The Rock’s Success
Dwayne Douglas Johnson better known as, The Rock, has had an amazing career thus far. The Rock has achieved over fifteen world wrestling federation championship belts as well as, being featured in the Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine as top wrestling performer of the year four separate times.
The Rock has stared in over ten motion pictures and is featured in the 2007 Guinness Book of World Records for being the highest paid actor in their first starring role. Johnson has also guest starred on several television shows such as, Hanna Montana and Cory in the House.
Dwayne Johnson retired from wrestling in March of 2004. Johnson has continued to pursue an acting career since that time. The Rock was in the wrestling federation for nearly eight years and continued to make guest appearances until 2007. At only thirty-five Dwayne has already had several successes of a lifetime, which most people only dream of, and he is still going strong.
Sigh. Fat Clooney, Black and White Clooney, U.N. Clooney, even bathroom stall Clooney–there’s just no one quite like George. Just ask Time magazine columnist Joel Stein, who, assigned with the burden of perhaps one of the most culturally significant cover stories of our time (hint: it’s called “The Last Movie Star,”), did the nearly unthinkable: He invited the Michael Clayton star to his home. For a home-cooked dinner. And George said yes.
We know! And while it wasn’t the seventh limoncello that ultimately did them in (nor the lingering specter of some extremely undercooked lamb), the two managed to kill a couple of bottles of wine, and bond as well as any Torchbearer of a Bygone Hollywood Era and Slightly Dweeby, Fawning Profiler possibly could. For proof, the entire evening was captured on video. Sure enough, there’s Clooney, rummaging through every last corner of Stein’s abode on a hunt for the source of piercing alarm that keeps interrupting their meal. Does it sound as if this was the most successful hipster-hosted superstar dinner party in history? Probably not. But Clooney, god bless him, makes it seem like it was. Bacon sizzling. The Decemberists singing. And Clooney in your crawlspace. Oh, just admit it: You wish it was you.
- Author: K Jones
- Filed under: athlete, men
- Date: Feb 18,2008
Michael Jordan is an all time sports superstar. Michael is very versatile as to what sports he can play. Jordan has had an amazing basketball career with the Chicago Bulls as well as, being successful in golf and baseball.
Michael has been awarded over twenty NBA basketball trophies for his amazing abilities in slam dunking and points scored as well as, several other categories. Michael has been successful in areas of sponsoring for Nike Brand since the early 90’s and is still going strong today. Jordan has been given the Nike Label name of Air Jordon because of his amazing slam dunks.
Jordan’s career with the Chicago Bulls can not be matched by any other player. Jordon ranks right up there with Babe Ruth as an all time great athlete. Jordon is an example and mentor for all of today’s youth. Jordon shows us that success does not have to be limited to one event but, can encompass many career choices.
- Author: K Jones
- Filed under: celebrity, men
- Date: Feb 18,2008
Jack Nicholson has had an amazing career for the past 50 years. Jack’s acting abilities are so amazing, he is known best for his role in “The Shinning”. Jack has been a very versatile actor and he seems to be drawn to the roles with characters that are a bit twisted.
Jack has been nominated twelve times by the Academy Awards Association and has taken home two of the awards for best male actor. Jack received his third award for best supporting actor.
Nicholson has stared in over fifty movies with his most recent role being “The Bucket List”, released in 2007. Even at 70 years old Jack Nicholson is still going strong with his acting career. Nicholson is definitely an inspiration for all young actors, setting the example for success. Out of the fifty movies that Nicholson has been in, only a couple had bad reviews. Now that’s acting!
- Author: K Jones
- Filed under: celebrity, men
- Date: Feb 18,2008
Michael Jackson has his own amusement park right in his back yard. Can you imagine being able to go outside and climb on a rollercoaster anytime you felt like it?
Michael has had his amusement park for right at twenty years now and it is valued at over 12 million dollars. This park contains many of the popular rides one would find at other amusement parks, as well as, state fairs. Some of the rides at Neverland are the famous Spider, the Zipper and a giant Ferris Wheel. The Neverland Ranch also has a Zoo and a body slide.
Michael has also hosted very elaborate parties at his Neverland Ranch. One of the most talked about parties would have been Elizabeth Taylor’s wedding which was held in the summer of 2003. Unfortunately the Neverland Ranch has not been in operation for the past year, it is a shame to have all that fun and not be using it.
- Author: K Jones
- Filed under: athlete, men
- Date: Feb 14,2008
In 1970 Dave Kunst set out with his brother at the age of 31 to walk around the world with one of his brothers. After being attacked, Dave was injured and his brother lost his life. Dave healed and another of his brothers continued at his side. Dave’s walk was over land only and took four years to complete. Dave is the first confirmed person to actually make the walk around the world.
Kunst set a goal for himself and through hard work and perseverance, he never gave up until he reached his goal. Kunst is a role model for both young and old by setting the example, anything is possible if you stick to your goals and set your mind on getting the job done.
Dave’s determination is desired by most, but few men could achieve as well as he did. He sets a great example for today’s youth and does what he can to share his amazing story. More than 20 million steps later with one man’s unstoppable drive, a world record is born.
Fifty Cent has become very successful in the rapping industry. Fifty purchased a Phantom Rolls for more than 300,000 dollars, even so, Fifty still was not completely satisfied with the car, so he decided to chop his Rolls and make it more personally appealing.
Fifty wanted to have his Phantom Rolls Royce cut into a convertible by famous car artist Funkmaster Flex. Flex tried to discourage Fifty from making this extreme customization, but Fifty was adamant about making changes to the 300 k luxury car. Flex explained that the changes would cost nearly as much as the Royals itself. But Fifty was set on being the first person to own a convertible Phantom.
Rolls Royce has delivered demand by releasing their own official Convertible Phantom, which retails for approximately 430,000 dollars. With Fifty’s money, he did not want to wait for the 2008 and he did not have to. It is very easy to be envious of Fifty’s abilities to change his Rolls even before the manufacturer. But, like most personal customized items, it came with a hefty tag.
- Author: K Jones
- Filed under: men, money
- Date: Feb 13,2008
Bill Gates’ home is as elaborate as his income. Bill pays over one million in property tax each year for his house. This magnificent piece of real estate is currently valued over 135 million. Unbelievable, but what better way to spend your millions than on the place you call home.
This incredible house is definitely a Real Estate Masterpiece to be envied. The house has over 60 k sq foot of space, this would include the outside buildings, such as the recreation area.
This mansion is more than just a house, it is a mini world. It has several bedrooms, a couple of meeting rooms, swimming pool, full underground garage, and a guest house which was Bill’s test house in the beginning. The only things missing here would be a Bank and Supermarket, but Bill does have an internet connection.
This futuristic house is fully computerized. All of the lighting, music, temperatures etc… are controlled by computerized touch tone key pads. Even the guests have to wear computerized tracking pins while in Gates house, this is to allow for keeping up with the where about of his visitors.
This dream home is built in the side of a mountain which overlooks Lake Washington.
Wouldn’t it be a dream to live the life of luxury the way Snoop Doggy Dogg lives? Snoop calls his exuberant mansion his dogg pound. It would be like living a life of fantasy for most of us to live in this huge mansion.
Can you imagine walking out in your back yard and taking a morning dip in this pool that sits conveniently near the lovely Snoop Dogg Mansion. It provokes feelings just oozing with envy. Snoop looks at his elaborate home as “just another old mansion”. A person would be the envy of all their friends having a birthday pool party at this awesome site!
Snoop has had a great deal of triumph and that in itself is worth envying, but also his success has come from a lot of hard work and long hours and an endless amount of support from family and special friends.
Rapper Snoop Dogg has sold this Claremont, California piece of Real Estate for a more than asking price. Originally asking just over a million, he managed to get nearly $2 million dollars for it.
Jay Leno has over 100 cars in his garage including the first true hybrid, which is the 1913 Owen Magnetic. Jay’s collection is so extensive it makes even the car manufacturers’ mouths water.
Jay has both a turbo bike as well as his ecojet car. Jay has one of the widest varieties of vehicles housed in one place (which is his garage). Leno’s garage is a mechanics paradise. It houses the cars that have been totally rebuilt as well as the cars which have been totally designed from the ground up.
Jay is not just a collector of cars, he is a superior connoisseur of vehicles! To be able to just sit behind the wheel of each one of Jay’s cars would be a fantasy come true. Jay does well in expressing his concerns for the environment by including clean air cars in his assortment.. Jay has an amazing collection of cars.
