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T.I. And Wife Tiny Harris Awarded $71 Million Judgment In OMG Girlz Copyright Case
TI and Tiny just came up with a HUGE win in what was their THIRD attempt at a copyright lawsuit filed against a major toymaker.
The Olsen Twins Sell Minority Stake In Fashion Empire "The Row" At $1 Billion Valuation
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen just sold a minority stake in their fashion line "The Row" at a valuation of $1 billion to a group of investors that include the heirs to the Chanel and L'Oreal empires.
In 1977, James Earl Jones Demanded Salary Over "Points" On Star Wars. He Chose… Poorly
In 1977, because Star Wars had spiraled way over budget, George Lucas offered James Earl Jones points instead of salary for his role as the voice of Darth Vader. Unfortunately, Jones did not take that offer.
In 1977, Alec Guinness Demanded "Points" Instead Of Salary On Star Wars. He Chose… Wisely
Despite hating the movie and being convinced that it would flop, back in 1977, Alec Guinness shrewdly demanded to be paid in gross points instead of a flat salary. He chose… wisely.
Selena Gomez Is Officially A Billionaire Thanks To Booming Rare Beauty Makeup Empire
Thanks to her Rare Beauty business, Selena Gomez just officially became a billionaire.
The Second Largest Diamond In The World Unearthed In Botswana
The 2,492-carat diamond was discovered at the Karowe Diamond Mine by way of Lucara's Mega Diamond Recovery X-Tay Transmission technology, which certainly seems to have succeeded in recovering a mega-diamond for the ages.
The Story Of How Sean Connery Gave Up $450 Million By Turning Down "Lord of The Rings"
In Hollywood, careers can be launched or broken by one bad decision, and in the process, vast fortunes can be made or lost. Sean Connery learned this lesson the hard way…
30 Years Ago, Hulk Hogan Endorsed A Meatball Maker Instead Of An Innovative New Grill. That Was A $200 Million Mistake
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.
This NASA Scientist Earned An Enormous Liquid Fortune Off An Accidental Invention Called… The Super Soaker
Lonnie Johnson is a nuclear engineer who worked on NASA's missions to Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars. But none of those missions matter because Lonnie also happens to be the inventor of a little toy called The Super Soaker.
In 1978, Donald Sutherland Declined Backend Points On What Became One Of The Most Profitable (And Raunchy) Movies Of All Time
In 1978, Donald Sutherland was offered a huge back-end incentive to appear in the low-budget comedy "Animal House." He held out for cash upfront and winded up losing a fortune.
The Absolutely Insane Life And Death Story Of Herbalife Founder Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes founded Herbalife from the trunk of his car in 1980 at the age of 24. He went on to earn a massive fortune then died suddenly, leaving behind an extremely messy backstory involving four beauty queen ex-wives.
How A Billionaire Trust Fund Kid Turned An Automotive Accessories Empire Into The World's Deadliest Private Army
Most 25 year olds who inherit a billion dollars would instantly disappear to a private island and drown themselves in margaritas. Erik Prince used his newfound wealth to build the largest, most powerful and deadliest private army in the world: Blackwater.
The Original Ghostbusters Actors Earned Paranormally-Large Paydays Thanks To A Shrewd Business Decision
Back in 1984, the three main Ghostbusters actors – Bill Murray, Dan Aykrod and Harold Ramis – opted to take modest salaries for their work in exchange for backend points. That was a wise move.
Imagine Earning $70 Million As A Child Actor, Then Finding Out The Money Had Been Completely Squandered… By Your Parents
Jackie Coogan was probably the first major child film star in history. Unfortunately, when he turned 21 and finally had access his hard earned fortune, he discovered a gut wrenching truth.
OJ Simpson Died A Millionaire With A Healthy NFL Pension Despite Still Owing $96 Million To The Goldman Family
OJ Simpson just died at the age of 76. At the time of his death he still owed the Goldman family $96 million. And yet he died with a healthy pension and a multi-million-dollar net worth. How was that possible?