Billionaire News

If a billionaire is in the news for any reason, you will read about it right here in our "Billionaire News" section. Whether that billionaire is going through an expensive divorce, buying a $100 million private island, or making a massive donation to charity, we got you covered.

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The Force Is With George Lucas As He Drops $34 Million On Bel Air Mansion

The Force Is With George Lucas As He Drops $34 Million On Bel Air Mansion

Jun 23, 2017

George Lucas chose Los Angeles for his billion-dollar Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and now he's also chosen a Los Angeles mansion to call home.

How Carl Icahn Lost Out On Earning $4 BILLION From Netflix

How Carl Icahn Lost Out On Earning $4 BILLION From Netflix

Jun 23, 2017

This month marks the two-year anniversary of Carl Icahn's sale of his stake in Netflix.

The Inspirational Rags To Riches Story Of Billionaire Donald Friese

The Inspirational Rags To Riches Story Of Billionaire Donald Friese

Jun 22, 2017

Donald Friese went from an orphanage to the board room and sold his company for $1.3 billion. His story is an inspirational rags to riches tale of hard work.

China's Youngest Richest Female Puts Luxury Sydney Penthouse On The Market

China's Youngest Richest Female Puts Luxury Sydney Penthouse On The Market

Jun 21, 2017

Oh to be a billionaire with multiple homes across the globe. Sometimes though, jetting off to far flung homes is a big pain in the butt. That's why China's youngest richest female has put her Sydney penthouse up for sale.

California Is Seizing A Public Beach From A Billionaire

California Is Seizing A Public Beach From A Billionaire

Jun 20, 2017

The public had access to Martins Beach for almost a century. Then Vinod Khosla bought it and shut the public out. Now the state of California wants that beach back.

Amazon Buying Whole Foods Propels Jeff Bezos Even Closer To Taking Over Bill Gates As Richest Person On The Planet

Amazon Buying Whole Foods Propels Jeff Bezos Even Closer To Taking Over Bill Gates As Richest Person On The Planet

Jun 20, 2017

Amazon's surge in share price drove founder Jeff Bezos' net worth up by nearly $2 billion putting him in a strong position to overtake Bill Gates as the world's richest person.

The Richest Families in Florence, Italy, Have Been The Richest For Nearly 600 Years

The Richest Families in Florence, Italy, Have Been The Richest For Nearly 600 Years

Jun 19, 2017

It's common for wealth to be passed down from an older generation to a younger one. But for the same families to remain among the wealthiest over a span of six centuries? That's truly impressive.

This Boss Gave Two Employees Million Dollar Bonuses

This Boss Gave Two Employees Million Dollar Bonuses

Jun 14, 2017

Bonuses are such a great thing. Unexpected money that falls into your lap is always appreciated whether it is a $100 performance or holiday bonus or a $1 million bonus. Yes, a million dollar bonus.

Anonymous Bidder Pays $2.68M For Lunch With Warren Buffett

Anonymous Bidder Pays $2.68M For Lunch With Warren Buffett

Jun 12, 2017

The auction for lunch with Warren Buffett is an annual tradition, and this year's winner actually got the privilege at something of a bargain.

Fox News Scandals Are Costing Rupert Murdoch Over $1.6 Billion

Fox News Scandals Are Costing Rupert Murdoch Over $1.6 Billion

Jun 10, 2017

A barrage of controversy and forced resignation at Fox News is hurting Rupert Murdoch's personal wealth.

Billionaire Robert F. Smith Joins The Giving Pledge

Billionaire Robert F. Smith Joins The Giving Pledge

Jun 10, 2017

Billionaire Robert F. Smith has proven he's a pretty generous guy over the years. Now, he's upped the ante and joined more than 150 of his fellow billionaires in the Giving Pledge.

14 Billionaires From 7 Countries Join The Giving Pledge

14 Billionaires From 7 Countries Join The Giving Pledge

Jun 9, 2017

The Giving Pledge announced last week that it has added 14 new members from seven countries to its roster. The new members bring the total number of people who've signed on to 168 from 21 countries.

NASA-Affiliated Space Billionaire Robert Bigelow Says Aliens Are Already On Earth

NASA-Affiliated Space Billionaire Robert Bigelow Says Aliens Are Already On Earth

Jun 6, 2017

Robert Bigelow's recent career accomplishments might make it tempting for the average layman to assume that he knows what he's talking about when it comes to matters related to extraterrestrial life.

Russian Billionaire's Ex-Wife Seeks $15 Billion From Former Husband

Russian Billionaire's Ex-Wife Seeks $15 Billion From Former Husband

Jun 3, 2017

Natalia Potanin was married to Vladimir Potanin for 30 years. He left her with no money and no home. Now, she's seeking retribution…

Billionaire Ronald Perelman's Foundation Gives $4M To Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Billionaire Ronald Perelman's Foundation Gives $4M To Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Jun 2, 2017

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut, now has $4 million in additional resources to carry on their important work, thanks to the family foundation of Ronald Perelman and his wife Dr. Anna Chapman.