'Love Island' Was a Success in Season 4 — How Much Do Contestants Get Paid?
'Love Island' reality show contestants get paid something for their time, though the best reward goes to the two winners. So how much do islanders get paid?
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One America News Has Struggled Since the 2020 Election
One America News faces multiple lawsuits for false claims made about the 2020 election. Learn what happened after OAN lost most of its national distributors.
Who Owns Fashion Brand Balenciaga? Controversial Ads Spark Outrage
Balenciaga is facing criticism regarding a couple of its recent advertisements that seem to glamorize child pornography. Who owns Balenciaga?
Ready for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Here’s How Much It All Costs
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Nov. 24, 2022. But much does it cost to put on the historic procession? Here's what we know.
Netflix's 'Pepsi, Where's My Jet?' Tells the Story of John Leonard's Lawsuit Against Pepsi
In 1999, college student John Leonard sued multinational beverage company PepsiCo for not giving him a Harrier jet. Learn if he ever received anything from Pepsi.
Taylor Swift Fans React on Twitter to ‘Eras’ Tour Presale Fiasco
Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour presale has been a hot mess. The issues led to tweets about Ticketmaster and wait times. We picked a few of our favorites.
Ralphie's House in ‘A Christmas Story’ Is for Sale in Cleveland
Ralphie Parker's house from 'A Christmas Story' is for sale in Cleveland, along with the museum and other pieces of property. Here's what we know.
'Yellowstone' Rancher John Dutton's Net Worth Is Tied Up in Land
John Dutton, the fictional patriarch of a ranching family in 'Yellowstone,' is wealthy, but the amount he can use depends on how the ranch is doing.
Fictional ‘Yellowstone’ Ranch Could Easily Be Worth Millions
The 'Yellowstone' ranch is set on a real farmstead in Montana, and its estimated worth and size are pretty impressive.
Princess Diana’s "Revenge Dress" Marked a Pivotal Moment in Her Life
Princess Diana wearing the 'Revenge Dress' was a pivotal moment for her. The dress eventually sold and is now on museum display. See how much it's worth.
'The Crown' Has Fans Convinced That Charles Wanted Queen Elizabeth to Abdicate
Did Prince Charles really want Queen Elizabeth II to abdicate ahead of her death? Here's what 'The Crown' got wrong about the royal family.
Adidas Plans to Keep Selling Yeezys Despite Cutting Ties With Kanye West
Since Adidas cut ties with Kanye West due to his anti-Semitic remarks, it still plans to keep selling Yeezy shoes, which were developed in partnership with Ye.
Fake Vogue Magazine Cover Could Cost Drake and 21 Savage $4M
Vogue Magazine is suing Drake and 21 Savage for trademark infringement after a fake "Vogue" cover circulated to promote their new album.
Chris Evans: People's 2022 Sexiest Man Alive Is Worth Millions
Most of Chris Evans’ net worth is thanks to his role as Captain America in the Marvel movie franchise. Evans is also People magazine’s 2022 Sexiest Man Alive.
Creel House From 'Stranger Things' Is Back on the Market for $1.5M
The Creel house from 'Stranger Things' has been listed on the market for $1.5 million. Take a peak inside Vecna’s childhood home now that it's listed again!
Hulu Customers Threaten to Cancel Subscriptions Amid Price Increase
The streaming service Hulu is raising its prices, and customers aren’t happy about it. They are threatening to cancel their subscriptions.
Harry Styles Fan Calls Out StubHub After Never Receiving Her Pit Seat Tickets
TikToker Tara Lynn (@taraswrld) bought pit seat tickets on StubHub to a Harry Styles concert, but didn't receive them. Are StubHub tickets guaranteed?
CNBC Is Making Some Drastic Changes — And They Don’t Include Shepard Smith
On Nov. 3, 2022, CNBC announced that it would be canceling 'The News with Shepard Smith' sometime in November. So, what happens to Smith now?
Fox News’ Jessica Tarlov Signs the Deal of a Lifetime With CAA — What’s She Worth Now?
Jessica Tarlov joined the Fox News network in 2017 and currently serves as a rotating co-host for 'The Five.' What's Tarlov's net worth?
Bye Bye Twitter! These Celebrities Are Leaving the Elon Musk-Owned Platform
Celebrities are leaving Twitter after Elon Musk finally purchased the platform. Here’s a list of who’s leaving (or has already left) so far.
Anchor Brianna Keilar Has a Bright Future Despite CNN Replacing 'New Day'
CNN’s ‘New Day,’ co-anchored by Brianna Keilar and John Berman, was replaced with 'CNN This Morning' on Nov. 1, 2022. What happened to Brianna Keilar?
'Dubai Bling' Star LJ's Husband Was More Than Twice Her Age When They Wed
Who was ‘Dubai Bling’ cast member Loujain "LJ" Adada’s husband? Get all the details about LJ’s late billionaire husband here.
The World Series Has Its First New Announcer in 25 Years — Where Is Joe Buck Now?
What happened to Joe Buck on FOX? The NFL commentator described how longtime colleague Troy Aikman’s move to ESPN triggered his own.
Highest-Paid TikTokers Are Worth Millions Thanks to Platform and Sponsorships
If you’ve ever wondered who’s actually making money from TikTok and who is merely posing as a success story, check out our 10 highest-paid TikTokers list here.
The TikTok Car Theft Challenge Exposes These Brands for Lax Security
The TikTok car theft challenge is another dangerous dare that has surfaced on social media and is now wreaking havoc on the lives of some Kia and Hyundai owners.
Where Is Netflix's 'Fugitive' CEO Carlos Ghosn Now?
Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, the subject of the Netflix true crime documentary 'Fugitive: The Curious Case of Carlos Ghosn', is living in Lebanon where he holds a valid passport. Here's what he's been up to.
An Emotional Megyn Kelly Says Her Sister’s Death Was “Sudden and Unexpected”
Megyn Kelly's sister passed away on Oct. 21, 2022. Her death was "sudden and unexpected." Here's what we know about Kelly's sister's cause of death.
Policy or Luck? TikTokers Discuss Walmart's Price Adjustment Policy
TikTok user Roland Toliver-Griff (@rolandtolivergriffin2) questioned Walmart's price adjustment policy. Does the company have a specific policy in place?
'Fox & Friends' Ainsley Earhardt’s Mother Dale Passes Away at 72 Years Old
Dale Elise Giles Earhardt, Ainsley Earhardt’s mother, passed away on Oct. 22, 2022, at the age of 72. She was a teacher for 33 years. What was her cause of death?
Netflix's 'The Playlist' Tells the Story of Spotify's Rise — How Accurate Is It?
"The Playlist" is available to stream on Netflix. It tells the story of how Spotify came to be and take over audio streaming. Is the docuseries based on a true story?
Ulta Beauty Podcast Stirs Up Controversy — Twitter Calls for a Boycott
An Ulta Beauty podcast episode of ‘The Beauty of…’ featuring Dylan Mulvaney has many calling for a boycott of the brand. Here’s why people are so upset with Ulta.
Fox News' Co-Anchor John Roberts Has Another Health Scare — Update
Fox News' co-anchor John Roberts missed a few days of filming in October 2022 because he underwent surgery for “post-diverticulitis problems."
Kanye West (Ye) Is Considering Buying Parler — But Who Owns It Now?
Social media platform Parler was founded by John Matze and Jared Thomson, though they are no longer involved in the company. Parler might soon be owned by rapper Kanye West.
Ye Wants to Buy Social Media Platform Parler — but Can He Afford It?
Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is purchasing conservative-leaning app Parler. How much is Parler's net worth before the deal goes through?
The 'Halloween' Franchise Spans Four Decades — How Much Is It Worth Today?
The 'Halloween' movie franchise consists of 13 movies that have earned hundreds of millions of dollars at box offices across the world — how much is it worth?
Chip and Joanna Gaines' Latest 'Fixer Upper' Project Is a Waco Castle
The latest "Fixer Upper" project is a castle in Waco. Chip and Joanna Gaines bought the 109-year-old castle in 2019. What is the castle's value?
If You Want to Pay Less for Netflix, You're Going to Have to Deal With Ads
Netflix is officially offering a plan with ads after months of speculation. Here is everything you need to know about the streaming platform's "Basic with Ads" plan.
Blake Shelton Is Leaving 'The Voice' — And a Multi-Million Dollar Salary
On Oct. 11, 2022, Blake Shelton announced that he is leaving 'The Voice.' The veteran coach has appeared on the show since it first debuted in 2011 and was earning $13 million per season.
Should a Worker Quit If Taken Completely Off the Schedule? TikTok Weighs In
TikTok user @Cierra.rw recently sparked a debate on TikTok over whether you should quit your job if you’re completely taken off the schedule. Many say no over unemployment benefits.
Wendy's Fired This Special Needs Worker of 20 Years With No Notice
Dennis Peek, a special needs Wendy’s worker, was fired from his position after working it for more than 20 years. His story went viral on Facebook and has been shared more than 11,000 times.
McDonald's Worker Says Parents Shouldn't Make Kids Buy Their Own Food
A McDonald’s worker recently took to TikTok to share her thoughts on an issue she sees play out regularly — parents making their kids pay for their own meals.
Anna Delvey Is Officially Free — but Will She Still Be Deported?
On Oct. 5, 2022, an immigration judge said Anna Sorokin / Delvey could be released from the Orange County, N.Y. facility she was being held in. She's banned from social media while she still fights deportation.
Kathie Lee Gifford Has Charmed Audiences for Years and Made Millions
Kathie Lee Gifford is a well-known television talk show host, actress, and singer. She has made millions through her decades-long career. How much is her net worth?
Herschel Walker's Son Exposes His Philandering Ways in Twitter Video, Gets Over 3M Views
In a Twitter video posted by Christian Walker, he confirmed his father, Herschel Walker “has four kids, [from] four different women.” He also claimed Walker didn't raise any of them.
Why Is Donald Trump Suing CNN? A Warning Shot to the Media
Former President Donald Trump is suing CNN for $475 million in damages. Here's what he claims in the lawsuit against the news media network.
Kim Kardashian Feels the Heat Amid SEC Crypto Investigation, Pays $1.26M Fine
Kim Kardashian has been targeted in a SEC investigation about promoting crypto securities. Here's what she did on her social media account.
Who Is Replacing Trevor Noah When He Leaves 'The Daily Show'?
Fans 'The Daily Show' are speculating who may be replacing Trevor Noah as host of the popular satirical comedy news program. Here's what we know.
'Hocus Pocus 2' Is on Disney Plus — Do You Have to Pay to Watch?
'Hocus Pocus 2' launched exclusively on Disney Plus on Sept. 30, 2022. If you want to watch 'Hocus Pocus 2' for free, you'll need to have an active Disney Plus membership or purchase one for $7.99 a month.
Unfortunately, Henry's Humdingers Is Not a 'Shark Tank' Success Story
On March 14, 2014, Henry Miller appeared on the 'Shark Tank' Young Entrepreneurs Special (Episode 516), looking for some financial assistance. Here's an update on the company.
YouTubers Dude Perfect Have Plans for a $100M HQ — How Much Are They Worth?
Dude Perfect started with backyard stunts and expanded into becoming a successful YouTube series (more than 58 million subscribers). Today, Dude Perfect is worth $50 million.