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Despite Selling 70 Million Records, Toni Braxton Has Somehow Declared Bankruptcy TWICE — And Is Still Battling The IRS And California's Franchise Tax Board
Toni Braxton has sold nearly 70 million records, yet her financial history includes two bankruptcies, repeated tax liens, and millions of dollars in claimed debts. Her latest IRS issue is just the newest chapter in a decades-long struggle to turn superstar earnings into lasting financial stability.
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From Prince To Pablo Picasso: 11 Superstars Who Died Without A Will
When Aretha Franklin the Queen of Soul passed away without a will, she joined an informal club of music legends who have done the same.
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How Guess Founder Georges Marciano Went From A $500 Million Fortune To Bankruptcy And Exile
Georges Marciano turned Guess into a global fashion phenomenon and cashed out for $220 million, building a fortune that may have reached $500 million. Then a bizarre campaign against his own employees triggered lawsuits, staggering judgments, bankruptcy and exile.
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Robert Downey Jr. Made Just $500K For The First "Iron Man." He Eventually Earned $600 Million Off The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Robert Downey Jr. earned just $500,000 for the first "Iron Man," a risky bet that helped launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe. By the time his Doctor Doom deal is complete, he will have made around $600 million from Marvel.
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Sean Astin Says His Tiny "Lord Of The Rings" Salary Forced Him To Sell His House
Sean Astin became internationally famous playing Samwise Gamgee in "The Lord of the Rings," but his salary for the entire trilogy was so small that he says he had to sell his house. Real estate records show exactly when Astin and his family downsized, even as the films went on to earn nearly $3 billion worldwide.
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Chris Brown's Former Housekeeper Wants To Seize His Usher Tour Earnings To Collect Her $13 Million Dog Attack Judgment
Chris Brown's former housekeeper is asking a court to seize money from his stadium tour with Usher as she tries to collect a nearly $13 million judgment stemming from a 2020 dog attack. Maria Avila says Brown has paid nothing and wants access to his financial records, royalties, residuals, and entertainment income.
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Chadwick Boseman Died Without A Will. Six Years Later, His Brothers Want His Widow Removed From Control Of His $3.8 Million Estate
Chadwick Boseman's brothers are asking a judge to remove his widow as administrator of the late actor's $3.8 million estate. They allege that she has failed to distribute assets, provide a full accounting, and comply with a 2022 court order.
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Last Year, Djimon Hounsou Said He Was Struggling Financially And Underpaid. Court Filings Just Revealed His Salaries From Seven Recent Films. What Do You Think?
After saying he was struggling financially despite decades in Hollywood, Djimon Hounsou has now disclosed what he earned from seven recent films. The filings reveal millions in gross income, an $85,000 monthly burn rate, and the complicated difference between being underpaid and being unable to maintain an expensive lifestyle.
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Christopher Nolan Has Two Brothers: One Is A Successful Writer/Producer. The Other Was Accused Of Being A Hitman Who Went By The Name "Oppenheimer"
As Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" arrives in theaters, one of Hollywood's most famous filmmaking families is back in the spotlight. But while one of Nolan's brothers became a successful writer and producer, the other was once accused of being a hitman who used the name "Oppenheimer."
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Danielle Bregoli Should Have Been A Fleeting Meme. Instead, She Turned Viral Fame Into A $70 Million (And Counting) Digital Empire
Danielle Bregoli should have been forgotten within weeks of her viral "Cash Me Outside" moment. Instead, she transformed internet notoriety into a rap career, endorsements, reality television, and $70 million in OnlyFans revenue.
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At Her Peak, Lindsay Lohan Made Over $30 Million. She Lost It All, Then Started Over…
At the height of her career, Lindsay Lohan earned more than $30 million and commanded as much as $7.5 million per movie. By 2013, her earning power had collapsed, her bank accounts had been seized, and she was forced to rebuild her career and finances from the ground up.
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Jordan Belfort Was Ordered To Repay $110 Million. He Just Claimed To Have "Completed Restitution"… Here's How Much His Victims Actually Received
Jordan Belfort says he has finally "completed" the restitution ordered after his fraud conviction. Here's how much his victims actually received of the original $110.4 million judgement…
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The Five Highest-Paid Players In The World Cup Semifinals Make A Combined $363 Milliion Per Year From Salaries And Endorsements
Five of the ten highest-paid soccer players in the world will take the field in the World Cup semifinals, earning a combined $363 million per year. A decade ago, soccer's entire top ten earned $401 million—today, that figure has soared to $912 million.
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Six Years After His Death, Nipsey Hussle's Estate Is Finally Settled And His Two Childred Are Set To Receive Millions
Six years after Nipsey Hussle was murdered outside his Marathon Clothing store, his two children have reportedly received their shares of his multi-million-dollar estate.
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Was Angelina Jolie Ever Really Cash-Strapped & Living "Paycheck to Paycheck"? Brad Pitt Demands Her Tax Returns To Find Out
Nearly a decade after Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie split, their fight over Château Miraval has somehow turned into a battle over her old tax returns and the question of whether or not she was ever experiencing financial problems
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14 Celebrities Who Went Broke Or Declared Bankruptcy
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The Richest American Presidents Of All Time After Adjusting For Inflation
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Christopher Nolan Has Two Brothers: One Is A Successful Writer/Producer. The Other Was Accused Of Being A Hitman Who Went By The Name "Oppenheimer"
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How Ryan Seacrest Transformed Himself From Awkward Teenager To $500 Million Dollar Hollywood Mogul
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Did Miles Teller Just Make $325 Million Selling His Booze Brand?
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Hailey Bieber's Rhode Is Crushing So Hard It Just Triggered A $57.6 Million Earnout Charge At e.l.f. (The Company That Acquired Her Brand)
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The Strange And Sad Post-Divorce Financial Saga Of Alice Evans And Ioan Gruffudd
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How Charlie Sheen Just Made Another $100 Million
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Exactly How Rich Are Spencer Pratt And Heidi Montag Today? Here's A Complete Timeline Of Their Financial Peak, Collapse, And Current Net Worth
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