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Why Is Noel Gallagher So Much Richer Than His Brother/Oasis Bandmate Liam Gallagher?

Why Is Noel Gallagher So Much Richer Than His Brother/Oasis Bandmate Liam Gallagher?

Aug 26, 2024

The massive success of Oasis earned the Gallagher brothers massive respective fortunes, but today, Noel is much richer than Liam. How did that come to be?

Sony Pays $600 Million For 50% Stake In Michael Jackson's "Mijac" Song Catalog

Sony Pays $600 Million For 50% Stake In Michael Jackson's "Mijac" Song Catalog

Feb 14, 2024

The Jackson estate reportedly wanted between $800 million and $900 million when they first began seeking buyers for a stake in their assets, but the final purchase price might include different assets rather than a straightforward discount.

Would You Rather Have $500,000 Or One Lunch With Jay-Z? The Rapper Has A Definitive Answer

Would You Rather Have $500,000 Or One Lunch With Jay-Z? The Rapper Has A Definitive Answer

Nov 1, 2023

It's a common Internet debate: Half a million dollars or lunch with a man worth billions? Here's what Jay-Z himself has to say.

Is Taylor Swift Really Going To Be $6 BILLION Richer When The Eras Tour Ends?!

Is Taylor Swift Really Going To Be $6 BILLION Richer When The Eras Tour Ends?!

Oct 14, 2023

A report released Friday claims that Taylor Swift will make $6 billion by the time her "Eras" tour and movie end. Is this really true?

The Time David Bowie Temporarily Turned His Royalties Into Bonds That Were Sold On Wall Street

The Time David Bowie Temporarily Turned His Royalties Into Bonds That Were Sold On Wall Street

Sep 19, 2023

We all know about David Bowie's great music, acting, and fashion sense. But he was also a shrewd investor — and it made him millions.

Nelly Just Sold Half His Music Catalog For $50 Million

Nelly Just Sold Half His Music Catalog For $50 Million

Jul 6, 2023

Not only did Nelly just make $50 million, but the sale also values his catalog at $100 million.

Early In His Career 50 Cent Live In An $800-A-Month Apartment And Had $38 Million In The Bank

Early In His Career 50 Cent Live In An $800-A-Month Apartment And Had $38 Million In The Bank

Jun 5, 2023

50 Cent said he upgraded his digs in a massive way, purchasing a house in Connecticut that belonged to Mike Tyson. He reportedly spent $4.1 million on the property, then invested another $10 million on expansions and renovations before selling it off.

Mötley Crüe's War With Guitarist Mick Mars Has Exposed Some Fascinating Band Financials

Mötley Crüe's War With Guitarist Mick Mars Has Exposed Some Fascinating Band Financials

Apr 26, 2023

In the 1980s Mötley Crüe was all about "girls, girls, girls." Today the rockers are spending significantly more time with "lawyers, lawyers, lawyers."

50 Cent Claims He's "Been A Billionaire Since 2007"

50 Cent Claims He's "Been A Billionaire Since 2007"

Apr 16, 2023

On a recent podcast, 50 Cent made the outlandish claim that he has been a billionaire "since 2007." Me too.

Diddy's "I'll Be Missing You" Royalty Payments To Sting Are Even Higher Than We Thought

Diddy's "I'll Be Missing You" Royalty Payments To Sting Are Even Higher Than We Thought

Apr 6, 2023

For several decades Sting made $2,000 a day in royalties from the song "Every Breath You Take" largely thanks to something Diddy forgot to do back in the 1990s. And actually, Diddy recently claimed the number is even higher…

Want To Own Kanye West's Publishing Catalog? It's For Sale, But Considering The Annual Royalty Income, It's Not Going To Be Cheap…

Want To Own Kanye West's Publishing Catalog? It's For Sale, But Considering The Annual Royalty Income, It's Not Going To Be Cheap…

Sep 28, 2022

Kanye West has scored plenty of big hits over the years. But he may be looking to sell his music catalog for a huge payday.

Irv Gotti Just Sold The Murder Inc. Masters For $300 Million

Irv Gotti Just Sold The Murder Inc. Masters For $300 Million

Aug 26, 2022

If the reports are accurate, Irv Gotti just inked a deal to sell Murder Inc.'s master recordings for $300 million.

Pink Floyd Members Are Seeking Offers For Their Catalog – Could Be The Biggest Deal Ever

Pink Floyd Members Are Seeking Offers For Their Catalog – Could Be The Biggest Deal Ever

May 17, 2022

The members of Pink Floyd are reportedly shopping their catalog for what will almost certainly be one of the biggest music sales in history.

I Really, Really, Really Hope Nas Sold His Coinbase Shares Months Ago

I Really, Really, Really Hope Nas Sold His Coinbase Shares Months Ago

May 11, 2022

One of the biggest stories of 2021 was Nas potentially making $100+ million off the Coinbase IPO. I really, really, really hope he sold whatever shares he had months ago.

Drake Just Signed A $400 Million Deal With Universal – One Of The Biggest Deals In Music History

Drake Just Signed A $400 Million Deal With Universal – One Of The Biggest Deals In Music History

May 4, 2022

Drake has signed an enormous "multi-faceted" deal with Universal Music Group. The deal includes publishing interests, merchandise, touring and more. It's one of the largest deals in entertainment history.

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Dr. Dre's Ex Wants $2 Million PER MONTH In Temporary Spousal Support - Updated With Expense Breakdown!

Dr. Dre's Ex Wants $2 Million PER MONTH In Temporary Spousal Support - Updated With Expense Breakdown!

Sep 6, 2020
How much would you need to get by if you were divorcing someone really rich?Dr. Dre's soon-to-be ex-wife apparently needs (Dr. Evil voice) two meeeeeeellllllion dollars PER MONTH!
Guess Who Just Got The Opportunity To Perform At The Super Bowl For A SECOND TIME...

Guess Who Just Got The Opportunity To Perform At The Super Bowl For A SECOND TIME...

Sep 13, 2015
Most artists would be excited for the chance to perform at the Super Bowl once, but this artist is getting the chance to do it TWICE!
The World's Top 6 Highest-Paid DJs In 2015

The World's Top 6 Highest-Paid DJs In 2015

Aug 20, 2015
Who knew DJ's made so much money just for playing music?? Where do I sign up?!
Jay Z And Timbaland Will Testify In Court Over "Big Pimpin" Royalties And Alleged Illegal Sampling

Jay Z And Timbaland Will Testify In Court Over "Big Pimpin" Royalties And Alleged Illegal Sampling

Aug 18, 2015
You'll never guess why Jay Z and Timbaland will have to testify in court later this year...
This Week's No. 1 Rap Album Was Made By Someone You May Not Have Expected

This Week's No. 1 Rap Album Was Made By Someone You May Not Have Expected

Aug 16, 2015
The top selling Rap album this week featured a name that many would not have likely expected...
Jay Z's Champagne Company Is Selling Its Newest Bottle Of Bubbly For A Ridiculous Amount Of Money

Jay Z's Champagne Company Is Selling Its Newest Bottle Of Bubbly For A Ridiculous Amount Of Money

Aug 14, 2015
You won't believe how much Jay Z's champagne company is selling its newest bottle of bubbly for...
Jay-Z's Music Company Tidal Seems Destined To Fail... So What Went Wrong?

Jay-Z's Music Company Tidal Seems Destined To Fail... So What Went Wrong?

Aug 7, 2015
Tidal seemed to be on the fast track for success just a few months ago. Now it seems destined to fail. What went wrong?
Dr. Dre Is Donating All The Royalties From His His Latest Album To A Compton Performing Arts Center

Dr. Dre Is Donating All The Royalties From His His Latest Album To A Compton Performing Arts Center

Aug 7, 2015
Dr Dre is doing something awesome to help his hometown of Compton with the royalty money he gets from his new album....