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Bryce Harper Mega-Deal Will Get Us All Paid ... Says Nats Teammate
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Saturday, December 1, 2018
Bryce Harper Mega-Deal Will Get Us All Paid ... Says Nats Teammate
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Kim Kardashian Explains Why Kanye Once Paid Her $1 Million
Before you make any inappropriate jokes in response to the headline above, allow us to say this up front:
No, Kanye West did not pay Kim Kardashian $ 1 million for sex.
That"s weird and gross and just plain rude for you to even think.
But the rapper DID once hand over a check for this amount to his wife, with Kim explaining why to Ashley Graham on the podcast "Pretty Big Deal."
Scroll down to learn why you"ll never, ever, EVER be able to relate to the life of a mega huge celebrity…
1. Kim Has 118 Million Instagram Followers
This is far more than just something to brag about. It’s something to profit over, as companies across various industries offer someone such as Kim giant sums of money for promoting their product in a social media post.
2. All Celebrities Do It
We’re not passing judgement at all here. Who in his or her right mind would NOT accept a six or seven-figure check for just posing with a cup or tea or something?
3. Six or Seven Figures?!?
Yes. In fact, Kardashian told Graham that she was offered $ 1 million by an unnamed fashion company to simply share an ad on her Instagram page. That’s it. One click, one million dollars.
4. What Was the Brand?
Kim refused to name it, but said it was a “knock off [of] Yeezy” which is obviously the fashion brand owned by her husband. As such, Kanye took issue with the possibility of his wife shilling for a competitor.
5. Fair Enough, Right?
It’s not like Kim is scrambling for pennies in her sofa cusions to make ends meet anyway. She turned it down.
6. Fast Forward to Mother’s Day…
Kim received a very nice bouquet of flowers from Kanye and figured that was the extent of his present, she told Graham. But there was also an envelope and, well… you can see where this is going, right?
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
The Real Housewives of Atlanta: How Much Are the Stars Paid?
The Real Housewives of Atlanta returns in early November, and there have been some casting shake-ups.
After a year of suspense, Kenya Moore is off the show.
It doesn"t pay to hide your wedding from the cameras, folks. Not when you"re a Real Housewife.
But Kenya"s vacancy doesn"t just make room for new faces — it also frees up some cash.
Season 10 had some incredible ratings, so a lot of these Housewives got raises for Season 11.
How much are the stars raking in?
1. Which Housewives are making bank?
And which Housewives are just getting by? (Just kidding, even the ones making the least are still raking in the dough)
2. Kandi Burruss
Kandi has gotten a raise thanks to some savvy dramatics last season. Her $ 2 million salary has gone up to $ 2.2 million.
3. Cynthia Bailey
Cynthia is raking in $ 1.75 million, which is a six-figure raise from her previous salary of $ 1.6 million.
4. Porsha Williams
Porsha Williams got a massive bonus to go with her baby bump. Her salary went from $ 800,000 to $ 1.25 million. That is a raise of nearly half a million, folks.
5. Marlo Hampton
Marlo is technically just a “friend” of the Housewives, but few people’s friendships turn out to be so lucrative. Marlo is drawing in $ 275,000 for her recurring role.
6. NeNe Leakes
NeNe has been raking in the biggest paycheck of any of the Housewives, and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change any time soon. She was making $ 2.5 million last season. Now, she’s making $ 2.75 million. Being a living meme pays off.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Nicki Minaj Has Not Paid Geoffrey Owens Her $25,000 Pledge
Nicki Minaj can dodge a shoe, host a weekly radio show and get millions of views on her music videos … but when it comes to honoring a pledge to help a struggling actor — so far, nothing. Last week on her Queen Radio show, Minaj said she was…
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Asia Argento Says Anthony Bourdain Paid Off Her Rape Accuser
Asia Argento has broken her silence when it comes to this week’s very troubling accusation that she sexually assaulted an actor named Jimmy Bennett.
First, she strongly denies this allegation.
Second, she says that Anthony Bourdain actually played a major role in the disturbing and confusing story.
On Monday morning, The New York Times published a lengthy article in which it outlined how Argento paid Bennett $ 380,000 last year, ostensibly to settle the claim of rape he made against her out of court.
Based on legal documents, the newspaper described Bennett’s accusation in painstaking detail:
On May 9, 2013, when Argento was 37 years old and Bennett (an actor who had starred as her son in a 2004 film) was 17 years old, the two met at a Ritz-Carlton hotel in Marina del Rey, California.
Inside this room, Bennett alleges, Argento plied him with alcohol… performed oral sex on him … and then had sexual intercourse with him.
The allegation would be troubling under any circumstance, but Argento was one of the first women to accuse movie producer Harvey Weinstein of rape.
Right around the time she was going public with her grisly interactions with Weinstein, Argento was paying off Bennett for his silence.
This situation is not being denied by Argento.
But in her first comments since the assault charges came to light, she the Italian actress has vehemently proclaimed her innocence — and attempted to explain just why she gave Bennett all that money.
“I strongly deny and oppose the contents of the New York Times article…as circulated also in national and international news,” a statement from her agent said.
“I am deeply shocked and hurt by having read news that is absolutely false.
“I have never had any sexual relationship with Bennett.”
Argento goes on to detail the circumstances surrounding her relationship with Bennett; both of their lives at the time; and the role Bourdain played in this scandalous incident:
I was linked to him during several years by friendship only, which ended when, subsequent to my exposure in the Weinstein case, Bennett – who was then undergoing severe economic problems and who had previously taken legal actions against his own family requesting millions in damages – unexpectedly made an exorbitant request of money from me.
Bennett knew my boyfriend, Anthony Bourdain, was of great perceived wealth and had his own reputation as a beloved public figure to protect.
Argento was dating Bourdain when the famous chef and author committed suicide several weeks ago.
She goes on to say that Bourdain was the one who pushed to make this $ 380,000 payment in order to keep the accusation out of the news, writing:
Antony [sic] insisted the matter be handled privately and this was also what Bennett wanted.
Anthony was afraid of the possible negativity that such person, whom he considered dangerous, could have brought upon us. We decided to deal compassionately with Bennett’s demand for help and give it to him.
Anthony personally undertook to help Bennett economically, upon the condition that we would no longer suffer any further intrusions into our life.
Here is how Argento concludes her statement:
This is, therefore, the umpteeth development of a sequence of events that brings me great sadness and that constitutes a long-standing persecution.
I have therefore no other choice but to oppose such false allegation and will assume in the short term and all necessary initiatives for my protection before all competent venues.
We can’t say we saw this twist coming, that Argento would admit to the payout, deny the assault and claim Bourdain was actually the person who insisted on shoving the allegation under the carpet.
Bourdain, of course, is sadly not around to state his side of this story.
Considering the sensitive nature of this accusation, we’re not about to take sides ourselves here.
We’ll just report the facts and the statements as we know them and as we’ve read them and we’ll let our readers make up their own minds.
Do you believe what Argento is saying here?
Asia Argento Says Anthony Bourdain Paid Accuser Jimmy Bennett in Sexual Assault Case
Anthony Bourdain paid the $ 380,000 to Asia Argento’s sexual assault accuser … and denies she had sex with the then 17-year-old. Argento just released a statement, saying, “I am deeply shocked and hurt by having read news that is…
Monday, August 20, 2018
Asia Argento Reportedly Paid $380,000 to Settle Sexual Assault Case
Asia Argento — one of Harvey Weinstein’s first accusers and a prominent figure in the #MeToo movement — reportedly paid off her own accuser, a then 17-year-old boy. The NYT cites documents it obtained outlining an agreement between Argento’s…
Friday, August 17, 2018
LaVar Ball Was Adamant His JBA Players Get Paid
LaVar Ball’s JBA league is now facing allegations from a former player that he got stiffed out of his full paycheck … but, just last week, LaVar was adamant he’s paying ALL of his guys. Brandon Phillips — who played for the L.A. Ballers…
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
TMZ Live: Brad Pitt I Paid Angelina 9 Million Dollars!
ON TODAY’S SHOW Kourtney Kardashian & Younes Bendjima Break Up Justin Bieber & Hailey Baldwin Get Emotional President Obama: A True Rockstar! Eric Benet: R&B Is Whitewashed
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Alvin Kamara Says Le"Veon Bell Paving Way for RBs to Get Paid
Alvin Kamara is pretty sure Le’Veon Bell is about to make his wallet a whole lot fatter … ‘cause the Saints star says Bell’s big contract demands are going to revolutionize how RBs are paid. We got the NFL’s reigning Rookie of the Year…
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Oscar De La Hoya Paid GGG Millions of "My Own Money" to Save Canelo Rematch
Oscar De La Hoya says he was so serious about saving the GGG vs. Canelo rematch, he shelled out millions of dollars of his own money to get the deal done. Remember, Oscar — Canelo’s promoter — previously said Gennady Golovkin wanted a 50/50…
Friday, June 15, 2018
Southern Charm: How Much Are the Stars Paid?
Southern Charm is one of Bravo"s most captivating shows.
These wealthy southerners in Charleston, South Carolina air their dirty laundry before the cameras.
Their drama, their escapades, their lifestyles, and their ridiculous personalities make for some amazing entertainment.
But how much, exactly, do the stars of Southern Charm actually get paid for their trouble?
A lot of them make the same amount, but there are a few special cases worth mentioning. And, thanks to a report by RadarOnline, we have the details.
Check it out:
1. Starring on a reality show is work
The Southern Charm cast already have money. Like Real Housewives, the cast is chosen in part for its affluence. But how much do you have to pay a group of dramatic rich people to air their dirty laundry?
2. How much is, say, Chelsea Meissner paid?
According to RadarOnline, ALL of the stars of Southern Charm are paid the same, flat rate of $ 25,000. But it’s a little complicated for a few of them.
3. So … what is that, per season?
Southern Charm airs 15 episodes per season. So at $ 25,000 for a single episodes, that’s $ 375,000 in a season. Not bad for Cameran Eubanks and her costars, though some Real Housewives rake in over $ 1 million per season.
4. Yes, this even applies to Craig Conover
Conover, who talks like a frat guy at times … and acts like a frat guy at times … is a reformed playboy who is back to his old tricks again. He is paid $ 25,000 per episode to just be himself on camera.
5. Kathryn Dennis is in the same boat
She makes $ 25,000. But a couple of others, however, are special cases.
6. Shep Rose is where things get complicated
Don’t get us wrong, Shep makes the same $ 25,000 per episode as everyone else. BUT he also has something else going for him, and we don’t just mean his inexplicable Owen Wilson vibe.
Friday, May 25, 2018
Bella Thorne: How Much Was She Paid for This Topless Pic?
Snapchat isn’t dead! Not as long as pictures like this one are turning up on it.
Bella Thorne is tantalizing her followers with a special treat. And no, it’s not confirmation of her first pregnancy. Let those rumors rest. Probably.
As you’ll see below, she’s treating her fans to a brand new topless photo.
In this stunning new snap, Bella poses topless with one hand draped across her breast.
Her slender fingers aren’t really covering much, but it’s at least enough that she could crosspost the pic to Instagram if she wanted.
She’s giving the camera a bold, sultry look that reminds us of Manet’s Olympia. That painting’s contrast to past similar works, such as Titian’s Venus d’Urbino, was notably that the nude woman is gazing directly at the viewer.
Just as Bella is doing. It shows a boldness and personal strength.
Contrasting with her alabaster skin, she is wearing black leather pants.
To round out the photo, she took this pic outdoors.
In a video for Vogue titled “Inside The Life of Bella Thorne,” the 20-year-old actress revealed that she can rake in considerable cash via social media.
Like so many stars, she gets paid for her posts.
“For [an Instagram] grid posting, it’s 65 grand a post.”
That is, to be clear, $ 65,000. That’s … well, it’s not a house, but it’s certainly a car. For a photograph with a caption.
“For story posting, it’s anywhere from 10 to 20K, and for Snapchat, it’s the same as Insta story.”
That is a tremendous amount of money.
We all know that celebrities are paid for their endorsements, but it sounds like Bella is in the upper echelons of social media product integration.
And it has paid off.
“I started out at 18 with literally $ 200 in my bank account and I bought this house a year later, a year and a half.”
Bella is now 20.
“That’s all from social media.”
She also works as an actress, of course, but she may use money from different revenue streams in different ways.
“I was raised to think social media is everything,”
Clearly, it is.
Though she is no stranger to showing some skin, Bella also reveals parts of her life with her fans and followers.
Sometimes, it’s good news about an upcoming film project.
Other times, she gets very personal and discusses bone-chilling subjects.
Earlier this year, Bella Thorne revealed that she had been sexually abused until she was 14 years old.
Not long after, she decided to take a break from social media.
Revealing the difficult truths of your life to millions of strangers takes its toll. We’re glad that she took time for self-care.
We are also glad that she is feeling up to returning to social media.
Bella’s thirst traps aren’t just a hobby. They’re part of her job.
Reality stars and yes, even singers and actors need to take social media seriously or leave it to experts.
(Social media managers exist for a reason, folks!)
It’s great to see Bella’s recent pics, and not just because so many of them are thirst traps.
We’re delighted to see her being successful.
It’s what she deserves.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Pusha T Says Kanye West Paid $85k For Whitney Houston Album Art
Kanye West apparently threw down $ 85k for a photo of Whitney Houston’s drug-ridden bathroom that’ll now be the cover of Pusha T’s new album, “Daytona.” Pusha T told Angie Martinez in an interview Wednesday that his original album art was canned at…
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Zak Bagans Explains Why He Paid $28k for Naked Donald Trump Statue
If you’re thinking no one would pay $ 28k to see Donald Trump naked, think again because Zak Bagans did — but wants to make it clear he’s just in it for the history of it … and maybe some dough. The “Ghost Adventures” star and Haunted…
Zak Bagans Explains Why He Paid $28k for Naked Donald Trump Statue
If you’re thinking no one would pay $ 28k to see Donald Trump naked, think again because Zak Bagans did — but wants to make it clear he’s just in it for the history of it … and maybe some dough. The “Ghost Adventures” star and Haunted…
Rudy Giuliani: Trump TOTALLY Paid Stormy Daniels Hush Money!
By now, you’re almost certainly familiar with the ongoing Stormy Daniels sex scandal.
And depending on where you land on the political spectrum, you’ve likely reached one of two conclusions about it:
Either you think it’s a witch hunt designed to bring an end to the Trump presidency, or you believe this is the loose thread that will cause Trump’s vast tapestry of corruption to finally unravel.
Whatever the case, Stormy and her charismatic lawyer, Michael Avennatti, won’t be going away anytime soon, particularly after comments Rudy Giuliani made during a recent interview with Sean Hannity.
In either a major slip-up or a baffling strategic move, Giuliani admitted that Trump reimbursed his attorney Michael Cohen for the $ 130,000 payment Cohen made to Daniels as part of a non-disclosure agreement.
“Funneled through a law firm, and the president repaid it,” Giuliani said of the hush money.
After the interview, Giuliani doubled-down on his statement, clarifying that his comment was no mere slip of the tongue, but a planned statement intended to absolve the president of violating federal election laws:
“That removes the campaign finance violation, and we have all the documentary proof for it,” he said.
In case you’ve been avoiding all forms of media like the proverbial Nero busting out a sick Charlie Daniels solo while Rome burns to the ground, here’s a rundown of what exactly that means:
Trump previously denied any knowledge of the Cohen payment, but getting caught lying is like eating a Big Mac for the president – he does it every day without a second thought about the consequences.
The reason this is such a bigger deal than all of those previous falsehoods is that Trump may be on the verge of getting caught in a major violation of campaign finance law.
Individual contributions to campaigns are limited to $ 2,700.
Obviously, Cohen’s payment to Daniels exceeds that by a large margin, and since the payment directly benefited the Trump campaign, Cohen looked to be in pretty clear violation of FEC regulations.
By admitting that Trump repaid the cash, Giuliani is essentially arguing that $ 130,000 was a zero-interest loan, not a campaign donation.
Obviously, this raises a lot of other questions, primarily:
Why does a billionaire need to borrow $ 130,000 from his lawyer; what did Cohen stand to gain from the arrangement, and why did Trump feel the need to lie about the whole thing?
Since Cohen’s office was raided by the FBI last month, these questions might be answered sooner rather than later.
So stay tuned for the exciting series finale of the bonkers reality show that is the Trump presidency!
It should be a doozy!
Friday, April 6, 2018
Dolly Parton Has Dinner with Paul McCartney, We Know Who Paid
If Dolly Parton and Sir Paul McCartney break bread … who picks up the tab? Dolly actually gave us the answer! We got the legend Thursday night on her way out of Crossroads Kitchen in L.A., and the first thing our camera guy…
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Roger Daltrey Paid $1 Million To Play 60th Birthday Party
Roger Daltrey didn’t have to headline a music festival to score a $ 1 million payday, he did it playing a rich dude’s 60th birthday over the weekend in California instead. The party was for Dr. Craig Flashner. If you’re wondering how Flashner had…
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin Rips NCAA, "These Kids Should Get Paid!"
Let’s stop pretending D-1 college basketball players are just student athletes — they’re PROS who deserve to get paid already … so says Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin. Bevin just WENT OFF about the current state of college basketball –…
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