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No "Cheap Thrills" Here: Sia's Estranged Husband Seeks $250K Per Month While Revealing Their $500k Monthly Expenses

No "Cheap Thrills" Here: Sia's Estranged Husband Seeks $250K Per Month While Revealing Their $500k Monthly Expenses

Oct 13, 2025

Sia's soon-to-be ex-husband just filed paperwork requesting $250,000 in monthly support. He also detailed the former couple's $500k monthly average spending habits.

Three Years Ago, Jason Aldean Sold His Music Catalog For $100 Million. The Buyers Just Flipped It For $250 Million

Three Years Ago, Jason Aldean Sold His Music Catalog For $100 Million. The Buyers Just Flipped It For $250 Million

Sep 25, 2025

Three years ago, Jason Aldean sold his music catalog for $100 million, believing he had locked in the ultimate payday. This week, the same catalog was flipped for $250 million — without Aldean seeing another dime.

The Gallagher Brothers Have Each Already Made $100 Million Thanks to Their Blockbuster Reunion — And the Tour Isn't Even Over Yet

The Gallagher Brothers Have Each Already Made $100 Million Thanks to Their Blockbuster Reunion — And the Tour Isn't Even Over Yet

Sep 23, 2025

The roaring success of Oasis' Live 25 reunion tour has already performed for 2 million screaming fans. And with the success so far alone, each brother has pocketed $100 million.

Calvin Harris – The World's Richest DJ – Accuses Longtime Adviser Of Misusing $22.5 Million On "Boondoggle" Investment

Calvin Harris – The World's Richest DJ – Accuses Longtime Adviser Of Misusing $22.5 Million On "Boondoggle" Investment

Sep 16, 2025

Calvin Harris, the world's richest DJ, has accused his longtime financial adviser of misusing $22.5 million on a failed Hollywood real estate project. Court filings allege the money vanished into what Harris's lawyers call "a complete fraud," while the adviser insists the towers remain viable and could one day be worth nearly $1 billion.

How Much Will The Gallagher Brothers Make From Their Oasis World Tour? A Supersonic Champagne Supernova Wonderwall Windfall

How Much Will The Gallagher Brothers Make From Their Oasis World Tour? A Supersonic Champagne Supernova Wonderwall Windfall

Jul 17, 2025

After 16 years of silence, the Gallagher brothers are finally back on stage together — and the payday is staggering. With 41 stadium shows, sky-high merch sales, and a potential streaming deal, Liam and Noel are poised to pull off one of the most lucrative comebacks in rock history. Here's how much they're expected to earn from the Oasis Live '25 world tour.

Why Is Noel Gallagher So Much Richer Than His Brother/Oasis Bandmate Liam Gallagher?

Why Is Noel Gallagher So Much Richer Than His Brother/Oasis Bandmate Liam Gallagher?

Jul 5, 2025

The massive success of Oasis earned the Gallagher brothers massive respective fortunes, but today, Noel is much richer than Liam. How did that come to be?

Bob Dylan Sold His Songs for $400 Million. Brian Wilson's Were Sold Behind His Back for $700,000

Bob Dylan Sold His Songs for $400 Million. Brian Wilson's Were Sold Behind His Back for $700,000

Jun 11, 2025

In 2020, Bob Dylan sold his catalog for $400 million. Brian Wilson's catalog should arguably be just as valuable. Unfortunately, Brian's catalog was sold – without his knowledge or permission – for $700,000.

Sly Stone's Battle for His Fortune: The Royalty Lawsuit And A $5 Million Victory That Disappeared

Sly Stone's Battle for His Fortune: The Royalty Lawsuit And A $5 Million Victory That Disappeared

Jun 9, 2025

A decade ago, Sly Stone was homeless and broke. Then he won a $5 million lawsuit against his former manager. So why is he still living a modest life mostly out of a camper van?

Salt-N-Pepa Are Suing To Regain Control Of Their Masters

Salt-N-Pepa Are Suing To Regain Control Of Their Masters

May 20, 2025

Salt-N-Pepa are suing Universal Music Group to reclaim their master recordings, joining a long line of artists, from Victor Willis to Paul McCartney, who've fought to take back control of the music they created.

Sony Pays $600 Million For 50% Stake In Michael Jackson's "Mijac" Song Catalog

Sony Pays $600 Million For 50% Stake In Michael Jackson's "Mijac" Song Catalog

Feb 14, 2024

The Jackson estate reportedly wanted between $800 million and $900 million when they first began seeking buyers for a stake in their assets, but the final purchase price might include different assets rather than a straightforward discount.

Would You Rather Have $500,000 Or One Lunch With Jay-Z? The Rapper Has A Definitive Answer

Would You Rather Have $500,000 Or One Lunch With Jay-Z? The Rapper Has A Definitive Answer

Nov 1, 2023

It's a common Internet debate: Half a million dollars or lunch with a man worth billions? Here's what Jay-Z himself has to say.

Is Taylor Swift Really Going To Be $6 BILLION Richer When The Eras Tour Ends?!

Is Taylor Swift Really Going To Be $6 BILLION Richer When The Eras Tour Ends?!

Oct 14, 2023

A report released Friday claims that Taylor Swift will make $6 billion by the time her "Eras" tour and movie end. Is this really true?

The Time David Bowie Temporarily Turned His Royalties Into Bonds That Were Sold On Wall Street

The Time David Bowie Temporarily Turned His Royalties Into Bonds That Were Sold On Wall Street

Sep 19, 2023

We all know about David Bowie's great music, acting, and fashion sense. But he was also a shrewd investor — and it made him millions.

Nelly Just Sold Half His Music Catalog For $50 Million

Nelly Just Sold Half His Music Catalog For $50 Million

Jul 6, 2023

Not only did Nelly just make $50 million, but the sale also values his catalog at $100 million.

Early In His Career 50 Cent Live In An $800-A-Month Apartment And Had $38 Million In The Bank

Early In His Career 50 Cent Live In An $800-A-Month Apartment And Had $38 Million In The Bank

Jun 5, 2023

50 Cent said he upgraded his digs in a massive way, purchasing a house in Connecticut that belonged to Mike Tyson. He reportedly spent $4.1 million on the property, then invested another $10 million on expansions and renovations before selling it off.

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The Gallagher Brothers Have Each Already Made $100 Million Thanks to Their Blockbuster Reunion — And the Tour Isn't Even Over Yet

The Gallagher Brothers Have Each Already Made $100 Million Thanks to Their Blockbuster Reunion — And the Tour Isn't Even Over Yet

Sep 24, 2025
The roaring success of Oasis' Live 25 reunion tour has already performed for 2 million screaming fans. And with the success so far alone, each brother has pocketed $100 million.
Sly Stone's Battle for His Fortune: The Royalty Lawsuit And A $5 Million Victory That Disappeared

Sly Stone's Battle for His Fortune: The Royalty Lawsuit And A $5 Million Victory That Disappeared

Jun 9, 2025
A decade ago, Sly Stone was homeless and broke. Then he won a $5 million lawsuit against his former manager. So why is he still living a modest life mostly out of a camper van?
The 30 Richest Rappers In The World 2020

The 30 Richest Rappers In The World 2020

Apr 24, 2020
Who are the richest rappers in the world? How many rappers are billionaires or close to being a billionaire? Let's find out with this breakdown of the rappers with the highest net worth 2020!
The 10 Musicians With The Costliest Divorces

The 10 Musicians With The Costliest Divorces

Dec 29, 2015
Ouch... If you're planning being a super successful musician, make sure you hit em with a pre-nup!
How The Guy Who Wrote "Livin' La Vida Loca" Ended Up Owning Sisqó's "Thong Song" Royalties

How The Guy Who Wrote "Livin' La Vida Loca" Ended Up Owning Sisqó's "Thong Song" Royalties

Mar 4, 2021
"Thong Song" was a global smash hit for Sisqó in 2000. Two decades later, it's still streamed millions upon millions of times every year. Unfortunately the royalties generated by those streams do not go to Sisqó....
Guns N' Roses Has Made An Insane Amount Of Money On Its Reunion Tour

Guns N' Roses Has Made An Insane Amount Of Money On Its Reunion Tour

Sep 16, 2016
Performing with nearly its entire classic lineup for the first time since 1993, Guns N' Roses has seen quite a bit of money on its "Not In This Lifetime...Tour." Just how much have they earned?
How Much Will The Gallagher Brothers Make From Their Oasis World Tour? A Supersonic Champagne Supernova Wonderwall Windfall

How Much Will The Gallagher Brothers Make From Their Oasis World Tour? A Supersonic Champagne Supernova Wonderwall Windfall

Jul 17, 2025
After 16 years of silence, the Gallagher brothers are finally back on stage together — and the payday is staggering. With 41 stadium shows, sky-high merch sales, and a potential streaming deal, Liam and Noel are poised to pull off one of the most lucrative comebacks in rock history. Here's how much they're expected to earn from the Oasis Live '25 world tour.
Is Taylor Swift Really Going To Be $6 BILLION Richer When The Eras Tour Ends?!

Is Taylor Swift Really Going To Be $6 BILLION Richer When The Eras Tour Ends?!

Oct 14, 2023
A report released Friday claims that Taylor Swift will make $6 billion by the time her "Eras" tour and movie end. Is this really true?
Why Is Noel Gallagher So Much Richer Than His Brother/Oasis Bandmate Liam Gallagher?

Why Is Noel Gallagher So Much Richer Than His Brother/Oasis Bandmate Liam Gallagher?

Jul 5, 2025
The massive success of Oasis earned the Gallagher brothers massive respective fortunes, but today, Noel is much richer than Liam. How did that come to be?
Imagine How Rich You'd Be If You Wrote Michael Jackson's "Thriller"... Rod Temperton Didn't Have To Imagine... RIP

Imagine How Rich You'd Be If You Wrote Michael Jackson's "Thriller"... Rod Temperton Didn't Have To Imagine... RIP

Oct 5, 2016
Legendary songwriter Rod Temperton just died at the age of 66. Rod wrote dozens of songs during his lifetime, but will probably be best remembered for penning a little hit called "Thriller"...