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"Passion of the Christ" Earned Mel Gibson The Largest Single Payday In Hollywood History

"Passion of the Christ" Earned Mel Gibson The Largest Single Payday In Hollywood History

Apr 3, 2026

No studio would touch Mel Gibson's literal "Passion" project with a 10 foot pole. So he put up $45m of his own money… and went on to earn the largest single windfall in Hollywood history.

The Las Vegas Raiders Just Gave Kirk Cousins A $172 Million Contract (Though He Likely Won't Earn All Of It)

The Las Vegas Raiders Just Gave Kirk Cousins A $172 Million Contract (Though He Likely Won't Earn All Of It)

Apr 2, 2026

Kirk Cousins is one of the highest earners in NFL history. He's inked a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, though it's not quite what it seems.

British Billionaire Nick Candy Just Sold His London Mansion For $350 Million — Setting A New Record For Most Expensive Home Sale In History

British Billionaire Nick Candy Just Sold His London Mansion For $350 Million — Setting A New Record For Most Expensive Home Sale In History

Apr 2, 2026

A private residence in London just sold for $350 million. The seller was British property billionaire Nick Candy. We do not yet know the identity of the buyer…

From $8,000 in The Bank To $8 Million A Year: What's Jeff Probst's Salary and Net Worth After 25 Years and 50 Seasons Of "Survivor"?

From $8,000 in The Bank To $8 Million A Year: What's Jeff Probst's Salary and Net Worth After 25 Years and 50 Seasons Of "Survivor"?

Apr 2, 2026

Before "Survivor," Jeff Probst had just $8,000 in the bank and no clear path forward. Today, he earns roughly $8 million a year from the same show that changed his life, and made him one of the richest reality TV personalities ever.

Stephen Dorff Lists Tennessee Compound For $10 Million — After Paying $1.9 Million And Completing A Massive Renovation

Stephen Dorff Lists Tennessee Compound For $10 Million — After Paying $1.9 Million And Completing A Massive Renovation

Apr 2, 2026

Stephen Dorff is listing his 41-acre Tennessee compound for $10 million after buying it for just $1.9 million and completely transforming the property. The sale could net him an $8 million profit and cap off a well-timed shift from Malibu beachfront living to a sprawling countryside estate

The Brewers Are Giving Cooper Pratt $50+ Million Before He Ever Plays An MLB Game

The Brewers Are Giving Cooper Pratt $50+ Million Before He Ever Plays An MLB Game

Apr 2, 2026

Cooper Pratt primarily spent last season playing Double-A baseball. He's still getting an eight-figure contract from the Brewers.

27 Years Ago Today, Mark Cuban Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo For $5.7 Billion… Six Months Later, He Pulled Off A Brilliant Trade To Guarantee His Fortune

27 Years Ago Today, Mark Cuban Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo For $5.7 Billion… Six Months Later, He Pulled Off A Brilliant Trade To Guarantee His Fortune

Apr 1, 2026

27 years ago today, Mark Cuban sold his dotcom company, Broadcast.com to Yahoo for $5.7 billion. He then pulled off an absolutely legendary Wall Street trade to preserve his fortune.

50 Years Ago Today, Apple Was Founded By Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. How Rich Did Each Co-Founder Become Off Their Creation?

50 Years Ago Today, Apple Was Founded By Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. How Rich Did Each Co-Founder Become Off Their Creation?

Apr 1, 2026

Fifty years ago today, Apple was founded by three bright-eyed entrepreneurs. Sooo, how rich did Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne become thanks to their creation???

When Steve Jobs Died, The Majority Of His $10 Billion Net Worth Had NOTHING To Do With Apple. How? Why? Huh?!?!

When Steve Jobs Died, The Majority Of His $10 Billion Net Worth Had NOTHING To Do With Apple. How? Why? Huh?!?!

Mar 31, 2026

You might be surprised to learn that when Steve Jobs died, very little of his surprisingly small (considering who he was) fortune actually came from Apple.

50 Years Ago This Week, Apple's Long-Forgotten Third Co-Founder Made The Worst Financial Decision Of All Time

50 Years Ago This Week, Apple's Long-Forgotten Third Co-Founder Made The Worst Financial Decision Of All Time

Mar 31, 2026

50 years ago today, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and a guy you've never heard of co-founded Apple Inc. That "other guy" would soon make the worst financial decision in human history.

You Bought $10,000 Worth of Apple Shares at IPO, Fell Into a Coma, and Woke Up in March 2026. How Rich Are You Today?

You Bought $10,000 Worth of Apple Shares at IPO, Fell Into a Coma, and Woke Up in March 2026. How Rich Are You Today?

Mar 31, 2026

What if you bought $10,000 worth of Apple stock at its 1980 IPO… and then literally forgot about it for 44 years? Thanks to stock splits, dividends, and one of the greatest corporate turnarounds ever, that single decision would have turned into a very nice fortune and passive income stream.

"I'm The Happiest Person Ever": Steve Wozniak Drops Zen Comment Dunk On Snarky Internet Critics Of His "Lack" Of Enormous Wealth

"I'm The Happiest Person Ever": Steve Wozniak Drops Zen Comment Dunk On Snarky Internet Critics Of His "Lack" Of Enormous Wealth

Mar 31, 2026

On the day Apple went public, Steve Wozniak owned 7.9% of the company. Today he is not a $100 billionaire. He's not a billionaire. He's not even a $100 millionaire. But he is "the happiest person ever."

The Best Financial Move Of Arsenio Hall's Career May Have Been A 10,000-Square-Foot Spaceship Mansion On One Of LA's Highest Peaks

The Best Financial Move Of Arsenio Hall's Career May Have Been A 10,000-Square-Foot Spaceship Mansion On One Of LA's Highest Peaks

Mar 31, 2026

At the height of his fame in the early 1990s, Arsenio Hall made a quiet real estate bet that eventually turned into what might have been the biggest payday of his career!

NBA Stardom, A Kardashian Marriage, Brothel Overdoses, Meme Coins and Evictions: The Continually Bizarre Life Lamar Odom

NBA Stardom, A Kardashian Marriage, Brothel Overdoses, Meme Coins and Evictions: The Continually Bizarre Life Lamar Odom

Mar 31, 2026

Lamar Odom once had it all: NBA titles, millions in the bank, and a reality TV marriage to a Kardashian. But after addiction, a near-fatal overdose, and a string of chaotic headlines, his post-basketball life has taken yet another strange turn — from meme coins to a court-ordered eviction.

What's Kanye West's Net Worth Today? A Full History Of The Meteoric Rise And Dramatic Fall Of Kanye's Multi-Billion-Dollar Fortune

What's Kanye West's Net Worth Today? A Full History Of The Meteoric Rise And Dramatic Fall Of Kanye's Multi-Billion-Dollar Fortune

Mar 30, 2026

Fifteen years ago, Kanye West was worth $30 million. By 2021, he was a $6.6 billion mogul. Then the last few years happened. What's Kanye West's net worth today?

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