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Brantley Gilbert Helps Donate $10.5 Million Worth Of Goods To Underprivileged Children
Countless celebrities have showcased their generosity by buying Christmas gifts for those in need this year, but what one country music star did this holiday season is pretty remarkable.
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The 10 Musicians With The Costliest Divorces
Ouch… If you're planning being a super successful musician, make sure you hit em with a pre-nup!
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We Might Get To Hear Wu Tang's Secret $2 Million Album After All… And It's All Thanks To The FBI!
Well, this is awkward. Remember Wu Tang Clan's one-of-a-kind album, Once Upon A Time In Shaolin, which sold earlier this year for "millions" of dollars? Well, it turns out that the album sold for $2 million, to 32-year-old pharmaceutical CEO, Martin Shkreli, who is perhaps most famously known for raising the price of the anti-parasitic drug Daraprim from $13.50 a pill to $750 a pill.
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Legal Troubles Are Costing Meek Mill A TON Of Money
A little advice for all performers: being dragged into court battles is EXTREMELY expensive, so stay out of trouble!
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Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Just Broke A Crazy Milestone
Find out what milestone Michael Jackson's 1982 'Thriller' album hit this week.
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Rapper 2 Chainz Just Did Something Amazing For A Single Mom Veteran
2 Chainz might have become one of our favorite rappers, as a result of the generosity he recently displayed.
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You Won't Believe How Much Money Future Receives For A 45-Minute Performance
Future has had a pretty solid year thus far. The 32-year-old Atlanta native has released three well-received projects, including a mixtape; 56 Nights, and
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Stevie Wonder Wins Royalty Lawsuit Against Former Lawyer's Widow
Stevie Wonder beat a lawsuit filed by his former lawyer's widow. Check out the details here.
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Model Sues Lil Wayne's Trukfit Clothing Line
Lil Wayne has been involved in so many lawsuits this year, he may have to set up permanent residence in a courtroom.
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Wu-Tang Clan's One-Of-A-Kind, Once Upon A Time In Shaolin Sells For 'Millions'
Someone actually bought the one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang project. Check out the details here.
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British Tax Documents Reveal One Direction's Annual Earnings… And It's Kind Of Disgusting.
Why did One Direction end up paying much more in taxes than a major corporation like Facebook?
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The Legal Hits Keep Coming – Lil Wayne Ordered To Pay $96,000 For Something Very Explosive
Wayne is definitely feeling the heat over this court ruling. Find out why a judge has ordered the New Orleans native to pay nearly $96,000.
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Miami Police Raid Lil Wayne's Miami Mansion… $30 Million Art Collection Up For Grabs To Satisfy Private Jet Lawsuit
Cops have broken down the doors of Wayne's mansion, wait until you hear all the details!
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NWA Manager Jerry Heller Files $110 Million Lawsuit Over 'Straight Outta Compton' Portrayal
Jerry Heller is upset over his portrayal in 'Straight Outta Compton,' and he's looking for a major payday in exchange for his displeasure.
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YouTube Has Paid $2 Billion Music To Rightsholders… And That's Still Nowhere Near Enough
When compared to the payouts of one of their biggest competitors, YouTube pays music rightsholders close to nothing.