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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Profession: Former Major League Baseball Player

Introduction

Born as Peter Edward “Pete Rose” is a very famous former Major League Baseball manager and player. He was born on 14^th April in the year 1941. He belongs to Cincinnati in Ohio. Most of the people know Pete by his nickname which is “Charlie Hustle”. He has played for “The Philadelphia Phillies”, “The Cincinnati Reds” and “The Montreal Expos”. He has also appeared on “Pete Rose: Hits and Mrs” a reality show on TLC with Kiana. Pete Rose has faced some allegations, which go against the rules of the baseball game, some he accepts doing and some he denies.

Early Life and the start of his career

Pete Rose was born to Laverne Rose and Harry Francis Pete. Inspired by his father, Harry who was a semipro player in football and also a boxer, Pete also grew interest in sports. As a child he has interests in sports and was supported by his parents to have a career in the sports world. When he was young, he was the member of “Order of DeMolay”. He has done his studies from Western Hills High School where he participated in sports like football and baseball. After completing his graduation he played with Geneva Redlegs in the year 1960. He signed a contract with Cincinnati Reds in the year 1963 and won the Rookie of the Year award the same year. In 1979, he played for The Philadelphia Phillies and then in the year 1984 he started playing for Montreal Expos.

Net worth

Being a successful baseball player of his time, Pete Rose has mainly earned money through his baseball career. With a record for playing most games which counts to 3,562, Pete have managed to earn a net worth of 3 million US dollars. He is one of the renowned baseball players in the history of baseball. During his days in the baseball field, Pete managed to earn a total salary of 7.1 million US dollars. Talking about his achievements, Pete has won 2 “Gold Glove Awards”, 3 Batting titles and has won three “World Series rings”. His salary from the year 1967 to 1986 increased from 46,000 US dollars to 1,000,000 US dollars. He has also made money through the 3.2 million US dollars contract he signed with Philadelphia Phillies. During this time, signing a contract of this sum made him one of the ten most highly paid athletes in the world. During his career as a manger in the year 1986, Pete managed to earn 1 million US dollar. Currently he has a earning of 1 million US dollar for the public attending and appearances he make.

The records of his success

As already mentioned, Pete was a great baseball player of his time and there is no doubt that being such an ace player, he managed to grab many awards. The list of the titles and wards is never ending for a great player like him. This is the list of the awards and achievements Pete has received:

• He has received the Rookie of the Year Award
• Among his records he has got the most career hits (4,256), highest number of games played (3,562), most seasons of 200 or more hits (10).
• He has also made the following records: Most seasons with 600 at bats (17), Most seasons with 100 or more games played (23), Most career walks by a switch hitter (1,566), Most career singles(3,215), playing the most winning games (1,97)
• His national League Awards and Records are: Most career runs( 2,165 ), Most years played( 24 ), Most career doubles( 746 ), Modern record for most consecutive hitting streaks of 20 or more games( 7 ), Most career games with 5 or more hits( 10 )
• He has received “The World Series MVP Award”.

Lucky thrice!!!

Pete rose has been married twice. His first wife was Karolyn Engelhardt whom he married to in the year 25 January in the year 1964. In the year 1980 the couple decided to separate their ways. Together they have two children, Fawn (daughter), Pete Rose Jr. (son). After four year of their divorce, Pete again married Carol J. Woliung in the year 1984. His second marriage too didn’t work and the couple divorced in the year 2011. The couple have two children together, Carol Rose, and Tyler. Currently he is dating the playboy magazine model, Kiana Kim.

Banishment and controversies

Pete Rose was involved in one of the most famous controversies in the sports world. Known for his successful career, Pete was charged against betting and gambling on Reds. He was serving as the manager of the team at the time he was allegedly charged with the accusation of gambling. In the year 1989, after investigation conducted by Commissioner Bart Giamatti, Pete was found guilty and was banned for his whole life.

In the year 1990, he was found guilty for Tax evasion. He did not file true income tax returns as he didn’t mention his income he has earned through the horse race winnings, signing autographs and making public appearances.

More about him

Pete Rose has written his biography titled “My Prison without Bars” which was published in the year 2004. He has appeared as a guest ring announcer for a match played between “The Undertaker” and “Kane” in WrestleMania XIV. In the year 2010, he made an appearance in the WWE Raw as a guest host.

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