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Lawsuit Over "The Pitt" Reveals Stunning Royalties Michael Crichton's Estate Has Earned Off "ER" Backend Royalties

Lawsuit Over "The Pitt" Reveals Stunning Royalties Michael Crichton's Estate Has Earned Off "ER" Backend Royalties

Jan 6, 2026

A lawsuit over Noah Wyle's Emmy-nominated series "The Pitt" has pulled back the curtain on just how lucrative "ER" was for its creator, the late Michael Crichton.

Wesley Snipes Played Chicken With The IRS… And Lost. Badly. Really Badly. He Literally Went From Passenger 57, To Prisoner #43355-018

Wesley Snipes Played Chicken With The IRS… And Lost. Badly. Really Badly. He Literally Went From Passenger 57, To Prisoner #43355-018

Jan 5, 2026

Nothing it certain in life except for death and taxes. Wesley Snipes is still alive, but he can definitely vouch for the taxes half of that famous saying.

Business Insider Just Published An Eyebrow-Raising Investigation Examining Floyd Mayweather's Finances

Business Insider Just Published An Eyebrow-Raising Investigation Examining Floyd Mayweather's Finances

Jan 2, 2026

Floyd Mayweather earned over $1 billion by betting on himself and rewriting the business of boxing. Now, a new Business Insider investigation raises questions about how that historic fortune has been managed since he left the ring.

Want Your Kid To Inherit $500 Million In 30 Years? Simple! Join The 100+ Women Who've Been Impregnanted By Tech Billionaire Pavel Durov

Want Your Kid To Inherit $500 Million In 30 Years? Simple! Join The 100+ Women Who've Been Impregnanted By Tech Billionaire Pavel Durov

Dec 31, 2025

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has fathered 106 children—and he plans to leave them his $14 billion fortune. But there's a catch: they won't see a dime for 30 years.

Beyoncé's Journey From Obscurity to Billionaire Pop Superstardom Is a Masterclass in Perseverance

Beyoncé's Journey From Obscurity to Billionaire Pop Superstardom Is a Masterclass in Perseverance

Dec 30, 2025

She didn't inherit a billion dollars or marry her way into one. After decades of failed deals, public backlash, reinvention, and relentless control over her work, Beyoncé has officially crossed the billionaire threshold, completing one of the most hard-earned rises in modern pop history.

He Wore Rags And Took Public Transportation While Secretly Hiding A $200 Million Fortune. And Then He Gave It All Away

He Wore Rags And Took Public Transportation While Secretly Hiding A $200 Million Fortune. And Then He Gave It All Away

Dec 30, 2025

Publicly, Jack MacDonald gave off the appearance of a man who was living out his final years just barely above the poverty line. Privately, Jack was living with an amazing secret.

The Most Embarrassing Private Jet Flight Of All Time

The Most Embarrassing Private Jet Flight Of All Time

Dec 30, 2025

This is the true horror story of an investment banker who probably had the most humiliating experience that has ever occurred on a private jet.

Drake Probably Wouldn't Be Famous Today Without The Teacher From "A Christmas Story"

Drake Probably Wouldn't Be Famous Today Without The Teacher From "A Christmas Story"

Dec 24, 2025

When you sit down this December to watch "A Christmas Story", and you see Miss Shields standing at the blackboard grading Ralphie's paper, you aren't just looking at a random long-forgotten Canadian actress. You're looking at the woman who inadvertently made Drake world famous…

Want To Make A Ton Of Money For The Rest Of Your Life? Write ONE Hit Christmas Song.

Want To Make A Ton Of Money For The Rest Of Your Life? Write ONE Hit Christmas Song.

Dec 24, 2025

Sick of your job? Tired of being broke? Well, we have a very simple suggestion: Write one Christmas song. As you are about to learn, a hit Christmas song is the real gift that keeps on giving.

A Lot Of Jewish Songwriters Have Made A LOT Of Money Writing Christmas Songs

A Lot Of Jewish Songwriters Have Made A LOT Of Money Writing Christmas Songs

Dec 24, 2025

Some of the most beloved and well-known Christmas songs were actually written by Jewish songwriters. Let's take a look at seven of them.

How A Simple Christmas Gift In 1956 Allowed Harper Lee To Write What Became One Of The Most Profitable Books Of All Time

How A Simple Christmas Gift In 1956 Allowed Harper Lee To Write What Became One Of The Most Profitable Books Of All Time

Dec 23, 2025

Just one simple Christmas gift has the power to make you unimaginably wealthy for the rest of your life. Don't believe me? Just ask "To Kill A Mockingbird" author Harper Lee…

Good Grief, Great Fortune! How Charles Schulz Built One Of the Most Lucrative Estates in History Off Snoopy And Charlie Brown

Good Grief, Great Fortune! How Charles Schulz Built One Of the Most Lucrative Estates in History Off Snoopy And Charlie Brown

Dec 19, 2025

Twenty-five years after the death of "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz, his estate is still minting a fortune.

Jake Paul Might Be A Billionaire Soon, And It Has Nothing To Do With Boxing

Jake Paul Might Be A Billionaire Soon, And It Has Nothing To Do With Boxing

Dec 19, 2025

Jake Paul is a surprisingly amazing venture capital investor. Several of his early venture bets have already turned into enormous paper wealth that would be more than enough to keep Jake (and his descendants) rich for a very long time.

Fran Tarkenton Made Just $1.2 Million In The NFL. Today He's The Richest NFL Player In The World And One Of Apple's Largest Shareholders

Fran Tarkenton Made Just $1.2 Million In The NFL. Today He's The Richest NFL Player In The World And One Of Apple's Largest Shareholders

Dec 16, 2025

The richest NFL player in the world isn't Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Patrick Mahomes, or Aaron Rodgers. It's Fran Tarkenton. A guy made just $1.2 million in TOTAL during his career, and somehow became one of Apple's largest individual shareholders.

James Cameron Made A Titanic Amount Of Money By Trading Salary For Backend Profits On "Titanic"

James Cameron Made A Titanic Amount Of Money By Trading Salary For Backend Profits On "Titanic"

Dec 15, 2025

Back in late 1996, production of "Titanic" was way over budget. As a compromise to Fox, the studio backing the production, director James Cameron gave up his $8 million salary in exchange for a boosted share of backend points. That was a good move.

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How Heiress Barbara Hutton Blew Through A $900 Million Fortune And Died Penniless

How Heiress Barbara Hutton Blew Through A $900 Million Fortune And Died Penniless

Aug 17, 2014
Woolworth's retail chain heiress Barbara Hutton blew a fortune equivalent to around $898 million today, and shamed the Woolworth name in ways that would make Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton blush.
The 20 Highest Grossing Actors Of All Time (Inflation Adjusted)

The 20 Highest Grossing Actors Of All Time (Inflation Adjusted)

May 20, 2025
They've battled aliens, voiced toys, raced muscle cars, and even saved the galaxy—sometimes without ever showing their face. These 20 stars have collectively powered more than $300 billion in global ticket sales (adjusted for inflation). From blockbuster icons to behind-the-scenes MVPs, here are the highest-grossing actors of all time… and a few might seriously surprise you.
What Are The 10 Most Successful Shark Tank Companies?

What Are The 10 Most Successful Shark Tank Companies?

Oct 21, 2025
"Shark Tank" has produced hundreds of pitches, but only a handful have turned into massive business empires...
Jake Paul Might Be A Billionaire Soon, And It Has Nothing To Do With Boxing

Jake Paul Might Be A Billionaire Soon, And It Has Nothing To Do With Boxing

Dec 19, 2025
Jake Paul is a surprisingly amazing venture capital investor. Several of his early venture bets have already turned into enormous paper wealth that would be more than enough to keep Jake (and his descendants) rich for a very long time.
How Much Has Nancy Pelosi's Net Worth Grown Since She Was First Elected to Congress in 1987?

How Much Has Nancy Pelosi's Net Worth Grown Since She Was First Elected to Congress in 1987?

Nov 6, 2025
When Nancy Pelosi was first elected to Congress in 1987, her net worth was around $3 million. Today it is.... much higher.
Joe DiMaggio Was Surprisingly NOT Rich Late In Life. So How'd He End Up Dying Insanely Rich???

Joe DiMaggio Was Surprisingly NOT Rich Late In Life. So How'd He End Up Dying Insanely Rich???

Dec 29, 2024
Late in his life, Joe DiMaggio was surprisingly not rich. That all changed thanks to an extremely smart lawyer and a few shrewd business deals...
The Truly Astounding Rags To Riches Story of Jacksonville Jaguars Owner Shahid Khan

The Truly Astounding Rags To Riches Story of Jacksonville Jaguars Owner Shahid Khan

Jan 14, 2025
When he moved from Pakistan to the United States, Shahid Khan had no money. He spent his first night in a $2 YMCA room. His first job was washing dishes for $1.20 an hour. Today, he is worth $10 billion. He also owns the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. In other words, he is the ultimate example of the American Dream.
The 20 Richest Porn Stars In The World

The 20 Richest Porn Stars In The World

Sep 3, 2025
Who are the richest porn stars in the world? It's a $15 billion dollar per year industry but which actors and actresses have gotten extremely rich doing porn?
Drake Probably Wouldn't Be Famous Today Without The Teacher From "A Christmas Story"

Drake Probably Wouldn't Be Famous Today Without The Teacher From "A Christmas Story"

Dec 24, 2025
When you sit down this December to watch "A Christmas Story", and you see Miss Shields standing at the blackboard grading Ralphie's paper, you aren't just looking at a random long-forgotten Canadian actress. You're looking at the woman who inadvertently made Drake world famous...
If Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Is Alive, He's Sitting On One Of The Largest Personal Fortunes On The Planet

If Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto Is Alive, He's Sitting On One Of The Largest Personal Fortunes On The Planet

Dec 7, 2024
When Satoshi Nakamoto launched bitcoin in January 2009, he set aside 1 million coins for himself...