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.
Return to Articles
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Is Now Officially One Of The 100 Richest People In The World
Coinbase went public moments ago. The monster IPO instantly propelled CEO Brian Armstrong into the ranks of the 100 richest people in the world.
Petr Kellner's Death Sets Off Biggest Transfer Of Wealth In History Of Czech Republic
The recent death of Petr Kellner, the richest person in the Czech Republic, has set off the biggest transfer of wealth in the history of that country.
Google Founders Larry Page And Sergey Brin Are The Newest Members Of The $100 Billion Net Worth Club
Welcome to the centibillionaire club, Larry and Sergey! The Google founders join six other members of the exclusive $100 billion net worth club.
For The First Time In History, There Are 8 People On The Planet With Net Worths Greater Than $100 Billion
At today's market close, the top 8 richest people in the world had a net worth north of $100 billion. That's never happened before in history.
Dan Snyder To Buy Up Remaining Stake In Washington Football Team For $875 Million
It looks like the Washington Football Team (are they ever going to get a new name?), is going to be 100% owned by Dan Snyder any day now.
Billionaire Dan Gilbert Is Going To Eliminate The Property Tax Debt For 20,000 Low-Income Detroit Home Owners As Part Of $500 Million Community Investment
Rocket Companies founder Dan Gilbert is coming to the help of low-income residents and community organizations in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. He's made a $500 million, ten-year investment in the city.
Billionaire Lineup: Spring Has Sprung, Vaccines Are Out, Billionaire Space Mission All Set To Go
Hey party people! Spring is officially here and with it comes longer days and warmer temperatures. As usual, our favorite billionaires are out there living their best lives.
Stilettos, Doc Marten, And Birkenstock Deals Bring In Billions For New Owners And Families Behind The Brands
Three iconic shoe brands: Christian Louboutin, Doc Martens, and Birkenstock have all been involved in billion dollar+ deals recently
Leon Black Exits Hedge Fund Over Alleged Ties To Jeffrey Epstein
Billionaire financier Leon Black is stepping down from running Apollo Global Management, the private equity firm he co-founded in the 1990s in the wake of allegations over his ties to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
How Aliko Dangote Earned His $16 Billion Fortune To Become The Richest Black Person In The World
Africa is a continent that is rich in natural resources, yet contains some of the poorest and most war-torn nations on earth. That's less the case in Nigeria thanks to the efforts of Aliko Dangote, the richest black person in the world.
Gap And Kanye West Ink Billion-Dollar Deal
Look, it's become pretty clear that it is Kanye West's world and the rest of us just live in it. He recently signed a new deal with Gap and he still has his deal with Adidas. These two deals have elevated his net worth to $6.6 billion, making him the richest black person in the U.S.
Estee Lauder Heir Embroiled In Legal Drama With Baby Mama
Billionaire Estee Lauder heir William Lauder wants his baby mama evicted from the $7 million mansion he gave her in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles. New York socialite Taylor Stein, 54, is the mother of a love child with the Estee Lauder heir.
Petr Kellner – The Richest Person In The Czech Republic – Dies In Alaskan Helicopter Crash
The richest person in the Czech Republic has tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash while vacationing in Alaska. Petr Kellner, 56, and four others died on a heli-skiing excursion in Alaska's backcountry.
Donald Trump's Net Worth Falls To $2 Billion – Post Presidency – Due To Covid And Capitol Riot
Donald Trump may not be too happy to learn that being President of the United States actually cost him money. Basically, by stepping away from his business empire for four years, his net worth has fallen from $3 billion to $2 billion.
The Richest Black People In America 2021
There are around 600 American billionaires. Shockingly, only SEVEN are black – six men and one woman. Who are the richest black people in America?