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In 1998 This Stanford Professor Gave Two Students $100k To Launch A Little Company Called… Google. He's Now The Richest College Professor Of All Time

In 1998 This Stanford Professor Gave Two Students $100k To Launch A Little Company Called… Google. He's Now The Richest College Professor Of All Time

Jun 4, 2023

In 1998, two Stanford grad students convinced their professor to invest $100,000 in their search engine startup company. That startup's name? Google.

Cynthia Weil Just Died At The Age Of 83. Along With Husband Barry Mann, They Built An Unimaginably Impressive And Valuable Songwriting Empire

Cynthia Weil Just Died At The Age Of 83. Along With Husband Barry Mann, They Built An Unimaginably Impressive And Valuable Songwriting Empire

Jun 2, 2023

For over 60 years husband and wife songwriting duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil churned out hit after hit.

Tom Clancy Died In 2013. So Who Owns And Profits From The Jack Ryan Character Today? It's A Fascinating And Tangled Web!

Tom Clancy Died In 2013. So Who Owns And Profits From The Jack Ryan Character Today? It's A Fascinating And Tangled Web!

May 27, 2023

Tom Clancy may have died in 2013 but his most famous progeny, Jack Ryan, is still alive and stronger than ever. So who profits off Clancy's work today?

The 20 Richest Porn Stars

The 20 Richest Porn Stars

May 23, 2023

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?

Jack Dorsey's Decision To Purchase Tidal Was A "$300 Million Bar Tab To Hang Out With Jay-Z"

Jack Dorsey's Decision To Purchase Tidal Was A "$300 Million Bar Tab To Hang Out With Jay-Z"

May 12, 2023

Unfortunately for Block's shareholders, doing bad business deals is NOT against the law.

When The Studio Lost Confidence, Todd Phillips Traded His Directing Salary For Backend Points On "The Hangover". That Was A Wise Choice…

When The Studio Lost Confidence, Todd Phillips Traded His Directing Salary For Backend Points On "The Hangover". That Was A Wise Choice…

May 11, 2023

When the movie studio lost confidence in his raunchy R-rated comedy, "The Hangover," Todd Phillips gave up his salary for points in the back end. Guess how that turned out…

How Much Does The President Make?

How Much Does The President Make?

Apr 30, 2023

How much money does President make a year? There's a standard base salary and some nice benefits.

Taylor Swift Rejected A $100 Million FTX Deal After Asking One Seemingly-Obvious Question (That No Other Celebrity Thought To Ask)

Taylor Swift Rejected A $100 Million FTX Deal After Asking One Seemingly-Obvious Question (That No Other Celebrity Thought To Ask)

Apr 24, 2023

Dozens of celebrities blindly accepted huge windfalls of money to endorse the now-disgraced crypto company FTX. Taylor Swift was offered the largest deal of all, but after asking just ONE QUESTION, she knew she had to decline.

Ryan Reynolds Might Lose $300 Million Mint Mobile Payday

Ryan Reynolds Might Lose $300 Million Mint Mobile Payday

Apr 24, 2023

The Department of Justice's antitrust division may be taking aim at T-Mobile's $1.35 billion acquisition of Mint Mobile. Which means Ryan Reynolds may lose his $300 million payday.

In 1984, An Unemployed Ice Cream Truck Driver Memorized A Game Show's Secret Winning Formula. He Then Went On The Show…

In 1984, An Unemployed Ice Cream Truck Driver Memorized A Game Show's Secret Winning Formula. He Then Went On The Show…

Apr 22, 2023

In 1984, a man named Michael Larson figured out the secret formula behind the game show Press Your Luck. He then appeared as a contestant and used his formula to win an unprecedented fortune that changed rules of game shows forever.

The Nike "Swoosh" Logo Was Designed By A 21-Year-Old Art Student… For A Fee Of $35.

The Nike "Swoosh" Logo Was Designed By A 21-Year-Old Art Student… For A Fee Of $35.

Apr 18, 2023

Imagine you're a struggling graphic design student at Portland State University in 1971. One day, an accounting professor asks you to design a logo for his side-business shoe company. How much would you charge him for the logo?

NBC Executives "Went Numb" When Jerry Seinfeld Turned Down "Unheard Of" Offer To Do A 10th Season Of Seinfeld

NBC Executives "Went Numb" When Jerry Seinfeld Turned Down "Unheard Of" Offer To Do A 10th Season Of Seinfeld

Apr 10, 2023

The NBC people really, REALLY wanted a tenth season of Seinfeld. Could you turn down this much money???

"Passion of the Christ" Earned Mel Gibson The Largest Single Payday In Hollywood History

"Passion of the Christ" Earned Mel Gibson The Largest Single Payday In Hollywood History

Apr 9, 2023

No studio would touch Mel Gibson's literal "Passion" project with a 10 foot pole. So he put up $45m of his own money… and went on to earn the largest single windfall in Hollywood history.

In 2005, A Graffiti Artist Asked To Be Paid In Stock Instead Of Cash To Paint Pre-IPO Facebook's Offices… That Was A Wise Choice.

In 2005, A Graffiti Artist Asked To Be Paid In Stock Instead Of Cash To Paint Pre-IPO Facebook's Offices… That Was A Wise Choice.

Apr 5, 2023

In 2005 David Choe was approached by Facebook President Sean Parker with an offer to paint the interior walls of the company's corporate offices. Choe declined the cash and instead requested stock…

47 Years Ago, Apple's Long-Forgotten Third Co-Founder Made The Worst Financial Decision Of All Time

47 Years Ago, Apple's Long-Forgotten Third Co-Founder Made The Worst Financial Decision Of All Time

Apr 1, 2023

47 years ago, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and one other guy named Ronald Wayne founded Apple Inc. That "other guy" would soon make the worst financial decision in human history.

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Tom Shadyac Made $50 Million Directing Blockbusters Like "Ace Ventura"... Then Gave It All Away And Moved Into A Trailer Park

Tom Shadyac Made $50 Million Directing Blockbusters Like "Ace Ventura"... Then Gave It All Away And Moved Into A Trailer Park

Oct 1, 2020
Imagine earning a $50 million dollar fortune off blockbusters like "Ace Ventura" and "Bruce Almighty", then suddenly deciding to give it all away and move to a trailer park. That's exactly what Tom Shadyac did.
Dr. Dre's Wife Claims She Co-Owns The Trademarks To His Name And His Album "The Chronic"

Dr. Dre's Wife Claims She Co-Owns The Trademarks To His Name And His Album "The Chronic"

Sep 28, 2020
The divorce battle between Dr. Dre and his estranged wife Nicole Young is heating up.
Seagram's Heiress Clare Bronfman Sentenced To More Than 6 Years In Prison For Role In NXIVM Sex Cult

Seagram's Heiress Clare Bronfman Sentenced To More Than 6 Years In Prison For Role In NXIVM Sex Cult

Oct 1, 2020
On September 20, a federal judge sentenced 41-year-old Seagram's heiress Clare Bronfman to six years and nine months in prison. She is the first defendant to be sentenced in the investigation into the NXIVM cult.
24-Year-Old YouTube & Tik Tok Megastar David Dobrik Just Bought This $9.5 Million LA Mansion

24-Year-Old YouTube & Tik Tok Megastar David Dobrik Just Bought This $9.5 Million LA Mansion

Aug 23, 2020
David Dobrik - a YouTube personality most people over the age of 25 have ever heard of - just dropped $9.5 million on this stunning LA mansion.
The 30 Richest Celebrities In The World 2020

The 30 Richest Celebrities In The World 2020

Apr 26, 2020
Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Kanye West... Who are the richest celebrities in the world 2020?
The 20 Richest Porn Stars

The 20 Richest Porn Stars

May 23, 2023
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?
What Keanu Reeves Did With His Matrix Royalties Proves He Truly Does Not Care About Money

What Keanu Reeves Did With His Matrix Royalties Proves He Truly Does Not Care About Money

Mar 24, 2023
As you're about to discover, it turns out Keanu Reeves is not your typical movie star. His generosity has become so legendary that it reads like an urban legend.
How An Accordion-Playing Big Bandleader Named Lawrence Welk Became The Richest Celebrity On The Planet 50 Years Ago

How An Accordion-Playing Big Bandleader Named Lawrence Welk Became The Richest Celebrity On The Planet 50 Years Ago

Sep 24, 2020
Lawrence Welk parlayed being an accordion player from North Dakota into a television and real estate career that made him at least $150 million by the time he died. Adjusted for inflation, that would be equal to $277 million today. He was the richest celebrity of his time.
The 20 Richest YouTube Stars In The World 2020

The 20 Richest YouTube Stars In The World 2020

Jun 16, 2020
YouTube was launched in 2005 and since then, it's become a factory for creating internet stars and millionaires – many of whom are not legally old enough to buy or consume an alcoholic beverage. Let's take a look at the 20 Richest YouTube stars.
The Richest Drug Dealers of All Time

The Richest Drug Dealers of All Time

Mar 21, 2014
Who are the richest drug dealers in history? Some have been made famous by big budget Hollywood movies, but there are also some millionaire and billionaire drug lords here who you've probably never even heard of!