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How Christopher Nolan Invented An Atomic "Oppenheimer" Paycheck For Himself

How Christopher Nolan Invented An Atomic "Oppenheimer" Paycheck For Himself

Mar 14, 2024

After furiously leaving his film-making home of 20 years, Christopher Nolan went to Universal with an offer they couldn't refuse. The result was an atomic "Oppenheimer" payday.

Court Says Dame Dash Has To Sell His Last Remaining Shares In Roc-A-Fella Records After Failure To Pay $823,000 Copyright Judgment

Court Says Dame Dash Has To Sell His Last Remaining Shares In Roc-A-Fella Records After Failure To Pay $823,000 Copyright Judgment

Mar 1, 2024

Both Dash and his fellow Roc-A-Fella co-founders Jay-Z and Kareem "Biggs" Burke opposed the order in court, claiming that any such sale had to be approved by the board of directors.

CNN Pays Don Lemon $24.5 Million Settlement… And We Just Confirmed His Former Annual Salary

CNN Pays Don Lemon $24.5 Million Settlement… And We Just Confirmed His Former Annual Salary

Feb 29, 2024

If the story's sources are correct, Lemon is getting the same amount he would have earned had he stayed on CNN for the three and a half years he had left on his contract before his firing. But a spokesperson for CNN has denied the report.

Mike Lindell Ordered By Judge To Pay Out $5 Million Challenge To Man Who Disproved His 2020 Election Allegations

Mike Lindell Ordered By Judge To Pay Out $5 Million Challenge To Man Who Disproved His 2020 Election Allegations

Feb 26, 2024

Lindell told reporters he plans to appeal the decision: "Of course we're going to appeal it. This guy doesn't have a dime coming," he said.

Queen Is Reportedly Close To Selling Its Catalog For $1.2 Billion

Queen Is Reportedly Close To Selling Its Catalog For $1.2 Billion

Feb 20, 2024

The managers of the late Freddie Mercury's estate as well as Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon all have their own representation in the talks, which are said to have possibly entered the exclusive stage with a single prospective buyer.

Floyd Mayweather Shared An $18 Million Check He Just Wrote To The IRS

Floyd Mayweather Shared An $18 Million Check He Just Wrote To The IRS

Feb 19, 2024

"Just before I paid that light million and change for that little Super Bowl stuff," Floyd Mayweather posted on Instagram. "I had to pay the IRS aka Uncle Sam $18,047,181."

Beyoncé Allegedly Got $30 Million For Her Super Bowl Ad

Beyoncé Allegedly Got $30 Million For Her Super Bowl Ad

Feb 13, 2024

That's $30 million in addition to $7 million for the air space and $1 million production budget.

Mississippi State Auditor Alleges Brett Favre Still Owes Another $730,000 In Interest For Misallocated Welfare Funds In Court Filing

Mississippi State Auditor Alleges Brett Favre Still Owes Another $730,000 In Interest For Misallocated Welfare Funds In Court Filing

Feb 12, 2024

Favre has already paid back the principle sum, but a new court filing from state auditor Shad White in response to an ongoing defamation suit from Favre says he owes another $729,790 in unpaid interest.

Joe Rogan Signs New $250 Million Spotify Deal. Will Ultimately Bring His Total Spotify Earnings To $450 Million

Joe Rogan Signs New $250 Million Spotify Deal. Will Ultimately Bring His Total Spotify Earnings To $450 Million

Feb 2, 2024

Joe Rogan just signed a $250 million contract to keep his podcast at Spotify for another term. By the end of this deal, he will have made $450 million from Spotify.

Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, And Sean Hayes Sign $100 Million Deal With SiriusXM For Their "SmartLess" Podcast

Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, And Sean Hayes Sign $100 Million Deal With SiriusXM For Their "SmartLess" Podcast

Feb 1, 2024

The deal, which is spread out over the next three years, will include rights for advertising sales and distribution, plus additional content that will be exclusive to the SiriusXM satellite radio platform.

What Happens When An Athlete Realizes He's Worth More Money Staying Injured Forever? The Strange Story Of Reclusive Pro Golfer Anthony Kim

What Happens When An Athlete Realizes He's Worth More Money Staying Injured Forever? The Strange Story Of Reclusive Pro Golfer Anthony Kim

Jan 29, 2024

Back in 2014, professional golfer Anthony Kim was facing a very unusual dilemma: He may be worth more injured than continuing to play.

Subtle SEC Filing Reveals How Much The Rock Is Still Making In WWE Royalties Every Year

Subtle SEC Filing Reveals How Much The Rock Is Still Making In WWE Royalties Every Year

Jan 25, 2024

The big headline yesterday was that The Rock was joining the board of the company that owns WWE. The smaller, more interesting, revelation came in a subtle SEC filing.

Lindsay Lohan Made $500K For Her "Mean Girls" Musical Cameo

Lindsay Lohan Made $500K For Her "Mean Girls" Musical Cameo

Jan 24, 2024

Lohan was paid quite well for what amounted to about half a day's shooting, reportedly making a cool 500 grand for her brief appearance in the movie.

The Rock Will Probably Become A Billionaire This Year From His Tequila Company (If He Isn't One Already)

The Rock Will Probably Become A Billionaire This Year From His Tequila Company (If He Isn't One Already)

Jan 23, 2024

When George Clooney sold his tequila company in 2017 for $1 billion, Casamigos was selling 170,000 cases a year. The Rock's tequila company Teremana is on pace to sell 600,000 cases this year.

R. Kelly Hits Back At $10.5 Million Judgment In Lawsuit, Claims He Was Never Aware Of Suit Against Him

R. Kelly Hits Back At $10.5 Million Judgment In Lawsuit, Claims He Was Never Aware Of Suit Against Him

Jan 22, 2024

Kelly has filed legal documents claiming that he was never alerted to this particular lawsuit, and would have defended himself against the charges had he been so.