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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Billionaire Couple Puts A Personal Touch On Charitable Giving

Billionaire Couple Puts A Personal Touch On Charitable Giving

Mar 14, 2018

Many people measure success by career milestones and net worth. A man like Robert F. Smith sets the bar much higher: His success has enabled him to provide a better life for countless other people.

The End Of The Saudi Arabian Billionaire

The End Of The Saudi Arabian Billionaire

Mar 13, 2018

On the new list of the world's billionaires, there is not a single one from Saudi Arabia. What happened to their billions?

Billionaire Thomas Tull Shows What A Yinzer He Is In Move From Los Angeles To Pittsburgh

Billionaire Thomas Tull Shows What A Yinzer He Is In Move From Los Angeles To Pittsburgh

Mar 11, 2018

In Pittsburgh, a native or resident of the city is called a yinzer. Tull may not be native-born, and he spent a long time in California, but he definitely meets the description of a yinzer. He is embracing his new city with gusto.

India Seizes Over 10,000 Luxury Watches From Billionaire Nirav Modi, Accused Of Bank Fraud

India Seizes Over 10,000 Luxury Watches From Billionaire Nirav Modi, Accused Of Bank Fraud

Mar 9, 2018

As part of the investigation into the alleged fraud, authorities in India recently announced to the press that they've seized, among other things, more than ten thousand luxury watches belonging to Nirav Modi.

Richard Branson Is Hiring An Assistant To Live On His Private Necker Island

Richard Branson Is Hiring An Assistant To Live On His Private Necker Island

Mar 8, 2018

Billionaire Virgin founder Richard Branson is looking for a personal and administrative assistant two offices on Necker Island, the private island in the British Virgin Islands owned by Branson himself.

South FL Billionaire Pledges No Donations To Politicians Who Don't Support Gun Control

South FL Billionaire Pledges No Donations To Politicians Who Don't Support Gun Control

Mar 8, 2018

Mike Fernandez recently told Miami TV station WLRN that he will no longer support "any politician that does not revisit their value system as it pertains to weapons."

San Diego Billionaire Funds $30 Million Scholarship For Students Who've Overcome Adversity

San Diego Billionaire Funds $30 Million Scholarship For Students Who've Overcome Adversity

Mar 7, 2018

T. Denny Sanford is a member of the Giving Pledge, so we can expect a lot more good will be done with his philanthropic gifts.

Warren Buffett Made A $1 Million Bet Against Hedge Funds A Decade Ago – How Did That Turn Out?

Warren Buffett Made A $1 Million Bet Against Hedge Funds A Decade Ago – How Did That Turn Out?

Mar 7, 2018

In 2007, Warren Buffett made a bet with Protégé Partners that the S&P 500 would perform better than a handful of selected hedge funds over the following 10 years.

The World's Second-Youngest Billionaire Gets Steep DUI Fine In Norway

The World's Second-Youngest Billionaire Gets Steep DUI Fine In Norway

Mar 6, 2018

In Norway, drunk driving fines are based on the income of the person. So, what happens when a billionaire is pulled over?

Dropbox Is Going Public And Its CEO Is About To Cash In

Dropbox Is Going Public And Its CEO Is About To Cash In

Mar 5, 2018

Drew Houston is the CEO of cloud storage company Dropbox. He's about to become Silicon Valley's newest hotshot when his company goes public. Dropbox recently filed the S-1 paperwork for its long awaited IPO.

Billionaire Russian Oligarch Yevgeniy Prigozhin Taunts:  "If they want to see the devil — let them"

Billionaire Russian Oligarch Yevgeniy Prigozhin Taunts: "If they want to see the devil — let them"

Mar 3, 2018

We do love a good Russian corruption story here at Celebrity Net Worth. So, let's meet Yevgeniy Prigozhin, a billionaire oligarch who is one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies.

Frontrunner Emerges For NFL Carolina Panthers New Owner

Frontrunner Emerges For NFL Carolina Panthers New Owner

Mar 1, 2018

The NFL's Carolina Panthers are having a bit of a rough patch in the home office. Jerry Richardson has put the team up for sale amid allegations of sexual misconduct in the Panthers' office. Now a frontrunner has emerged in the race to buy the team.

Nine Celebrities Who Have Dated, Are Dating, Or Are Married To Billionaires

Nine Celebrities Who Have Dated, Are Dating, Or Are Married To Billionaires

Feb 28, 2018

Billionaires and celebrities seem to go together. After all, both have access to practically anything they want. Also, let's face it, celebrity can be fleeting and tends to fade as you age, so what better way to ensure your continued life of luxury than to date or marry a billionaire?

In 2013 Jamie Siminoff Walked Away Without A Deal On Shark Tank. Today He Sold His Company Ring To Amazon For $1.2 Billion+

In 2013 Jamie Siminoff Walked Away Without A Deal On Shark Tank. Today He Sold His Company Ring To Amazon For $1.2 Billion+

Feb 27, 2018

In November 2013, an aspiring entrepreneur named Jamie Siminoff appeared on Shark Tank to pitch his product DoorBot. DoorBot was pitched as a wifi-enabled

Billionaire Building A Luxe Caribbean Resort For Bitcoin Cash Holders Only

Billionaire Building A Luxe Caribbean Resort For Bitcoin Cash Holders Only

Feb 27, 2018

"My dear guests, I am Mr. Ayre, your host. Welcome to Bitcoin Island."