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Wasting Away In Litigationville: Jimmy Buffett's Widow Sues Co-Trustee Of Massive Marital Trust
It's no day in "Margaritaville." Jimmy Buffett's widow is suing the co-trustee of his $275 million trust, accusing him of mismanagement and secrecy.
The Highest Career Earnings In Baseball History
Thanks to guaranteed contracts and sky-high salaries, MLB players top the charts in lifetime earnings. From A-Rod's record-breaking deals to Juan Soto's $765 million megacontract, here's a look at the highest career earnings in baseball history.
How Chamillionaire Went From Ridin' Dirty To Silicon Valley Power Player
The Grammy-winning rapper who once topped charts with "Ridin'" quietly reinvented himself as one of tech's most unexpected success stories.
In the 1980s, Frank Sinatra Wasn't as Rich as You Might Think… But When He Died In 1998, He Was Sitting On A $200-$600 Million Empire
Frank Sinatra was one of the most recognizable entertainers in history, but his fortune lagged far behind his fame for much of his life. That changed in his final years, thanks to careful planning, strategic branding, and a family-run empire that now controls a legacy worth hundreds of millions. Here's how Sinatra turned enduring fame into lasting fortune.
How A Random Venezuelan Actress Ended Up Owning The Rights To Marilyn Monroe's Estate (And The Huge Fortune Those Rights Generated)
There's no debating the fact that Marilyn Monroe was an icon and she remains one nearly six decades after her untimely death. How did a little-known Venezuelan-born actress come to own the rights to Monroe's estate and image?
David Geffen Parlayed a White Lie on His Résumé Into a Mailroom Job… and a $9 Billion Entertainment Empire
David Geffen didn't finish college, inherit a fortune, or follow a plan. He started in a mailroom, forged a letter, and went on to build a $9 billion empire spanning music, film, real estate, and art.
Hailey Bieber Just Sold Her "Rhode" Skincare Company For $1 Billion
$600 million in cash. $200 million in stock. $200 million future earnout. All in, Hailey Bieber is now $100 million richer than her husband.
How Ty Warner Turned Beanie Babies Into A Multi-Billion Dollar Toy And Luxury Hotel Empire
Ty Warner built a billion-dollar fortune from Beanie Babies, then quietly transformed it into a luxury hotel empire spanning North America. His journey from failed actor to plush toy king to real estate mogul is one of the most improbable business stories of our time.
Trump Pardons Reality Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, Who Lived Lavishly Off $30 Million in Fraudulent Loans
Todd and Julie Chrisley went from reality TV fame to federal prison after defrauding banks out of $30 million. Now, thanks to a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, they're walking free, but not entirely debt-free.
How Harold Alfond Turned A $1,000 Abandoned Shoe Factory Into 1.6% Of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway
He turned a $1,000 investment into a billion-dollar fortune, and made Warren Buffett regret it forever. This is the incredible true story of Harold Alfond, the Maine shoe salesman who struck the greatest deal in Berkshire Hathaway history.
Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day! 15 Years Ago Today, Someone Used 10,000 Bitcoins To Buy Two Large Papa John's Pizzas (That's $1.1 Billion Today)
Fifteen years ago today, a Florida programmer traded 10,000 bitcoins for two large pizzas. At today's prices, that meal would cost over $1.1 billion, making it the most expensive dinner in history. But the full story of Laszlo Hanyecz goes far beyond pizza, and might just explain how Bitcoin truly went mainstream.
John Ratzenberger Has Had A Surprisingly Impressive Entrepreneurial Career Away From Hollywood
You know him as Cliff from Cheers and the voice in nearly every Pixar film, but did you know John Ratzenberger built a surprisingly successful business empire away from Hollywood?
The 20 Highest Grossing Actors Of All Time (Inflation Adjusted)
They've battled aliens, voiced toys, raced muscle cars, and even saved the galaxy—sometimes without ever showing their face. These 20 stars have collectively powered more than $300 billion in global ticket sales (adjusted for inflation). From blockbuster icons to behind-the-scenes MVPs, here are the highest-grossing actors of all time… and a few might seriously surprise you.
How Two British Brothers Earned A Half Billion Dollars Off A Controversial, Violent, Cinematic, Culture-Shifting Epic Video Game Franchise
They built a video game empire on crime, controversy, and total creative control. With Grand Theft Auto, Sam and Dan Houser didn't just change gaming—they created a $10 billion juggernaut that rivals Hollywood's biggest franchises.
The Incredible Rise And Shocking Fall Of Suge Knight: From $750 Million Rap Empire To 28-Year Prison Sentence
Suge Knight helped build one of the most powerful empires in music history—then lost it all in a spiral of violence, paranoia, and crime. This is the incredible true story of how the man behind Death Row Records went from reshaping hip-hop to serving 28 years behind bars.