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Brantley Gilbert Helps Donate $10.5 Million Worth Of Goods To Underprivileged Children

Brantley Gilbert Helps Donate $10.5 Million Worth Of Goods To Underprivileged Children

Dec 31, 2015

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.

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!

We Might Get To Hear Wu Tang's Secret $2 Million Album After All… And It's All Thanks To The FBI!

We Might Get To Hear Wu Tang's Secret $2 Million Album After All… And It's All Thanks To The FBI!

Dec 28, 2015

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.

Legal Troubles Are Costing Meek Mill A TON Of Money

Legal Troubles Are Costing Meek Mill A TON Of Money

Dec 24, 2015

A little advice for all performers: being dragged into court battles is EXTREMELY expensive, so stay out of trouble!

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Just Broke A Crazy Milestone

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Just Broke A Crazy Milestone

Dec 18, 2015

Find out what milestone Michael Jackson's 1982 'Thriller' album hit this week.

Rapper 2 Chainz Just Did Something Amazing For A Single Mom Veteran

Rapper 2 Chainz Just Did Something Amazing For A Single Mom Veteran

Dec 9, 2015

2 Chainz might have become one of our favorite rappers, as a result of the generosity he recently displayed.

You Won't Believe How Much Money Future Receives For A 45-Minute Performance

You Won't Believe How Much Money Future Receives For A 45-Minute Performance

Dec 8, 2015

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

Stevie Wonder Wins Royalty Lawsuit Against Former Lawyer's Widow

Stevie Wonder Wins Royalty Lawsuit Against Former Lawyer's Widow

Dec 2, 2015

Stevie Wonder beat a lawsuit filed by his former lawyer's widow. Check out the details here.

Model Sues Lil Wayne's Trukfit Clothing Line

Model Sues Lil Wayne's Trukfit Clothing Line

Nov 29, 2015

Lil Wayne has been involved in so many lawsuits this year, he may have to set up permanent residence in a courtroom.

Wu-Tang Clan's One-Of-A-Kind, Once Upon A Time In Shaolin Sells For 'Millions'

Wu-Tang Clan's One-Of-A-Kind, Once Upon A Time In Shaolin Sells For 'Millions'

Nov 28, 2015

Someone actually bought the one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang project. Check out the details here.

British Tax Documents Reveal One Direction's Annual Earnings… And It's Kind Of Disgusting.

British Tax Documents Reveal One Direction's Annual Earnings… And It's Kind Of Disgusting.

Nov 17, 2015

Why did One Direction end up paying much more in taxes than a major corporation like Facebook?

The Legal Hits Keep Coming – Lil Wayne Ordered To Pay $96,000 For Something Very Explosive

The Legal Hits Keep Coming – Lil Wayne Ordered To Pay $96,000 For Something Very Explosive

Nov 11, 2015

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.

Miami Police Raid Lil Wayne's Miami Mansion… $30 Million Art Collection Up For Grabs To Satisfy Private Jet Lawsuit

Miami Police Raid Lil Wayne's Miami Mansion… $30 Million Art Collection Up For Grabs To Satisfy Private Jet Lawsuit

Nov 3, 2015

Cops have broken down the doors of Wayne's mansion, wait until you hear all the details!

NWA Manager Jerry Heller Files $110 Million Lawsuit Over 'Straight Outta Compton' Portrayal

NWA Manager Jerry Heller Files $110 Million Lawsuit Over 'Straight Outta Compton' Portrayal

Nov 3, 2015

Jerry Heller is upset over his portrayal in 'Straight Outta Compton,' and he's looking for a major payday in exchange for his displeasure.

YouTube Has Paid $2 Billion Music To Rightsholders… And That's Still Nowhere Near Enough

YouTube Has Paid $2 Billion Music To Rightsholders… And That's Still Nowhere Near Enough

Nov 3, 2015

When compared to the payouts of one of their biggest competitors, YouTube pays music rightsholders close to nothing.