Category: Famous People & Their Money

Bollywood fans around the world are trembling with emotion as two of their favorite actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh just tied the knot. The newlyweds played the lead roles in an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and just revealed their nuptial announcement today.

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— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) October 21, 2018

However under wraps the wedding ceremony has been until now, it’s certain to be fitting of two of India’s most loved Bollywood stars and they will be celebrating with a two-day reception today and tomorrow.

While official details have yet to be released, it’s believed that the couple will be spending the celebrations in Lake Como, Italy, with a select group of family, friends, and of course Bollywood movie stars.

Social Media Is Abuzz with the News

Fans of both Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh shared their congratulations and well-wishes on social media.

We are so excited after reading this. To one of the most jingalala couples in Bollywood, wishing you an amazing journey ahead.

— Tata Sky (@TataSky) October 22, 2018

Biggest congratulations wish you both all the best for ever and ever lots of love 💗 💗💗🥂🥂🥂🍾🍾🍾

— Soni Razdan (@Soni_Razdan) October 22, 2018

While the couple is well-known on the Bollywood circuit, Deepika recently made her very first appearance in Hollywood in a movie with Vin Diesel. The actress is also engaged in many business activities with an estimated net worth of $20 million, while her new husband is worth some $4.4 million.

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Snoop Dogg is not just a rapper. He’s an institution. The former LA gang member and weed dealer will be honored on November 19 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The world-famous rapper, stoner, actor, philanthropist, television host, and all-around decent dude Calvin Broadus, more affectionately known as Snoop Doggy Dogg, will receive his accolade on the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Show.

From the Bottom to the Top

Whenever someone with a nefarious past from one of the roughest parts of America makes it big, it’s always something to celebrate. Since the early 1990s, Snoop Dogg has risen from the Long Beach Crips gang in Los Angeles to a net worth believed to be in the region of $135 million.

From his multi-million selling albums such as the seminal and immensely important Doggystyle to his adult movie productions, his award-winning cooking program with Martha Stewart and his myriad of business interests, Snoop has overachieved in magnificent fashion.

Who would’ve thought that Snoop could have endeared himself to white America so successfully over the past two decades with a spliff in his pimp hand and gun talk in his raps?

Snoop Dogg Can Do Everything

Since 1993, Snoop has released 17 albums in his career that have sold a total of 35 million copies across the planet and received almost 20 Grammy Award nominations. It is only fair that he now has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The producer of Hollywood Walk of Fame, Ana Martinez had some very kind words to say about the rapper and his mass appeal across mainstream America:

“Snoop Dogg is one of those people who can do anything. He raps, he acts, he hosts a television show, he cooks, and helps community kids with his philanthropic work. He is a man of the ages and we welcome him to our Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

It’s safe to say that Snoop Dogg has earned his place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making something out of nothing, from the ghetto to glamorous. We wish him many more lucrative years making money and making people smile.

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When heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua faced drug dealing charges in 2009, who would’ve thought nearly a decade later he would pack out 80,000 seater stadiums and be spending $3,000 per night on luxury accommodation in Jamaica?

The UK boxing star has reportedly earned over $50 million from boxing since turning pro in 2013, although Forbes reports that the chiseled pugilist has a net worth of $38 million.

Anthony Joshua Relaxing in the Sun

Over the past week or so, Anthony Joshua has been recuperating from his last fight against Russian Alexander Povetkin, by chilling in Jamaica and spending almost $3,000 per night on a luxury villa. Long gone are the days of shifting weed to punters in dark alleyways.

The 29-year-old boxing sensation has been staying in a state-of-the-art luxury 5-bed villa with majestic elevated sea-views overlooking the Caribbean. The villa comes equipped with an on-site gymnasium–because anyone who knows Joshua will tell you he’s always in training, even when relaxing.

And by his own admission, he’s at the top of the world and having the time of his life:

🇯🇲 JAMAICA 🇯🇲 Got me feeling on top of the world #AJBXNG pic.twitter.com/5g7I7LP9Lj

— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) November 8, 2018

Can Anthony Joshua Conquer America?

Anthony Joshua, more commonly known by his adoring fans in the UK as ‘AJ’, is a household name across Britain, Europe, and many parts of Africa. In his last four fights, his combined attendances are over 300,000 people.

His PPV figures in the UK are apparently over 1 million buys every time he fights. He actually holds the PPV record for a single boxing match in the UK with over 1.5 million buys against former champ Wladimir Klitschko in April 2017.

When you take into consideration that Joshua has only had 22 fights (all wins) and is still a relative novice in a professional boxing sense, he is already one of the highest paid sports stars in the world, and one of the most decorated.

At this moment, Anthony Joshua is the second-highest paid active boxer in the world behind Canelo Alvarez, and he hasn’t even cracked America yet. When he does, he will become not only the highest paid boxer in the world but maybe even the highest paid person in the sports world.

His marketability is truly sensational. He always stays humble, has legions of fans young and old, and crosses racial barriers. His transition from a rogue weed seller to Olympic gold medalist in 2012, to now being the holder of three heavyweight belts is truly inspirational to disenfranchised youth across the planet.

Anthony Joshua deserves his well-earned break and will be back to fight in April, hopefully against either Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder to claim the fourth and final belt to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the world since Lennox Lewis.

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Gwyneth Paltrow has beauty, fame, and a lifestyle to make anyone envious. But these things may not be enough to save her company’s reputation. The well-loved actress’ firm is facing complaints in the UK and a lawsuit in the US for promoting and selling unproven health products that can potentially harm people, especially women.

According to the Times, The Good Thinking Society submitted a complaint to both the Advertising Standards Authority and the National Trading Standards, which questioned Goop’s advertising compliance with British law.

This year, Paltrow’s lifestyle brand raised $50 million in Series C funding, from investors including Lightspeed, NEA, and Felix Capital. The money was meant to expand the star’s business in Europe.

Is Gweneth Paltrow Selling Potentially Harmful Products?

The Good Thinking Society is a non-profit organization that promotes scientific thinking. So, its members researched the products that Goop promotes and sells in the UK.

The charity accused Paltrow and her company of advertising “unproven health products.” The society has brought to the attention of regulators a massive 113 breaches of UK advertising law, used to promote Goop products online and offline.

Laura Thomason, project manager at the Good Thinking Society, stated for CNBC:

“It is shocking to see the sheer volume of unproven claims made by Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop about their products, especially given that some of their health advice is potentially dangerous. Just because Gwyneth has an Academy Award, it does not mean that Goop should be given an easy ride compared to other big corporations.”

The “potentially dangerous” health advice refers to “The Mother Load,” supplements containing high amounts of Vitamin A, which isn’t recommended for pregnant women by the NHS.

$145,000 Settlement to Avoid Lawsuit

Complaints against Gwyneth Paltrow’s company and its products are also occurring in the US. In September, 10 Californian prosecutors and Goop settled a $145,000 lawsuit, filed for advertising that claimed health benefits without any scientific backup.

The products that generated the legal issue were a vaginal detox egg sold as a product that could balance hormones and prevent depression. Besides the civil penalty, the lifestyle brand Goop had to refund all buyers who had purchased any of the two products between January and August 2017.

Goop had to change its marketing as well. According to a statement of the Santa Clara District Attorney, the settlement brought new rules that stopped the company from using:

“any claims regarding the efficacy or effects of any of its products without possessing competent and reliable scientific evidence that substantiates the claims.”

Controversy Is Good for Business

Gwyneth Paltrow disagrees with some of the accusations against her company and the products it sells. In an interview for BBC News, the Oscar-winning actress stated:

“We really believe that there are healing modalities that have existed for thousands of years, and they challenge maybe a very conventional Western doctor that might not believe necessarily in the healing powers of essential oils or any variety of acupuncture — things that have been tried and tested for hundreds of years. And we find that they are very helpful to people and that there’s an incredible power in the human body to heal itself.”

Despite the lawsuits, Goop seems to do well with every new accusation of pseudoscience. The company is currently worth $250 million, and its growth seems to be connected to how Paltrow and her team use controversy to generate buzz about products and drive sales.

Earlier this year, she told Fortune that her company had tripled its revenues since 2015 and she expected the sales to double again in 2018.

In 2014, Forbes estimated Gwyneth Paltrow’s net worth at $140 million. But the actress’s fortune has been growing ever since, thanks to her company. She’s also a host for wellness conferences, where ticket prices start at $400.

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Money may not be the most important thing for Kevin Durant. For the moment, the NBA superstar is playing for the Golden State Warriors. That could change as early as next year.

Kevin Durant is going to be a free agent again, which opens up some questions about what really motivates that 10th highest paid player in the NBA.

The last time Kevin Durant was a free agent, some strange things happened.

He decided to defect from the Oklahoma City Thunder for a shot to post some big numbers out West. While his move to the Golden State Warriors wasn’t without controversy, it has netted him two NBA championships in the process.

Kevin Durant May Opt for Glory

After the 2017 season, Kevin had the chance to exercise a player option in his two-year, $54.3 million USD contract with the Golden State Warriors. He declined and became an unrestricted free agent instead.

Curiously, he then signed on with the Warriors for another year, at a salary which was less than the maximum possible.

Taking less money might not make sense from a business perspective, but it allowed the Warriors to pick up a few other free agents, and retain the bench that made the 2017 championship possible.

It could be argued that Kevin Durant’s willingness to take a lower salary was motivated by his desire for another shot at a championship. Also, he makes more than $30 million USD a year once all his endorsement deals are factored in.

There may be more than money on Kevin Durant’s mind, which makes his upcoming free agent status interesting, to say the least.

No Shortage of Options

No matter where Kevin Durant goes, he will be getting a pile of cash.

When he opts out of his current deal next summer he will probably be looking at a 5-year, $221 million Supermax offer from the Golden State Warriors, or a 4-year, $164 million from pretty much any other NBA team.

The key factor for Kevin Durant may have a lot more to do with winning another championship. He has already put together an impressive set of career stats, and another NBA championship would just add to his outstanding record.

It is anyone’s guess what team Kevin Durant sees as a viable contender for another championship. Most teams in the NBA would probably welcome him with open arms, despite his stratospheric price tag.

The Drama Is Here

Kevin Durant’s upcoming free-agency is already causing some problems for the Warriors. According to reports, Draymond Green was suspended from the team because of his unprofessional conduct yesterday.

What started as an on-court disagreement between Durant and Green, turned into a full-blown locker-room blowout. Apparently, Green let Durant have it over the potential he might leave the Warriors, among other things.

Warriors guard Shaun Livingston commented on the explosion after the game:

“Team spirit. Guys wanted a different outcome than what happened. Obviously, Dray had the turnover, guys might have thought they were open or wanted the basketball, didn’t get it. Things happen like that in sports. But it was good to see some fire, some emotion.”

If Kevin Durant decides to walk away from a 5-year, $221 million USD deal with the Warriors, there could be a lot more “emotion” on the Warriors’ side of the court next year.

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The recent Thousand Oaks shooting was a tragedy. Rams captain and starting left tackle Andrew Whitworth decided to reach out to the community he calls home. According to Jay Glazer at The Athletic, Andrew Whitworth will be donating his week 10 game check to:

“help the families and victims of the shooting.”

The average NFL player makes around $2 million USD per year. As a 13-year veteran of the NFL, Andrew Whitworth was able to ask for a bit more than that. He signed a 3-year, $36 million USD contract with the Rams in 2017, which breaks down to around $60,000 USD per game.

His donation is meaningful and shows that people who have made good in life aren’t afraid to give back. While no amount of money will bring solace to those who lost friends and family in the tragic shooting in Thousand Oaks, it does show that there is good in the world too.

Andrew Whitworth Sets a Great Example

There’s no getting away from the harshness of life. As the Thousand Oaks shooting demonstrates, there are people out there who don’t care at all for others. While the circumstances are terrible, they do allow leaders like Andrew Whitworth to show the world what giving can do in the wake of a tragedy.

Andrew Whitworth isn’t alone in the NFL when it comes to giving. Earlier this year when Hurricane Florence ripped through the East Coast of the USA, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper stepped in to help the community.

The Carolina Panthers decided to donate more than $1 million dollars in aid, including a $1 million dollar donation to the Red Cross. They also worked directly with the affected areas and helped high school athletic programs which were damaged by the storm.

No one forced Andrew Whitworth or David Tepper to give. They both did the right thing and shared with people who suffered losses from circumstances beyond their control.

Giving Helps

It’s easy to say that giving $60,000 USD away is easy for someone like Andrew Whitworth. He has a pile of cash compared to most people, and more coming in all the time.

However, he has to work hard for that money. Andrew Whitworth has spent his life honing a skill to the point that he is one of the top NFL players. Most players in the NFL last three seasons, he has gone on for 13.

Pretty impressive, no?

The simple fact is that while it’s easy to overlook giving and charity, it’s much harder to make a difference for the better. Even if you don’t have tens of thousands to give, there is always a way to do some good in the world.

Small amounts of money add up, and most charitable organizations will accept volunteers.

If you have time or money to give, consider yourself lucky, and look for a good way to share your luck with those who aren’t as fortunate as you at the moment.

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As well as celebrating his 44^th birthday this last weekend, actor and millionaire Leonardo DiCaprio has also just launched a range of vegan T-shirts and sweatshirts.

DiCaprio is well known for his environmental philanthropy and backing of social projects and startups focused on improving our planet. His latest partnership to create the vegan clothing range is with vegan primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall.

Titled “Don’t Let Them Disappear,” the line of clothing is a collaboration between the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation and the Jane Goodall Institute.

The Jane Goodall Institute’s primary goal is to protect chimpanzees and other primates. DiCaprio, via his Instagram announcement, says the clothing range has been launched:

“To raise awareness for ape conservation and support teams on the ground working to save this incredible species.”

The T-shirts and sweatshirts are organic and eco-friendly and include the “Don’t Let Them Disappear,” slogan. They will only be available for a two-week flash sale.

 

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The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation

Goodall also joined DiCaprio earlier this year for the 20^th anniversary of his Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which raised $7 million with a celebrity auction and gala for the event.

DiCaprio is known to have invested in a vegan snack company, Hippeas, as well as Beyond Meat, a startup that produces plant-based meat alternatives. In 2017 he received the World Economic Forum Crystal Award for his environmental work, and in 2018 was awarded the “Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Prize,” again for his work protecting the planet.

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has funded over 70 projects, in 40 countries with over $80 million since 2008.

The much-loved actor celebrated his 44^th birthday on November 11 at a private membership club in L.A with famous pals including Jay-Z, Beyonce, Jennifer Aniston, and Gwyneth Paltrow. He’s set to star next in Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood,” alongside Brad Pitt.

DiCaprio’s generosity doesn’t stop at his work to save the planet. He’s recently put back up for sale a near-$2 million Silverlake home he originally purchased two-decades ago for a family member when he first shot to fame with “Titanic.” The star himself is worth an estimated $245 million.

Alongside his other environmental causes, DiCaprio is one of a number of sea-loving millionaires and billionaires who channel their efforts into protecting the world’s oceans.

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Former boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya believes that UFC superstar Conor McGregor should seek out a new deal worth hundreds of millions with streaming service DAZN.

De La Hoya’s boxing promotion company, Golden Boy, manages the career of Mexican boxing star Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, who recently signed a ground-breaking five-year deal with DAZN worth a reported $365 million.

De La Hoya has hinted that Conor McGregor is in a similar position and should make the most of his fame and brand in the twilight years of his career.

Will Conor McGregor Leave the UFC?

Although UFC fans far and wide will probably get their panties in a twist at the thought of McGregor leaving the octagon-based MMA fighting franchise, the world of televised sports is rapidly evolving.

When both Canelo Alvarez and British boxing superstar and heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua signed with the streaming service DAZN, it immediately changed the landscape of televised boxing in the US markets.

Since then, HBO has opted out of boxing for the first time in over 40 years. Some might say that DAZN’s deep pockets are responsible for that.

Oscar believes that Conor McGregor can easily command “Canelo-like money” as a free-agent and hinted that UFC contracts with their fighters are quite restrictive. Which is true. Boxers are not forced to fight who their networks want them to fight. The boxers generally make those choices.

Fighters Taking Control of Their Own Careers

UFC owner Dana White can pretty much force any of his fighters to fight whoever he wants. This might be great for the UFC head-honcho and the fans, but doesn’t necessarily have the fighter’s best interests at heart. And let’s face it, it’s the fighters who put their lives on the line, not us.

When talking about the issue with Luke Thomas on The MMA Boxing Hour, De La Hoya said:

“Imagine if Conor McGregor was an independent contractor. He can easily get a deal like that on a DAZN or an ESPN+. But obviously they’re with UFC and UFC just works differently.”

Oscar went on to say that a new streaming platform such as DAZN is great for massive household names such as Canelo Alvarez and Conor McGregor because their profiles are already at megastar levels.

He also cited that until the likes of DAZN gain more traction and viewers, it could be a dangerous move for lesser-known fighters.

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Everyone loves a good bit of gossip and the latest addition to the British Royal Family certainly provides us with enough of it. From failing to cross her legs correctly to closing her own door and having an opinion on abortion, it seems like Meghan Markle is doing her best to rub the Queen the wrong way. And the latest pictures to come out of Remembrance Sunday to honor the fallen soldiers from World War I speak volumes.

The Queen’s Club of Three–Without Meghan Markle

As the royal family posed for photos on the balcony, the first thing crowds noticed was that Meghan Markle was standing away from the other royal females–on a separate balcony, in fact.

She must have wound Queen Elizabeth up the wrong way one too many times with her sleeveless dresses, bare legs, and outspoken opinions (all strictly against the unspoken Royal code of conduct) to be isolated to a different balcony.

However, according to sources, the event was not quite as it looked and Markle was not in fact snubbed by the Queen and her favorite royal females–even though she stood on a separate balcony from Kate Middleton, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, and the Queen. How come?

The Balconies Could Not Fit More than Three

Ahem. The official explanation given was that the balconies opposite the Cenotaph war memorial in London were small and could not fit more than three women comfortably. Which makes Meghan the fourth most important royal female in the house.

She wasn’t standing next to an unknown either simply added for the shot. The woman pictured aside Markle is the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s wife, Elke Budenbender.

Pecking Order

Like it or not Meghan, you’re pretty far down in the Royal “pecking order.” In fact, you’re right at the bottom despite your celebrity status, beauty, and marriage to the young prince. So, get ready for more photo ops with your head cut out, a taller member placed in front of you or being moved to a separate balcony altogether.

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The Malibu wildfire, which broke out on November 8, has destroyed more than 176 buildings including the homes of Gerard Butler, Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Neil Young, and Tracey Bregman. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, and Khloe Kardashian, along with 250,000 other people, have evacuated their homes.

Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler posted a picture of his half-burned house on Twitter yesterday. He was seen wearing a mask while standing in front of a scorched vehicle, presumably parked near the house.

Butler bought this house, located in Point Dume, in 2016 for $6.45 million. Despite the devastating situation, he thanked the firefighters in his caption, “Inspired as ever by the courage, spirit, and sacrifice of firefighters.”

Returned to my house in Malibu after evacuating. Heartbreaking time across California. Inspired as ever by the courage, spirit and sacrifice of firefighters. Thank you @LAFD. If you can, support these brave men and women at https://t.co/ei7c7F7cZx. pic.twitter.com/AcBcLtKmDU

— Gerard Butler (@GerardButler) November 11, 2018

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus also lost her $2.5 million Malibu beach bungalow in the Malibu fire. She tweeted that her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth and her pets had been safely evacuated.

Completely devestated by the fires affecting my community. I am one of the lucky ones. My animals and LOVE OF MY LIFE made it out safely & that’s all that matters right now. My house no longer stands but the memories shared with family & friends stand strong. I am grateful for

— Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) November 12, 2018

Robin Thicke

Robin Thicke took to Instagram to thank firefighters for trying to save his $2.4-million house. His wife, April Love Geary, also posted a picture of the ruined structure on her Instagram Story.

Neil Young

Neil Young’s $3.6-million house was destroyed in the recent fire. He posted on his official website that this was the second house he had lost in a wildfire.

Tracey Bregman

Tracey Bregman listed her Malibu property in 2013 for $5.5 million in 2013. Yesterday, she posted a picture of the same house being destroyed in the fire.

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Liam Payne

Liam Payne tweeted his support to the people who lost their houses and added that he might lose his $11.03-million mansion as well. He wrote:

‘Please stay safe and don’t take unnecessary risks. I think I’m about to lose my house and its memories.

Meanwhile, the Woolsey fire reached the Bachelor mansion and the Westworld set. Thankfully, no one was currently filming at these locations.

Celebrities Await Safe Return to Their Homes

Lady Gaga and her family evacuated her house on Friday. She said:

“I’m sitting here with many of you wondering if my home will burst into flames.”

Kim Kardashian West and her sister Khloe Kardashian were also forced to leave their homes. Later, West dedicated her People’s Choice Award to the California firefighters.

Jessica Simpson posted a picture of her house and added that they had evacuated around two days ago. Melissa Etheridge also clarified that she still hadn’t moved back to her house.

Orlando Bloom uploaded a picture which showed that the fires were close to his house. However, it appears that he hasn’t been requested to evacuate yet. Mark Hamill also assured fans that even though the flames were visible from his house, he was safe.

Thanks for your concern everyone. Although the 🔥🔥 are dangerously close to our home-@MarilouHamill–@NathanHamill–@GriffinHamill–@chelseahamill-Millie-Mabel & I are all safe at the moment & rooting for our #FearlessFirefighters in their battle vs #MeanMotherNature. pic.twitter.com/nBC5HscBlK

— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) November 9, 2018

The wildfire began in the town of Paradise and moved to Southern California on Thursday. So far, 31 people have died and 200 have been declared missing.