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Wasting Away In Litigationville: Jimmy Buffett's Widow Sues Co-Trustee Of Massive Marital Trust

Jun 4, 2025

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

Jun 4, 2025

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

Jun 3, 2025

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

Jun 3, 2025

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)

May 29, 2025

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

May 29, 2025

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

May 28, 2025

$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

May 28, 2025

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

May 27, 2025

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

May 22, 2025

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)

May 22, 2025

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

May 21, 2025

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)

May 20, 2025

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

May 20, 2025

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

May 19, 2025

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.

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Tom Shadyac Made $50 Million Directing Blockbusters Like "Ace Ventura"... Then Gave It All Away And Moved Into A Trailer Park

Dec 12, 2024
Imagine earning a huge personal fortune off blockbusters like "Ace Ventura" and "Bruce Almighty," then suddenly deciding to give it all away and move into a trailer park. That's exactly what Tom Shadyac did.

Dr. Dre's Wife Claims She Co-Owns The Trademarks To His Name And His Album "The Chronic"

Sep 28, 2020
The divorce battle between Dr. Dre and his estranged wife Nicole Young is heating up.

Seagram's Heiress Clare Bronfman Sentenced To More Than 6 Years In Prison For Role In NXIVM Sex Cult

Oct 1, 2020
On September 20, a federal judge sentenced 41-year-old Seagram's heiress Clare Bronfman to six years and nine months in prison. She is the first defendant to be sentenced in the investigation into the NXIVM cult.

24-Year-Old YouTube & Tik Tok Megastar David Dobrik Just Bought This $9.5 Million LA Mansion

Aug 23, 2020
David Dobrik - a YouTube personality most people over the age of 25 have ever heard of - just dropped $9.5 million on this stunning LA mansion.

Wasting Away In Litigationville: Jimmy Buffett's Widow Sues Co-Trustee Of Massive Marital Trust

Jun 4, 2025
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 5 Highest Grossing Animated Movies Of All Time

Feb 27, 2023
From monsters to Minions a lot of money has been made from animated movies. But there can only be one true... KING of the box office.