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The Inside Story Of How Jessica Simpson Launched, Sold Then Re-Acquired Her Billion Dollar Retail Empire From Bankruptcy

The Inside Story Of How Jessica Simpson Launched, Sold Then Re-Acquired Her Billion Dollar Retail Empire From Bankruptcy

Jan 6, 2022

Many celebrities have tried and failed miserably to strike gold in the retail licensing business. Jessica Simpson puts them all to shame.

Ice Cube Reveals That Chris Tucker Turned Down $12 Million To Appear In "Friday" Sequel For Religious Reasons

Ice Cube Reveals That Chris Tucker Turned Down $12 Million To Appear In "Friday" Sequel For Religious Reasons

Dec 31, 2021

Tucker very memorably played the character of Smokey in the first "Friday" film, but apparently the character no longer seemed compatible with his spiritual beliefs by the time the sequel was made.

The Game No-Shows In Court, Judge Approves Seizure Of Cameo Profits To Pay Down $7 Million Debt To Alleged Assault Victim

The Game No-Shows In Court, Judge Approves Seizure Of Cameo Profits To Pay Down $7 Million Debt To Alleged Assault Victim

Dec 31, 2021

Court documents show that he's done very well on the site, which allows users to pay celebrities for custom videos, making as much more than a thousand dollars a day on certain days.

Colin Kaepernick's SPAC Collapsed Because He Refused To Appear In The Company's Commercials

Colin Kaepernick's SPAC Collapsed Because He Refused To Appear In The Company's Commercials

Dec 29, 2021

Colin Kaepernick is walking away from what could have, theoretically, been a HUGE payday from his SPAC… All because he refused to appear in commercials.

James Gandolfini Once Gave All His "Sopranos" Co-Stars $33,000 Each After A Contract Dispute

James Gandolfini Once Gave All His "Sopranos" Co-Stars $33,000 Each After A Contract Dispute

Dec 29, 2021

As a reward for sticking by him while he played hardball with the HBO bosses, James Gandolfini made a very generous gift to each of his 16 co-stars.

Will Ferrell Says He Turned Down An Enormous Payday For "Elf 2"

Will Ferrell Says He Turned Down An Enormous Payday For "Elf 2"

Dec 24, 2021

"Elf 2" was never made, and it seems that the reason it didn't happen was because Ferrell wasn't interested in doing a follow-up, even for an enormous paycheck.

Beijing Fines Chinese Internet Celebrity 'Viya' $210 Million For Tax Evasion

Beijing Fines Chinese Internet Celebrity 'Viya' $210 Million For Tax Evasion

Dec 23, 2021

China's answer to Kylie Jenner is the latest celebrity to get swept up by China's war against celebrity and consumer culture…

Chris Noth Loses $12 Million Tequila Brand Deal Over Sexual Assault Allegations

Chris Noth Loses $12 Million Tequila Brand Deal Over Sexual Assault Allegations

Dec 22, 2021

The loss of the tequila deal is not the only consequence Noth has faced because of the allegations. He has also been dropped from his role on the CBS series "The Equalizer."

Andrew Cuomo Ordered To Give Back Millions In Profits From Covid Memoir

Andrew Cuomo Ordered To Give Back Millions In Profits From Covid Memoir

Dec 19, 2021

Tax returns filed earlier this year indicate that Cuomo received $3.1 million in 2020 from his book, $500,000 of which he donated to charity. But he may have received the remaining $2 million in the contract at some point this year.

Chris Cuomo Reportedly Preparing $18 Million Lawsuit Against CNN Over Remainder Of Contract

Chris Cuomo Reportedly Preparing $18 Million Lawsuit Against CNN Over Remainder Of Contract

Dec 10, 2021

Cuomo is said to be seeking at least $18 million from CNN to cover what was left on his contract at the time of his "embarrassing" firing.

The COO of  SoftBank Wants $2 Billion In Salary/Compensation. His Boss, Masayoshi Son, Has A SLIGHTLY Different Number In Mind

The COO of SoftBank Wants $2 Billion In Salary/Compensation. His Boss, Masayoshi Son, Has A SLIGHTLY Different Number In Mind

Dec 8, 2021

Imagine this negotiation scene that is currently playing out in a SoftBank boardroom. A top exec writes down "$2 billion" as his desired compensation and slides the paper over to his boss, Masayoshi Son. Masa counters with a SLIGHTLY smaller number.

A Plumber Found $600k In Cash And Checks Hidden In The Walls Of Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church In Houston

A Plumber Found $600k In Cash And Checks Hidden In The Walls Of Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church In Houston

Dec 7, 2021

The investigation has reportedly been going on since November 10th, when the money was discovered, but only recently became public knowledge after the plumber himself called in to a local radio show to share the tale.

George Clooney Once Turned Down $35 MILLION For 'One Day's Work" Because The Brand Was Controversial

George Clooney Once Turned Down $35 MILLION For 'One Day's Work" Because The Brand Was Controversial

Dec 6, 2021

Not sure if I could ever turn down $35 million for basically an eight hour day of work.

Travis Scott Is Now Facing A $2 Billion Astroworld Lawsuit

Travis Scott Is Now Facing A $2 Billion Astroworld Lawsuit

Nov 24, 2021

Another lawsuit has been filed against Travis Scott, Drake, and multiple companies involved in organizing the festival. This one is seeking $2 billion in damages.

Jessica Simpson Announces 100 Percent Ownership Of Her Own Name, Personal Brand

Jessica Simpson Announces 100 Percent Ownership Of Her Own Name, Personal Brand

Nov 22, 2021

According to a recent Instagram post, Jessica Simpson has achieved something that she's been trying to do for a long time: Reclaim full ownership of her own personal brand.