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Diddy Paid Off $18 Million Star Island Mortgage To Prepare For $50 Million Get-Out-Of-Jail Bail Proposal

Diddy Paid Off $18 Million Star Island Mortgage To Prepare For $50 Million Get-Out-Of-Jail Bail Proposal

Jul 29, 2025

Facing up to 20 years in prison, Sean "Diddy" Combs is making a last-ditch bid to get out of jail before his October sentencing. He's offering a $50 million bond backed by his lavish Star Island mansion — and even threw in his mom's Miami condo.

Ken Griffey Jr. Retired In 2010 – But He Remained One Of The Highest Paid Players On The Cincinnati Reds Until Just Last Year

Ken Griffey Jr. Retired In 2010 – But He Remained One Of The Highest Paid Players On The Cincinnati Reds Until Just Last Year

Jul 29, 2025

Ken Griffey Jr. hasn't played for the Cincinnati Reds since 2008 — and hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2010 — but thanks to a savvy deferred contract, he kept collecting millions from the Reds every year through 2024.

When Disney Fired Mike Ovitz In 1997, He Was Paid The Inflation-Adjusted Equivalent Of $280 Million… For A Year Of Work

When Disney Fired Mike Ovitz In 1997, He Was Paid The Inflation-Adjusted Equivalent Of $280 Million… For A Year Of Work

Jul 28, 2025

In 1997, Disney fired executive Michael Ovitz after just 14 months on the job—and handed him what would become one of the largest exit packages in corporate history.

Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Ted Scott Has Made More Money Than The Average PGA Tour Golfer This Year

Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Ted Scott Has Made More Money Than The Average PGA Tour Golfer This Year

Jul 28, 2025

Ted Scott has helped Scottie Scheffler on numerous golf courses—and he's made a ton of money in the process.

Oleksandr Usyk And Daniel Dubois Earned More From Their One Boxing Match Than The Entire UFC Season's Purse

Oleksandr Usyk And Daniel Dubois Earned More From Their One Boxing Match Than The Entire UFC Season's Purse

Jul 28, 2025

The heavyweight bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois was an entertaining fight—and a lucrative one.

The Amount Of Money John Daly Gambled Away During His Lifetime Is Bonkers

The Amount Of Money John Daly Gambled Away During His Lifetime Is Bonkers

Jul 25, 2025

John Daly once won $750,000 for finishing as the runner-up at a tournament. He immediately proceeded to lose the entire amount PLUS another $750,000 playing slots in a single sitting.

The Bengals Have Two Defensive Linemen Holding Out As Training Camp Begins

The Bengals Have Two Defensive Linemen Holding Out As Training Camp Begins

Jul 25, 2025

The Cincinnati Bengals are in contract negotiations with two of their key defensive pieces—and so far, they haven't gone very well.

Hulk Hogan Body Slammed Nick Denton And Gawker From $400 Million Media Empire To Bankrupty Oblivion

Hulk Hogan Body Slammed Nick Denton And Gawker From $400 Million Media Empire To Bankrupty Oblivion

Jul 25, 2025

Nick Denton built a media empire that mocked the powerful and rewrote the rules of online journalism—until a sex tape, a wrestling icon, and a billionaire with a grudge brought it all crashing down.

Hidden Cameras + Wife Swapping + Bubba The Love Sponge + One Angry Billionaire With A Grudge = Hulk Hogan's $100+ Million Gawker Lawsuit

Hidden Cameras + Wife Swapping + Bubba The Love Sponge + One Angry Billionaire With A Grudge = Hulk Hogan's $100+ Million Gawker Lawsuit

Jul 24, 2025

Hulk Hogan was famous for many things. But one of his most INFAMOUS situations involved wife-swapping, a secret sex tape, a billionaire with a grudge, and a $100 million defamation lawsuit that changed the media landscape forever.

30 Years Ago, Hulk Hogan Endorsed A Meatball Maker Instead Of An Innovative New Grill. That Was A $200 Million Mistake

30 Years Ago, Hulk Hogan Endorsed A Meatball Maker Instead Of An Innovative New Grill. That Was A $200 Million Mistake

Jul 24, 2025

Hulk Hogan may be king of the wrestling ring, but when it comes to product endorsements he can't catch a break. This is the story of how one stupid decision cost the Hulkster lost $200 million.

The South Park Guys' New Deal Is Even Bigger, Longer & More Uncut Than We Previously Thought

The South Park Guys' New Deal Is Even Bigger, Longer & More Uncut Than We Previously Thought

Jul 23, 2025

Just yesterday, we thought Trey Parker and Matt Stone had signed one of the richest TV deals of all time. Turns out… that was only half the story. Between two new South Park agreements with Paramount—streaming and production—the duo will now split hundreds of millions per year through 2030.

Leona Helmsley Clawed Her Way From Factory Worker To Queen of NYC Real Estate – Then Went to Jail And Left Billions To Charity… And Her Dog

Leona Helmsley Clawed Her Way From Factory Worker To Queen of NYC Real Estate – Then Went to Jail And Left Billions To Charity… And Her Dog

Jul 23, 2025

Leona Helmsley clawed her way from a Brooklyn sewing factory to the top of New York's real estate world. She married a billionaire, built a luxury hotel empire, and terrorized her staff. Then came the fall: tax fraud, prison, and a will that left billions to charity… and millions to… her dog. This is the outrageous, unbelievable true story of Leona Helmsley.

The Strange And Sad Post-Divorce Financial Saga Of Alice Evans And Ioan Gruffudd

The Strange And Sad Post-Divorce Financial Saga Of Alice Evans And Ioan Gruffudd

Jul 22, 2025

What started as a Hollywood love story between Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans has devolved into one of the most chaotic post-divorce financial sagas in recent memory. With court filings, GoFundMe pleas, and accusations flying, their real-life fallout has been more dramatic than anything they've acted on screen.

Oh My God, Kenny! The South Park Creators Just Signed A $1.5 Billion Streaming Deal

Oh My God, Kenny! The South Park Creators Just Signed A $1.5 Billion Streaming Deal

Jul 22, 2025

After months of stalled negotiations, legal threats, and merger drama, Trey Parker and Matt Stone just closed a $1.5 billion global streaming deal with Paramount. Thanks to a clause buried in a 1997 contract, they'll reportedly collect nearly half.

Vitamin Shoppe Founder Seeks $90 Million For 3.5-Acre Oceanfront Hamptons Mansion – That Features A 9-Hole Private Golf Course!

Vitamin Shoppe Founder Seeks $90 Million For 3.5-Acre Oceanfront Hamptons Mansion – That Features A 9-Hole Private Golf Course!

Jul 21, 2025

Jeffrey Horowitz founded The Vitamin Shoppe in 1977 and turned it into a billion-dollar supplement empire. Along the way, he built a 9,000-square-foot oceanfront mansion in the Hamptons—complete with a private nine-hole golf course. Now he's listing that estate for $89 million.

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