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.

Realtors Are Resorting To Auctioning Off Pricey Real Estate In A Slow Market
Brad Pitt Spent Summer Volunteering At Housing Projects In LA Neighborhood Of Watts
Brad Pitt may be one of the most famous people on the planet and he may be in the middle of a messy divorce and custody battle with Angelina Jolie, but that hasn't stopped him from giving back. Pitt has been quietly volunteering at one of the Watt...
Michael Jackson Continues Reining As Highest-Paid Dead Celebrity
When it comes to celebrities who continue to earn big bucks long after they have been buried six feet underground, the King of Pop is still King, even 11 years after his death.
Soft Bank's Masa Son Is Doomsday Prepping By Stockpiling Cash In The Event Of A Worst-Case Scenario
Billionaire Masayoshi Son of SoftBank is stockpiling cash to prepare for a worst-case scenario because he believes the coronavirus will continue to adversely affect companies in the next few months.
The Guinness Curse Strikes Again! Young Heiress Drowns In Pool
The Guinness family just can't catch a break. Sure, they are the billionaire heirs and heiresses of the famous beer, but man oh man there seems to be a curse on their family. Over the years one family member after another has died in strange and u...
Five Tech Founders Who Were Hailed As The Next Unicorns But Fell From Grace, Plus A (Dis)Honorable Mention
We admit we can get caught up in the hype about a new startup that looks like it's going to be a major disruptor and make its founder(s) billions. Theranos and WeWork are two examples of this. There are others.
Mars Acquiring Kind Bars For $5 Billion, Boosting Founder Daniel Lubetzky's Net Worth
It was just announced that the world's largest candymaker, Mars, will acquire Kind, the maker of healthy snack bars in a deal that values Kind at $5 billion. Daniel Lubetzky founded Kind in 2004.
Billionaire Sackler Family Behind Oxycontin Scandal Owns Massive Real Estate Portfolio
The billionaire Sackler family has been in the news a lot lately. They are the family behind Purdue Pharma the company behind OxyContin. The Sacklers are also known for their contributions to philanthropy and their massive real estate portfolio.
Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine News Sends Stock And Investors' Fortunes Soaring
When Pfizer announced the positive results of the phase three trials of its Covid-19 vaccine, stocks soared. The vaccine appears to be 90% effective in limited trials against the coronavirus.
Robert F. Smith Selling Malibu House On Carbon Beach For $24.5 Million
If you've always dreamed of living steps from the ocean in Malibu and have $24.5 million lying around, have we got the house for you! Vista Equity billionaire Robert F. Smith is selling his home on Malibu's exclusive Carbon Beach.

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