In August 2018, Apple officially became the first U.S. company to be worth over $1 trillion. On Thursday, August 2, shares of the tech company closed at $207.39, which pushed its market cap to just above the 13-digit mark.
That’s an impressive achievement, and one that would have made Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs even richer than he already was, if he’d been around to see it happen. Jobs died of pancreatic cancer in 2011.
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One of the most popular reality shows on television that is not based on dating, surviving, or the Kardashians is the beloved American Pickers. The show premiered on January 18, 2010, and two seasons a year have been released for a current total of 21 seasons and over 300 episodes on the A&E family of channels. … Published on July 9, 2020 3 min read One of the most popular reality shows on television that is not based on dating, surviving, or the Kardashians is the beloved American Pickers.
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Theo James has been booked and busy for a number of years and the 'Divergent' alum has the net worth to prove it.
Published on June 7, 2022 2 min read Theo James has quite the eclectic resume. The actor has done everything from period TV shows like Downton Abbey and Sanditon to blockbusters like the Divergent movies. Currently, fans can watch him take on the lead role in the new HBO series, The Time Traveler’s Wife.
Modern-day Mary Poppins, Jo Frost from former show Supernanny has made a comfortable living caring for children and advising parents. Frost’s show Supernanny was so popular it was nominated for a People’s Choice Award and TV Land Award.
Her show ran from 2005 through 2012 in the U.S. The British born series, which premiered in the U.K. swiftly endeared itself to harried American parents throughout the country. Frost’s no-nonsense approach to parenting was enticing as she offered a number of tips to quell tantruming toddler meltdowns.
The Jerry Springer Show was one of the most controversial TV talk shows of its time, and it’s hard to believe it was on the air for 27 years. Jerry Springer died in April 2023, but his legacy lives on. And he certainly made a lot of money from the infamous series. So, how much money did Springer make per episode of The Jerry Springer Show? Here are our estimates.
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Most of the 'Euphoria' characters are high school students, but they are portrayed by adult actors. How much older are the actors than the characters they portray? Published on February 13, 2022 2 min read The popular HBO series Euphoria is a very dark show. The series deals with issues including drugs, sex, and violence in the lives of high school students. Although the characters on the show are teens, they are portrayed by adult actors who are capable of handling the intense and sensitive subject matter.
The Waltons was one of the most-watched shows on TV in the ‘70. The CBS series about a large family making do during the Great Depression aired for nine seasons. But despite the show’s popularity, the cast wasn’t necessarily bringing home big bucks.
‘The Waltons’ cast member Eric Scott says he and his fellow stars didn’t ‘get rich from that show’ Some of The Waltons cast members were well-compensated for their work on the series.
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While 'Gossip Girl' went off the air in 2012, fans still speculate how much Blair Waldorf's dowry was after divorcing Prince Louis. Updated on December 19, 2023 Published on September 30, 2020 2 min read In Season 5 of Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf marries Prince Louis of Monaco. But she cannot get a divorce when she wants because of the massive dowry her family would owe. The exact number she would owe is never revealed — something Gossip Girl fans wonder about to this day.
Late fashion designer Oscar de la Renta left behind a hefty sum of money when he died in October of 2014 at the age of 82. Keep reading to learn more about the man behind the iconic brand and what’s happened to his fortune on what would have been his 87th birthday.
Early years of Oscar de la Renta Born in the Dominican Republic in 1932, de la Renta entered the world of fashion as a teen.
We’ve seen a few mavericks in the history of Hollywood, but there’s only been one Marlon Brando. Before his reign on the screen ended, Brando had influenced more actors, won more fans, and infuriated more producers than just about anyone who came before him.
All the while, he was earning huge sums for every film he made. Though he become known for his extravagance later in life — he bought an island chain in the South Pacific, after all — Brando made sure to get every dollar he thought he was worth when he worked on a movie.