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Bill Gates Says He'll Continue To Fly Private And Campaign On Climate Change

Bill Gates Says He'll Continue To Fly Private And Campaign On Climate Change

Feb 15, 2023

Gates says he's "comfortable with the idea that, not only am I not part of the problem by paying for the offsets, but also through the billions that my Breakthrough Energy Group is spending, that I'm part of the solution."

If Derek Carr Can Hold Out A Few More Hours, The Raiders Will Be Forced To Pay Him $40 Million

If Derek Carr Can Hold Out A Few More Hours, The Raiders Will Be Forced To Pay Him $40 Million

Feb 13, 2023

The Las Vegas Raiders benched Derek Carr at the end of last season. Now, their quarterback wants out — on his terms.

Michael Jackson Estate Reportedly Eyeing $900 Million Deal For 50% Stake In The MJ Music Catalog

Michael Jackson Estate Reportedly Eyeing $900 Million Deal For 50% Stake In The MJ Music Catalog

Feb 13, 2023

That will include not just the publishing rights to Jackson's famous catalog of songs and revenue from his recordings, but also revenue from "MJ: The Musical" now on Broadway as well as upcoming projects like the biopic "Michael."

How Channing Tatum Bet On Himself And Built "Magic Mike" Into An XXXL Financial Empire

How Channing Tatum Bet On Himself And Built "Magic Mike" Into An XXXL Financial Empire

Feb 13, 2023

A decade ago, Channing Tatum took a huge risk with the semi-autobiographical film "Magic Mike." That risk paid off and today he is sitting on an XXXL financial empire.

Rihanna Will Be The First Billionaire To Perform At The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Rihanna Will Be The First Billionaire To Perform At The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Feb 11, 2023

This Sunday, at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, fans and viewers all over the world will be treated to a significant milestone in Super Bowl history. For the first time ever, the headlining performer taking the stage for the halftime show will be a billionaire.

Jay-Z Just Earned "Multi" Billionaire Status After Cashing Out His Stake In D'Ussé Cognac

Jay-Z Just Earned "Multi" Billionaire Status After Cashing Out His Stake In D'Ussé Cognac

Feb 10, 2023

In the process he ends a bitter legal battle AND adds a couple hundred million bucks to his net worth. Not bad for a day's work.

The Phoenix Suns Just Sold For A Record Amount To A Former NCAA Walk-On

The Phoenix Suns Just Sold For A Record Amount To A Former NCAA Walk-On

Feb 10, 2023

The NBA has approved the sale of the Suns and Mercury to Mat Ishbia — how much will the new owner be paying?

A Japanese Insurer Is Being Sued For More Than $1 Billion In Damages Over A Famous Van Gogh Painting Stolen By The Nazis

A Japanese Insurer Is Being Sued For More Than $1 Billion In Damages Over A Famous Van Gogh Painting Stolen By The Nazis

Feb 10, 2023

The surviving heirs of Paul von Mendelssohn-Bartholdy want the painting back, $690 million in damages for Sompo's alleged "unjust enrichment" in acquiring the painting, and another $750 million in punitive damages

You Can't Take It With You! Scottish Lottery Winner Blew Through $50 Million In The Eight Years Before His Death

You Can't Take It With You! Scottish Lottery Winner Blew Through $50 Million In The Eight Years Before His Death

Feb 9, 2023

Weir, who passed away of sepsis and an injury to his kidneys at the age of 71, won what is still one of the largest European lottery jackpots of all time.

Family Of Former Russian Billionaire Dmitry Zelenov, Who Died Mysteriously Last Year, Are Fighting Over His Assets

Family Of Former Russian Billionaire Dmitry Zelenov, Who Died Mysteriously Last Year, Are Fighting Over His Assets

Feb 9, 2023

Zelenov was just 50 years old, but it's still unusual for someone as wealthy as he was (even if he was probably no longer a billionaire) to not leave a will. And now his family is fighting over what will happen to his fortune.

The Last Solely Gas Powered Bugatti Just Sold For A Record $10.7 Million

The Last Solely Gas Powered Bugatti Just Sold For A Record $10.7 Million

Feb 8, 2023

The Profilée was designed to blend the high performance of the company's Pur Sport with the style of the Chiron, and as such it's the fastest accelerating Chiron ever made.

This $100 Million Aspen Mansion Is The Most Expensive Winter Home In The US

This $100 Million Aspen Mansion Is The Most Expensive Winter Home In The US

Feb 7, 2023

The listing likens the Aspen property to other one-of-a-kind pieces of luxury real estate, like "Georgica Pond in East Hampton, S. Ocean Blvd. in Palm Beach, or 220 Central Park South."

Super Bowl-Bound Jalen Hurts Is The 35th-Highest-Paid QB In The NFL

Super Bowl-Bound Jalen Hurts Is The 35th-Highest-Paid QB In The NFL

Feb 7, 2023

Jalen Hurts is in the Super Bowl but still on his rookie deal — which means he's among the lowest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL.

How Kobe Bryant Turned One Sip Of A New Drink Into $400 Million

How Kobe Bryant Turned One Sip Of A New Drink Into $400 Million

Feb 6, 2023

With just one deal, Kobe Bryant just posthumously made more than he ever did from either salary or endorsements during his NBA career.

An Activist Investor's Allegations Have Absolutely Obliterated Gautam Adani's Fortune Over The Last Two Weeks

An Activist Investor's Allegations Have Absolutely Obliterated Gautam Adani's Fortune Over The Last Two Weeks

Feb 6, 2023

A month ago, Gautam Adani was the third-richest person on the planet with a net worth of $125 billion. That was a month ago…

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