Behind the biggest celebrity fortunes are the deals that made them — brand sales, catalog buybacks, franchise exits and equity stakes worth hundreds of millions or more. This page ranks the biggest business deals among the stars profiled on Net Worth VIP, largest first. Every entry links to a fully sourced profile.
Amounts retain their original currency. Rankings are within each currency only, without exchange-rate conversion or inflation adjustment. Reported amounts may be estimates; read the source notes.
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| Person | Date | Event / scope | Reported amount | Details and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Cuban | 1999-07-20 | Yahoo completes Broadcast.com acquisition Deal | $5,700,000,000 | Cuban’s 28% modeled stake and protective hedge are treated separately from the acquisition headline. Source for Yahoo completes Broadcast.com acquisition |
| Vanessa Bryant | 2021-11-01 | Coca-Cola completes the BodyArmor acquisition Deal | $5,600,000,000 | The company paid about $5.6 billion for the remaining 85%; no filing discloses Vanessa’s personal share. Source for Coca-Cola completes the BodyArmor acquisition |
| Mark Cuban | 2023-12-27 | NBA approves sale of controlling Mavericks interest Deal | $3,500,000,000 | Cuban retained a 27% minority interest after the Adelson and Dumont families took control. Source for NBA approves sale of controlling Mavericks interest |
| Tom Ford | 2023-04-28 | Tom Ford acquisition closes Deal | $2,800,000,000 | The enterprise transaction was valued at $2.8 billion; Forbes estimated about $1.1 billion after-tax proceeds to Ford. Source for Tom Ford acquisition closes |
| Derek Jeter | 2017-09-27 | Joins Marlins ownership group Deal | $1,200,000,000 | The group acquires the club; Jeter’s personal investment basis remains undisclosed. Source for Joins Marlins ownership group |
| David Copperfield | 2018-11-08 | Forbes estimates $875M net worth Deal | $875,000,000 | The estimate included private islands and the magic collection but was not a disclosed balance sheet. Source for Forbes estimates $875M net worth |
| Hailey Bieber | 2025-05-28 | e.l.f. announces Rhode acquisition Deal | $800,000,000 | $800 million at closing for all sellers, plus up to $200 million earnout. Source for e.l.f. announces Rhode acquisition |
| Scooter Braun | 2021-04-02 | HYBE acquires Ithaca Holdings Deal | $704,000,000 | MBW applies Braun’s 64% stake to shareholder proceeds after debt; part of the consideration was stock. Source for HYBE acquires Ithaca Holdings |
| Kylie Jenner | 2019-11 | $600 million Coty deal announced Deal | $600,000,000 | Coty agrees to buy 51% of the Kylie beauty partnership; this is a company transaction, not personal net worth. Source for $600 million Coty deal announced |
| Al Gore | 2013-01 | $500 million Current TV sale reported Deal | $500,000,000 | Company transaction; Forbes estimated Gore’s 20% stake at $100 million pretax. Source for $500 million Current TV sale reported |
| Scooter Braun | 2020-11-16 | Ithaca sells Swift masters to Shamrock Deal | $405,000,000 | The $360 million upfront price plus $45 million earn-out is company revenue, not Braun’s personal net proceeds. Source for Ithaca sells Swift masters to Shamrock |
| Dave Portnoy | 2023-02-17 | PENN completes remaining-share acquisition Deal | $388,000,000 | PENN acquires the remaining Barstool shares with cash and stock consideration. Source for PENN completes remaining-share acquisition |
| Zachary Levi | 2019-04-05 | Shazam opens Deal | $368,000,000 | Variety reports $368 million worldwide against a $90 million production budget. Source for Shazam opens |
| Canelo Álvarez | 2018-10-17 | DAZN announces an eleven-fight agreement Deal | $365,000,000 | The reported $365 million minimum covered future fights and was not an upfront personal payment. Source for DAZN announces an eleven-fight agreement |
| Scooter Braun | 2019-06-30 | Ithaca acquires Big Machine and publishing arm Deal | $330,000,000 | The deal includes Swift’s first six album masters, internally valued at $140 million. Source for Ithaca acquires Big Machine and publishing arm |
| Rob Dyrdek | 2022-07-25 | Thrill One acquired Deal | $300,000,000 | $300 million was the reported transaction value; Dyrdek Machine also reinvested. Source for Thrill One acquired |
| Byron Allen | 2018-03-22 | Acquires The Weather Channel television network Deal | $300,000,000 | The reported purchase price was about $300 million. It was a company acquisition with financing, not a personal cash purchase. Source for Acquires The Weather Channel television network |
| Jay-Z | 2021-03-04 | Block announces TIDAL majority acquisition Deal | $297,000,000 | Artist shareholders retained interests and Jay-Z was expected to join Square’s board. Source for Block announces TIDAL majority acquisition |
| Ice Cube | 2026-06-12 | BIG3 announces proposed public combination Deal | $290,000,000 | The SEC-filed announcement assigns BIG3 a $290 million pre-money value subject to closing conditions. Source for BIG3 announces proposed public combination |
| Russell Wilson | 2022-09-01 | Denver extension worth $245M Deal | $245,000,000 | Wilson ultimately earned $122.79 million from Denver across the contract period. Source for Denver extension worth $245M |
| Charles Barkley | 2022-10 | $210 million TNT contract disclosed Deal | $210,000,000 | Gross 10-year contract value, not personal net worth. Source for $210 million TNT contract disclosed |
| Morgan Wallen | 2025-04-25 | Big Loud sells a master-catalog stake Deal | $200,000,000 | The label sold a minority stake; the reported $200 million was not disclosed as Wallen’s proceeds. Source for Big Loud sells a master-catalog stake |
| Kourtney Kardashian | 2026-05-06 | Lemme projected above $200 million in sales Deal | $200,000,000 | Forbes reported the 2026 company-sales projection from sources familiar with performance. Source for Lemme projected above $200 million in sales |
| Kim Kardashian | 2020-06 | $200 million beauty transaction announced Deal | $200,000,000 | Coty agrees to buy 20% of the beauty business; the company stake price is not a personal appearance fee. Source for $200 million beauty transaction announced |
| Klay Thompson | 2019-07-01 | Warriors maximum contract reported near $190 million Deal | $190,000,000 | The guaranteed five-year agreement followed his ACL injury. Source for Warriors maximum contract reported near $190 million |
| Derek Jeter | 2001-02-09 | Signs ten-year Yankees contract Deal | $189,000,000 | The 2001–10 agreement becomes the largest component of his reconstructed playing salary. Source for Signs ten-year Yankees contract |
| Vince Neil | 2022-09-09 | Stadium Tour closes North American run Deal | $176,542,805 | Pollstar counted 1,341,035 tickets across the co-headlining production. Source for Stadium Tour closes North American run |
| Dave Portnoy | 2020-01-29 | PENN announces 36% Barstool investment Deal | $163,000,000 | Cash and convertible preferred stock imply a $450 million company valuation. Source for PENN announces 36% Barstool investment |
| Russell Wilson | 2019-04-16 | Seattle extension worth $140M Deal | $140,000,000 | The extension followed his 2015 deal and preceded the 2022 trade. Source for Seattle extension worth $140M |
| Rihanna | 2022-01 | Savage X Fenty $125M Series C Deal | $125,000,000 | Savage X Fenty reportedly raised $125 million in January 2022. Company financing, not a payment to Rihanna. Source for Savage X Fenty $125M Series C |
| Byron Allen | 2026-05-26 | Takes control of BuzzFeed Deal | $120,000,000 | The initial 40 million-share investment closes with $20 million cash and a $100 million secured note; a June purchase adds four million shares. Source for Takes control of BuzzFeed |
| Pat McAfee | 2021-12-09 | FanDuel signs show sponsorship Deal | $120,000,000 | The headline ceiling belonged to the show business, and final realized proceeds remain undisclosed. Source for FanDuel signs show sponsorship |
| Jerry Seinfeld | 1997-12-26 | Seinfeld declines an estimated $110 million season Deal | $110,000,000 | AP reported an estimated $5 million per episode offer for 22 episodes; no contract was signed. Source for Seinfeld declines an estimated $110 million season |
| George Foreman | 1999-12-09 | Salton files the grill-rights acquisition Deal | $110,000,000 | The larger $137.5 million figure includes two other sellers. Source for Salton files the grill-rights acquisition |
| Cam Newton | 2015-06-02 | Carolina announces $103.8M extension Deal | $103,800,000 | The agreement included a reported $22.5 million signing bonus. Source for Carolina announces $103.8M extension |
| Nick Cannon | 2020-02-03 | Forbes reports $100M+ in Ncredible project revenue Deal | $100,000,000 | The measure covers 2019 projects and is not personal income. Source for Forbes reports $100M+ in Ncredible project revenue |
| Lil Wayne | 2020-06-01 | Masters transaction closes Deal | $100,000,000 | Court papers later described a sale above $100 million; exact date and personal proceeds remain undisclosed. Source for Masters transaction closes |
| Guy Fieri | 2023-11-28 | New three-year exclusive deal Deal | $100,000,000 | Food Network confirmed the term and scope; Forbes and trade reports supplied the price estimate. Source for New three-year exclusive deal |
| Enrique Iglesias | 2023-12-06 | Influence Media partnership announced Deal | $100,000,000 | Pre-2021 recordings, royalties, independent masters and NIL formed a reported nine-figure package. Source for Influence Media partnership announced |
| Kevin Hart | 2022-04-26 | Abry invests $100 million in Hartbeat Deal | $100,000,000 | The minority investment accompanied a reported roughly $650 million whole-company valuation; neither number is Hart’s personal payout. Source for Abry invests $100 million in Hartbeat |
| James Brown | 2021-12-13 | Estate package sold to Primary Wave Deal | $90,000,000 | The reported roughly $90 million transaction covered multiple rights and assets fifteen years after Brown’s death. Source for Estate package sold to Primary Wave |
| Vince Neil | 2021-11-30 | BMG acquires recordings catalog Deal | $90,000,000 | The band-scale transaction cannot be divided into Neil’s net proceeds from public information. Source for BMG acquires recordings catalog |
| Pat McAfee | 2023-05-16 | ESPN licenses The Pat McAfee Show Deal | $85,000,000 | McAfee retained ownership and creative control while ESPN distributed the self-produced show. Source for ESPN licenses The Pat McAfee Show |
| Tristan Thompson | 2015-10-21 | Five-year Cleveland deal reaches $82M Deal | $82,000,000 | The defining contract of his career covered the 2015-16 through 2019-20 seasons. Source for Five-year Cleveland deal reaches $82M |
| Guy Fieri | 2021-05-23 | Food Network renewal reported Deal | $80,000,000 | Forbes modeled the renewal at about $80 million; the value was not a company filing. Source for Food Network renewal reported |
| xQc | 2023-06-16 | Signs two-year Kick contract Deal | $70,000,000 | Reported $70 million base with incentives up to $100 million; non-exclusive. Source for Signs two-year Kick contract |
| Dave Chappelle | 2016-11-01 | Netflix agreement resets the financial story Deal | $60,000,000 | Contract face value precedes tax, representation and other costs. Source for Netflix agreement resets the financial story |
| David Copperfield | 2006-01-01 | Musha Cay purchase reported Deal | $55,000,000 | The initial island acquisition anchors a hospitality and real-estate asset group whose current equity is private. Source for Musha Cay purchase reported |
| Sean Combs | 2026-07-14 | 1 Star Island Drive sells for $55 million Deal | $55,000,000 | The property had been purchased for $35 million in 2021. Source for 1 Star Island Drive sells for $55 million |
| Deion Sanders | 2025-03-28 | Colorado approves contract through 2029 Deal | $54,000,000 | The public agreement schedules $10M, $10M, $11M, $11M and $12M by year. Source for Colorado approves contract through 2029 |
| Tyler, the Creator | 2025-12-30 | Forbes estimates $53 million in music earnings Deal | $53,000,000 | The 2025 estimate is before taxes and fees and excludes outside ventures. Source for Forbes estimates $53 million in music earnings |
| Dave Chappelle | 2004-01-01 | Chappelle receives the continuation offer he later leaves Deal | $50,000,000 | The offer represented future compensation; Chappelle left the show in 2005. Source for Chappelle receives the continuation offer he later leaves |
| Bill Belichick | 2024-12-11 | Named North Carolina head coach Deal | $50,000,000 | UNC hired Belichick on a five-year agreement scheduling $10 million a year, with the first three years guaranteed. Source for Named North Carolina head coach |
| Klay Thompson | 2024-07-01 | Dallas deal announced at $50 million Deal | $50,000,000 | The three-year face value was later shortened by the 2026 buyout. Source for Dallas deal announced at $50 million |
| Derek Jeter | 2010-12-07 | Finalizes 2011–13 Yankees agreement Deal | $48,000,000 | The contract pays $15M, $16M and $17M, with $2M from each year deferred. Source for Finalizes 2011–13 Yankees agreement |
| Zdeno Chara | 2010-10-09 | Agrees to a seven-year Bruins extension Deal | $45,500,000 | The extension covered the core of his Cup-winning and record-setting Boston years. Source for Agrees to a seven-year Bruins extension |
| Demi Moore | 2017-04-20 | Manhattan apartment transfer records $45M Deal | $45,000,000 | The city transfer record identifies Moore as seller and a trust as buyer. Source for Manhattan apartment transfer records $45M |
| Hailey Bieber | 2025-06 | Rhode distributes cash to members Deal | $43,425,131 | Distribution to all members; Bieber’s share was not disclosed. Source for Rhode distributes cash to members |
| Billy Joel | 2024-10-16 | Florida waterfront estate sold Deal | $42,600,000 | The 2024 sale followed a 2015 purchase for just over $22 million; costs and taxes are undisclosed. Source for Florida waterfront estate sold |
| Lil Durk | 2022-03-13 | $40M contract claim remains unconfirmed Deal | $40,000,000 | Banks posted the figure; XXL said the label did not confirm it. Source for $40M contract claim remains unconfirmed |
| Ice Cube | 2024 | BIG3 localizes four club ownership groups Deal | $40,000,000 | Forbes reported roughly $10 million per club; the proceeds are not disclosed as Ice Cube’s personal income. Source for BIG3 localizes four club ownership groups |
| Matt LeBlanc | 2000-05-14 | Seasons seven and eight package reported near $40 million Deal | $40,000,000 | The figure included about $36 million in salary and roughly $4 million in advances against future participation. Source for Seasons seven and eight package reported near $40 million |
| Bethenny Frankel | 2011-03-17 | Beam records the Skinnygirl acquisition Deal | $39,000,000 | The buyer recorded $39 million of acquisition cash in the quarter; the assignment covered alcohol rights. Source for Beam records the Skinnygirl acquisition |
| Zdeno Chara | 2006-07-01 | Signs with the Boston Bruins Deal | $37,500,000 | The deal began his 14-season run as Boston captain. Source for Signs with the Boston Bruins |
| Selena Gomez | 2017 | Reported Puma endorsement deal Deal | $30,000,000 | CNN reported a $30 million Puma endorsement. Reported contract value, not annual income or a verified personal cash balance. Source for Reported Puma endorsement deal |
| Billy Joel | 2026-03-01 | MiddleSea main property components sold Deal | $28,700,000 | About $23.2 million for the main house plus two adjoining lots at about $2.75 million each; the gatehouse was separate. Source for MiddleSea main property components sold |
| Bill Cosby | 2025-11-14 | Manhattan townhouse sells Deal | $28,000,000 | Recorded mortgage debt totaled $17.5 million before discharge; personal net proceeds remain unknown. Source for Manhattan townhouse sells |
| Adin Ross | 2025-06-16 | Davie estate purchased through an LLC Deal | $25,500,000 | The ten-acre property set a local record; purchase price is not current personal equity. Source for Davie estate purchased through an LLC |
| Byron Allen | 2026-03-06 | Builds a 10.7% Starz position Deal | $25,000,000 | Allen Family Capital reports 1,803,786 shares purchased for approximately $25 million. Source for Builds a 10.7% Starz position |
| Rachel Maddow | 2024-11-23 | New contract is reported Deal | $25,000,000 | Puck reported an up-to-five-year renewal around $25 million annually; full terms remain private. Source for New contract is reported |
| Bill Cosby | 2014-01-01 | Homeowners schedule documents seven built locations Deal | $24,347,234 | The schedule totals structures, outbuildings and contents; it is not market value or owner equity. Source for Homeowners schedule documents seven built locations |
| Reba McEntire | 2015-06-26 | Beverly Hills sale reported at $22.5 million Deal | $22,500,000 | The property was reportedly acquired for $9 million in 2003; the price difference is not net profit. Source for Beverly Hills sale reported at $22.5 million |
| Jerry Seinfeld | 2016-03-11 | Selected cars sell for $22.24 million Deal | $22,244,500 | Gooding reported $22,244,500 across 17 sold vehicles from the collection; auction gross is not net profit. Source for Selected cars sell for $22.24 million |
| Cam Newton | 2011-07-29 | Signs fully guaranteed rookie contract Deal | $22,025,498 | The No. 1 pick’s first Carolina agreement generated $22.03 million in recorded career cash. Source for Signs fully guaranteed rookie contract |
| Michael Strahan | 2015-02-20 | Brentwood property sells for $21.5M Deal | $21,500,000 | The Los Angeles Times cited public records for both transaction prices. Source for Brentwood property sells for $21.5M |
| Andy Cohen | 2022-10-10 | West Village penthouse closes Deal | $18,210,000 | CityRealty reports the 299 West 12th Street closing at $18.21 million. Source for West Village penthouse closes |
| Young Thug | 2024-08-30 | Catalogue transaction alleged in filing Deal | $16,000,000 | AEG alleged more than $16 million for over 400 compositions; no adjudication or buyer was disclosed. Source for Catalogue transaction alleged in filing |
| Derek Jeter | 2012-09-25 | Sells Manhattan apartment Deal | $15,500,000 | The public deed supplies a closing price but not a complete investment return. Source for Sells Manhattan apartment |
| FaZe Rug | 2024-03-07 | GameSquare completes the FaZe acquisition Deal | $14,587,000 | FaZe holders receive GameSquare shares at a 0.13091 exchange ratio. Source for GameSquare completes the FaZe acquisition |
| George Foreman | 1991-04-19 | Guaranteed purse for the Holyfield fight Deal | $12,500,000 | UPI reported the guarantee the following day. Source for Guaranteed purse for the Holyfield fight |
| Klay Thompson | 2026-08-24 | Miami signs Thompson after Dallas buyout Deal | $11,500,000 | The new deal is worth about $11.5 million over two years with a player option. Source for Miami signs Thompson after Dallas buyout |
| Jack Nicholson | 2013 | Former Aspen home sells for $11 million Deal | $11,000,000 | Nicholson and a partner had bought it for $555,000 in 1980; a later owner made the 2024 $59.75 million sale. Source for Former Aspen home sells for $11 million |
| Andy Cohen | 2025-06-24 | 2 Horatio Street home sells Deal | $10,500,000 | The four-unit combination closes below its $12 million last asking price. Source for 2 Horatio Street home sells |
| Jamie Foxx | 2007-03-01 | Hidden Valley estate purchase reported Deal | $10,500,000 | The historic price is visible through secondary reporting; financing and present value are not. Source for Hidden Valley estate purchase reported |
| Dave Ramsey | 2021-08 | Franklin mansion sells Deal | $10,200,000 | The former home sold for $10.2 million; the price is gross and not personal profit. Source for Franklin mansion sells |
| Candace Owens | 2025-12-02 | Media-company revenue estimated at up to $10 million Deal | $10,000,000 | Fortune models revenue for the private operation; the figure is not profit, personal income or net worth. Source for Media-company revenue estimated at up to $10 million |
| Barry Manilow | 2024-02-04 | Harmony closes after 96 Broadway performances Deal | $9,097,352.24 | Playbill records $9,097,352.24 in total production gross. Source for Harmony closes after 96 Broadway performances |
| Johnny Manziel | 2014-06-17 | Signs Browns rookie contract Deal | $8,248,596 | The four-year contract carried an $8,248,596 face value and roughly $4.3 million signing bonus. Source for Signs Browns rookie contract |
| Eric Clapton | 2004-06-24 | Crossroads Guitar Auction realizes $7.44 million Deal | $7,438,624 | Blackie accounts for $959,500 within the fundraiser. Source for Crossroads Guitar Auction realizes $7.44 million |
| Stevin John (Blippi) | 2024-09-30 | Kirkland waterfront home bought for $7.2M Deal | $7,200,000 | County-record reporting documents the transaction, not cash paid or net worth. Source for Kirkland waterfront home bought for $7.2M |
| Cam Newton | 2021-11-11 | Returns to Carolina Deal | $6,000,000 | The short return became Newton’s final recorded NFL playing income. Source for Returns to Carolina |
| 6ix9ine | 2024-10-08 | Kartel terms reported Deal | $6,000,000 | The arrangement combined an album payment with conditional concert fees. Source for Kartel terms reported |
| Jack Nicholson | 1989-06-23 | Batman opens after a reported $6 million base deal Deal | $6,000,000 | The participation structure is widely reported; the final $50–90 million outcome is not documented. Source for Batman opens after a reported $6 million base deal |
| Mark Cuban | 1990-01-01 | MicroSolutions sold to CompuServe Deal | $6,000,000 | The first major exit preceded Broadcast.com; taxes, ownership and personal proceeds remain separate. Source for MicroSolutions sold to CompuServe |
| Young Thug | 2017-07-10 | AEG paid touring advance Deal | $5,250,000 | The advance carried a personal guaranty and security interests; it was not net income. Source for AEG paid touring advance |
| George Foreman | 1994-11-05 | Foreman regains the heavyweight title Deal | $5,000,000 | Foreman stops Michael Moorer and earns a reported $5 million. Source for Foreman regains the heavyweight title |
| Jeff Probst | 2011-04-01 | Buys Gene Autry’s former estate Deal | $5,000,000 | The 3.68-acre Studio City property had been listed for $6.9 million. Source for Buys Gene Autry’s former estate |
| Selena Gomez | 2022-08 | Wondermind raises $5 million Deal | $5,000,000 | Forbes reported $5 million of company funding at a $100 million valuation. The valuation was not the cash raised or Gomez’s personal income. Source for Wondermind raises $5 million |
| Anderson Cooper | 2010-01-01 | Greenwich Village firehouse purchase Deal | $4,300,000 | The price predates renovation and does not establish current value, debt or equity. Source for Greenwich Village firehouse purchase |
| Walt Disney | 1965 | Walt Disney Productions acquires WED Enterprises Deal | $4,000,000 | The company’s historical fact book reports an approximately $4 million acquisition from Walt; gross consideration is not retained estate value. Source for Walt Disney Productions acquires WED Enterprises |
| Amanda Bynes | 2013-08-09 | Court report values the estate at $3.5 million Deal | $3,500,000 | A temporary conservatorship is granted and CBS Los Angeles reports the estate value. It remains the clearest public financial anchor. Source for Court report values the estate at $3.5 million |
| Russell Wilson | 2012-05-07 | Signs rookie contract worth about $3M Deal | $2,996,774 | Seattle drafted Wilson 75th overall; the Seahawks won a Super Bowl during the deal. Source for Signs rookie contract worth about $3M |
| Stevin John (Blippi) | 2020-12-01 | Los Angeles home bought for $2.8M Deal | $2,800,000 | Purchase price does not reveal financing, household ownership or current equity. Source for Los Angeles home bought for $2.8M |
| Kenan Thompson | 2021-12-20 | Artists for Artists begins equity financing Deal | $2,795,000 | The amended Form D reports $2.795 million sold to 16 investors against a $4 million offering. Source for Artists for Artists begins equity financing |
| Colin Jost | 2022-05-31 | Manhattan property sells for $2.325 million Deal | $2,325,000 | The official transaction amount is $548,250 above the 2011 purchase price before all costs, financing and tax. Source for Manhattan property sells for $2.325 million |
| RZA | 2015-05-03 | One-copy Shaolin album sells Deal | $2,000,000 | The private sale creates the famous $2M headline without disclosing RZA’s allocation. Source for One-copy Shaolin album sells |
| Monica Lewinsky | 1999-02-12 | Book and foreign interview deals reported Deal | $1,500,000 | Contemporary reporting described a $1.5 million book advance arrangement and a separate $660,000 Channel 4 deal. Source for Book and foreign interview deals reported |
| Anderson Cooper | 2019-07-02 | Gloria Vanderbilt will terms reported Deal | $1,500,000 | Cooper received the bulk of the estate, but one Manhattan co-op went to his half-brother. Source for Gloria Vanderbilt will terms reported |
| Woody Harrelson | 1992-04-01 | Benny & Joon pay-or-play agreement Deal | $1,250,000 | AFI records a $1.25 million guarantee and top billing; payment is not established. Source for Benny & Joon pay-or-play agreement |
| Shia LaBeouf | 2025-12-01 | New Orleans home purchased for just under $1.1M Deal | $1,100,000 | Purchase price does not disclose mortgage, ownership costs or current equity. Source for New Orleans home purchased for just under $1.1M |
| Bhad Bhabie | 2019-07 | PULSE publishing agreement Deal | $1,000,000 | Reported songwriting and publishing agreement with milestone-based payments and a future publishing share. Source for PULSE publishing agreement |
| John Travolta | 1976-09-22 | A $1 million three-picture deal Deal | $1,000,000 | The package included Saturday Night Fever and Grease; no per-film split is public. Source for A $1 million three-picture deal |
| David Schwimmer | 2002-02-01 | Final Friends years reach $1 million per episode Deal | $1,000,000 | The Television Academy records the landmark equal rate for the six leads. Source for Final Friends years reach $1 million per episode |
| Bhad Bhabie | 2019-01 | CopyCat Beauty endorsement Deal | $900,000 | Reported six-month endorsement agreement plus a sales share; it did not establish ownership of the brand. Source for CopyCat Beauty endorsement |
| Tori Spelling | 2006-06-23 | Reported inheritance from Aaron Spelling Deal | $800,000 | She reportedly received about $800,000 from an estate valued near $500 million. Source for Reported inheritance from Aaron Spelling |
| David Schwimmer | 2000-05-14 | Seasons seven and eight reach $750,000 per episode Deal | $750,000 | The deal also expands participation, without publishing an individual percentage. Source for Seasons seven and eight reach $750,000 per episode |
| Mike Lindell | 2013-01-28 | $709,763 raised from 17 investors Deal | $709,763 | The Form D confirms outside investment, but not today’s ownership split or value. Source for $709,763 raised from 17 investors |
| Ben Askren | 2021-04-17 | Boxes Jake Paul Deal | $500,000 | Askren received a reported $500,000 base purse and said his final pay was higher without naming the total. Source for Boxes Jake Paul |
| Monica Lewinsky | 2000-04-01 | Jenny Craig campaign ends early Deal | $325,000 | The $1 million campaign headline did not become a full payout. Source for Jenny Craig campaign ends early |
| Colin Jost | 2022-01-19 | Buyer group wins the ferry auction Deal | $280,100 | The decommissioned ferry sold for $280,100 after 36 bids; Jost’s individual contribution and stake are undisclosed. Source for Buyer group wins the ferry auction |
| Gene Simmons | 2004-02-12 | NGTV contracts Simmons as chairman Deal | $240,000 | The SEC filing states $20,000 per month plus expenses and equity; it does not prove every scheduled payment through 2009. Source for NGTV contracts Simmons as chairman |
| Tom Segura | 2025-01-31 | Two YMH shows pass $105K in Spotify program revenue Deal | $105,000 | Spotify data cited by Forbes covered Your Mom's House and 2 Bears, 1 Cave together, not Segura's share. Source for Two YMH shows pass $105K in Spotify program revenue |
| David Schwimmer | 1996-12-22 | Cast signs a new equal-pay ladder Deal | $75,000 | The collective agreement begins a documented rise in equal episode fees. Source for Cast signs a new equal-pay ladder |
| Matt LeBlanc | 1996-12-22 | Collective deal sets $75,000 per episode for season three Deal | $75,000 | The agreement also set later rungs and corrected the often-repeated account of the first two seasons. Source for Collective deal sets $75,000 per episode for season three |
| Woody Harrelson | 2016-06-24 | Hawaii application ranks ninth Deal | $5,000 | Simple Organic Living cleared the application process but did not receive one of three licenses. Source for Hawaii application ranks ninth |
| Willie Nelson | 1960-01-01 | Sells Family Bible for $50 Deal | $50 | Nelson confirmed the early cash sale; future rights and royalties did not follow the songwriter. Source for Sells Family Bible for $50 |
| Dave Portnoy | 2023-08-08 | Barstool shares return to Portnoy Deal | $1 | Portnoy receives all outstanding shares under a deal with continuing PENN economics. Source for Barstool shares return to Portnoy |
| Nick Cannon | 2020-07-14 | ViacomCBS ends relationship Deal | Not disclosed | The company cuts ties after antisemitic podcast remarks; Cannon later apologizes. Source for ViacomCBS ends relationship |
| Nick Cannon | 2021-02-05 | Returns to Wild ’N Out Deal | Not disclosed | ViacomCBS reinstates Cannon with no financial terms disclosed. Source for Returns to Wild ’N Out |
| Nick Cannon | 2026-05-13 | Netflix announces family docuseries Deal | Not disclosed | The winter series centers on fatherhood, fame and the blended family. Source for Netflix announces family docuseries |
| Moneybagg Yo | 2016 | Signs with Yo Gotti’s CMG Deal | Not disclosed | The Memphis mixtape run becomes a national label partnership. Source for Signs with Yo Gotti’s CMG |
| Vanilla Ice | 2000-06-30 | Ice Ice Baby registration records multiple claimants Deal | Not disclosed | The filing identifies Van Winkle as author and several publishing claimants. Source for Ice Ice Baby registration records multiple claimants |
| Vanilla Ice | 2024-05-28 | Under Pressure-related interests are reassigned Deal | Not disclosed | Eight short-form assignments involve Queen members and an estate, without Van Winkle as a party. Source for Under Pressure-related interests are reassigned |
| Stevin John (Blippi) | 2020-07-30 | Moonbug acquires Blippi Deal | Not disclosed | The simultaneous $120 million announcement was a Moonbug financing round, not a disclosed Blippi price. Source for Moonbug acquires Blippi |
| Bam Margera | 2022-04 | Jackass Forever lawsuit ends Deal | Not disclosed | The dispute is resolved under confidential terms, so no settlement amount is verifiable. Source for Jackass Forever lawsuit ends |
| Jerry Seinfeld | 2026-08-13 | Netflix and Paramount renew Seinfeld licenses Deal | Not disclosed | Netflix renewed for five years and Paramount for three; financial terms were not disclosed. Source for Netflix and Paramount renew Seinfeld licenses |
| Kendrick Lamar | 2020-10-27 | UMPG administration agreement announced Deal | Not disclosed | The worldwide agreement was announced without a sale price or ownership disclosure. Source for UMPG administration agreement announced |
| Taylor Sheridan | 2025-10-27 | NBCUniversal agreement reported Deal | Not disclosed | The agreement’s upper value depends on project success; television work begins in 2029. Source for NBCUniversal agreement reported |
| Jada Pinkett Smith | 2022-01-04 | Candle invests in Westbrook Deal | Not disclosed | The strategic minority investment was announced without price, percentage or founder proceeds. Source for Candle invests in Westbrook |
| Yo Gotti | 2021-06-02 | CMG partners with Interscope Deal | Not disclosed | The companies announce artist-development work without financial or ownership terms. Source for CMG partners with Interscope |
| Mike Lindell | 2024-12-23 | Trademark portfolio pledged Deal | Not disclosed | The recorded collateral instrument names the trademarks and credit documents while omitting the loan amount. Source for Trademark portfolio pledged |
| Adin Ross | 2023-02-23 | Ross moves his primary streaming activity to Kick Deal | Not disclosed | Ross later said he held Kick equity, but no percentage, vesting or independent valuation has been published. Source for Ross moves his primary streaming activity to Kick |
| Derek Jeter | 2022-02-28 | Leaves Marlins as CEO and shareholder Deal | Not disclosed | Jeter ends both management and ownership roles after more than four years. Source for Leaves Marlins as CEO and shareholder |
| Bobby Brown | 1999-01-01 | Court order covers 52 compositions Deal | Not disclosed | A copyright recordation documents an assignment order without a current valuation. Source for Court order covers 52 compositions |
| Andy Cohen | 2013-11-13 | Cohen transitions out of Bravo’s executive role Deal | Not disclosed | He continues WWHL and develops programs through Most Talkative. Source for Cohen transitions out of Bravo’s executive role |
| Andy Cohen | 2025-09-15 | Radio Andy receives a three-year extension Deal | Not disclosed | SiriusXM renews Cohen’s channels and weekday program without publishing compensation. Source for Radio Andy receives a three-year extension |
| Kenan Thompson | 2003-10-04 | Thompson joins Saturday Night Live Deal | Not disclosed | The role became the longest cast tenure in SNL history; his current compensation remains private. Source for Thompson joins Saturday Night Live |
| xQc | 2021-04-07 | The Juice launches with G FUEL Deal | Not disclosed | A creator-branded product documents the expansion beyond stream subscriptions. Source for The Juice launches with G FUEL |
| Ali Wong | 2019-12-03 | Netflix announces a two-special agreement Deal | Not disclosed | Netflix named no amount; a separate HBO offer above $10 million was declined. Source for Netflix announces a two-special agreement |
| Tom Segura | 2021-11-16 | SiriusXM announces YMH Studios agreement Deal | Not disclosed | The agreement covered distribution and advertising sales for the studio created and owned by Segura and Pazsitzky. Source for SiriusXM announces YMH Studios agreement |
| Tom Segura | 2026-05-28 | FOX and YMH announce multi-project partnership Deal | Not disclosed | The partners announced an original-content slate for YMH's direct-to-consumer platforms. Source for FOX and YMH announce multi-project partnership |
| Barbara Corcoran | 2001-09-24 | The Corcoran Group is sold to NRT Deal | Not disclosed | Contemporaneous reporting says the price was not disclosed; later retellings cite $66 million. Source for The Corcoran Group is sold to NRT |
| Demi Moore | 1993-04-07 | Receives gross participation in Indecent Proposal Deal | Not disclosed | The studio acknowledged gross participation for the producer, director and three stars. Source for Receives gross participation in Indecent Proposal |
| Jason Statham | 2015-08-27 | Glu Mobile announces an exclusive game partnership Deal | Not disclosed | The partnership is public, but the pooled royalty and guarantee disclosures cannot be assigned to Statham. Source for Glu Mobile announces an exclusive game partnership |
| DC Young Fly | 2020-09-09 | Black Effect announces The 85 South Show partnership Deal | Not disclosed | iHeartMedia names the show in its launch lineup without publishing individual compensation or ownership. Source for Black Effect announces The 85 South Show partnership |
| Nina Dobrev | 2021-12 | Fresh Vine Wine files for its IPO Deal | Not disclosed | The SEC filing documents Dobrev’s historical shares and celebrity-license arrangement. Source for Fresh Vine Wine files for its IPO |
| Tyra Banks | 2003-05-20 | America’s Next Top Model premieres Deal | Not disclosed | Banks moves into creator, host and executive-producer economics; Forbes later reports a 25% stake. Source for America’s Next Top Model premieres |
| Tyra Banks | 2021-01-01 | SMiZE Cream receives debt investment Deal | Not disclosed | Enhanced Capital backs the consumer venture without announcing the loan amount or an equity valuation. Source for SMiZE Cream receives debt investment |
| Tyra Banks | 2025-07-01 | SMiZE & DREAM opens Sydney flagship Deal | Not disclosed | The Darling Harbour venue becomes the brand’s flagship; public revenue and profit remain unavailable. Source for SMiZE & DREAM opens Sydney flagship |
| Jimmy Kimmel | 2003-01-26 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! premieres on ABC Deal | Not disclosed | The late-night program becomes the core of Kimmel’s television career and negotiating leverage. Source for Jimmy Kimmel Live! premieres on ABC |
| Jimmy Kimmel | 2025-12-08 | ABC confirms one-year extension through May 2027 Deal | Not disclosed | The extension confirms duration but reveals no salary, bonus or production-company payment. Source for ABC confirms one-year extension through May 2027 |
| Robert Herjavec | 2021-02-11 | Apax announces majority investment Deal | Not disclosed | Terms are undisclosed and Herjavec retains a significant stake. Source for Apax announces majority investment |
| Robert Herjavec | 2021-12-30 | Herjavec Group and Fishtech combine Deal | Not disclosed | The merger creates the business later branded Cyderes, with both founders retaining equity. Source for Herjavec Group and Fishtech combine |
| Amanda Bynes | 2022-03-22 | Conservatorship terminates Deal | Not disclosed | The court ends the conservatorship with family support and without a newly reported public asset total. Source for Conservatorship terminates |
| Jesse Watters | 2021-07-06 | How I Saved the World is published Deal | Not disclosed | The Copyright Office records Watters as author and claimant. Source for How I Saved the World is published |
| Drew Carey | 2007-07-23 | Named host of The Price Is Right Deal | Not disclosed | The multi-year deal was confirmed; a precise salary was not published. Source for Named host of The Price Is Right |
| Gene Simmons | 2024-04-04 | Pophouse acquires the KISS rights package Deal | Not disclosed | The buyer disclosed the catalog, brand, likeness, trademarks and artist-share scope but no price or member split. Source for Pophouse acquires the KISS rights package |
| Scooter Braun | 2026-03-30 | Resigns from HYBE board and continues as advisor Deal | Not disclosed | HYBE confirms the advisory relationship; disappearance from insider reporting does not prove a share sale. Source for Resigns from HYBE board and continues as advisor |
| Billy Joel | 2012-08-30 | Worldwide publishing administration announced Deal | Not disclosed | Rondor and UMPG were appointed to administer the songwriting catalog; no sale was announced. Source for Worldwide publishing administration announced |
| Lenny Kravitz | 2014-07-30 | 195 compositions enter an exclusive-license recordation Deal | Not disclosed | The public document identifies the transaction type and songs but discloses no consideration. Source for 195 compositions enter an exclusive-license recordation |
| Jason Bateman | 2024-01-29 | SiriusXM announces SmartLess pact Deal | Not disclosed | The official multi-year slate agreement names all three founders but gives no value. Source for SiriusXM announces SmartLess pact |
| Garth Brooks | 2016-10 | Signs Amazon Music exclusivity Deal | Not disclosed | The solo catalog becomes exclusive to Amazon; deal terms remain undisclosed. Source for Signs Amazon Music exclusivity |
| Woody Harrelson | 1995-09-13 | Gross participation disclosed Deal | Not disclosed | A studio defense confirmed Harrelson received gross participation on Indecent Proposal, without naming his rate or payout. Source for Gross participation disclosed |
| DDG | 2018-06-01 | Signs with Epic Records Deal | Not disclosed | The record agreement is public, while advance, royalties and ownership remain undisclosed. Source for Signs with Epic Records |
| Danny DeVito | 1988-12-09 | Twins opens under a back-end participation structure Deal | Not disclosed | DeVito and Reitman split half of a reported 35% group share of film rentals. Source for Twins opens under a back-end participation structure |
| Kevin Gates | 2013-03-12 | Bread Winners and Atlantic partnership announced Deal | Not disclosed | The structure is documented; advance, royalty and ownership terms are not. Source for Bread Winners and Atlantic partnership announced |
| Larry the Cable Guy | 2009-01-01 | Git-R-Done Foundation begins Deal | Not disclosed | Larry and Cara establish the children’s and veterans’ charity. Source for Git-R-Done Foundation begins |
| Candace Owens | 2017-11-01 | Joins Turning Point USA Deal | Not disclosed | Owens becomes communications director and builds a national speaking and digital profile. Source for Joins Turning Point USA |
| Candace Owens | 2021-01-01 | Joins The Daily Wire Deal | Not disclosed | Owens begins hosting Candace for the private media company. Source for Joins The Daily Wire |
| Candace Owens | 2024-03-22 | Leaves The Daily Wire Deal | Not disclosed | The relationship ends and Owens builds an independent podcast and video operation. Source for Leaves The Daily Wire |
| IShowSpeed | 2026-08-14 | Expedia partnership profiled Deal | Not disclosed | Expedia’s official travel partnership and campaign structure were publicly detailed. Source for Expedia partnership profiled |
| Cody Detwiler (WhistlinDiesel) | 2023-11-02 | CAA signing reported Deal | Not disclosed | CAA representation targets premium content, consumer products and new genres. Source for CAA signing reported |
| Cody Detwiler (WhistlinDiesel) | 2024-08-03 | Prime Video catalog begins Deal | Not disclosed | The platform lists the WhistlinDiesel video package across three seasons. Source for Prime Video catalog begins |
| Beyoncé | 2023-03 | Adidas and Ivy Park partnership ends Deal | Not disclosed | Reuters reported the end of the partnership; no personal payout is established here. Source for Adidas and Ivy Park partnership ends |
| Beyoncé | 2024-02-20 | Cécred launches Deal | Not disclosed | Brand announcement identifies Beyoncé as founder. No stake valuation disclosed. Source for Cécred launches |
| Beyoncé | 2024-08-20 | SirDavis joint venture announced Deal | Not disclosed | Moët Hennessy and Beyoncé launch the whisky venture; no personal stake valuation disclosed. Source for SirDavis joint venture announced |
| LeBron James | 2012 | Early Blaze Pizza investment Deal | Not disclosed | Historical investment; the later business valuation is not personal cash. Source for Early Blaze Pizza investment |
| LeBron James | 2015-12 | Nike lifetime agreement Deal | Not disclosed | Nike's first lifetime athlete agreement; financial terms were not disclosed. Source for Nike lifetime agreement |
| LeBron James | 2021-03 | Fenway Sports Group partnership Deal | Not disclosed | James and Maverick Carter became partners in FSG; no current personal stake value is established here. Source for Fenway Sports Group partnership |
| LeBron James | 2024-11 | SpringHill–Fulwell merger announced Deal | Not disclosed | The merger report supplies no current standalone SpringHill value or personal payout. Source for SpringHill–Fulwell merger announced |
| Paula Deen | 1996-01-08 | Opens The Lady & Sons Deal | Not disclosed | The downtown Savannah restaurant becomes the foundation of Deen’s national food brand. Source for Opens The Lady & Sons |
| Paula Deen | 2013-06-21 | Food Network declines to renew her contract Deal | Not disclosed | The network relationship ends amid fallout from the public deposition; several retail and endorsement partners follow. Source for Food Network declines to renew her contract |
| Paula Deen | 2025-07-31 | The Lady & Sons serves its final day Deal | Not disclosed | The Savannah flagship and The Chicken Box close permanently; four Family Kitchen restaurants remain open. Source for The Lady & Sons serves its final day |
| Chase Elliott | 2022-02-20 | Hendrick extension through 2027 Deal | Not disclosed | The five-year extension confirmed duration but no compensation. Source for Hendrick extension through 2027 |
| Playboi Carti | 2016-12-01 | A six-figure Interscope deal Deal | Not disclosed | Forbes later described the late-2016 recording agreement as six figures but disclosed no exact advance or recoupment terms. Source for A six-figure Interscope deal |
| Eric Clapton | 2022-10-01 | Defined catalog moves to Surfdog marketing Deal | Not disclosed | Albums from 1983–2010 and three live albums move from Warner licensing to Surfdog worldwide. Source for Defined catalog moves to Surfdog marketing |
| Steve Madden | 1993-12-01 | Steven Madden, Ltd. goes public Deal | Not disclosed | The namesake business becomes a Nasdaq-listed public company. Source for Steven Madden, Ltd. goes public |
| Steve Madden | 2023-11-10 | Creative contract extended through 2031 Deal | Not disclosed | The amendment sets salary, restricted-stock awards and annual option terms through December 2031. Source for Creative contract extended through 2031 |
| Eddie Van Halen | 2015-02-18 | Atlas publishing-administration deal announced Deal | Not disclosed | Eddie and Alex place most of the catalog under exclusive worldwide administration. Source for Atlas publishing-administration deal announced |
| David Copperfield | 1983-04-08 | Statue of Liberty illusion airs Deal | Not disclosed | The television illusion became a defining career moment without publishing performer pay. Source for Statue of Liberty illusion airs |
| David Copperfield | 2000-01-01 | MGM Grand residency era begins Deal | Not disclosed | The Las Vegas run became Copperfield’s central performance-income engine for 25 years. Source for MGM Grand residency era begins |
| David Copperfield | 2026-04-30 | Final MGM Grand performance Deal | Not disclosed | The 25-year residency closed while Copperfield teased a still-unidentified larger project. Source for Final MGM Grand performance |
| Rickey Smiley | 2022-02-01 | Signs announced five-year Urban One agreement Deal | Not disclosed | The agreement continues the morning show and expands podcast activity. Source for Signs announced five-year Urban One agreement |
| Rickey Smiley | 2026-03-12 | New five-year renewal and video podcast announced Deal | Not disclosed | Urban One renews the morning show and launches Rickey Smiley On The Spot. Source for New five-year renewal and video podcast announced |
| Vince Neil | 1981-01-01 | Joins Mötley Crüe Deal | Not disclosed | Neil became the voice of the band whose recordings and touring would anchor his career. Source for Joins Mötley Crüe |
| Vince Neil | 1993-04-27 | Exposed launches solo career Deal | Not disclosed | The album established a separate recording career, but no public contract reveals Neil’s earnings. Source for Exposed launches solo career |
| Vince Neil | 2026-07-17 | Return of the Carnival of Sins begins Deal | Not disclosed | The anniversary run provides a current work pipeline without yet establishing revenue or take-home pay. Source for Return of the Carnival of Sins begins |
| Robert Plant | 2025-09-26 | Saving Grace album released Deal | Not disclosed | The Suzi Dian collaboration became Plant’s current album and 2026 touring project. Source for Saving Grace album released |
| Stephen A. Smith | 2019-01-01 | Prior ESPN package reported Deal | Not disclosed | Reporting separates roughly $8M salary from a $4M production arrangement. Source for Prior ESPN package reported |
| Stephen A. Smith | 2022-09-01 | Launches Audacy podcast relationship Deal | Not disclosed | Know Mercy expands Smith’s direct audio distribution; individual pay is not filed. Source for Launches Audacy podcast relationship |
| Stephen A. Smith | 2023-08-01 | Transfers Mr SAS trademark rights Deal | Not disclosed | Federal records document rights moving between Smith-associated entities. Source for Transfers Mr SAS trademark rights |
| Stephen A. Smith | 2025-03-07 | Renews ESPN agreement Deal | Not disclosed | ESPN expands Smith’s commentary and executive-production role. Source for Renews ESPN agreement |
| Stephen A. Smith | 2025-06-04 | Signs multi-year SiriusXM agreement Deal | Not disclosed | The deal adds daily sports and weekly politics programs. Source for Signs multi-year SiriusXM agreement |
| Ric Flair | 2022-11-14 | Ric Flair Drip cannabis launch announced Deal | Not disclosed | A listed company confirmed the brand launch across eleven markets but disclosed no ownership percentage or distribution to Flair. Source for Ric Flair Drip cannabis launch announced |
| Ric Flair | 2020-08-19 | WOOOOO! application abandoned Deal | Not disclosed | USPTO records show abandonment after no response to an office action; this is a rights event, not a valuation. Source for WOOOOO! application abandoned |
| Céline Dion | 2017-01-01 | AEG omnibus agreement begins Deal | Not disclosed | The nine-year agreement combined residency, touring and a signing bonus; later performance changes prevent treating the total as income. Source for AEG omnibus agreement begins |
| Jamie Foxx | 2005-02-27 | Wins Best Actor for Ray Deal | Not disclosed | The Academy win establishes a career peak but does not disclose salary or backend income. Source for Wins Best Actor for Ray |
| Jamie Foxx | 2017-05-25 | Begins hosting Beat Shazam Deal | Not disclosed | The long-running FOX role becomes a recurring television and production platform. Source for Begins hosting Beat Shazam |
| Jamie Foxx | 2024-12-10 | Releases Netflix comeback special Deal | Not disclosed | What Had Happened Was documents his return after the 2023 stroke. Source for Releases Netflix comeback special |
| Jamie Foxx | 2025-03-05 | Signs FOX first-look agreement Deal | Not disclosed | Foxxhole Productions gains a new scripted and unscripted development relationship. Source for Signs FOX first-look agreement |
| Matt Damon | 2002-06-14 | The Bourne Identity opens Deal | Not disclosed | The first Bourne film establishes Damon as an action-franchise lead. Source for The Bourne Identity opens |
| Matt Damon | 2022-11-20 | Artists Equity launches Deal | Not disclosed | RedBird announces a significant financial commitment but does not disclose deal terms or Damon’s ownership percentage. Source for Artists Equity launches |
| Matt Damon | 2026-07-17 | The Odyssey reaches theaters Deal | Not disclosed | Damon stars as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s 2026 theatrical release. Source for The Odyssey reaches theaters |
| Anderson Cooper | 2003-01-01 | Anderson Cooper 360° begins Deal | Not disclosed | The CNN program became Cooper’s main long-term media platform, but no launch-contract value is public. Source for Anderson Cooper 360° begins |
| Anderson Cooper | 2006-05-08 | 60 Minutes agreement announced Deal | Not disclosed | CBS announced up to five reports a year while Cooper remained a full-time CNN employee. Source for 60 Minutes agreement announced |
| Anderson Cooper | 2025-12-08 | New CNN deal confirmed Deal | Not disclosed | The agreement keeps Cooper at CNN across television, streaming, podcast and event work. Source for New CNN deal confirmed |
| Sean Combs | 2024-01-16 | Diageo relationship ends Deal | Not disclosed | Diageo becomes sole owner of DeLeón and confirms no continuing Cîroc or DeLeón business relationship. Source for Diageo relationship ends |
| Sean Combs | 2024-06-04 | Revolt redeems Combs-held shares Deal | Not disclosed | The shares are redeemed and retired as Revolt shifts ownership. Source for Revolt redeems Combs-held shares |
| Steve Wozniak | 2006-03-13 | Acquicor ownership report filed Deal | Not disclosed | Wozniak’s official Form 3 reported no securities beneficially owned in the public acquisition company. Source for Acquicor ownership report filed |
| James Harden | 2026-02-04 | Cleveland acquires Harden Deal | Not disclosed | The Cavaliers acquired Harden from the Clippers during the 2025–26 season. Source for Cleveland acquires Harden |
| Kourtney Kardashian | 2019-03-05 | Poosh launches Deal | Not disclosed | Kardashian Barker established her lifestyle and wellness platform. Source for Poosh launches |
| Kourtney Kardashian | 2022-09-27 | Lemme launches Deal | Not disclosed | Kardashian Barker, Simon Huck and Nir Liberboim launched the supplement company. Source for Lemme launches |
| Selena Gomez | 2024-03-20 | Rare Beauty explores investment or acquisition offers Deal | Not disclosed | Entrepreneur reported exploratory talks and an approximately $2 billion company valuation. Its article does not document a completed sale or a September 2024 rejection. Source for Rare Beauty explores investment or acquisition offers |
| Brad Pitt | 2022-12 | Mediawan and Plan B join forces Deal | Not disclosed | Mediawan announced a significant stake and equity for the Plan B partners; price and Pitt's personal proceeds were not disclosed. Source for Mediawan and Plan B join forces |
| Lori Greiner | 2012 | Invests in Scrub Daddy Deal | Not disclosed | Agrees to $200,000 for 20% on Shark Tank; investment terms, not a payout. Source for Invests in Scrub Daddy |
| Barry Gibb | 2016-11-29 | Capitol announces a catalog agreement Deal | Not disclosed | The long-term worldwide recorded-music deal covers albums, soundtracks and audiovisual works; terms stay private. Source for Capitol announces a catalog agreement |
| Victoria Principal | 1987-01-28 | Dallas departure announced Deal | Not disclosed | Her contract expires and negotiations end without a new agreement. Source for Dallas departure announced |
| Victoria Principal | 2019-04-30 | Principal leaves the skincare business Deal | Not disclosed | Guthy-Renker takes over Principal Secret on undisclosed financial terms. Source for Principal leaves the skincare business |
| Jay-Z | 2021-02-22 | LVMH takes 50% of Armand de Brignac Deal | Not disclosed | The champagne house became jointly owned by LVMH and Shawn Carter. Source for LVMH takes 50% of Armand de Brignac |
| Jay-Z | 2023-02-03 | Bacardi buys most of Jay-Z’s D’Ussé stake Deal | Not disclosed | Jay-Z retained a significant minority interest after the settlement. Source for Bacardi buys most of Jay-Z’s D’Ussé stake |
| Taylor Swift | 2025-05-30 | Acquisition of the first six albums’ masters Deal | Not disclosed | Swift announced the purchase from Shamrock Capital. The announcement does not disclose a price; this is an acquisition, not earnings. Source for Acquisition of the first six albums’ masters |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 2025-06-26 | Al Nassr contract extended through 2027 Deal | Not disclosed | Contract duration confirmed by the Saudi Pro League. The announcement does not disclose salary or an equity stake. Source for Al Nassr contract extended through 2027 |
| Tom Cruise | 2024-01-09 | Warner Bros. development and production partnership Deal | Not disclosed | The studio announced original and franchise theatrical projects starring Cruise. The announcement gives no personal fee or total contract value. Source for Warner Bros. development and production partnership |
| Keanu Reeves | 2001-09 | Reported Matrix sequel profit-sharing concession Deal | Not disclosed | ABC News, citing the Wall Street Journal, reported that Reeves gave up sequel profit-sharing points. The report does not establish a $75 million cash gift. Source for Reported Matrix sequel profit-sharing concession |
| Aishah Sofey | 2024-12 | Co-founds Bop House Deal | Not disclosed | Sofey and Sophie Rain launch the Florida creator house and shared social accounts. Source for Co-founds Bop House |
| Camilla Araújo | 2024-12 | Joins Bop House Deal | Not disclosed | Araújo becomes an early member of the Florida creator collective. Source for Joins Bop House |
| Camilla Araújo | 2025-08 | Leaves Bop House Deal | Not disclosed | She calls the move a new era focused on modeling, brand work and her own creative direction. Source for Leaves Bop House |
| Camilla Araújo | 2026-05 | Promotes Becoming Her mentorship Deal | Not disclosed | A Clock It episode presents the social-media mentorship as the business following her platform exit. Source for Promotes Becoming Her mentorship |
| Kim Kardashian | 2019-09 | Skims launches Deal | Not disclosed | Kardashian co-founds the shapewear company that becomes her largest estimated asset. Source for Skims launches |
CAD · 2 records
| Person | Date | Event / scope | Reported amount | Details and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Herjavec | 2000-03-01 | BRAK Systems is sold Deal | C$30,200,000 | AT&T Canada’s filing records CAD 30.2 million cash for the entire business. Source for BRAK Systems is sold |
| Gene Simmons | 2018-03-14 | Invictus announces Gene-Etics and services transaction Deal | C$10,915,772 | Later accounts recorded C$10.916 million of consideration; share realization and after-tax proceeds are not public. Source for Invictus announces Gene-Etics and services transaction |
EUR · 2 records
| Person | Date | Event / scope | Reported amount | Details and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 2026-08-07 | Edificio Rostower — historical company market capitalization Deal | €243,080,063 | Earlier research recorded EUR 243,080,063 market capitalization on August 7, 2026. A dated company quote, not today’s quote, personal net worth or a cash payment to Messi. Source for Edificio Rostower — historical company market capitalization |
| Rafael Nadal | 2023-01-01 | GPF Capital acquires 44.9% of academy operating company Deal | Not disclosed | Nadal’s holding later reports a large annual profit, which is not personal cash. Source for GPF Capital acquires 44.9% of academy operating company |
GBP · 10 records
| Person | Date | Event / scope | Reported amount | Details and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dua Lipa | 2025-03-31 | Radical 22 Live LLP — annual turnover Deal | £45,621,499 | Year to March 2025; profit before members’ remuneration was £6,179,229. Not an artist share of worldwide box office. Source for Radical 22 Live LLP — annual turnover |
| Dua Lipa | 2024-12-31 | Radical 22 Limited — 2024 turnover Deal | £23,258,097 | Company turnover for 2024, not personal income. Accounts also report £18,961,381 pre-tax profit. Source for Radical 22 Limited — 2024 turnover |
| Jeremy Clarkson | 2024-07-03 | Quarter-share of production-company distributions begins Deal | £6,013,466 | Recorded distributions total £24,053,865 through April 2025; Clarkson’s registered quarter is about £6.01 million. Source for Quarter-share of production-company distributions begins |
| Robert Plant | 2025-03-31 | Two companies disclose current dividends Deal | £3,000,000 | Sons of Einion reported £1.25 million and Trolcharm £1.75 million for the financial year. Source for Two companies disclose current dividends |
| Dua Lipa | 2023-11-06 | Publishing rights bought back from TaP Deal | Not disclosed | A buyback by the artist; the price was not disclosed. Source for Publishing rights bought back from TaP |
| Dua Lipa | 2024-04-02 | Warner Chappell administration agreement Deal | Not disclosed | Global administration agreement; the report does not establish a catalogue sale or its price. Source for Warner Chappell administration agreement |
| Dua Lipa | 2026-05-15 | Sunday Times wealth estimate reported at £150 million Deal | Not disclosed | The Standard reports the 2026 estimate. This is a wealth valuation, not a payday. Source for Sunday Times wealth estimate reported at £150 million |
| Jeremy Clarkson | 2012-09-12 | Top Gear rights shares transfer at an undisclosed price Deal | Not disclosed | The register records the transfer; BBC evidence confirms a market-value put option and settlement but no consideration. Source for Top Gear rights shares transfer at an undisclosed price |
| Robert Plant | 1968-01-01 | Joins the group that becomes Led Zeppelin Deal | Not disclosed | Plant joined Page, Jones and Bonham, creating the catalog at the center of his long-term royalty story. Source for Joins the group that becomes Led Zeppelin |
| Bonnie Blue | 2025-06 | OnlyFans account deactivated Deal | Not disclosed | The platform cited its extreme-challenge rules. Blue moved the subscription business to Fansly. Source for OnlyFans account deactivated |
Figures are reported estimates aggregated from the sources cited in each row; deal terms are often private, so amounts can vary by source. See our methodology. Related: the biggest single paydays and celebrity bankruptcies.