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For The First Time In History, The U.K.'s Next Prime Minister Will Actually Be Richer Than The Sitting Monarch

For The First Time In History, The U.K.'s Next Prime Minister Will Actually Be Richer Than The Sitting Monarch

Oct 23, 2022

Thanks to his extremely rich wife, Rishi Sunak – who is very likely going to be the U.K's next Prime Minister – will technically be richer than King Charles.

While Red Bull Was Giving You Wings, It Was Giving Dietrich Mateschitz A $20 Billion Fortune

While Red Bull Was Giving You Wings, It Was Giving Dietrich Mateschitz A $20 Billion Fortune

Oct 22, 2022

Necessity is truly the mother of invention. For Austrian entrepreneur Dietrich Mateschitz, his necessity came in the form of jet lag on a business trip to Thailand. The resulting invention was a little company called Red Bull.

The Family Of George Floyd Is Planning To Sue Kanye West For $250 Million

The Family Of George Floyd Is Planning To Sue Kanye West For $250 Million

Oct 21, 2022

In a press statement released by the Witherspoon Law Group, West's comments are tantamount to "harassment, misappropriation, defamation and infliction of emotional distress" against Floyd's family.

The Late Vin Scully's Hidden Hills Estate, Known As "Home Plate," Is For Sale At $15 Million

The Late Vin Scully's Hidden Hills Estate, Known As "Home Plate," Is For Sale At $15 Million

Oct 20, 2022

The spread, which Scully made his own by christening it "Home Plate," sits on two acres of a Hidden Hills enclave known as Ashley Ridge, and includes a spacious 11,000-square-foot mansion, guest house, and various outdoor amenities.

Conan O'Brien Snags $16.5 Million For Carpinteria Beach House

Conan O'Brien Snags $16.5 Million For Carpinteria Beach House

Oct 19, 2022

The comedian has sold the property he purchased with his wife Liza in 2015 for $16.5 million – more than double the $7.9 million they originally paid for it.

Terrence Howard Claims Robert Downey Jr. Owes Him $100 Million For "Iron Man" Recasting

Terrence Howard Claims Robert Downey Jr. Owes Him $100 Million For "Iron Man" Recasting

Oct 19, 2022

Howard says his deal with Marvel included two additional sequels, but when it came time to make the follow-up to "Iron Man," he says Marvel attempted to stiff him, offering him a mere fraction of the $5 million he was supposed to make for the second movie.

According To Court Filings, Anne Heche Had Just $400,000 To Her Name When She Died

According To Court Filings, Anne Heche Had Just $400,000 To Her Name When She Died

Oct 18, 2022

The documents assert that Heche's estate includes "a few modest" bank accounts, income from acting royalties and various investments, a production company, plus "tangible personal property of unknown value," all estimated to be worth about $400,000 in total.

Buster Posey Left $30 Million On The Table With The Giants… And It Was A Brilliant Financial Decision

Buster Posey Left $30 Million On The Table With The Giants… And It Was A Brilliant Financial Decision

Oct 18, 2022

Buster Posey's retirement in 2021 came as a bit of a shock. But his off-field investments have proven more lucrative than playing baseball.

After Flirting With LIV Golf, Charles Barkley Signs $100-200 Million TNT Contract

After Flirting With LIV Golf, Charles Barkley Signs $100-200 Million TNT Contract

Oct 17, 2022

Just a few months after flirting very publicly with LIV Golf, Charles Barkley has signed a massive extension with TNT. Accident or brilliant negotiating tactic?

The Bezos Family Foundation Announces $710.5 Million Pledge Towards Seattle's Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

The Bezos Family Foundation Announces $710.5 Million Pledge Towards Seattle's Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Oct 17, 2022

The money will go towards cancer research at the institution, which the Bezos Family Foundation has long supported.

Jordan Poole's Rough Offseason Just Turned Around With A Massive Contract Offer

Jordan Poole's Rough Offseason Just Turned Around With A Massive Contract Offer

Oct 17, 2022

Jordan Poole got punched in the face earlier this month. Now, he's signing a nine-figure contract. Quite the turnaround!

The Panthers Fired Matt Rhule With $40 Million-Plus Left On His Contract

The Panthers Fired Matt Rhule With $40 Million-Plus Left On His Contract

Oct 14, 2022

Matt Rhule is still owed a lot of money from the Carolina Panthers, though there's a way they can recoup most of it.

Boston Billionaire Rob Hale Has Donated $1 Million Per Week To A Different Small Charity This Year

Boston Billionaire Rob Hale Has Donated $1 Million Per Week To A Different Small Charity This Year

Oct 14, 2022

No matter how you count the money up, it's an ambitious philanthropy project that could give financial stability to a lot of grassroots organizations that would otherwise be operating basically hand-to-mouth.

An Inmate In A Georgia Maximum Security Prison Allegedly Stole $11 Million From A Billionaire By Impersonating Him On A Stolen Cell Phone

An Inmate In A Georgia Maximum Security Prison Allegedly Stole $11 Million From A Billionaire By Impersonating Him On A Stolen Cell Phone

Oct 13, 2022

Government authorities are reportedly still searching for some of the gold that Cofield allegedly purchased using the stolen funds, not finding in the house he paid a $500,000 down payment for in cash.

Alex Jones Slapped With $965 Million Defamation Judgment… And He Still Has Another Defamation Trial On Tap

Alex Jones Slapped With $965 Million Defamation Judgment… And He Still Has Another Defamation Trial On Tap

Oct 13, 2022

A Connecticut jury has hit Jones with $965 million in damages, meaning he's now on the hook for more than $1 billion overall, with a third trial also in Texas still to come.

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