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How Much Does Mariah Carey Make Off "All I Want For Christmas" Every December?
How much does Mariah Carey make every year off "All I Want for Christmas"? And how much has the song generated in royalties over the last three decades? A lot. And a whole lot.
Introducing "Deep Pockets" – The Only Newsletter That Makes You Richer :)
CelebrityNetWorth recently launched a newsletter called "Deep Pockets." I wanted to take a moment to announce it… and humbly request you subscribe 🙂
The Rock Earned The Largest Upfront Film Salary Of All Time For A Christmas Movie
The Rock already held the record for largest salary for an actor in his debut starring role. He now also owns the record for the largest upfront salary of all time for a single movie.
The $200 Million Reason Henry Paulson Became Treasury Secretary
Why would Henry Paulson give up his $40 million per year salary as CEO of Goldman Sachs to earn $183 thousand as US Treasury Secretary? There were actually $200 million reasons.
One Of The Richest Members Of Congress Owes His Fortune To A 150-Year-Old American Invention
Dan Goldman was recently re-elected to serve New York's 10th congressional district. Dan is one of the 20 richest members of congress. He owes his fortune to a classic American product that was invented by his
Please Don't Tell Ross Ulbricht What His 144,000 Bitcoin Are Worth Today…
When the Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht was arrested in 2013 he had 144,000 Bitcoin. At that time those 144k Bitcoin were worth $25 million at $180 per coin. Today they're worth a bit more…
$400k On Pigeons & Tigers. That's Just One Splurge That Punched Out Mike Tyson's Peak $300 Million Fortune
Mike Tyson is legendary for many reasons – the face tattoo, the biting off of Evander Holyfield's ear, oh, and all of the knockouts. "Iron" Mike Tyson is one of the top 15-heavyweight boxers to ever step foot into the ring. He is also legendary for his prolific spending.
One Day He Was The Richest Person In The World. The Next Day He was Bankrupt. The Truly Unreal Life Story Of Nelson Bunker Hunt
On October 21, 2014, a man you've probably never heard of died in Texas at the age of 88. The man died at a modest assisted living center outside of Dallas. That's notable because at one point in the early 1980s, Nelson Bunker Hunt was the richest person on the planet…
Mark Cuban Wouldn't Be A Billionaire Today Without Making One Extremely Risky Dotcom Stock Market Gamble
Mark Cuban would not be a billionaire today without making one very simple and extremely risky prediction. This prediction is easily one of the most savvy business decisions ever.
Are We In A Massive AI Bubble? How Does NVIDIA Today Compare To Cisco And The 1990s Dotcom Bubble?
What company became the most valuable company in the world after its stock increased 4,000% in five years because it was "selling picks and shovels during a rush." Answer? CISCO in 1999. NVIDIA has only increased 3,000% in five years.
Country Superstar, Oscar Nominee, Rhodes Scholar, Army Pilot… The Amazing Life Of Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson went from Rhodes Scholar, to Army pilot, to award-winning songwriter, to Golden Globe-winning actor and Academy Award nominee. Here's how one man conquered Nashville AND Hollywood, and managed to remain relevant for over 60 years. A life extremely well lived!
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.