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Only Two NBA Teams Had A Negative EBITDA Last Year

Only Two NBA Teams Had A Negative EBITDA Last Year

Feb 20, 2025

The NBA is doing quite well financially, but a couple of teams have fallen behind compared to the rest of the pack.

Unfathomable Wealth: The True Story of History's Richest Ruler, Mansa Musa

Unfathomable Wealth: The True Story of History's Richest Ruler, Mansa Musa

Feb 19, 2025

Mansa Musa was a 14th-century African ruler whose legendary wealth was so immense that his generosity crashed Egypt's economy. He has been described as the richest human being of all time.

Why Alex Bregman Turned Down Larger Offers To Sign A Short-Term Deal With The Red Sox

Why Alex Bregman Turned Down Larger Offers To Sign A Short-Term Deal With The Red Sox

Feb 19, 2025

After nearly a decade with the Houston Astros, Alex Bregman has set his sights on a new home. Here's why he chose the Boston Red Sox.

Harvey Weinstein Sues Brother Bob Weinstein Over $45 Million Loan

Harvey Weinstein Sues Brother Bob Weinstein Over $45 Million Loan

Feb 19, 2025

Once the most powerful duo in Hollywood, the Weinstein brothers built an empire—now, they're tearing each other apart in a brutal legal war.

How An Accordion-Playing Big Bandleader From The 1950s Accidentally Became The Richest Celebrity On The Planet

How An Accordion-Playing Big Bandleader From The 1950s Accidentally Became The Richest Celebrity On The Planet

Feb 18, 2025

Lawrence Welk parlayed being an accordion player from North Dakota into a television and real estate career that made him at least $150 million by the time he died. Adjusted for inflation, that would be equal to $277 million today. He was the richest celebrity of his time.

R. Kelly's Financial Nightmare: The $10 Million Judgment He Can't Pay

R. Kelly's Financial Nightmare: The $10 Million Judgment He Can't Pay

Feb 18, 2025

R. Kelly once made millions from hit songs and sold-out arenas, but now he can't even pay his victims what he owes. With lawsuits piling up and his royalties frozen, where did all the money go?

Who Was The World's First Billionaire?

Who Was The World's First Billionaire?

Feb 17, 2025

Who was the first human being in history to have more than $1 billion in personal net worth without having to adjust for inflation?

The Richest American Presidents Of All Time After Adjusting For Inflation

The Richest American Presidents Of All Time After Adjusting For Inflation

Feb 16, 2025

Who are the richest American Presidents of all time, inflation-adjusted?

The Richest Saturday Night Live Cast Members Of All Time

The Richest Saturday Night Live Cast Members Of All Time

Feb 15, 2025

Who are the richest Saturday Night Live performers of all time?

How Much Do "Saturday Night Live Cast" Members Make Per Episode?

How Much Do "Saturday Night Live Cast" Members Make Per Episode?

Feb 15, 2025

How much do cast members, hosts and guest stars of "Saturday Night Live" make per episode?

No, Michael Jordan Didn't Lose $500M Betting Against GameStop – Here's the Truth Behind That Dumb Viral Rumor

No, Michael Jordan Didn't Lose $500M Betting Against GameStop – Here's the Truth Behind That Dumb Viral Rumor

Feb 14, 2025

Despite what you may have heard in a YouTube video or TikTok, Michael Jordan was not FORCED to sell the Charlotte Bobcats to cover a $500 million debt related to a massive GameStop bet.

A Treasure Hunter Found $100M In Sunken Gold…. Then Went To Prison For Not Giving Up The Location Of 500 Coins

A Treasure Hunter Found $100M In Sunken Gold…. Then Went To Prison For Not Giving Up The Location Of 500 Coins

Feb 14, 2025

A brilliant deep-sea treasure hunter found the legendary "Ship of Gold" and recovered a fortune in lost treasure—only to become a fugitive, vanish with 500 missing gold coins, and end up behind bars.

This 1970s TV Actor Left His Entire – Surprisingly Large – Fortune To The State That Made Him World Famous

This 1970s TV Actor Left His Entire – Surprisingly Large – Fortune To The State That Made Him World Famous

Feb 12, 2025

Jack Lord found a second home in Hawaii after starring in the series "Hawaii 5-0" for twelve years, so he left his surprisingly massive estate to local Hawaiian charities.

How Paul McCartney and John Lennon Lost Ownership Of The Beatles Catalogue

How Paul McCartney and John Lennon Lost Ownership Of The Beatles Catalogue

Feb 12, 2025

How on earth did Paul McCartney and John Lennon lose ownership of The Beatles catalog? And how did Michael Jackson turn those songs into a multi-billion dollar music publishing empire?

How A Shipwreck Off The Coast Of Jamaica In 1959 Changed Music Forever And Led To A Massive Fortune

How A Shipwreck Off The Coast Of Jamaica In 1959 Changed Music Forever And Led To A Massive Fortune

Feb 12, 2025

Chris Blackwell is one of the most influential producers in the history of music. And believe it or not, his entire music career never would have happened without a near-death experience on a shipwrecked boat off the coast of Jamaica.

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