Kareem Biggs Burke is an American rap mogul who has a net worth of $1.5 million. Kareem Biggs Burke earned his net worth as one of the co-founders of Roc-A-Fella Records and Rocawaear clothing. Kareem co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records in 1996 with Jay-Z and Damon Dash. The label got its start as an independent recording outlet for Jay-Z's first album. They eventually represented such major artists as The Notorious B.I.G., Camp Lo, Da Ranjahz, Sauce Money, Jaz-O and Memphis Bleek. Jay bought Damon and Kareem out of Rocawear before the brand was acquired in 2007 for $204 million. Damon would later claim that Jay approached him in the years before the sale and explained that he planned to launch a new clothing line, which he would own 100%. Damon claimed the he knew this move would significantly devalue Rocawear, because the brand was mainly famous thanks to Jay-Z, so he reluctantly agreed to sell his stake. Damon also claimed that at one point they were offered $450 million to be acquired by Tommy Hilfiger, a deal that would have given him $40 million. Roc-A-Fella Records was a 50/50 partnership with Def Jam almost from the beginning. The trio eventually sold the remaining 50% to Def Jam, under the umbrella of Universal Music, for an undisclosed amount. With the sale, Damon Dash and Kareem Burke founded their own label, while Jay-Z became the President of Def Jam.

After the break-up of the Roc-A-Fella Record Company, Burke helped launch another new record label Dame Dash Music along with Damon Dash. Roc-A-Fella Records currently operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group and is distributed by Island Def Jam Motown Music Group. Burke remained with Dame Dash after Roc-A-Fella was sold and started Roc4Life while Jay-Z presided over Def Jam.

Among his other ventures, Burke co-directed and executive-produced the television documentary film "It's a Hard Truth, Ain't It," about 13 incarcerated men studying filmmaking as part of their prison therapy.

Early Life

Kareem Burke was born on January 19, 1974 in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. He has many siblings, including Brian, Robert, Kyambo, and Jamil.

Roc-A-Fella Records

In 1995, Burke co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with rapper Jay-Z and entrepreneur Damon Dash. Damon sought out Burke to be an angel investor in the record label. Burke provided $16,000 in startup capital. Damon proceeded to use all of that money to film a music video for Jay-Z's song "In My Lifetime." Burke also introduced Damon and Jay to an associate he knew on the Carribean Island of St. Thomas who lent the duo a yacht and allowed them to film the video at his mansion.

The company was initially created to serve as an independent outlet for Jay-Z's debut album, as the rapper had been repeatedly turned down by major record labels. That album, "Reasonable Doubt," came out in mid-1996 as Roc-A-Fella Records' first release. Although it wasn't a runaway commercial success, the album launched a number of hit songs and helped Jay-Z establish his bona fides in the hip hop world. He was soon joined on the label by producers DJ Clark Kent and DJ Ski and rappers Sauce Money, Memphis Bleek, and Jaz-O. In mid-1997, Roc-A-Fella Records entered a 50/50 partnership and distribution deal with Def Jam Recordings. The company went on to release Jay-Z's sophomore album "In My Lifetime, Vol. 1" and R&B duo Christión's debut album "Ghetto Cyrano." Roc-A-Fella had its first Platinum-certified release with Jay-Z's 1998 single "Hard Knock Life," from his third studio album.

While Jay-Z continued to be Roc-A-Fella's figurehead artist going into the new millennium, the label also found great success with Beanie Sigel and DJ Clue, whose albums "The Truth" and "The Professional 2," respectively, cracked the top five of the Billboard 200. Roc-A-Fella had further commercial hits with Cam'ron's "Come Home with Me," Freeway's "Philadelphia Freeway," the Diplomats' "Diplomatic Immunity," Kanye West's "The College Dropout," and Young Gunz's "Tough Luv." West continued to be a top artist for the label going forward, with his albums "Late Registration," "Graduation," "808s & Heartbreak," "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," and "Yeezus" – as well as his collaborative album with Jay-Z, "Watch the Throne" – all hitting number one on the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, Roc-A-Fella became fully owned by Def Jam Recordings in 2004. A couple years after that, Burke sold his shares in Roc-A-Fella and left the music industry.

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Circle of Success

More than a decade after leaving the music industry, Burke returned in 2019 to launch his own management company, Circle of Success. His first client was up-and-coming rapper and songwriter Saint Jhn.

Imprisonment

In mid-2012, Burke was sentenced to five years in prison after he pled guilty to conspiring to distribute over 100 kilos of marijuana. On top of his sentence, he was ordered to forfeit his New Jersey home and BMW, as well as $15,000 in cash. Burke was released from prison in late 2015.

Television Films

Beyond the music world, Burke has been involved with some television films pertaining to prison life. In 2018, he co-directed and executive-produced the documentary "It's a Hard Truth, Ain't It," which was shot at Pendleton Correctional Facility in Indiana. The film focuses on 13 incarcerated men studying filmmaking as part of their therapy in prison. All the men earned directing credit on the picture alongside Burke and co-director Madeleine Sackler. Some of the men were also cast in the television film "O.G.," which Burke executive-produced. Premiering in 2018 before airing on HBO in early 2019, "O.G." follows the story of a man reentering civilian life after spending 26 years in prison. It stars Jeffrey Wright, William Fichtner, and Mare Winningham.

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Ludwig Ahgren is an American live streamer, YouTube personality, comedian, podcaster, and esports competitor and commentator who has a net worth of $14 million. Ludwig is best known for his Twitch and YouTube livestreams. His Twitch channel has 3.1 million followers, and he has 5.27 million YouTube subscribers. Ludwig's YouTube channel earned Creator Awards for hitting 100,000 subscribers in 2019 and one million subscribers in 2020. He has served as an esports commentator at "Super Smash Bros. Melee" tournaments, and he co-owns Moist Esports, which was founded by fellow streamer MoistCr1TiKaL (Charles White Jr.) in 2021. While holding a 2021 "subathon" event, Ludwig became the most-subscribed streamer in the history of Twitch. Later that year, he entered into an exclusive deal with YouTube. Ludwig has appeared in the music videos "Sub Urban & Bella Poarch: Inferno" (2021) and "Bella Poarch: Dolls" (2022), and in 2021, he began hosting the Twitch game show "Hivemind," which he co-created with MoistCr1TiKaL. He also co-hosts the podcast "The Yard," and he released the 2020 holiday album "A Very Mogul Christmas."

Early Life

Ludwig was born Ludwig Anders Ahgren on July 6, 1995, in Hollis, New Hampshire. His ancestry is Swedish and French. While attending Arizona State University, Ludwig joined the Tempe Underground improv and stand-up comedy group. He graduated cum laude, earning degrees in journalism and English literature in 2017.

Career

Ludwig launched his YouTube channel in 2015, and it eventually amassed over 5.27 million subscribers. His YouTube videos have garnered more than 1.6 billion views. He created his Twitch channel in 2018, and he began streaming full-time in February 2019. In 2018 and 2019, he mostly streamed the video games "Mario Party 2," "Super Smash Bros. Melee," and "Dark Souls." While playing the "Mario Party 4" mini-game "Domination" in November 2019, he set the world record for the mini-game with a score of 201, leading the entertainment website "Polygon" to call him the "world's fastest button-masher." In early 2020, Ludwig competed in an international "Pokémon Sword and Shield" tournament and finished in first place. In June 2020, he participated in the PogChamps of Chess.com amateur tournament and came in second place in the consolation bracket. He graced the cover of the August 2020 issue of "Chess Life." In December 2020, Ludwig put on the charity tournament the Ludwig Ahgren Championship Series 3, raising more than $260,000 for Gamers for Love, which is "dedicated to easing suffering, saving lives, and creating sustainable futures for children."

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Ludwig's Twitch and YouTube channels both reached one million followers in December 2020. "Dot Esports" writer Cale Michael attributed Ludwig's surge in popularity to "his Twitch stream expanding, continued collaboration with other big creators, and his willingness to try new forms of content out both live and for his YouTube channel." In early 2021, he began hosting the Twitch game show "Hivemind." In July 2021, earning info for several Twitch streamers was released in a data breach, and it revealed that Ludwig had earned more than $3 million through Twitch from August 2019 to October 2021. Beginning on March 14, 2021, he held a 30-day "subathon" ("subscription marathon") livestream and received over 280,000 subscriptions. In November 2021, Ludwig left Twitch after signing an exclusive contract with YouTube Gaming. In July 2022, he hosted an in-person version of "Mogul Money Live," his Twitch game show, at the YouTube Theater, in Inglewood, California. The event served as the finale of the game show, and more than 5,000 people attended. In September 2022, he co-hosted the Mogul Chessboxing Championship, which included professional chess players as well as streamers, and he co-founded the creative agency Offbrand and the YouTube channel "Lud and Schlatts Musical Emporium." The following month, he released a line of bidets called Swipe, and in January 2023, he became a co-owner of Moist Esports. In 2022, he also organized a "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" and "Super Smash Bros. Melee" tournament in Las Vegas, which cost $200,000 to produce.

Personal Life

In 2020, Ludwig began a relationship with fellow streamer QTCinderella. She has more than 935,000 Twitch followers and 450,000 YouTube subscribers, and she founded the Streamer Awards. The couple performed the song "Baby it's Cold Outside" on the album "A Very Mogul Christmas."

Awards and Nominations

Ludwig has earned four Streamer Award nominations, winning Streamer of the Year in 2022 and Best Streamed Event for the Mogul Chessboxing Championship in 2023. His other nominations were for Best Variety Streamer (2022) and League of Their Own (2023). Ludwig was named Content Creator of the Year at the 2022 Game Awards, and he has earned Esports Award nominations for Streamer of the Year (2021) and Esports Personality of the Year (2023). He has received six Streamy Award nominations, taking home the prize for Variety Streamer in 2022. He was nominated in that category in 2023 as well, and he has also been nominated for Streamer of the Year (2022 and 2023), Collaboration for "My Gameshow Broke YouTube" (2022), and Podcast for "The Yard" (2023).

Real Estate

In June 2022, Ludwig paid $3.4 million for a 3,521 square foot home in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. Built in 1939, the renovated home includes four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, and a saltwater pool, a spa, and a guesthouse sit on the property. In May 2023, he purchased Colin Farrell's 3,938 square foot Los Feliz home for $5.3 million. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 1926, and the .27-acre property features an infinity-edge swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen.

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Myth is an American YouTuber and streamer who has a net worth of $5 million. Myth was formerly a professional "Fortnite Battle Royale" player. He is also involved in chessboxing, a hybrid sport in which "two combatants play alternating rounds of blitz chess and boxing until one wins by checkmate or knockout." Myth has 7.4 million Twitch followers and 4.48 million YouTube subscribers, and he has received YouTube Creator Awards for hitting 100,000 subscribers and one million subscribers. He appeared as himself in four 2020 episodes of the YouTube series "CaRtOoNz," and he has also been in episodes of "Offline TV" (2020), "Jacksepticeye" (2020–2021), "Sh*tcamp" (2021), and "QTC's Murder Mystery" (2022). In 2019, Myth earned a Shorty Award nomination for Best in Gaming.

Early Life

Myth was born Ali Kabbani on May 24, 1999, in Dearborn, Michigan. Myth and his siblings were raised by their uncle, who legally adopted them due to their mother being unable to care for them. Myth began playing video games at the age of 5.

Career

Myth created his YouTube channel in 2013. The channel eventually grew to 4.48 million subscribers, and his videos have garnered more than 375 million views. In 2016, he launched his Twitch channel and primarily streamed the multiplayer online battle arena game "Paragon." After he began streaming "Fortnite Battle Royale" in 2017, Myth's streams gained popularity. By the end of January 2018, his Twitch channel had more than 200,000 followers, and within six months, that number had grown to over 3.2 million. In 2018, Myth joined Team SoloMid, becoming the captain of a team that included Darryle "Hamlinz" Hamlin, Daequan, and Juan "CaMiLLs" Camilla. Myth took part in the 2018 Ninja Vegas Tournament, and the following year, he was paid to stream the battle royale game "Apex Legends." He served as Team SoloMid's leader in the tactical hero shooter game "Valorant" during the 2020 Twitch Rivals tournament, and as of July 2021, his Twitch channel had more 7.4 million followers and 158 million views.

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In late 2021, Myth announced that he had decided not to renew his contract with Team SoloMid due to the loss of a "family feel" after his friends Leena and Bjergsen left the team. He also said that he felt like Team SoloMid hadn't been utilizing him properly, stating, "I want to be a part of bigger ideas, and I want to be a part of their content and what they're making and I want to try to put myself in uncomfortable positions." In July 2022, Myth signed an exclusive contract with YouTube. Later that year, he participated in the Mogul Chessboxing Championship in Los Angeles, defeating fellow YouTube personality Cherdleys in the sixth round via checkmate. In April 2023, Myth competed in Creator Clash 2 In Tampa, Florida, and defeated YouTuber Hundar in the first round via technical knockout.

Personal Life

A 2022 "Inverse" interview described Myth as "the most upbeat streamer around." In the interview, he said of his content, "It's more about having a good time, along with trying to be a good gamer or putting up high scores. Just being somebody that they could come to if they're having a hard day or a rough time." Myth also spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic, stating, "Covid was the wake-up call of like, 'Hey, you need to figure out how to live with yourself.' So I picked up a lot of things during that time." He added, "I had to figure out what makes me happy and go through a process of trying out new things after I click that offline button after I stop streaming. And I found all these really great things like reading, rock climbing, and hiking. All those things have added great value to my life, and it's in part because of spending that time looking at myself."

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Sherry Lansing is an American former actress and film studio executive who has a net worth of $70 million. That is a combined net worth with her late husband, acclaimed director/producer William Friedkin. They were married from 1991 until his death in August 2023.

Sherry Lansing is a trailblazer in the entertainment industry, whose multifaceted career spans acting, producing, and executive leadership. As the first woman to head a major Hollywood film studio, her tenure as the Chairwoman of Paramount Pictures, from 1992 to 2005, set a precedent and left an indelible mark on the industry. After stepping down from Paramount she founded the Sherry Lansing Foundation and served on the board of Universal Music Group.

Lansing's commitment to excellence and innovation has been recognized with numerous awards, including an induction into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Early Life

Sherry Lansing was born on July 31, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up with an inherent passion for storytelling and the arts. Raised in a family that valued education and creativity, her exposure to theater and film ignited an interest that would guide her professional journey. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in English and Theater from Northwestern University, she pursued her dreams in the entertainment industry, setting the stage for a remarkable career.

Acting Career

Lansing's entry into Hollywood began as an actress, appearing in a series of film and television roles during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Though her acting career was relatively brief, it provided valuable insight into the workings of the industry. Roles in films like "Loving" (1970) and "Rio Lobo" (1970) helped her build connections and understand the creative and business aspects of filmmaking.

Chairwoman of Paramount

In 1992, Lansing made history by becoming the first female Chairwoman of Paramount Pictures. She remained atop Paramount through 2005. During that reign she was the most powerful woman in Hollywood.

Sherry's leadership was marked by a dedication to quality storytelling, collaboration, and innovation. Her approach to nurturing talent and green-lighting bold projects helped Paramount achieve both critical acclaim and commercial success. Lansing's tenure at Paramount lasted for over a decade, leaving a lasting impact on the studio and the broader industry.

Under Sherry Lansing's leadership as chairman of Paramount Pictures' Motion Picture Group from 1992 to 2005, the studio produced some of the biggest hits in Hollywood history, including:

• Forrest Gump (1994), which won six Academy Awards and grossed over $677 million worldwide.
• Braveheart (1995), which won five Academy Awards and grossed over $210 million worldwide.
• Titanic (1997), which became the highest-grossing film of all time at the time of its release, with over $2.2 billion in box office receipts.
• Saving Private Ryan (1998), which won five Academy Awards and grossed over $481 million worldwide.
• The Sixth Sense (1999), which won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and grossed over $672 million worldwide.
• Erin Brockovich (2000), which won an Academy Award for Best Actress for Julia Roberts and grossed over $254 million worldwide.

After stepping down from Paramount, Sherry shifted her focus to philanthropy with the founding of the Sherry Lansing Foundation.

Universal Music Group

Lansing's leadership extended beyond the world of film, as she has also served on the board of the Universal Music Group. Her understanding of creative processes, talent management, and business strategy made her a valuable asset to the company. Lansing's contributions to the Universal Music Group reflect her broader commitment to entertainment and her ability to navigate complex, rapidly evolving industries. In 2023 she was named Chairman of the Board of UMG.

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Filmography as Actress

Lansing's acting credits include a variety of roles that showcase her range and ability. Notable films include:

• "Rio Lobo" (1970)
• "Loving" (1970)
• "Skullduggery" (1970)

Her performances, though limited in number, allowed her to explore different facets of her craft and laid the groundwork for her later success as a producer and executive.

Filmography as Producer

Transitioning from acting to producing, Lansing found her calling as a creative force behind the scenes. Her producing credits include several successful films, such as:

• "Fatal Attraction" (1987)
• "The Accused" (1988)
• "Indecent Proposal" (1993)
• "School Ties" (1992)

Her ability to recognize compelling stories and work with talented filmmakers led to a series of hits that resonated with audiences and critics alike.

Personal Life

Sherry Lansing's personal life reflects her values, interests, and commitment to giving back. Married to filmmaker William Friedkin, she has leveraged her success to engage in philanthropy, focusing on education and healthcare. As a co-founder of Stand Up To Cancer, Lansing has dedicated herself to supporting cancer research and patient care. Her memoir, "Leading Lady: Sherry Lansing and the Making of a Hollywood Groundbreaker," provides insights into her life, career, and the lessons she has learned along the way.

Bel Air Mansion

In 2005 William and Sherry paid $15 million for an incredible hilltop mansion in LA's Bel Air neighborhood. The 10,000 square foot mansion sits on a little over five acres and is likely worth $20-30 million today.

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Adam22 is the online handle of Adam Grandmaison, a podcaster and YouTuber who has a net worth of $4 million. Adam22 is best known as the creator and host of the pop culture podcast "No Jumper," on which he has interviewed many rappers, actors, singers, and live streamers. In more recent years, Grandmaison has become known for his relationship with Lena the Plug, his girlfriend and collaborator in adult content.

Early Life

Adam Grandmaison was born on November 24, 1983 in Nashua, New Hampshire. At an early age, he began riding BMX bikes. He later developed a passion for hip hop music, particularly Gucci Mane's hit song "Bricks."

Career Beginnings

In 2006, Grandmaison launched the BMX website "The Come Up." He went on to expand his influence in the BMX world by creating ONSOMESHIT, a BMX biking team and clothing line. At one point, the brand had a retail shop on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California.

No Jumper

In 2011, Grandmaison created the Tumblr blog "No Jumper." Named after a lyric from Gucci Mane's song "Bricks," the blog featured various hip hop-oriented articles and promoted such underground artists as Clams Casino and SpaceGhostPurrp. Grandmaison later rebooted "No Jumper" as a podcast on YouTube focused on BMX, with vlogs dedicated to Grandmaison's ONSOMESHIT retail store in Los Angeles. On YouTube, he uses the handle Adam22. In 2015, the podcast transitioned to interviews with rappers and other figures in pop culture. Through "No Jumper," Grandmaison became renowned in hip hop communities for highlighting both burgeoning and established rappers. He has interviewed such hip hop artists as Xavier Wulf, Lil Yachty, Lil Peep, Young Thug, Tekashi69, and XXXTentacion. Notably, he gave XXXTentacion his first official interview in 2016, helping him reach a wider audience. "No Jumper" has racked up over 4.5 million subscribers and more than 1.4 billion total views since its launch.

Beyond hip hop artists, Grandmaison has interviewed an array of other figures on "No Jumper," including singers, actors, music executives and critics, live streamers, and other YouTubers. Some of his notable subjects have been Riley Reid, Aaron Carter, Charlamagne tha God, Shane Dawson, and Anthony Fantano. Grandmaison and "No Jumper" have also been criticized for perpetuating white supremacist and antisemitic views, including through interviews with neo-Nazis Richard Spencer and Nick Fuentes. One cohost reportedly quit the program following the interview with Spencer. Additionally, "No Jumper" has been accused of spreading unverified information, such as when it falsely claimed that Tory Lanez had been found not guilty on all charges for his 2020 shooting of rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

Music Career

Signed with Atlantic Records, Grandmaison released two non-album singles in 2018: "Hard," featuring Tay-K and BlocBoy JB, and "Rivals," featuring Killy and Smooky MarGielaa. After Grandmaison was accused by two women of sexual assault the same year, he was dropped by Atlantic Records.

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Other Activities

In activities beyond his podcast, Grandmaison hosted the inaugural Trap Circus music festival in Miami, Florida in 2017. The following year, he held a memorial event for XXXTentacion following the rapper's murder. Grandmaison hosted the event in front of his ONSOMESHIT store in Los Angeles; attracting over 1,000 people, it ended when police in riot gear came and reportedly shot rubber bullets and tear gas into the rowdy crowd. Also in 2018, Grandmaison helped promote YouTuber FouseyTube's "Hate Dies, Love Arrives" event, which had to be shut down due to a bomb threat.

Among his other endeavors, Grandmaison began performing in adult content with his partner Lena Nersesian, known by her handle Lena the Pug, on the platform OnlyFans in 2017. The pair uploaded a video to YouTube announcing they would be starring in a sex tape once Nersesian's YouTube channel reached one million subscribers. That tape, entitled "Podcast Smash," was released for free in collaboration with Pornhub. Later, in 2021, Grandmaison and Nersesian premiered a new podcast called "Plug Talk," which features interviews with OnlyFans adult film stars whom the pair then have sexual intercourse with after recording.

Personal Life

In 2023, Grandmaison married his girlfriend Lena Nersesian, an online personality and adult film actress known professionally as Lena the Plug. Together, they have a daughter.

Adam and Lena became much more widely known in the middle of 2023 after she filmed an adult scene with another man for the first time. Adam famously gifted Lena a $400,000 green Lamborghini SUV as a reward for doing the scene. In the aftermath of the controversy, NFL player Antonio Brown requested to be the next male to film a scene with Lena.

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Shane Black is an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actor who has a net worth of $50 million. A name synonymous with action-packed blockbusters, Shane Black is one of Hollywood's most acclaimed screenwriters and directors. Known for pioneering the buddy-cop genre with "Lethal Weapon," Black's creative genius extends to successful films like "Iron Man 3" and "The Nice Guys." His knack for blending action, humor, and wit has made him one of the most bankable talents in the industry, with box office successes and the title of one of the highest-paid screenwriters at one point in his career.

Highest Paid Screenwriter

In 1987, when he was only 26-years-old, Shane Black sold his screenplay for "Lethal Weapon" to Warner Brothers for $250,000. Warner Brothers then chipped-in another $150,000 when the movie was actually produced. Made on a budget of $15 million, Lethal Weapon became a massive success when he generated $120 million at the box office (and ultimately spawned several sequels and a TV series). Shane earned $150,000 for working on "Lethal Weapon II," but the full screenplay was eventually completed by a different writer after Shane went through a creative crisis and bowed-out.

Released in 1989, "Lethal Weapon 2" went on to earn $230 million off its $30 million budget.

When Shane finally came up for air from a two-year Hollywood hiatus, he had a screenplay for a film he called "The Last Boy Scout. Every studio in Hollywood was desperate to land the rights. A bidding war ensued and Shane ultimately accepted $1.75 million from Geffen and Warner Brothers. He was 30 years old at the time. Incredibly, he actually turned down a higher offer of $2.5 million from Carolco and Ti-Star because his producing partner on Lethal Weapon, Joel Silver, had a deal with Geffen and Warners.

The sale briefly made Shane the highest paid screenwriter in the world. He was overtaken in 1992 when Joe Eszterhas sold his screenplay for what became "Basic Instinct" for $3 million. Shane then re-gained the record in 1995 when he received $4 million for what became "The Long Kiss Goodnight."

At his peak, Shane commanded $1 million from a studio to spend just ONE WEEK "touching up" a script.

Shane Black Salaries/Earnings

Here is a quick list of the major upfront salaries Shane received for his screenplay rights. These numbers do not include back-end profit participation, which have earned Shane tens of millions of dollars over the years.

• Lethal Weapon (1987) – $400,000 ($250,000 for the script and $150,000 when it was produced)
• The Monster Squad (1987) – $100,000 (shared $200,000 with co-writer Fred Dekker)
• Shadow Company (unproduced) – $100,000 (shared $200,000 with co-writer Fred Dekker)
• Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) – $125,000 (shared $250,000 with co-writer Warren Murphy)
• The Last Boy Scout (1991) – $1.75 million
• Last Action Hero (1993) – $750,000 (shared $1 million with co-writer David Arnott, giving him $250,000)
• The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) – $4 million

Total Earnings: $7,255,000

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Early Life

Shane Black was born on December 16, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but grew up in Fullerton, California. His father was in the printing business, and his mother was a homemaker. Black's love for cinema and storytelling began at a young age, with a particular fondness for film noir and detective fiction. He went on to attend UCLA, where he studied theater and film, laying the groundwork for a career in the entertainment industry.

Early Career

After college, Shane Black quickly broke into Hollywood. Working on small projects and with some of the most prominent names in the industry, he honed his skills in action and comedy writing. His unique voice caught the attention of many, and it wasn't long before he was presented with an opportunity that would mark a significant milestone in his career.

Lethal Weapon

In 1987, Black wrote "Lethal Weapon," a film that would become a defining work in the buddy-cop genre. Pairing Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as mismatched police partners, the film's combination of action, humor, and emotional depth was a resounding success. "Lethal Weapon" not only catapulted Black's career but also spawned sequels and became a template for future action-comedy films.

Continued Successes

Following the success of "Lethal Weapon," Black continued to make his mark with films like "The Last Boy Scout" (1991) and "The Long Kiss Goodnight" (1996). He also ventured into directing with "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang" in 2005, which garnered praise for its sharp wit and intricate plotting. His work as both a writer and director continued to shine, showcasing his ability to craft compelling stories across genres.

LA Mansion

In January 1995, Shane paid $2.15 million for a 9,000 square foot mansion in LA's Hancock Park neighborhood. He still owns the mansion today, and it's value is estimated to be $8-10 million.

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Nick Frost is a British comedian, actor, writer and producer who has a net worth of $16 million.

Nick Frost is best known for appearing alongside Simon Pegg in Edgar Wright's "Three Flavors Cornetto" film trilogy. Earlier in his career, he collaborated with Pegg and Wright on the British television sitcom "Spaced." Frost's other credits include the films "Attack the Block," "Paul," "Cuban Fury," and "Fighting with My Family," and the television series "Man Stroke Woman," "Into the Badlands," "Sick Note," and "Truth Seekers."

Early Life

Nick Frost was born on March 28, 1972 in Hornchurch, East London, England to office furniture designers Tricia and John. He had an older sister who passed away when he was 10 and she was 18. When Frost was 15, his parents lost their business as well as the family home, prompting them to move in with neighbors. Consequently, Frost left school and took a job with a shipping company to help make ends meet. He then spent two years at a kibbutz in Israel. Returning to England, Frost waited tables at a Mexican restaurant in North London. Doing that job, he met actor Simon Pegg, who would become his flatmate and closest career collaborator.

Television Career

Frost had his big break in 1999 when he was cast alongside Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson on the Channel 4 sitcom "Spaced." On the show, which was created by Pegg and Stevenson and directed by Edgar Wright, Frost played the army-obsessed Mike Watt, the best friend of Pegg's character Tim Bisley. "Spaced" ran for two seasons through 2001, and became a cult favorite. Also in 2001, Frost had a small role in an episode of the parodic soap opera "Acorn Antiques." The following year, he wrote and presented the spoof program "Danger! 50,000 Volts!" Frost went on to have his biggest year yet in 2005, when he appeared in episodes of "Twisted Tales" and "Look Around You" and starred on the sketch comedy show "Man Stroke Woman," which ran until 2007. He also narrated the reality television show "Supernanny" from 2005 to 2008, and starred on the science-fiction sitcom "Hyperdrive" from 2006 to 2007.

In 2010, Frost played the lead role of John Self in the two-part BBC adaptation of Martin Amis's novel "Money." His next lead role on television was in the six-part Sky Atlantic comedy series "Mr. Sloane," which aired in 2014. That same year, Frost played Santa Claus in two episodes of "Doctor Who." He went on to appear in an episode of the American musical fantasy series "Galavant" in 2016. Following that, he began playing the schemer Bajie on the AMC post-apocalyptic drama series "Into the Badlands," which ran from 2017 to 2019. During that time, from 2017 to 2018, he starred as Dr. Ian Glennis on the black comedy series "Sick Note," and from 2018 to 2019 lent his voice to the animated series "3Below: Tales of Arcadia." In 2020, Frost co-created, wrote, and starred in the supernatural horror comedy series "Truth Seekers." The next year, he starred in the second season of the anthology series "Why Women Kill" and began starring on the HBO science-fiction series "The Nevers."

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Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy

Frost made his big-screen debut appearing opposite Simon Pegg in the 2004 zombie comedy "Shaun of the Dead," directed by Edgar Wright and cowritten by Pegg. The film was a smash hit, leading Wright and Pegg to make the 2007 police comedy spoof "Hot Fuzz" and the 2013 science-fiction comedy "The World's End," completing what they called the "Three Flavours Cornetto" trilogy. Frost appeared alongside Pegg in all three films in the trilogy.

Further Film Career

Frost has acted in numerous films outside the "Three Flavours Cornetto" trilogy. In the 00s, he appeared in "Kinky Boots," "Penelope," "Grindhouse," "Wild Child," and "The Boat That Rocked." Frost reunited with Pegg in 2011 to cowrite and star in the science-fiction comedy road film "Paul." Also that year, he appeared in Joe Cornish's science-fiction horror comedy "Attack the Block" and Steven Spielberg's animated action adventure film "The Adventures of Tintin." Frost's subsequent credits included "Snow White and the Huntsman," "Ice Age: Continental Drift," "Cuban Fury," "The Boxtrolls," "Unfinished Business," and "The Huntsman: Winter's War." Continuing his frequent work as a voice actor, he voiced Frank Wishbone in the 2017 animated film "Monster Family."

In 2018, Frost appeared with Pegg in the horror comedy "Slaughterhouse Rulez." The following year, he portrayed professional wrestler "Rowdy" Ricky Knight in the biographical sports film "Fighting with My Family," and played Arghus in the historical comedy "Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans." Frost went on to focus almost exclusively on voice acting after that, with credits including the animated films "StarDog and TurboCat," "Extinct," "Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans," and "Monster Family 2," in which he reprised his role as Frank Wishbone. He also voiced Ringo Starr in the documentary "The Sparks Brothers." Frost's later credits include the British comedy "Seize Them!" and the Dutch comedy "Krazy House."

Radio

Beyond film and television, Frost co-created and cowrote the 2002 BBC Radio 4 fantasy dramedy "The Sofa of Time" with Matt King. He also starred on the program with King.

Personal Life

Frost married his wife Christina in 2008. Together, they had a son named Mac before separating in 2013 and divorcing in 2015. Following the divorce, Frost released a memoir entitled "Truths, Half Truths & Little White Lies." In 2018, he began dating another woman, with whom he has two children.

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Brian Epstein was an English music entrepreneur who had a net worth equal to $1 million at the time of his death. After adjusting for inflation, that's the same as around $10 million in today's dollars. However, it should be noted that the value of his 9% stake in the Beatles' song catalog eventually would have been worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Brian Epstein passed away on August 27, 1967 at 32 years old from an accidental barbiturate and alcohol overdose.

Brian Epstein was best known for managing the Beatles from 1962 until his death in 1967. Encouraging the band to adopt a clean-cut style and landing them a record deal with EMI's Parlophone, he was integral in making the Beatles into global superstars. Epstein also managed such artists as Gerry and the Pacemakers, Cilla Black, and Tommy Quickly.

Epstein handled the band's business affairs and would often serve as a mediator for their personal disputes. The Beatles were known to rarely read their record contracts as they trusted Epstein so much. He also advised the band to create the publishing company Northern Songs. In exchange for creating the company, Epstein owned 9% of Northern Songs. Lennon and McCartney each owned 20% each. Though, by the time Northern Songs was taken public, Lennon and McCartney's stakes were reduced to 15%. More info on Northern Songs in the next section:

Northern Songs

Northern Songs was a music publishing company founded in 1963 by music publisher Dick James, artist manager Brian Epstein, and songwriters John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles. The company was formed to publish the songs written by Lennon and McCartney, and it quickly became one of the most successful music publishing companies in the world.

In 1965, Northern Songs was floated on the London Stock Exchange. Lennon and McCartney each owned 15% of the company, while Epstein owned 9% and James owned 51%. The remaining 15% was owned by the public.

In 1969, Epstein died suddenly, and his 9% stake in Northern Songs was inherited by his brother, Clive. Clive Epstein was not interested in the music business, so he put his stake in Northern Songs up for sale.

In 1970, ATV Music Corporation, a British media company, acquired Northern Songs for £10 million. ATV was owned by Lew Grade, a wealthy businessman who had a keen eye for investments. Grade saw the potential value of Northern Songs' catalog of Beatles songs, and he was willing to pay a premium price for it.

The acquisition of Northern Songs by ATV was a controversial move. Lennon and McCartney were unhappy that they had lost control of their songs, and they accused Grade of taking advantage of them. However, there was nothing they could do to stop the sale.

ATV continued to own Northern Songs until 1985, when it was acquired by Michael Jackson for $47.5 million. Jackson was a huge fan of the Beatles, and he was eager to own their songs. He also saw the potential value of the catalog in the years to come.

Jackson's ownership of Northern Songs was short-lived. In 2007, he was forced to sell the company to Sony Music Entertainment for $750 million. Sony Music saw the value of the Beatles catalog, and they were willing to pay a premium price for it.

Today, Sony Music owns the rights to the Beatles' songs. The catalog is estimated to be worth billions of dollars. If Brian Epstein was alive today, his 9% stake in Northern Songs would be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

It is interesting to note that Northern Songs was originally formed to protect the interests of Lennon and McCartney. However, it ultimately ended up costing them their control of their songs. It is a cautionary tale about the importance of understanding the terms of any business deal, no matter how well-intentioned the other party may seem.

Early Life and Education

Brian Epstein was born on September 19, 1934 in Liverpool, England to Queenie and Harry. He was of Lithuanian-Jewish descent, and had a younger brother named Clive. During World War II, the family moved to Southport, where Epstein was expelled from two different schools due to laziness and poor performance. The family returned to Liverpool in 1945, where they remained. Epstein went on to attend an array of boarding schools, including Liverpool College, Clayesmore School in Dorset, and Wrekin College in Wellington. It was at Wrekin that he fell in love with the arts, particularly music and theater. In late 1952, Epstein was conscripted into the Royal Army Service Corps as a data entry clerk. He was recommended for an early medical discharge after several visits with Army psychiatrists by early 1954. Two years after that, Epstein enrolled in a two-year course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. However, he dropped out after his third term.

Career Beginnings

Before going to RADA, Epstein managed the Clarendon Furnishing shop in Hoylake and was made director of his family's record shop, NEMS. In 1956, he worked briefly as a department store clerk in London to make money after he was robbed of all of his possessions and was unable to afford a ticket home.

After leaving RADA, Epstein returned to Liverpool and was put in charge of the record department of his family's new NEMS music store, which became one of the biggest music retailer outlets in Northern England. He was subsequently put in charge of a second store that had just opened. Through his work at NEMS, Epstein gained substantial knowledge of the pop music business.

The Beatles

In late 1961, Epstein met the Beatles for the first time at a lunchtime concert at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. The Beatles were regular customers at NEMS, and so knew who Epstein was. Over the next three weeks, the band continued playing at the Cavern Club, and Epstein was always there to see them. In a meeting with the Beatles at NEMS in December, Epstein proposed the idea of managing the group.

After a few more meetings, the Beatles signed a five-year contract with Epstein in early 1962. Despite having had no previous experience managing artists, Epstein was integral in launching the Beatles to superstardom. He advised them to adopt a clean-cut look of suits and ties, which differed from their regular wardrobe of blue jeans and leather jackets, and  urged them to stop smoking, drinking, and swearing on stage. Epstein also secured the band's contract with EMI's Parlophone label, and replaced drummer Pete Best with Ringo Starr, whom John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison preferred. Although Epstein placed a major emphasis on the significance of the Beatles' tours, the band refused to continue with live concerts after Candlestick Park in the summer of 1966.

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Other Artists

Epstein successfully managed a number of other young artists beyond the Beatles. Among them were Gerry and the Pacemakers, Cilla Black, Tommy Quickly, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, and the Cyrkle, which was his first American group. Epstein would send his roster of artists on "package" tours throughout the United Kingdom.

Final Years of Career

Having settled in London in 1965, Epstein rented an office on Monmouth Street and purchased the lease of the Saville Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. He used his experience and cachet to promote new works by writers, such as Arnold Wesker. Epstein also turned the Saville Theatre into a music venue for American acts. Meanwhile, he appeared on several music-based television shows in the UK and hosted a portion of the American musical variety series "Hullabaloo."

Drugs and Gambling

When he began his management career, Epstein started taking various stimulants to stay awake during long concert tours. He soon became addicted to other drugs, including barbiturates. Epstein also developed a gambling addiction, and frequently lost thousands playing baccarat.

Personal Life and Death

Epstein was gay, although he did not reveal this to the public during his life. His identity got him into trouble, as homosexuality was illegal in the UK. In 1957, Epstein was arrested for soliciting an undercover police officer for sex, and was sentenced to two years of probation. While still on probation in 1958, he was assaulted by a sexual partner and extorted for hush money, forcing him to testify in court and thus disclose his homosexuality to his family.

In late August of 1967, Epstein died in his locked bedroom from an accidental overdose of barbiturates combined with alcohol. He was 32 years of age. Epstein was buried in the Long Lane Jewish Cemetery in Aintree, Liverpool, and had a memorial service at the New London Synagogue in St John's Wood, near Abbey Road Studios.

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Dakotaz is an American Twitch streamer and YouTuber who has a net worth of $10 million. Also known as "Dark" and "DK," dakotaz previously streamed "Fortnite" exclusively, but he later branched out to "Among Us" and other games. He has 4.7 million followers on Twitch and 2.77 million subscribers on YouTube. In 2020, dakotaz earned a Shorty Award nomination for Twitch Streamer of the Year.

Early Life

Dakotaz was born Brett Hoffman on July 13, 1986, in Dearborn, Michigan. His twin brother is also a streamer and plays "Fortnite" under the name Hofmvn.

Career

Dakotaz launched his Twitch channel in 2012 and started out streaming the zombie game "The War Z" (which was later renamed "Infestation: Survivor Stories"), followed by the battle royale games "H1Z1" and "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds." His Twitch channel eventually amassed 4.7 million followers. Dakotaz created his YouTube channel in early 2013, and as of this writing, he has 2.77 million subscribers, and his videos have been viewed more than 294 million times. After "Fortnite" was released in 2017, dakotaz's channels gained popularity, and he attributed this to his personality and gameplay. In January 2018, he joined Team SoloMid. He left the team after a year and later signed with Loaded.

In 2018, his YouTube channel hit one million subscribers, and by the end of the year, his channel was YouTube's sixth most-viewed channel.

In 2020, Twitch streamers Fasffy and Loserfruit held a 24-hour Twitch stream to raise money for Australian Fire Relief. They ended up raising over $220,000 (approximately $318,00 AUD), and an article about the fundraiser stated, "Their biggest donation during this time was from fellow Twitch streamer Dakotaz, who dropped in $14,000 and then another $7,000." In recent years, dakotaz has become known for his streams of "Valorant" and "Among Us."

Personal Life

In late 2019, dakotaz tweeted that "Fortnite" was in a "hot garbage" state, and fellow streamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins replied that dakotaz could play another game. Ninja then told streamer DrLupo (who he was broadcasting with at the time) of dakotaz, "So he replies 'I could but other games put me to sleep.' So now I want to reply, 'so stop sh*tting on the only game that you enjoy!' He's one of the only influencers that doesn't think he's an influencer!" Ninja added, "DK if this is the only game that doesn't put you to sleep, and you think it's hot sh*t, maybe don't talk sh*t about it to your entire audience!" Dakotaz responded, "Just stay in your lane, Ninja. You know what I'm saying? Like if I got an opinion, I got an opinion. Shut your mouth, dude." Dakotaz blocked Ninja on Twitter a few days later.

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DrLupo is an American streamer and YouTuber who has a net worth of $9 million. DrLupo has 4.5 million followers on Twitch and 1.87 million subscribers on YouTube. In 2018, he broke a "Fortnite" world record when he scored 49,256,200 vehicle trick points. DrLupo appeared as himself in seven 2020 episodes of the YouTube series "CaRtOoNz," and he lent his voice to a 2022 episode of the animated web series "Alpha Betas."

Early Life

DrLupo was born Benjamin Lupo on March 20, 1987, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Career

DrLupo began his streaming career playing the first-person shooter game "Destiny," then he switched to the battle royale game "H1Z1." He launched his YouTube channel in 2013 and his Twitch channel in 2015, and he gained popularity after he started playing "Fortnite." He frequently streamed with Myth, Ninja, and TimTheTatman, and he eventually amassed 1.87 million YouTube subscribers and 4.5 million Twitch followers. DrLupo's YouTube videos have been viewed more than 186 million times. After raising $600,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 2018, he set a goal in 2019 to raise $2 million for the hospital and ended up raising $2.3 million. In late 2019, DrLupo signed an exclusive, multi-year deal with Twitch. The following year, he started playing the multiplayer first-person shooter game "Escape from Tarkov," and he said of the game, "It's unlike any other game I think right now. You can play it a bunch of different ways. You can play it super fast and you'll get punished for it sometimes or you'll win big, or you can play super slow. It has thriller-style mechanics, as you're seeing high tension gameplay."

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DrLupo plays "Fall Guys" as well, and in 2020, he received a special costume for being "the current best 'Fall Guys' player in the world." In October 2020, he took part in a "get out the vote" Twitch stream with Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar and streamers Disguised Toast, Pokimane, and Myth. The group played "Among Us," and the video of the event has been viewed more than 2.3 million times. In August 2021, DrLupo signed an exclusive deal with YouTube Gaming, and he said of the deal, "I am incredibly fortunate to be able to do what I love and even more grateful to be able to give back to causes that I care about the most. YouTube not only allows me to continue creating content and growing my community, but through this partnership, YouTube will help me as I expand my brand through other entertainment initiatives. I am excited to bring my fans on this journey with me."

Personal Life

DrLupo married his wife, Samantha, in August 2010. The couple welcomed son Charlie on August 12, 2015.

Award Nominations

DrLupo has been nominated for Streamer Awards for Best Philanthropic Streamer (2022) and Best Philanthropic Stream Event for Build Against Cancer (2023), and he earned a Streamy Award nomination for Live Streamer in 2019. He received Content Creator of the Year nominations at The Game Awards in 2018 and 2019.

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