Entertainment | Celebrity Net Worth

Paul Allen is the epitome of why you should be nice to everyone you meet in life. You never know who might put $20 billion and a couple of pro sports teams in your pocket.

Whether it is through business success, wealth, talent, or just plain good luck, there are certain families that dominate the conversation in America. They are dynasties and they are old money, new money, entertainment money, and political money.

Back in 2013, Ring founder Jamie Siminoff appeared on Shark Tank to pitch his video door bell. He walked away without a deal. Five years later, Ring sold to Amazon for $1.1 billion and Siminoff is appearing as a judge on the season 10 premiere of Shark Tank.

Hong Kong's Peak neighborhood is exclusive and home to some pretty pricey estates. One recently went on the market for $446 million. If it sells for that it could break the record for the most expensive home sold in Hong Kong.

In what might be seen as contrary to Banksy's ends, Sotheby's says that the painting may indeed now be more valuable than it was before it was shredded.

The Beverly Hills estate that was featured in the move The Godfather has been on and off the market for at least the past 10 years. It is for sale again. This time, the owners are asking $135 million for the mansion.

The U.S. doesn't have a royal family, but it does have plenty of family dynasties with kids in line to inherit the enormous fortunes of the biggest brands. From media, to fashion, to tech, these 15 sons and daughters are due to inherit tons.

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing has not been seen or heard from since early July and despite the government saying she's "under control," her fans are quite concerned. Now, it has been revealed that she was suing Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui when she disappeared.

You would think that the ultra high end real estate market has peaked. And you'd be mostly correct to think that. However, a handful of ambitious developers are forging ahead building some of the most expensive homes in the country. Several of these mansions are in LA.

For most people, buying a house is enough. I mean, you get a home to decorate and inhabit and make memories in. For billionaires, it takes a bit more to entice them to part with their money. High end estates come with perks like Lamborghinis, helicopters, and yachts.

There is a new trend of the rich using their funerals to flaunt their wealth. From $60,000 gold-plated coffins delivered to the grave yard via Rolls Royces, to destination funerals in exotic locations, there is no shortage of ways to continue to spend their money, even after death.

The NFL season is underway and we're already seeing some surprises on the gridiron. Something that isn't a surprise is how well paid many NFL players are. Teams will go out of their way to ensure that their top players remain with their franchise.

Naomi Osaka just won the U.S. Open at age 20. It is her first Grand Slam title. She defeated Serena Williams. Osaka won $3.8 million. Now, reports are surfacing that she is about to sign an enormous contract with Adidas.

The Chinese state media reported that actress Fan Bingbing has been arrested and is in jail. The scandal of signing multiple employment contracts to avoid paying higher taxes is reportedly only the "tip of the iceberg" of her case.

About a decade ago, Justin Kan could not get Andreessen Horowitz, one of the most powerful venture capital firms around, to buy into his startup Justin.tv. He couldn't even get a meeting with the firm. Fast forward to 2014, and Kan sold Justin.tv – renamed Twitch – to Amazon for $970 million.