Articles Written by Amy Lamare

Amy Lamare is a Los Angeles-based writer covering business, technology, entertainment, philanthropy, and pop culture. You can find her other work at Los Angeles Magazine, Your Tango, Thinknum Media, Nicki Swift, and Heavy among other publications. Follow her on Facebook. Amy's favorite self-made billionaire is Sara Blakely.

How Much Did The "Seinfeld" Cast Make Off The Show From Salary & Syndication?
"Seinfeld" may have been a show about nothing, but financially it became one of the most valuable television franchises in history. More than 25 years after the finale, the sitcom has generated billions in revenue and made its creators extraordina...
How Much Has Larry David Made Off Seinfeld Sydnication Sales To Date?
In 1989, Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld sat down to write a pilot for NBC. That pilot was titled, as you may have guessed, Seinfeld, and it went on to run for nine seasons from 1989 to 1998. It is the most profitable and popular half-hour televis...
Howard Schultz Grew Up Dirt Poor In A Brooklyn Housing Project. One Cup Of Coffee Turned Him Into A Multi-Billionaire
Howard Schultz grew up dirt poor in a Brooklyn housing project, the son of a truck driver with no health insurance or job security. One visit to a tiny Seattle coffee shop in 1981 changed his life and eventually helped turn Starbucks into a $115 b...
How Rich Are The Supreme Court Justices?
What are the salaries and net worths of each of the United States Supreme Court Justices?
All The Television Actors Who Have Earned $1 Million (Or More) Per Episode
Making $1 million (or more) per episode of a television/cable/streaming show used to be a fairly rare occurrence. Not anymore. With A-list film actors making the jump to the small screen, salaries have skyrocketed. Since 2017, 11 actors and actres...
How Robert Kraft Used A Cardboard Paper Fortune And A Diabolical Poison Pill To Buy The New England Patriots
Before he built an NFL dynasty, Robert Kraft used a "poison pill" lease and a cardboard empire to save the Patriots from a move to St. Louis. Discover the strategic masterclass that turned a bankrupt stadium into the foundation of a $14 billion fo...
Brooklyn Beckham Married Into A Billionaire Family With A Very Bizarre Inheritance Story Side Story
Brooklyn Beckham's father-in-law is a billionaire. His mother-in-law's sister also has a connection to a billionaire. A very strange connection.
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 bl...
Yoshiaki Tsutsumi Was The Richest Person In World In The 1980s, Then His Empire Crumbled Away
In the late 1980s, Yoshiaki Tsutsumi was sitting on top of the world. He was the richest person in the world with a net worth of $20 billion. And then it all came to a stunning end and Yoshiaki was sent to prison and his empire collapsed.
Wesley Snipes Played Chicken With The IRS… And Lost. Badly. Really Badly. He Literally Went From Passenger 57, To Prisoner #43355-018
Nothing it certain in life except for death and taxes. Wesley Snipes is still alive, but he can definitely vouch for the taxes half of that famous saying.

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