Career/Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Producer

Age: 41

“There is a lot of reflection that goes on whenever I write a song. It’s been a wild whirlwind last couple of years and there’s a lot to talk about, and hopefully that’s evident in the music.”

                                                                                                                             -Nick Lachey

Nicholas Scott Lachey is an American singer and songwriter, who particularly became famous as the lead singer of the boy band 98 Degrees. He appeared in a television series with his ex wife Jessica Simpson and also in a recurring role in the series Charmed.

Melodious Career

Nick Lachey went to the School of Creative and Performing Arts and later to Miami University in Oxford. He started his singing career in mid 1990s with his friend at Kings Island, where he played at a park. Later they formed the boy band 98 Degrees with the members being Nick Lachey’s brother Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timons. Their debut album, called 98 Degrees, was not much of a success and did no good to the band. However, their next album, 98 Degrees and Rising was a huge success and sold over 10 million copies till date.

In 2003, Nick Lachey and his then wife Jessica Simpson appeared on the MTV reality show, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. This show won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Reality Show and soon ended. They also appeared together on the Nick & Jessica Variety Hour in 2004. His album, SoulO, which was also his debut solo album, released in 2003 during his reality show. But the album failed to impress the audience.

His next solo album What’s Left of Me made up for the loss. The album released in May, 2006 and right in the first week made its way into the Billboard 200 at number 2. The album sold more than 5 lakhs copies and was certified Gold. The first single of the album which was self titled, “What’s Left of Me” was immensely popular. It reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Around this time he also recorded the song Ordinary Day for the film For One More Day, which was produced by Oprah Winfrey. Nick Lachey also appeared on the popular television series One Tree Hill in two episodes in its sixth season.

In March 2009, Nick Lachey produced a musical reality show called Taking the Stage which documented the lives of students at the School for Creative and Performing Arts, the school where Lachey himself studied. Few months later, in December 2003, Nick Lachey hosted the four part singing competition called The Sing Off for the first, second and third seasons. He also resumed hosting Big morning Buzz Life on VH1 since March 3, 2014.

Sportsmanship Spirit

Nick Lachey is a co owner of a team of the American Basketball Association called Hollywood Fame. The team began to play in 2006. He was also a part of the group that owned Tacoma Rainiers. Lachey is also a huge diehard fan of the teams Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bearcats. In April 2007, he threw the first pitch at the ceremony of the opening day game in Cincinnati in Ohio. Nick Lachey, the singer also sang the National Anthem for America at the inaugural of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in Kentucky.

His Assets

So you think you already know enough about him? Not till you get a glance of his lifestyle and the assets he proudly possesses. Let me give u short trip of Nick Lachey’s assets.

1. Encino House

This posh 8, 134 sq. ft. house belonging to Nick Lachey royally stands on an area of 0.5 acre. The house has 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms and is nicely located in front of the Encino Reservoir. The house is built in a Rustic Tuscan theme. It has a master suite, a huge swimming pool, a fire pit, multi camera security system like every other celebrity house has, sound system and a wine cellar.

2. BMW 654

This is one of Nick Lachey’s favorite possessions. This black BMW car of the 6 series was bought by Nick Lachey several years ago and since then he has been seen driving around in this car on many occasions.

Charity

Feeding America in the States is a non profit organization that has a nationwide network which consists of more than 200 food banks and food rescue organizations that serve every country in the United States in times of crisis by providing food to the distressed. Nick Lachey, well, is a part of the Entertainment Council of Feeding America.

Nick Lachey’s wedding

After getting separated from Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey married the VJ Vanessa Minnillo. The entire wedding was a four day affair and it took place on Sir Richard Branson’s private island, the Necker Island. The entire venue was beautifully decorated with flowers and there was a rehearsal dinner before the wedding day. The entire wedding venue was decorated with roses, cockscombs, tulips, dianthus and air plants. The long stretch of the tables, which were ready with placemats and napkins, were lined with lanterns all through, making the illumination look breathtaking. Vanessa Minnillio’s wedding dress was particularly an attraction of the wedding. It was designed by Monique Lhuillier and was a two piece dress unlike most other wedding gowns. It featured a delicately and finely embellished lace corset which was finely detailed with rose and crystal. The skirt was made of silk faille and the dress got a complete look with a bow belt.

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Career/Profession: Retired Basketball Player

Julius Erving name itself creates an image of basketball in the mind of the thinker.  He is being acknowledged as the most famous retired American Basketball player. He emphasized mostly on the play, which was played above the rim.  He was the one who helped in authentication of the American Basketball Association. His talent was undoubtedly beaten the talents of various talented and identified players.

His Early life:

Erving was born in Roosevelt, New York on February 22^nd, 1950. He was usually recognized as Dr. J in Roosevelt High School. In 1968, he joined the University of Massachusetts, where he played two seasons as a freshman and then left. Here he scored an average of 32.5 points in NCAA Men’s Basketball. In 1971, as a free agent, he joined ABA with the Squires. His interest was although in basketball only, but to fulfil his promise made to his mother, he completed his graduation in Administration in 1986.

Shifted from Virginia Squires to Atlanta Hawks:

Erving initially took a start with Virginia Squires and made a position in the team as a hard dunker.  He earned an average of 27.3 per game and led the formation of ABA All- Rookie Team. His game took the team to the Eastern Division Finals, but unfortunately they were defeated by Rick Barry belonging to New York Nets. After getting the green flag for NBA Draft in 1972, he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks. But because of his dissatisfaction with the team he decided to be with Maravich and joined the training camp of Hawk’s. He enjoyed working with Atlanta during his practice season. But as Milwaukee took him so Atlanta was charged with the fine of $25,000 for each game. In 1972-1973 his contract with Squires got completed and he was moved to New York Nets.

Traded off to The Nets:

The Squires went into debt with each game and due to this in 1973 they had to shift Erving to the Nets. This was the biggest mistake that Squires had done. Erving’s entry into the Nets proved to be the success stone in their career. They won the title for ABA in 1973-1974 after defeating Utah Stars. His position in the team made Nets among one of the best teams in the ABA and increased the fan following for the team. During his reign in the Nets he also defeated the Denver Nuggets in the finale of Swanson of ABA. He was entitled as the Most Valuable Player for the season. In that season he marked his name in the top 10 players of ABA.  In his course of time with ABA he won two titles’, three MVP awards and three titles.

Philadelphia 76rs Star:

Some controversy held between Nets and New York Knicks. After this the Nets were asked to pay $ 4.8 million for NBA territory. Roy Boe promised Erving to raise his salary, but to maintain his principles, he refused to play and left them. After this he got offers from the Philadelphia 76ers for $ 3 million. This totals the amount to about $6 million. After leaving Nets the reputation of the team also went down and they were amongst the worst team in the league. Him with full dedication joined Philadelphia 76ers and this time his focus was more on scoring more and more. The Sixers won the title of the Eastern Conference after defeating Boston Celtics. He also took the team to the NBA Finals where they had to face the Portland Trail Blazers.

Stumbled down instead won many titles:

Erving considered to be the league’s best player for the season 1980-1981 and 1981-1982 even though the team Philadelphia was turned out of the playoffs twice during the time. In the Eastern Finals they were about to win the title, but unfortunately lost the game. Second time they were beaten by Los Angeles. Instead of these defeats he was awarded with NBA MVP in 1981 and got selected for All-NBA First Team in 1982. Erving maintained his dignity and reputation by scoring well in each of the games for the season. His average for each game being 22.4, 20.0, 16.8 and 18.1. In 1986, he made an announcement of his retirement after completion of its current season. In the final game that Erving played it was seen that the opposing teams such as the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers also came forward to pay their tribute to him.

Personal Life:

Erving belongs to Christian Community. He got married to Turquoise in 1972. But the couple got separated in 2003. In 1979, it was found that he was having an external affair with Samantha Stevenson and the couple together had a daughter named Alexandra Stevenson. In 2003, after getting divorced with Turquoise he gets into a relationship with Dorys Madden. And finally in 2008 they both got married.

Assets:

Julius Erving had a mansion in Utah, which he used to call St. George Utah Home. It covered an area of about 6572 square feet, which had five bedrooms and six bathrooms with a scenic view outside. It had NBA logo chairs in it. The house cost $2.2 million, but he tried to sell this at $2.5 million. It was also found that he was failing to pay the fines of $2, 100. The house featured home theatre which involved 150 inch screen. It also had five fireplaces in it with a basketball court marked with a Philadelphia 76ers logo.

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