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Disney offered a 13-year-old $2 million to sing in ‘The Lion King.’ His mom took $100K plus royalties instead. He’s still getting paid 34 years later

Jason Weaver’s mom once backed Aretha Franklin. She bet on royalties over Disney’s cash—and it’s paid more than the $2 million he gave up.

By Orianna Rosa RoyleOctober 9, 2026

Martha Stewart says Kmart once paid her $65 million a year in royalties—enough to bankroll her entire empire

Before “influencer” was a job title, Stewart turned a discount-store licensing deal into nearly $2 billion in annual sales. Then the ImClone scandal cost her about $1 billion.

By Fernanda TroncoOctober 8, 2026

Gen Z is spending more on art than ever before. It’s a key piece of the Great Wealth Transfer, UBS says

Gen Z, whose oldest members are just 29, made up nearly half of high-net-worth collectors who purchased artwork priced at about $1 million.

By Morgan ChittumOctober 8, 2026

Wealthy Gen Zers’ quiet love of art collecting, revealed: They’re outspending boomers and millennials—but keeping their collections off Instagram

Gen Z is on track to be the “largest, wealthiest, and highest-spending generation to date,” according to Art Basel and UBS.

By Nick LichtenbergOctober 8, 2026

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Iran war delays deliveries of contraceptives to African clinics that already face a $185 million funding shortfall as foreign aid dries up

The war has forced carriers to reroute contraceptive shipments, adding months of delays to a system already weakened by aid cuts

By The Associated Press and Farai MutsakaOctober 9, 2026

NOBULL Whey Protein Powder Review (2026): RD Reviewed

Nutrition experts helped us evaluate this supplement in our NOBULL Whey protein review.

By Emily PharesOctober 9, 2026

I served as the White House’s top biosecurity official. Here’s what I’m watching for with AI

AI biosecurity needs more than voluntary safeguards. It needs clear triggers for action before a crisis.

By Raj PanjabiOctober 9, 2026

Fitia App Review 2026: Is This Calorie Tracker Worth Using?

Fitia combines calorie and macro tracking with meal planning to help users meet their goals. We took a closer look at how it works, what it costs, and who may find it useful.

By Christina SnyderOctober 9, 2026

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Bottles in a filling line at Heineken's factory in Mons-en-Barul, northern France on September 1, 2026.

Europeans are drinking less beer. Heineken’s Europe boss has a plan to avoid a brewing hangover

As Heineken battles falling beer sales, its European president is hoping that cost cuts, a restructure, and a push into alcohol-free beer can help slow the decline.

By Sam BirchallOctober 8, 2026

Justin Casse passed on the family training business over 4:30 a.m. wake-ups. Now he owns stakes in about 100 racehorses across six countries

Casse built a global business spotting future champions—and learned that even the best judgment can’t guarantee a winning investment.

By Tatiana SatauaOctober 7, 2026

Gen Z’s new American Dream: Skip the mortgage, book the flight

Young Americans are trading square footage, new cars, and even moving out for plane tickets, even as airfares jump more than 20%.

By Bilin LinOctober 6, 2026

Billionaires have left the U.K. and taken $160 billion to the likes of Monaco, Switzerland, and the UAE—that’s more than those who stayed are worth

The ultra-rich have exited the U.K. for tax safe havens. A steel billionaire quit Britain after 30 years for the Alps, and an 88-year-old fled to Monaco.

By Emma BurleighOctober 7, 2026

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