How Jimmy Buffett Wasted His Way Into A Billion Dollar Fortune And Empire

Jimmy will forever be remembered for his songs and his army of fans, but his business life may prove to be his most-impressive legacy. Jimmy Buffett’s empire earned coveted celebrity billionaire status. That’s right, Jimmy Buffett’s net worth at the time of his death was $1 billion, thanks to an expansive hotel/restaurant empire, personal real estate, a valuable song catalog, and a handful of private investments. With over 30 restaurants and hotels under his belt, Buffett has built an empire that has made him one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;678 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;David Merryman

How One Risky And Ultimately Brilliant Decision In 1973 Made George Lucas A Multi Billionaire Today

As a director, George’s resume is surprisingly thin. Technically speaking, Lucas has only directed six feature films in his entire career… four of which were Star Wars movies. By comparison, Steven Spielberg has directed more than 30 different feature films, many of which went on to become some of the most successful classic films of all time. So how did George Lucas generate such a huge personal fortune from a single movie franchise?...

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;5 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;983 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;James Robey

Inside Barack And Michelle Obama S New 5 3M Post Presidential Mansion

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are leasing the 8,200 square-foot home in the nation’s capital beginning January 20, 2017, when their time as the country’s first family comes to an end. The 1928 stunner is a staple in the historic neighborhood, boasting nine bedrooms and eight and half bathrooms, more than enough room to house the Obamas, daughters Sasha and Malia — and even the First Lady’s mother, who has been living with the family at their current home....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;618 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Regina Searle

Isaac Hanson Net Worth

Early Life Isaac Hanson was born as Clarke Isaac Hanson on November 17, 1980 in Tulsa, Oklahoma as the first of seven children of Diana and Clarke Sr. He and his younger brothers Taylor and Zac were musically inclined from an early age, and in 1992 formed the band that would become Hanson. Hanson As a band, Hanson had its first releases with the independent demo albums “Boomerang” and “MMMBop,” released in 1995 and 1996, respectively....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;672 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Tracy Stewart

Jack Hanna Net Worth

From 1981 to 1983, Jack hosted a local television program, “Hanna’s Ark”, which aired on the local CBS affiliate in Columbus. His live animal demonstrations on “Good Morning America” and both of David Letterman’s talk show incarnations brought national attention to the Columbus Zoo as well as to Hanna himself. Over the course of Jack’s tenure as director, the zoo made the transition from cage-like enclosures to habitat environments, and the annual attendance of the Columbus Zoo increased by over 400% during this time....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;778 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Dorothy Heath

Jamal Lewis Net Worth

As a rookie Raven, he helped the team win Super Bowl XXXV. Most famous for his career with the Ravens, Lewis made outstanding performance in the 2003 season, where he rushed for 2,066 yards, which is third-most of all-time, behind Eric Dickerson and Adrian Peterson. The same year, he also rushed for 295 yards in one game. It was a record at the time until Adrian Peterson rushed for 296 yards in 2007....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;103 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Jeanne Wood

Jennie Finch Net Worth

Early Life and High School Jennie Finch was born on September 3, 1980 in La Mirada, California. She has two older brothers named Shane and Landon. Finch began playing softball when she was five and started pitching at the age of eight. As a teenager, she attended La Mirada High School, where she excelled in softball, basketball, and volleyball. Finch lettered four times in softball and twice each in the other two sports....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;769 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Aaron Fitzpatrick

Jessica Gomes Net Worth

She has also worked as the spokeswoman for both LG Electronics and Hyundai – both of which are based out of Korea. In fact, her appearance with LG’s ads is often considered to be her breakout role in the modeling industry. Born of Portuguese and Chinese decent, Gomes was born and raised in Australia, where she often continues to work. In 2005, she moved to New York City, where she lived with Gemma Ward, to continue her modeling career, before moving to Los Angeles....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;107 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Virginia Davila

Jim Morrison Net Worth

Morrisson, the group’s lead singer and songwriter, was known for his drinking and outrageous behavior on stage. While Jim was alive, The Doors released of six studio albums: 1967’s “The Doors”, 1967’s “Strange Days”, 1968’s “Waiting For The Sun”, 1969’s “The Soft Parade”, 1970’s “Morrison Hotel” and 1971’s “L.A. Woman” which was released three months before Jim’s death. Morrison left his band in 1970 and moved to Paris where he started writing poetry....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;5 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;932 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Joel Bruce

Jimmy Hoffa Net Worth

During his career, Jimmy was heavily involved with organized crime. In 1964, he was convicted of bribery, fraud, and jury tampering. He went to jail in 1967 under a 13-year sentence. In 1971, he was pardoned by President Nixon and released early from prison. After being released from prison, the teamsters union awarded Jimmy a one-time lump sum pension of $1.7 million. That’s the same as around $13 million after adjusting for inflation today....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;5 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;1013 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Hans Weatherspoon

Kat Graham Net Worth

Early Life Kat Graham was born on September 5, 1989 in Geneva, Switzerland to Natasha and Joseph, and was raised in Los Angeles. She is of Jewish descent on her mother’s side and of Americo-Liberian descent on her father’s side. Graham’s father was a music executive and the godfather of two of record producer Quincy Jones’s children. She has a half-brother named Yakov. When Graham was five years old, her parents divorced....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;809 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Dwayne Beach

Katherine Schwarzenegger Net Worth

Katherine has been married to actor Chris Pratt since 2019. Katherine has published the books “Rock What You’ve Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who’s Been There and Back” (2010), “I Just Graduated … Now What?: Honest Answers from Those Who Have Been There” (2014), Maverick and Me" (2017), “The Gift of Forgiveness: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome the Unforgivable” (2020), and “Good Night, Sister” (2023)....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;494 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Ernest Mayo

Kian Egan Net Worth

In addition to his work with Westlife, Kian Egan also served as a coach on “The Voice of Ireland”, and served as a presenter on “This Morning’s Hub” and “Surprise Surprise”. He also won the 13th season of “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!”. Early Life Kian Egan was born in Sligo, Ireland on April 29, 1980. He is the fifth of seven children. His father, Kevin Egan, was a businessman, and his mother, Patricia Egan, was a homemaker....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;2 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;370 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Michael Thompson

Lee Child Net Worth

In 2020, Lee Child formally began handing over the Reacher series to his younger brother, Andrew Grant (who now writes under the name Andrew Child), in a transition designed to keep the character alive for future generations. Despite stepping back from writing full-time, Lee Child remains a towering figure in the thriller genre, praised for his sharp prose, relentless pacing, and creation of one of fiction’s most iconic lone-wolf heroes....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;4 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;659 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Julia Wight

Linda Mccartney Net Worth

Eastman Kodak Heiress False Legend Linda was the daughter of Leopold Vail Epstein, who later changed his name to Lee Eastman. Contrary to popular belief, Leopold was not an heir to the Eastman Kodak empire. When asked about the alleged connection to the camera company, Linda once explained: “I don’t know how that mistake came about, except through the name and the fact that I am a photographer.” Early Life and Education Linda McCartney was born as Linda Eastman on September 24, 1941 in New York City to Jewish parents Louise and Lee....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;5 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;881 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Rodney Carlton

Lorrie Morgan Net Worth

Early Life and Musical Roots Loretta Lynn Morgan was born on June 27, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee, into country music royalty. Her father, George Morgan, was a Grand Ole Opry member and a popular country artist in the 1950s. Lorrie was exposed to the music industry from a young age and made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry at just 13, singing “Paper Roses.” Following her father’s death in 1975, she began performing regularly to honor his legacy and refine her own voice....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;577 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Paul Manders

Lucas Black Net Worth

Early Life and Education Lucas Black was born on November 29, 1982 in Decatur, Alabama to office worker Jan and museum employee Larry. He has two older siblings and was brought up in the Southern Baptist faith. Growing up in Speake, Alabama, Black played high school football for the Speake Bobcats. He graduated in 2001. Film Career Black made his feature film debut at the age of 11, playing Ebb Lipnicki in the 1994 drama “The War....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;592 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;April Morris

Lucinda Dickey Net Worth

Lucinda Dickey is best known for playing the role of Kelly in the 1984 movies “Breakin’” and “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo.” She started dancing at four years old and majored in dance at Kansas State University. Dickey studied on a scholarship with the Roland DuPree Dance Academy and won a role as a lead dancer in the 1982 movie “Grease 2.” She has also appeared in the films “Ninja III: The Domination” (1984) and “Cheerleader Camp” (1988), and she served as a choreographer on “Cheerleader Camp” as well....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;3 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;486 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Maria Goodwin

Mark Derosa Net Worth

Louis Cardinals in 2009, the San Francisco Giants from 2010 until 2011, the Washington Nationals in 2012, and the Toronto Blue Jays in 2013. The right-handed utility player last appeared for the Blue Jays on September 29, 2013. He finished his pro playing career with a .268 batting average, exactly 100 home runs, and close to 500 runs batted in. After his retirement, he began working as an analyst with MLB Network in the studio....

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;93 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Virginia Matheny

Messy Marv Net Worth

He has also collaborated with such artists as San Quinn, Marveless, Husalah, The Jacka, Keak Da Sneak, Guce, Mitchy Slick, and Philthy Rich. He’s also released 20 mixtapes. He’s been involved in multiple feuds with other artists over the years, including Obie Trice, San Quinn, Too Short, Spider Loc, and Mistah F.A.B. He served a 12-month sentence for weapons charges, and was released in November of 2007.

<span title='2025-07-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC'>July 25, 2025</span>&nbsp;·&nbsp;1 min&nbsp;·&nbsp;67 words&nbsp;·&nbsp;Chance Stewart