Swizz Beatz, real name Kaseem Dean, was hit with a $16.15 million lawsuit last week, claiming that he resold or fraudulently utilized a number of vehicles. The lawsuit, which was filed by Long Island-based Metro Gem Leasing, in Nassau Supreme Court, is similar to the same lawsuit they filed last year in which they accused the hip-hop producer of acting as a for car dealer Macky Dancy. According to Metro Gem’s lawyers, the new lawsuit alleges that Beatz and his wife Alicia Keys’ company, AK Worldwide, drove cars acquired from them after defaulting on their leases.
Ola Ray, who is now 57 years old, is a former Playboy centerfold who played Michael Jackson’s girlfriend in the video for “Thriller.” Ray claims that she is entitled to 2.5 percent of all royalties generated from “Thriller,” after an agreement with the late Michael Jackson himself, and plans to take Jackson’s estate to court. In an interview with Daily Mail, Ray said that she is “outraged, upset, and in shock” as a result of the release of the 3D version, re-released by Optimum Productions, without the director contacting her prior.
Despite being out of UFC, the brothers aren’t resting on their laurels. They just announced the formation of Fertitta Capital, a private equity firm. The firm plans to invest in consumer-facing companies, with a focus on technology, media, and entertainment. The brothers fronted $500 million to form the company. Lorenzo Fertitta, who will serve as chairman, discussed the move in a press release. “There is tremendous opportunity in the market for a firm that combines patient capital with this unique team of experienced investors and operators,” Fertitta said.
That just added fuel to the fire. After missing the first four games, Brady has come back with a vengeance. He’s led the Patriots to a 7-1 record since his return (they’re 10-2 overall) and he’s playing some of the best football of his career, even at 39 years old. He only has one interception through eight games. He’s within reach of his best completion percentage and passer rating, and once again, he’s doing it with a ragtag supporting cast.
Mr. Johnston experienced serious health issues in the mid-70s, and was forced to leave the band. After he recovered, he worked as a solo artist, and released two albums. He also toured with the band, Border Patrol, and recorded a song for the “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack called, “Where Are You Tonight”. He rejoined The Doobie Brothers in the late 80s. They continue to perform and tour together.
Barker says he was earning $2 million a year back when the current child support deal was struck, but now he’s taking in more like $600,000, a figure his income didn’t break last year. He’s also unhappy with the way he says Shanna Moakler is spending his $18,000 a month in child support, claiming she’s spending much of the money on herself, rather than her kids, while they’re allegedly sent to school without lunch.
Days of the New’s single “Touch, Peel and Stand” reached #1 on the US Mainstream chart and #6 on the US Alternative chart. Their single “Shelf in the Room” reached #3 on the US Mainstream chart. The band’s singles “The Down Town” reached #1 on the US Mainstream chart and “Enemy” reached #2 on the same chart. Meeks has battled drug addiction and was featured on the A&E television series Intervention.
There are many factors that determine the precise amount Munoz will get as a bonus, but according to a recent Fortune report, about a half a million dollars’ worth of his estimated $13 million bonus package is tied to how well the airline’s customers rate it in satisfaction surveys. Munoz’s initial response to the video of Dr. David Dao being forcibly dragged off a United flight after declining to “voluntarily” disembark when the flight was overbooked, caused even more uproar, with some customers going so far as cutting up their United loyalty reward cards in protest.
The Secret Service was created on July 5, 1865 in Washington, D.C as the “Secret Service Division” of the Department of the Treasury in order to help stop the counterfeiting of U.S. currency. The counterfeiting of currency was widespread after the Civil War, with a reported one third of the currency that was circulated at the time being counterfeit. Prior to the creation of the Secret Service, there were only three other federal law agencies; the United States Park Police, the U.
What: The Douche Burger Where: The 666 Burger Food Truck, New York City How Much: $666 The Douche Burger started out as a joke. It was intended to make fun of all those burgers with way too many toppings on them. The 666 Burger food truck in New York City set out to make the burger to end all burgers by deciding to “pile all the rich people stuff on it” and the Douche Burger was born.
During his high-flying days, Adnan’s brokered many extremely lucrative deals between the US and Saudi governments. His clients included Lockheed Corporation, Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, Raytheon, and Northrop Corporation. He received $106 million in commissions from Lockheed alone between 1970 and 1975. As a result of these dealings, Adnan managed to accumulate a peak net worth of $4 billion in the early 1980s. When Adnan divorced his wife Soraya Khashoggi, the case dragged on bitterly for five years.
Earlier this week, the rapper was in the news after his Ferrari was repossessed while he was out car shopping (more on that story later). Well, the “Rack City” rapper is in the news again, and you guessed it, it has to do with him failing to pay his bills. Tyga’s 2014 Maybach 62 S Landaulet was also reportedly repossessed this week after he stopped making payments on the car.
The idea was born in 2007, when best friends Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia realized that pretty much all of the hotels in San Francisco were sold out during the huge Industrial Designers Society of America conference. They came up with the idea of turning their apartment into a bed and breakfast for people attending the conference. They didn’t have extra beds or bedrooms, but they did have three air mattresses.
To be fair, we should point out that A-Rod isn’t the only MLB player who will make more than the Astros’ $25 million 2013 payroll. As we learned last week from our list of the 50 highest paid baseball players, A-Rod is joined by New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana whose $25.2 million salary is $200,000 more than Houston’s $25 million payroll this season. Also, with a salary of $25 million, Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee will make exactly the same amount as Houston’s entire clubhouse.
However, he suffered regular injuries throughout his international career, often due to his heavy frame and bowling action. During the period 2007–09 he played in only 13 of England’s 36 Test matches, but nevertheless remained a core member of the England squad, being selected whenever available. On July 15, 2009 he announced his retirement from Test cricket at the conclusion of the 2009 Ashes series, on August 24th, and although he made himself available for future commitments in One Day International and Twenty20 International matches, it was reported on September 7, 2009 that he had developed deep vein thrombosis after surgery to his knee, and on September 16, 2010, he announced his retirement from all cricket.
Aston Martin has already started selling a special Tom Brady Signature Edition car, that will be delivered to customers in early 2018. The car, which is a convertible, will be limited to just twelves vehicles worldwide; Brady’s jersey number. The car features some of Brady’s signature touches on Aston Martin’s Vanquish S Volante. The vehicle features an ultramarine black exterior, in addition to dark leather on the inside, and paddle shift tips made from California poppy leather.
It wasn’t until November 19, 1979, that a baseball player actually averaged over $1 million for a season. Pitching great Nolan Ryan holds the honor after signing a $4.5 million contract with the Houston Astros after the ‘79 season. Fast forward to the 2016 season, and Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Greinke is set to make $34,416,667; more than Nolan Ryan did during his entire 23-year career ($25.7 million). Four other guys will also clear $30 million this season.
After being traded midway through the 2016 season from the Yankees to the Cubs, and subsequently performing an instrumental role in the Cubs’ first World Series victory since 1908, Aroldis Chapman is now reportedly headed back to the Big Apple. According to numerous sources, the hardest thrower in baseball has agreed to terms with the Yankees for a 5-year, $86 million deal. In other words, the Yankees hope to be set in the 9th inning for a long time.
Regardless of what you think about Charlie Sheen and his crazy antics, you can’t deny the fact that he is really good at making tons of money off popular TV shows. He’s probably just as good at spending tons of money on women, drugs, booze, cars, houses and jets, but that doesn’t really matter when you’re able to rustle up another $100 million payday every couple years. After being ousted from “Two and a Half Men” back in 2011, today Charlie Sheen finds himself on top once again with a hit show and another potentially massive paycheck in the distance.
The story of the of 23 year old Ling Gu and his two naked female passengers broke exactly one year ago in China. Within 24 hours of the scandal first breaking, government censors had managed to delete every article and social media post related to the crash. The censors even went so far as to block the search term “Ferrari” from the Chinese versions of Twitter and Google. But international press are having a heyday thanks to the story’s perfect mix of sex, scandal, expensive cars and power.