought He Was Joking
Will Ferrell is one of the richest and funniest comedians in Hollywood. So when he bought a soccer team, people didn't know if he was joking.
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Blake Griffin’s Respectful Reason He Doesn’t Perform During His Comedy Shows
Blake Griffin is already gearing up to have a career that lasts long beyond the hardwood. While many players try to get themselves a career in sports media or the game itself, Griffin has his eyes on a different sort of big stage. For years now, Griffin has been honing his stand up career in …
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Tyga Lost His $2.2 Million Maybach After a String of Bad Financial Decisions
Find out how Tyga lost his $2.2 million ride in a bad business move.
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Marvel: Michael Jackson Wanted to Play An Iconic ‘X-Men’ Character
The King of Pop needs little introduction as Michael Jackson was, before his death in 2009, one of the most recognizable faces and voices in the world.
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How Many Kids Does Blake Griffin Have?
Blake Griffin might not be at the height of his career anymore, but there was a time when he was one of the brightest young names in basketball. His high-flying dunks and natural charisma made him a favorite of NBA fans throughout his time in Los Angeles. Now a member of the Detroit Pistons in …
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4 Athletes Who Tried to Capitalize on George Foreman’s Success With His Grill
When George Foreman put his name on an upstart grill in 1994, nobody was prepared for it to be more lucrative than any bout he had with other boxers.
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Babe Ruth and 3 Other Athletes Who Took to Hollywood Early
In a modern universe where the worlds of sports and entertainment are constantly colliding, it’s easy to think of the athlete-turned-actor as a modern invention. The concept, however, has been around as long as the movie and television industry has. Athletes have been married to the world of Hollywood for longer than most of us …
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Dennis Rodman Tried to Transcend Sports With Action Movie Stardom
For a time in the 1990s, Dennis Rodman might have been a bigger celebrity than Michael Jordan. While Jordan had all of the acclaim on the basketball court, Rodman was becoming a tabloid golden child whose exploits made headlines beyond the sports rags. One of Rodman’s more fascinating career moves, however, was a brief spell …
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LeBron James Has Always Shown an Interest in Cinema
LeBron James has never been a normal athlete. Getting the eyes of the world on him when he was barely old enough to drive made it impossible for him to lead a normal life. Even when he grew into one of the greatest NBA players ever, he always seemed bigger than basketball. Recently, he has …
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Kurt Russell and 3 Other Celebrities Who Tried to Be Professional Athletes
The idea of an athlete exploring a sport outside of the one that made them famous is nothing new. Michael Jordan, Tim Tebow, Russell Wilson, Tracy McGrady, and, more successfully, Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders all dipped their toes in those waters. Rarer, however, are celebrities of a different kind who try to dip their …
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‘Space Jam’ and The Saga of Sequels that Almost Happened
Space Jam 2 has been in the making for nearly 25 years. Although the original movie was a big success in 1996, it took LeBron James, Ryan Coogler, and a whole lot of nostalgia to get the sequel off the ground. However, that does not mean that there weren’t several attempts to get a sequel …
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Kobe Bryant’s Failed Rap Career Showed How He Learned His Lessons
Kobe Bryant was successful at basically everything he tried in life, except for rapping. So what was he able to learn from his failure?
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Why Yao Ming Was One of the NBA’s Most Marketable Superstars Ever
The first Chinese superstar to enter the league, the 7'5" Yao rose the ranks of the NBA and became one of its most marketable faces.
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Manny Pacquiao’s Wife Jinkee Isn’t In It for the Money
Behind most of Manny Pacquiao's career as a boxer, there has been one especially vocal fan cheering him on the whole time.
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Hulk Hogan Missed out on a Lot of Money Thanks to a Dumb Decision
Hulk Hogan is one of the most famous professional wrestlers ever, so rest assured he's made a lot of money. But he had a chance to be even richer.
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen’s Brand Endorsement Partnerships Support Their Famously Lavish Lifestyle
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are among the greatest power couples in the world. Between his superstar career in the NFL, that’s still going strong in Tampa Bay and her supermodel career, the couple enjoys a lot of partnerships with major brands. These partnerships, perhaps as much as the modeling and football, help give Brady …
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Shaq’s Early Tweets Helped Bring Sports and Social Media Together
In 2008, Twitter was a far cry from the powerhouse of social media that it is today. A popular, albeit small operation, the website had enough viewers to keep the average user entertained but few enough to provide easier access to several notable figures. Among the first celebrities to utilize this was Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq’s …
