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Superyacht Stardom – how the yacht guy got insta-famous

To many of us, it seems TheYachtGuy appeared overnight – suddenly there he was, top of our Instagram feeds, aboard yet another superyacht.  For Alex Jimenez, the man behind the handle, it was 10 years of hard work and dedication.  We caught up with Alex to find out how he made it into the superyacht spotlight.

Q1.  Life before The Yacht Guy – Before introducing yourself to the superyacht world as ‘TheYachtGuy’, what was life like for Alex Jimenez? I don’t think much has changed, really.  I’m just a regular guy with a job.  It’s a really cool job, granted, but for the most part, aside from some more traveling, things have remained the same.  I still sit at my local Dunkin Donuts having coffee, watch the family kids if someone needs me, etc.  The only time things change is when I have to travel for work, and get fully into YachtGuy mode.

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Q3.  What have been some of the highlights so far in your career as TheYachtGuy? That’s a tough question, so many great times it’s hard to choose just one!  I can definitely say that hanging out aboard MY BINA a couple years’ back in the Caribbean for four days was nice – we went to St Barths, St Maarten and Anguilla. I recently sailed the Bosphorus in Turkey but a highlight of that trip was actually riding in a tiny tender with a few guys in some really choppy water – I remember all of us laughing and wondering what the hell were we thinking.

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Keep an eye out for more news from TheYachtGuy and his forthcoming projects by following him on Instagram, if you aren’t already…!    Follow TheYachtGuy.

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One of Britain's richest men spotted on his 1930s superyacht in Devon

Alicia has been named for the daughter he lost in a car crash, aged 11 months old

• 13:57, 30 OCT 2018
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One of Britain's richest men has been spotted in his newly refurbished 1930's super-yacht - named after his daughter who was tragically killed.

Ian Wace, 55, who has a net worth of £505m, was spotted on board the Alicia, previously known as the Janidore.

The multi-millionaire hedge-fund manager has recently taken back the vintage vessel after it underwent a three-year refurbishment.

It was released following a christening ceremony where it was re-named in honour of Mr Wace's daughter Alicia, who died in a car crash aged 11 months alongside his son Guy, four, and wife Joanna, 34.

Images showed him getting off the vessel after it docked in Dartmouth, Devon.

The 50-metre classic yacht emerged following a major refit at the Southampton Marine yard after work began in 2015.

The ship's systems were rebuilt and the yacht underwent "major structural works".

The yard said that Alicia, which was originally launched in the 1930s as one of the eight yachts to be built by US yard Defoe, had been restored to 'the splendour of her era'.

Alicia is the third iconic super-yacht refit for the yard following Sir Charles Dunstone’s Shemara and Lord Sugar’s Lady A.

Mr Wace's boat also bears more than a passing similarity to James Dyson's 250ft Nahlin. In 2010 it also emerged from a lengthy refit and was pictured pulling in to the same Devon port.

The Nahlin, once owned by newly succeeded King Edward VIII was built in 1930 and boasted six guest staterooms with en-suite bathrooms, a special ladies' sitting room, a gym and a library.

The ship found fame when the royal chose to take his married lover Wallis Simpson on an extended cruise around Eastern Europe.

Mr Wace has now followed in James Dyson's footsteps and has had his own 1930s motor yacht professionally restored and birthed in the same port.

Mr Wace is the chief executive officer, chief risk officer, and founding partner of London's Marshall Wace hedge fund.

He became a successful businessman after witnessing the haunting death of his first wife and their two young children.

Speaking in 2011 Wace said: "The motivating force of my life was the accident.

"It's no use avoiding it - it's the elephant in the room. Something terrible happened to people very dear to me.

"It is what it is, I can't undo it. But a positive force did emerge, in Ark, and I'm happy to be part of that."

Peter Morton, the CEO of The SMS Group, described the yacht as “unquestionably beautiful” and said the launch was “a major positive milestone in another huge refit project.

He said: “The project has seen the best of British design, innovation and engineering and we now look forward to a successful period of trials pre-handover."

“Today’s launch is a major positive milestone in another huge refit project for The SMS Group, all our colleagues and all our suppliers.

"It’s big, big news.

"As a company, we are genuinely thrilled to have had the inspiration and support of another truly exceptional British businessman; and whilst the project has been challenging the end result is simply outstanding.

"MY Alicia is unquestionably beautiful.

“MY Alicia, MY Shemara and MY Lady A were all managed by SMS in a totally transparent and honest way – working directly with the owner.

"This ensures the very best value for money and complete control of the project; owners are therefore, masters of their own destiny, which is so very important to all those involved.

"In this case, it was the owner’s vision that has inspired the growth and creation of a business as opposed to just another project; we’re extremely grateful and look forward to very many future successful projects.”

The christening of MY Alicia was caught on camera by Jacek Prawdzik, who also shared many pictures of the boat on social media.

On deck two other boats can be seen, one a motorboat and the other by sail, and a tender is located towards the front of the vessel.

As per tradition, a bottle of champagne was broken on the hull - although it took a few attempts for the bottle to its target. There was also a well-stocked bar at the event.

Alicia is now expected to head for the Mediterranean and join modern and classic yachts for the 20th Les Voiles de Saint Tropez in September.

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Lyndi Kennedy on Below Deck Sailing Yacht: Net worth, boyfriend, job and more details about guest who crushed on Adam Glick

Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans want to know more about Lyndi Kennedy, the charter guest who crushed on Adam Glick and turned down boyfriend Jesse Thompkins’ marriage proposal.

Lyndi certainly made waves during her time on Parsifal III, but things are not always as they seem on TV. While she did flirt with Adam, Lyndi insists she was not really with Jesse during the charter.

Lyndi Kennedy net worth and job

Those who caught Lyndi on Below Deck Sailing Yacht know Lyndi is a fashion blogger and social media influencer. According to some guesstimates online, Lyndi’s net worth is around $200,000.

The majority of her money comes from her work in the fashion industry, including a job as a wardrobe consultant. She runs a website called Lyndi in the City , but the area doesn’t offer much information on her. Lyndi’s bio section describes her as a mother of three who was born and raised in California.

Lyndi’s new boyfriend

Below Deck Sailing Yacht was filmed last summer, and according to Lyndi’s Instagram, she has a new boyfriend in her life.

As for Jesse?

He is old news, which should come as no surprise based on the way the two acted on the show.

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Lyndi’s new boyfriend is named Brian. His Instagram bio describes Brian as a “The Lord of Beauty.” Brian refers to himself as self-made and self-paid. He appears to be a model and influencer, too.

The couple watched Lyndi’s appearance on the Bravo yachting show and even discussed it on social media. Despite speculation that they have become engaged, Lyndi said they are not. A picture of Brian down on one knee was a joke for family and friends.

Lyndi was married to baseball player Adam Kennedy

Part of Lyndi’s net worth comes from her divorce from former Anaheim Angels baseball player turned real estate man Adam Kennedy. The couple has three sons.

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Their divorce, like their marriage, has been kept remarkably private. Neither Adam nor Lyndi talks about their past together. However, each proudly shows off pictures of their beautiful sons.

Lyndi Kennedy made quite an impression on Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans. She flirted with chef Adam Glick and turned down an impromptu beach marriage proposal.

Chief Engineer Byron Hissey was quite impressed with the fact that Lyndi was an influencer who made money simply by taking pictures.

What did you think of Lyndi and her group of charter guests?

Below Deck Sailing Yacht airs Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo.

Obviously gorgeous! She and Brian should get their own show. I’d watch!

Lil Yachty Net Worth | Girlfriend

By: Author Bulgarea Candin Stefan

Posted on Last updated: January 10, 2024

Lil Yachty Net Worth – $10 million

What is Lil Yachty’s net worth? Who is Lil Yachty’s girlfriend?

Introduction

Lil Yachty (real name – Miles Parks McCollum) is an American singer and rapper who released his debut studio album, Teenage Emotions, in 2017.

Yachty first gained an appreciation for songs like “Minnesota” and “One Night” off his debut EP Summer Songs.

The Guardian called his music:

“fun, hook-first pop rap oblivious to songcraft and structure that doesn’t take itself too seriously, with very little interest in legacy and even less in rap canon.”

Rolling Stone described his music as:

“catchy, intentionally dinky-sounding tunes packed with off-color boasts delivered in a proudly amateurish singsong.”

His songs have sampled sounds ranging from the startup sound of a GameCube console to the theme from Rugrats, Charlie Brown, and Mario Bros. Yachty has called his style “bubblegum trap.”

Lil Yachty attends GQ and Chance The Rapper Celebrate the Grammys in Partnership with YouTube at Chateau Marmont on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles – @Getty

He was born on August 23, 1997, in Mableton, Georgia, USA. His father is a photographer. He has a sister named Nina. 

While attending Pebblebrook High School, he worked at McDonald’s.

In 2015, Lil attended college at Alabama State University for two months before dropping out.

In the same year, in order to make it big in life, Lil moved from Atlanta to New York and adopted the name “Yachty.” 

He first came to prominence in December 2015 when the SoundCloud version of his song “One Night” was used in a viral video. In August 2015, he released his single ”Minnesota.”

In March 2016, Lil released his debut mixtape, ”Lil Boat.”

In April 2016, Yachty collaborated with D.R.A.M. (an American rapper, actor, songwriter, and singer who signed to Empire Distribution and Atlantic Records) on the hit song “Broccoli,” which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.

In May 2016, Yachty was featured on Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book mixtape. Chance the Rapper is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, and activist who began to gain mainstream recognition in 2013, after releasing his mixtape, ”Acid Rap.”

Lil Yachty attends Takeoff’s Celebration of Life at State Farm Arena on November 11, 2022 in Atlanta – @Getty

In 2016, he embarked on his nationwide ”Boat Show tour,” which stopped in select cities in Canada and the United States.

On June 10, 2016, Lil announced that he had signed a joint venture record deal with Capitol Records, Quality Control Music, and Motown Records.

His debut studio album, ”Teenage Emotions,” was released in 2017. Three promotional singles were released to coincide with ”Teenage Emotions.”

The 1st promotional single, entitled -“Harley,” was released on April 14, 2017, and was produced by K Swisha. The 2nd promotional single, titled -“Bring It Back,” was released on May 4, 2017, and was produced by Free School.

The 3rd promotional single, called – “X Men,” was released on May 18, 2017. It featured a guest appearance from American rapper Evander Griiim and was produced by 30 Roc and Tillie.

Lil Yachty backstage at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 27, 2017 in Inglewood – @Getty

Teenage Emotions featured guest appearances from:

• Stefflon Don;
• Evander Griiim;

On March 9, 2018, Yachty released his 2nd studio album, titled – ”Lil Boat 2.” Lil and Takeoff (an American rapper who is best known as a member of the hip hop trio Migos) have collaborated on this album.

On October 19, 2018, Lil released his 3rd studio album, called – ”Nuthin’ 2 Prove.”

When asked about the title of this album, Lil responded:

”It had another name at first. I always felt like people judge me and they always have opinions and shit. They’ll say, “He can’t rap,” or “He can’t do this,” or “He fell off.”

Yachty later added:

”I always felt like I had something to prove. It’s always been, “I gotta show them that I can still rap.”

In June 2019, Lil hyped up “LB3” with his “Go Krazy, Go Stupid” freestyle.

On May 29, 2020, he released another album titled – ”Lil Boat 3.”

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The Sailing Team

Lil Yachty attends When We All Vote & More Than A Vote Early Voting event at Georgia International Plaza on October 30, 2020 in Atlanta – @Getty

Lil and his fellow rappers K$upreme and Burberry Perry make up a collective called – ”The Sailing Team.”

In July 2016, they released a team mixtape. In the same year, The Sailing Team released a music video for their song, titled – “All In.” It featured:

• Kodie Shane;
• Jban$2Turnt;
• BigBruthaChubba;
• Kay the Yacht;

During the video for ”All In,” all members danced on top of a school bus.

Lil Yachty and guests attend the Teen Choice Awards 2017 at Galen Center on August 13, 2017 in Los Angeles – @Getty

Moreover, ”The Sailing Team” has produced and has been featured on numerous other tracks, including “One Night” and “22 Diamonds.” 

In 2019, the hype of ”The Sailing Team” has died down. According to Yachty, it is due to a serious lack of work ethic of some of the members.

Lil Gotit, Lil Keed, and Yachty released a collaborative project called ”A-Team” in February 2020.

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Wife/Girlfriend

In 2016, Lil Yachty was in a romantic relationship with India Love Westbrooks. She is popular on Instagram, with over 3.9 million followers.

In 2011, India Love created her first Tumblr, however, she has struggled to keep the same one active due to hackers.

Image credit – © Guliver / Getty Images

In 2015, India began starring alongside her sisters on The Westbrooks, a reality TV series that follows the lives of India Westbrook and her four sisters – Brooke, Morgan, Bree, and Crystal.

They broke up after India Love got real close with Soulja Boy (an American entrepreneur, actor, record producer, and rapper, who got his debut single “Crank That Soulja Boy” in September 2017) while she was still in a relationship with Lil.

In 2021, Lil Yachty dated Selangie Arlene Henriquez.

At the time of writing, Lil Yachty is not married.

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Lil was a model at Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 3 show.

In September 2015, he was arrested for credit card fraud at a mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

On February 22, 2017, Ocean Park Standoff performed their hit “Good News” live on NBC’s Today show hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford. In February 2017, Ocean Park Standoff was chosen as Elvis Duran’s Artist of the Month.

Lil appeared in the “It Takes Two” video with Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress Carly Rae Jepsen for Target.

He was picked to be the face of the new Urban Outfitters and Nautica collection.

Lil made a guest appearance in a Sprite commercial with LeBron James.

Lil Yachty – Net Worth

So, how much is Lil Yachty worth?

Yachty earned most of his wealth from selling his albums (Nuthin’ 2 Prove, Teenage Emotions, and more) as well as selling tickets to his concerts.

Lil sells his own merchandise on his official website lilyachtyshop.com. On his website, the price of a t-shirt is $40 and of a hoodie is $60.

Yachty has a YouTube channel that runs advertisements.

On Spotify, Lil has 10 million monthly listeners.

In 2020, Yachty bought the house next door because “I didn’t want no neighbors.”

Therefore, Lil Yachty has an estimated net worth of $10 million.

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Who is Lil Yachty dating?

His last known girlfriend is Selangie Arlene Henriquez.

How much is Lil Yachty worth?

Lil Yachty has a net worth of $10 million.

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Valerie Bertinelli Rocks Power Suit and Ditches Her Grays with Son Wolfgang Van Halen and His Wife at 2024 Oscars

The proud mom was supporting Van Halen, who is part of the group nominated for Best Original Song for 'Barbie' hit 'I'm Just Ken'

Valerie Bertinelli had a stylish date night with her favorite guy on Sunday night — and his wife!

The Golden Globe-winning actress, 63, hit the 96th  Academy Awards  red carpet in Los Angeles with her son Wolfgang Van Halen and his wife Andraia Allsop. The trio beamed as they coordinated in timeless black-and-white looks.

Bertinelli wore an ivory power suit, teamed with metallic accessories and a bouncy blowout — not a gray hair in sight. (The star is known to be candid with fans about her appearance and hair color maintenance, recently sharing a video on social media joking that she was "tired" of getting her roots done .)

Van Halen, 32, wore an all black suit matching his wife's long sleeve gown. He is Bertinelli's only son with the late  Van Halen  frontman  Eddie Van Halen . The musician now performs as the frontman of  Mammoth WVH , a one-man rock band he formed in 2020.

Sunday is an extra special occasion for Van Halen, as he's attending the Oscars as a nominee: He plays guitar on Best Original Song nominee "I'm Just Ken." The Barbie song is being performed by Ryan Gosling during the awards ceremony Sunday.

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Bertinelli and newlywed Van Halen — who married Allsop  on Oct. 15, 2023 — have a close relationship, and the actress has called her son " the joy of her life ."

"Besides the fact that he is ridiculously talented, I'm  most proud of his kindness  and thoughtfulness," the Food Network star told PEOPLE during a joint interview with Van Halen published on June 10, 2021. "I think we both like to find humor in the absurd. This world is a seriously crazy place and it's easier to get through it by finding it funny and absurd. Sometimes laughing is better than crying."

Bertinelli has been candid about loving her body in every shape, and dressing accordingly. In October, she posted a photo of herself in an old outfit on Instagram , writing, “Health is not a body size. Health is not the number you see on the scale. Your worth as a human being isn’t dictated by your body."

"I thought I was fat the last time I wore these clothes," she said. "I've never felt more beautiful, more at peace, more mentally and emotionally stable than I do today and I’m wearing my ‘fat clothes.’ That’s f—ed up."

The 96th Oscars will air live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 10, at 7 p.m. ET.

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Why Mark Cuban doesn't own yachts or hire house cleaners: 'I try to be the same person I was when I was poor'

When it comes to luxury spending, billionaire Mark Cuban draws the line at yachts, butlers and house cleaning services.

"I just try to be the same person, I mean, as I was when I was poor, middle and rich," Cuban, 65, told "The Really Good Podcast" on Thursday. "The whole idea of like, get a yacht ... it's just not what I would do."

Cuban, a serial entrepreneur and startup investor, has a net worth of $5.1 billion , according to Forbes. He's not opposed to big-ticket purchases: He spent $13 million on a 24,000-square-foot Dallas mansion and $40 million for a private Gulfstream V business jet in 1999, shortly after becoming a billionaire . The following year, he bought the NBA's Dallas Mavericks for $285 million.

Rather, Cuban's decision to not pay for certain services is less about frugality and more about his desire for a private life. His family usually does their own chores, like washing clothes and cooking meals, he noted.

"I like the privacy," Cuban said. "I've been around people who hire somebody to do everything for them, and that's just, like, no privacy."

Similarly, Cuban didn't feel the need to make new friends upon entering a new tax bracket, he said: "Most of my friends are guys that I moved to Dallas with or friends in Indiana from school. We still tell the same stupid ass stories and do the same stupid s---, and you know, that's good."

In January, Cuban told CBS's "Sunday Morning" that he'd worked hard to keep his wealth from changing his personality, and that he'd be just as happy with 1% of his net worth . Later in the interview, a group of Cuban's childhood friends confirmed it.

"Little more full of it, but not that much more full of it," Jerry Katz, one of those friends, said. "But still the same guy."

That isn't the case for most people: Typically, the wealthier you feel, the worse you behave, according to Paul Piff , an associate professor of psychological science at the University of California, Irvine.

"As a person's levels of wealth increase, their feelings of compassion and empathy go down, and their feelings of entitlement, of deservingness and their ideology of self-interest increases," Piff said in a 2013 TED Talk .

When that happens, small reality checks can help you get back on track, Piff added: "Small nudges in certain directions can restore levels of egalitarianism and empathy."

Cuban now owns three houses, and refers to a couple of his private jets as his "best toys," he said on the podcast. Buying a private jet "was my all-time goal, because the asset I value the most is time, and that bought me time," he  told Money  in 2017.

Still, Cuban wants to remain the same person he was when he was "broke," he said on the podcast.

"When I was broke, I had a blast," said Cuban. "I loved my life ... I was still having fun."

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Meet the oligarchs: the Russian billionaires whose jets, yachts and mansions are now in the crosshairs

Some of Russia’s super rich are finding their assets in the west under threat of sanctions from the US

For a growing number of Russia’s richest and most powerful men, now would be a very bad time to take their private jets and superyachts to their mansions in the United States.

Yesterday, the White House announced it would expand the list of Russian oligarchs subject to full blocking sanctions – the highest level of restrictions – as it ramps up punishment against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Some of the newly named oligarchs overlapped with a list of Russian elites on whom the European Union imposed sanctions earlier this week, although there were some notable differences.

The federal government won’t just stop at freezing these targets’ assets, but will seize them, Joe Biden announced in his State of the Union address on Tuesday.

In charge of appropriating these assets will be KleptoCapture , a newly announced justice department taskforce, with support from the treasury department, FBI, IRS and other federal agencies. Under US law, the justice department may use civil forfeiture to confiscate the proceeds from foreign crimes, including corruption, when they are found in the United States.

Their efforts will complement those of a transatlantic taskforce announced over the weekend between the United States, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada and the European Commission.

“We are joining with our European allies to find and seize your yachts, your luxury apartments, your private jets. We are coming for your ill-begotten gains,” Biden said.

The Feds may have their work cut out. US regulations are lax when it comes to requiring disclosures of real estate transactions by foreign individuals, making the country a prime destination for Russian’s uber-rich looking to snap up prime properties without scrutiny.

Other favorite toys of oligarchs like planes and boats are commonly registered through shell companies. And many of those luxury craft have begun traveling toward extradition-free territories such as the Maldives, according to Bloomberg News .

Here’s an introduction to the Russian oligarchs now joining the US sanctions list – as well as a few others who haven’t been targeted yet, but have notable US ties.

Alisher Usmanov

Russians know Alisher Usmanov as one of Vladimir Putin’s “favorite” oligarchs. The country’s richest man until 2015, Usmanov owns a majority stake in Russia’s second-largest phone network, MegFon, and a large stake in the iron and steel giant Metalloinvest.

But few Americans know that Usmanov also helped give us Facebook. The billionaire began investing in the social network in 2009, when Zuckerberg’s firm was having trouble accessing funding in the wake of the financial crisis. Usmanov ultimately poured over $900m into the firm, owning as much as 10% of the company before selling his stake in 2014 and netting himself billions. He was also a major investor in Apple, Twitter, LinkedIn, Groupon and Zynga.

Usmanov was subjected to sanctions by the EU on Monday, and on Wednesday German authorities seized his $600m megayacht , the Dilbar – which boasts the world’s largest yacht-based indoor swimming pool. On 3 March he was among those added to the sanctions list by the US. The oligarch still has a $200m private Airbus A340.

The Rotenbergs

Long before brothers Arkady and Boris Rotenberg became two of Russia’s wealthiest tycoons, they were teenage Vladimir Putin’s judo training buddies, a role they continued into adulthood. Clearly they were good at it, because after Putin became president he rewarded the brothers with the control of large state-owned enterprises and lucrative contracts, netting them a massive fortune.

The Rotenbergs have since built a huge family empire of international investments under a web of shell companies, which has made Arkady’s son Igor a billionaire in his own right. Despite Arkady and Boris getting US sanctions after Russia’s 2014 invasion of Crimea, the brothers “continued actively participating in the US art market by purchasing over $18 million in art in the months following the imposition of sanctions”, according to a US Senate report . Rotenberg-linked shell companies continued making transactions in the US financial system worth over $91m long after the sanctions, according to the report.

In addition to Arkady and Boris, Igor and five additional family members were added to the US sanctions list this week.

Igor Shuvalov

Russia’s deputy prime minister from 2008 to 2018, Igor Shuvalov is now the chairman of VEB, the Russian development bank that finances major infrastructure projects, including the Sochi Olympics. He has claimed to be one of Russia’s cleanest officials, telling media he transferred all his wealth to Russia in 2013, and only kept it offshore before that to avoid spoiling his kids . But an investigation by the anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny found that Shuvalov, through a shell company, bought two London luxury apartments in 2014 for $11.4m and has used a secret private jet to fly his wife’s corgis around the world because, as one of his staffers explained, “it’s not that comfortable in business class”.

He won’t be able to fly his corgis as many places now that he’s on the US and EU’s sanctions lists.

Yevgeniy Prigozhin

Legend has it Yevgeniy Prigozhin began his rise to power selling hot dogs , shortly after getting released from prison for robbery. The wiener venture was apparently a smash hit, and within years he had opened high-end restaurants that counted Russia’s leader among their clientele, earning him the nickname of “Putin’s chef” and catapulting him into the inner circles of Russia’s elite.

Americans might be more familiar with another one of Prigozhin’s businesses: the Internet Research Agency, which employed a troll army that began by supporting Russia’s 2014 invasion of Crimea, before turning its efforts to influencing the 2016 US presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. Prigozhin and the Internet Research Agency were indicted by a US grand jury in 2018 for interfering with the election, and he was added to an FBI wanted list in 2021.

He’s now on both the US and EU sanctions lists for running disinformation campaigns to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Sergey Chemezov

A former KGB officer who befriended Vladimir Putin in the 1980s while living in the same apartment building, Sergey Chemezov rose through Russia’s public and private sector in Putin’s wake, and in 2007 was appointed as CEO of Russia’s state-owned defense giant Rostec, a position he still holds today. Chemezov was sanctioned by the US in 2014 amid Rostec’s role as a supplier for Russia’s invasion of Crimea, and Washington is targeting him again, now with his family members.

According to investigative reports and allegations from the jailed activist Alexei Navalny, Chemezov’s relatives have used shell companies to accumulate eye-watering assets , including superyachts and luxury villas around the world. But Chemezov says he’s clean, telling Russian media in 2019: “I do not accumulate wealth. I don’t stuff money in the corners. I don’t have yachts or airplanes.”

Nikolai Tokarev

Another former KGB officer who served alongside Putin and Chemezov, Nikolai Tokarev took over former Soviet state assets as Putin built his political power, and in 2007 became the head of the state-controlled oil giant Transneft. The oligarch has used his position at Transneft to build a business and real estate empire, which reportedly includes sponsoring an extremely fancy palace that’s said to be personally used by Putin. Tokarev was hit by US and EU sanctions this week.

Vladimir Potanin

Reportedly the second richest man in Russia, the banker, metals mining tycoon and former deputy prime minister Vladimir Potanin was among a small circle of oligarchs who met with Putin last week as the invasion of Ukraine began.

Potanin has played a big role in American arts: he has been a board member of New York’s Guggenheim Museum for two decades, until he stepped down on Wednesday. He has also given millions to the Kennedy Center in Washington, which carved his name into a wall. He is also known to have owned property in New York City , which came to light during a divorce fight that could cost him $7bn.

Potanin isn’t currently under US sanctions, which is good news for his three megayachts and two private jets (that we know about).

Leonid Mikhelson

Russia’s richest man in 2016, Leonid Mikhelson is the founder and chairman of natural gas producer Novatek, a close friend of Putin’s, and a business partner of Gennady Timchenko, a billionaire who has been under US sanctions since 2014.

Mikhelson loves art: along with his $200m art collection, he was on the board of trustees at New York’s New Museum from 2013 to 2017, and has sponsored exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago and London’s Tate Modern. His ostentatious superyacht, the Pacific, can reportedly accommodate two helicopters.

But his other assets may be harder to trace. In 2017, the Panama Papers revealed that Mikhelson had used an intricate system of shell companies to secretly register a $65m Gulfstream private jet in the United States, which in most cases requires US citizenship or permanent residency.

The tycoon is not currently subject to sanctions, though his company Novatek is.

Petr Aven is the head of Alfa Group, a commercial bank subject to US sanctions that helped him amass an estimated $5.5bn fortune. A well-known collector of classical Russian paintings, Aven has lent works from his collection – reportedly worth $200m – to New York’s Museum of Modern Art and the Neue Galerie. Aven reportedly has never bought a plane or yacht, and told the FT “all my money goes in to art.” That is, of course, if you don’t count the millions he spent transforming an 8.5-acre plot in England into a “KGB-proof” mansion , complete with a bomb-proof panic room.

Last year, Aven filed a libel lawsuit against HarperCollins for a book it published about Vladimir Putin’s rise, Putin’s People.

Aven was sanctioned on Monday by the EU, which described him as “one of Vladimir Putin’s closest oligarchs” and one of “approximately 50 wealthy Russian businessmen who regularly meet with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin”. He has not yet been placed under sanctions by the US or UK.

Mikhail Fridman

Petr Aven’s business partner, Mikhail Fridman, is Alfa Group’s founder and a Ukrainian-born Russian oligarch. Fridman has made substantial investments in the United States, which include spending a reported $1bn in 2011 to buy up distressed properties across the east coast, telling the Wall Street Journal at the time, “The American market is the most well-regulated and liquid market in the world. It has the best protection for investor rights.”

Through Fridman’s investment group, LetterOne, the billionaire also sank $200m into Uber , and $50m into the telecom startup FreedomPop. Fridman also caused a stir in 2018 when he spoke alongside Aven at a closed-door dinner hosted by the Atlantic Council, a major US foreign policy thinktank, in what critics saw as an unofficial Kremlin mission to protest against US sanctions.

Last week, Fridman became one of the first oligarchs to speak out against the invasion of Ukraine, calling it a “tragedy” and writing that “war can never be the answer.” Nonetheless, Fridman was subjected to sanctions on Monday by the EU, which named him as “a top Russian financier and enabler of Putin’s inner circle”. Like Aven, he has not yet been placed under sanctions by the US or UK.

The oligarch has a son, Alexander, who is reportedly attending NYU’s Stern business school, after a stint in Moscow selling hookah .

Alexei Mordashov

Currently Russia’s richest man, Alexei Mordashov owns a third of Tui, Europe’s biggest tourism firm, and gained his billions as the chief executive of Russia’s largest steel and mining firm, Severstal. He is also a large shareholder of the Bank of Rossiya, which has opened up branches across Russia-occupied Ukrainian territory in recent years.

Over the last two decades, the billionaire has also poured money into the United States, investing heavily through Severstal in steel companies in the midwest before selling them for $2.3bn in 2014.

Mordashov has been hit with sanctions by the EU, but the US hasn’t taken action yet. They would be interested in his Bombardier Global 6000 private jet and multiple superyachts, including the $500m Nord, which Senator Bernie Sanders noted on Tuesday had been “sailing in the Seychelles region for more than 10 days” in a Twitter thread about Russian offshore wealth.

Roman Abramovich

Roman Abramovich, the longtime owner of Chelsea FC, has been described by a member of the UK parliament as a “ key enabler ” of Putin’s regime, which Abramovich has long denied. An orphan raised by his grandparents in Siberia, Abramovich pulled himself up by his bootstraps the old-fashioned way: wriggling into the inner circles of government and then profiting hugely by selling previously state-owned assets that he acquired after the fall of the Soviet Union.

The billionaire owns one of the world’s most outlandish yachts, complete with an onboard submarine and three helicopters. He has also owned a number of ultra-expensive properties in the United States, including a trio of buildings in New York City’s Upper East Side worth more than $90m combined, which he transferred to his third wife, Darya Zhukova, in 2018.

Abramovich is not currently under western sanctions. Earlier, the British prime minister, Boris Johnson, told the House of Commons that Abramovich was “already facing sanctions” though later said he “misspoke”.

This article was amended on 7 March 2022 to clarify that Leonid Mikhelson was on the New Museum’s board from from 2013 to 2017

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Bill Duker Wikipedia, Software, Billionaire, Yacht, Miami, Net Worth

By sayyed ayan

Published on: September 20, 2023

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Bill Duker Wikipedia, Software, Billionaire, Yacht, Miami, Net Worth – Bill Duker is a name you might not have heard of, but he’s a man with a lot going on in his life. He’s a lawyer, a businessman, and a philanthropist, all rolled into one. Let’s take a closer look at the different aspects of his life.

Bill Duker Early Life & Family

Bill Duker wasn’t born into a regular family. He grew up in a family of entrepreneurs, where the world of business was a common topic at the dinner table. This early exposure to business had a profound impact on young Bill. He was fascinated by the intricacies of running a business and was determined to make his mark in this world.

Bill Duker Education

To make that mark, Bill knew he needed a solid education. He completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) from a prestigious university, setting the foundation for his future success. However, he didn’t stop there. Bill’s ambition led him to Harvard Law School, where he excelled academically, graduating with honors. His academic achievements paved the way for a promising career in law.

Bill Duker Professional Life

Bill Duker’s journey in the professional world has been marked by hard work and determination. He started his career as a lawyer, working at different firms before deciding to take the entrepreneurial route. He founded Amici LLC, a company that provides support and services to businesses. This step into the business world was a significant one for Bill, and it opened up new avenues for him to explore.

Bill Duker Personal Life

In his personal life, Bill Duker is a man deeply in love with his wife, Sharon. Their relationship is a source of strength for both of them, helping them weather even the toughest storms. Bill often speaks of Sharon as his soulmate, and their bond is evident in the way they support and care for each other. For Bill, Sharon is the light of his life, and he cherishes every moment they share.

Bill Duker Yearly Earnings, Monthly Income, and Salary

Bill Duker’s annual income is approximately $15 million, translating to a monthly income of around $1.2 million. On a daily basis, he earns roughly $41,000. These figures might seem staggering, but they reflect the demands and expenses that come with a career in law. Bill’s dedication to his work and his commitment to justice are what drive these earnings.

Bill Duker Age, Height, and Weight

Bill Duker is currently 68 years old. He stands at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 78 kg. His age and experience make him a seasoned lawyer who has assisted numerous people with their legal issues. His height and weight are just numbers; what truly defines Bill is his kindness and his willingness to help those in need.

Business Ventures

Amici LLC is just one of Bill Duker’s business ventures. He has also been involved in other businesses, including a software development company and a real estate investment firm. These ventures speak to his versatility and ability to navigate diverse industries. It’s clear that Bill has an entrepreneurial spirit and a knack for making smart business decisions.

Bill Duker Philanthropy

Beyond his professional success, Bill Duker is also known for his philanthropic endeavors. He’s a man with a big heart and a strong belief in giving back to the community. He’s donated to numerous charities and causes, demonstrating his commitment to making the world a better place. Bill understands the importance of using his wealth and influence for the greater good.

Bill Duker Social Media Accounts

In conclusion, Bill Duker is a multi-talented individual who has made a name for himself in the worlds of law, business, and philanthropy. His journey from a family of entrepreneurs to a successful lawyer and entrepreneur is a testament to his hard work and determination. Moreover, his dedication to justice, love for his wife, and commitment to giving back to the community make him a well-rounded and admirable figure. While his net worth and income are impressive, they are merely a reflection of his dedication to his various pursuits. Bill Duker is a man who exemplifies the power of determination, education, and a giving heart.

Who is Bill Duker, and what does he do?

Bill Duker is a lawyer, businessman, and philanthropist. He is involved in various business ventures, including founding Amici LLC, and he’s known for his commitment to justice and charitable contributions.

What is Bill Duker’s net worth?

Bill Duker’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million.

How much does Bill Duker earn annually, monthly, and daily?

Bill Duker earns around $15 million annually, which translates to approximately $1.2 million per month and about $41,000 per day. However, it’s important to note that lawyers often have substantial expenses.

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Akira Toriyama, Creator of ‘Dragon Ball,’ Dies at 68

His popular manga inspired numerous television, film and video game adaptations, reaching fans far beyond Japan’s borders.

By John Yoon and Kiuko Notoya

Akira Toriyama, one of Japan’s leading comics authors, whose manga and anime franchise “Dragon Ball” achieved worldwide success with its mix of comedic characters and rousing martial arts battles, died on March 1. He was 68.

His death was confirmed on Friday in a statement by his manga and design production company, Bird Studio, and Capsule Corporation Tokyo. The statement said the cause was acute subdural hematoma, a condition in which blood collects between the skull and brain. It did not say where he died.

Mr. Toriyama’s body of work, which also includes “Dr. Slump” and “Sand Land,” is recognizable far beyond Japan’s borders, having influenced generations of manga artists and cartoonists. The studio said he had several projects in the works at his death.

His best-known work, “Dragon Ball,” follows a young boy named Son Goku who embarks on a journey to collect the seven magical orbs that summon a wish-granting dragon. Since its creation in the 1980s, it has spanned 42 volumes, sold millions of copies worldwide and become one of the most famous manga, inspiring television, film and video game adaptations.

Throughout his career, Mr. Toriyama did not care if his work did anything besides entertaining its readers, he said in a 2013 interview with the Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun. He was, he suggested, unlike “other manga artists concerned about conveying didactic messages.”

“The role of my manga,” he said, “is to be a work of entertainment through and through.”

Akira Toriyama was born on April 5, 1955, in Kiyosu, Japan, according to local news media . He studied design at a technology and engineering high school in Aichi Prefecture. After graduating, he worked as a designer for an advertising company in Nagoya.

He left his job after a few years and started drawing manga at 23. His first manga, an action and adventure comic called “Wonder Island,” was published in 1978.

He gained popularity with the serialization of “Dr. Slump” from 1980 to 1984, a science-fiction manga about an android girl known for her childlike personality and superhuman strength. It was adapted for television as an anime series.

Mr. Toriyama’s absurd concepts and sense of caricature “sparked a real joyful hysteria” in Japan, Matthieu Pinon and Laurent Lefebvre wrote in “A History of Modern Manga” (2023).

In 1982, Mr. Toriyama married a former manga artist who published under the pen name Nachi Mikami, Mainichi Shimbun reported. Complete information on survivors was not immediately available, but local news media reports say he is survived by his wife and children.

When “Dragon Ball” was first published in 1984, it was an immediate hit, becoming one of the best-selling manga series of all time. It sold more than 260 million copies worldwide, according to Toei Animation , the studio that produced the anime adaptation.

“Dragon Ball” was serialized in the Japanese magazine Weekly Shonen Jump until 1995. In the year after the series ended, the magazine lost about one million of its six million readers, according to “A History of Modern Manga.” The story lived on through anime like “Dragon Ball Z” and through video games. Mr. Toriyama also designed the characters for the Dragon Quest video game series.

A prolific manga artist, Mr. Toriyama did not necessarily have an appetite for the genre as a reader. “I have always had a hard time reading manga, including my own work,” he said in a 2018 interview with Kiyosu City Public Library.

He led a private life and gave few interviews. In one, in 2013 with the Japanese singer and actress Shoko Nakagawa, he said he did not even share all his work with his family.

“To tell you the truth, no one in my family has ever seen ‘Dragon Ball,’” he said, laughing. “I am also a hikikomori,” he added, using the Japanese word for a recluse.

But his stories continued to reach fans around the world years after their creation.

After “Dragon Ball,” Mr. Toriyama wrote single-volume manga, including “Cowa!” “Kajika” and “Jaco the Galactic Patrolman.” “Sand Land,” published in 2000, was made into a movie in 2023. Its anime version is scheduled to be released in the spring on Disney+, along with a video game.

An earlier version of this article referred imprecisely to the connection between the “Dragon Ball” manga franchise and the “Dragon Quest” video game series. Both feature characters designed by Akira Toriyama, but they involve distinct characters and story lines.

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