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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.

Mötley Crüe's War With Guitarist Mick Mars Has Exposed Some Fascinating Band Financials

Mötley Crüe's War With Guitarist Mick Mars Has Exposed Some Fascinating Band Financials

Apr 26, 2023

In the 1980s Mötley Crüe was all about "girls, girls, girls." Today the rockers are spending significantly more time with "lawyers, lawyers, lawyers."

50 Cent Claims He's "Been A Billionaire Since 2007"

50 Cent Claims He's "Been A Billionaire Since 2007"

Apr 16, 2023

On a recent podcast, 50 Cent made the outlandish claim that he has been a billionaire "since 2007." Me too.

Diddy's "I'll Be Missing You" Royalty Payments To Sting Are Even Higher Than We Thought

Diddy's "I'll Be Missing You" Royalty Payments To Sting Are Even Higher Than We Thought

Apr 6, 2023

For several decades Sting made $2,000 a day in royalties from the song "Every Breath You Take" largely thanks to something Diddy forgot to do back in the 1990s. And actually, Diddy recently claimed the number is even higher…

Want To Own Kanye West's Publishing Catalog? It's For Sale, But Considering The Annual Royalty Income, It's Not Going To Be Cheap…

Want To Own Kanye West's Publishing Catalog? It's For Sale, But Considering The Annual Royalty Income, It's Not Going To Be Cheap…

Sep 28, 2022

Kanye West has scored plenty of big hits over the years. But he may be looking to sell his music catalog for a huge payday.

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