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"I Love the Juice"… Charles Barkley Gambled Away Roughly Half His NBA Career Earnings Before He Found His Limit

"I Love the Juice"… Charles Barkley Gambled Away Roughly Half His NBA Career Earnings Before He Found His Limit

Jun 1, 2025

Charles Barkley never hid his love of gambling. But over the years, his million-dollar habits nearly overwhelmed his fortune—until one very public wake-up call made him change course.

Is Kirk Cousins The Most Expensive Backup Quarterback Ever?

Is Kirk Cousins The Most Expensive Backup Quarterback Ever?

May 31, 2025

Kirk Cousins got benched by the Falcons last season and enters this year as the team's No. 2 quarterback—a very expensive backup.

Rob Zombie Lists His Stunning Multi-Home Hollywood Hills Compound for $9 Million

Rob Zombie Lists His Stunning Multi-Home Hollywood Hills Compound for $9 Million

May 29, 2025

Rob Zombie and Sheri Moon Zombie are selling their ultra-private Hollywood Hills compound for $9 million. The estate includes two striking midcentury homes designed by architect Robert Thorgusen and surrounded by lush, cinematic landscaping.

How A Random Venezuelan Actress Ended Up Owning The Rights To Marilyn Monroe's Estate (And The Huge Fortune Those Rights Generated)

How A Random Venezuelan Actress Ended Up Owning The Rights To Marilyn Monroe's Estate (And The Huge Fortune Those Rights Generated)

May 29, 2025

There's no debating the fact that Marilyn Monroe was an icon and she remains one nearly six decades after her untimely death. How did a little-known Venezuelan-born actress come to own the rights to Monroe's estate and image?

David Geffen Parlayed a White Lie on His Résumé Into a Mailroom Job… and a $9 Billion Entertainment Empire

David Geffen Parlayed a White Lie on His Résumé Into a Mailroom Job… and a $9 Billion Entertainment Empire

May 29, 2025

David Geffen didn't finish college, inherit a fortune, or follow a plan. He started in a mailroom, forged a letter, and went on to build a $9 billion empire spanning music, film, real estate, and art.

Woman Beaten Into Coma During Violent Break-In at Beanie Babies Billionaire Ty Warner's Montecito Mansion

Woman Beaten Into Coma During Violent Break-In at Beanie Babies Billionaire Ty Warner's Montecito Mansion

May 28, 2025

A 60-year-old woman was left in a coma after a violent break-in at the Montecito mansion of Beanie Babies billionaire Ty Warner. The attacker, a former soldier with a violent past, now faces attempted murder charges after claiming the home was his.

Hailey Bieber Just Sold Her "Rhode" Skincare Company For $1 Billion

Hailey Bieber Just Sold Her "Rhode" Skincare Company For $1 Billion

May 28, 2025

$600 million in cash. $200 million in stock. $200 million future earnout. All in, Hailey Bieber is now $100 million richer than her husband.

How Ty Warner Turned Beanie Babies Into A Multi-Billion Dollar Toy And Luxury Hotel Empire

How Ty Warner Turned Beanie Babies Into A Multi-Billion Dollar Toy And Luxury Hotel Empire

May 28, 2025

Ty Warner built a billion-dollar fortune from Beanie Babies, then quietly transformed it into a luxury hotel empire spanning North America. His journey from failed actor to plush toy king to real estate mogul is one of the most improbable business stories of our time.

Late Viacom Billionaire Sumner Redstone Paid AN INSANE Amount Of Money To Ex-Girlfriends And Hookups During His Lifetime

Late Viacom Billionaire Sumner Redstone Paid AN INSANE Amount Of Money To Ex-Girlfriends And Hookups During His Lifetime

May 28, 2025

Long before Shari Redstone was navigating boardroom battles, her father, Sumner Redstone, was making headlines of a very different kind… by spending hundreds of millions of dollars on ex-girlfriends, mistresses, and brief flings…

Trump Pardons Reality Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, Who Lived Lavishly Off $30 Million in Fraudulent Loans

Trump Pardons Reality Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, Who Lived Lavishly Off $30 Million in Fraudulent Loans

May 27, 2025

Todd and Julie Chrisley went from reality TV fame to federal prison after defrauding banks out of $30 million. Now, thanks to a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, they're walking free, but not entirely debt-free.

James Dyson Vacuumed Up An $18 Billion Fortune And Is The Richest Person In England Thanks To His Incredible Gadgets

James Dyson Vacuumed Up An $18 Billion Fortune And Is The Richest Person In England Thanks To His Incredible Gadgets

May 27, 2025

James Dyson built one of the most profitable tech empires on Earth by obsessing over airflow and refusing to give up. After 5,126 failed prototypes, he vacuumed up an $18 billion fortune—and still owns 100% of the company.

The Best Job In Sports? These Eight Backup Quarterbacks Earned Fortunes From The Sidelines

The Best Job In Sports? These Eight Backup Quarterbacks Earned Fortunes From The Sidelines

May 27, 2025

Being a backup quarterback to an all-star player might be the best life you could ever imagine. You get paid big bucks without really ever having to do much work.

Yvon Chouinard Just Wanted To Be A "Dirtbag" Rock Climber. He Became The World's Most Reluctant Billionaire, So He Gave It All Away!

Yvon Chouinard Just Wanted To Be A "Dirtbag" Rock Climber. He Became The World's Most Reluctant Billionaire, So He Gave It All Away!

May 26, 2025

When Yvon Chouinard was in his 20s he spent more than six months of each year criss crossing North America and the Alps climbing mountains with his friends and living on about 50 cents a day. Today, Chouinard is the founder of the outdoor gear company Patagonia, which reported $750 million in sales in 2015.

The New York Liberty Have Sold At A Record Valuation For A Women's Sports Team

The New York Liberty Have Sold At A Record Valuation For A Women's Sports Team

May 25, 2025

The Tsais bought the New York Liberty six years ago. Their sale price values the team at more than 30 times what they paid for it.

Reclusive OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Reportedly In Talks To Sell For $8 Billion

Reclusive OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Reportedly In Talks To Sell For $8 Billion

May 23, 2025

The billionaire behind OnlyFans has quietly paid himself more than $1.5 billion in dividends, all while avoiding the spotlight. Now, he may be preparing to sell the company for $8 billion and walk away with $6.1 billion in cash. But the question remains: why sell a business that prints money?

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