All articles tagged with #career milestones
Kamala Harris revealed that her vetting process for becoming vice president involved a nine-hour interview and that she experiences 'gold medal depression' after major career milestones, including her recent presidential campaign loss, highlighting the emotional toll of high-stakes achievements.
Denny Hamlin was visibly emotional after winning the Vegas race, driven by personal and professional reasons including his father's poor health, his career achievements, and his pursuit of a top-10 all-time wins record. The victory was his most meaningful, symbolizing gratitude, legacy, and resilience, as he reflects on his journey, family sacrifices, and upcoming championship opportunities.
LeBron James is approaching a historic 23rd NBA season, set to break career longevity records and possibly continue with the Lakers beyond his current contract, though his future remains uncertain and a topic of widespread speculation.
LeBron James has achieved numerous career scoring milestones throughout his 21-year NBA career, including becoming the youngest player to reach 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, and 30,000 career points, as well as passing legends like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time scoring list. His achievements also include setting records for consecutive games with at least 10 points and scoring a career-high 61 points in a single game. Most recently, on February 7, 2023, James became the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 38,388 career points.
Ayo Adeberi, Bradley Cooper, and other Hollywood stars reflect on missed opportunities to promote their projects due to strikes. While major stars like Cooper saw it as a missed chance to talk about a passion project, breakout stars like Adeberi, Iñaki Godoy, Devery Jacobs, Xolo Maridueña, and Kevin Biegel experienced major career milestones from the sidelines. They share how they marked the occasion away from the spotlight.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 827th career goal in an easy shot against the Columbus Blue Jackets after their defense left him wide open. The goal was set up by Dylan Strome, who forced a turnover and found Ovechkin with a pass. Ovechkin now trails Wayne Gretzky by 67 goals for the NHL's all-time record and is also approaching 1,500 career points.
Usher revealed in an interview that he had to "babysit" Beyoncé when she was a child and part of the group The Dolls. Although they didn't collaborate at the time, they later worked together on the song "Love In This Club, Pt. II" in 2008. Both artists have since achieved significant career milestones, with Beyoncé currently on tour and Usher performing a Las Vegas residency.
Robert Downey Jr. names The Shaggy Dog and Dolittle as the two most important movies in his career, surprising many by not including Iron Man. He justifies his choices by explaining that The Shaggy Dog convinced Disney to trust him, leading to the opportunity to make Iron Man. Dolittle, despite being a flop, marked his first role after Tony Stark's death and prompted a reevaluation of priorities. Downey also discusses the concept of "content" and distances himself from how others perceive his work.