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Millionaires and billionaires

Millionaires and billionaires
What's it really like to be a wealthy millionaire or billionaire? Keep up to date with the crazy, rich lives of the world's richest people.
last updated:
16 October, 2024
A protester holds a sign with the faces of Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos at a rally in Washington to protest the policies of the incoming Trump administration. Photo: Gina M Randazzo/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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Bannon says tech ‘oligarchs’ have ‘surrendered’ to Trump

Steve Bannon told ABC News that Donald Trump ‘broke’ the tech giants who’ve embraced him.

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Fame and celebrity

The most disturbing details revealed in new docu Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy

Fame and celebrity

Meet televangelist Joel Osteen’s co-pastor, fellow preacher wife, Victoria

Space

Blue Origin reaches orbit in first New Glenn launch, misses booster landing

The New Glenn rocket, named after the first US astronaut to orbit Earth, has been in development for about a decade.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket lifts off. Photo: AP
United States

Jared Kushner advises from afar in Trump’s second term as Ivanka opts out

They will not take official roles and will be based in their Miami home, even if Kushner remains involved behind the scenes.

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Elon Musk

Elon Musk sued by US SEC over delayed Twitter stake disclosure

The SEC said Musk bought more than US$500 million of Twitter shares at artificially low prices at the expense of unsuspecting investors.

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Sex and relationships

Meet Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman’s wife of nearly 30 years, Christine

From her career in law to supporting her billionaire husband’s philanthropy, Christine is not your typical Wall Street wife – the pair got married in 1995 followed by a celebration at the Frick Museum.

The daughter of a NYC firefighter, Christine Schwarzman is not your typical Wall Street wife ... so what do we know about the life of Stephen Schwarzman’s (left) partner? Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Who is Steve Sarowitz, named in Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni?

Sarowitz co-founded Wayfarer with Baldoni, and Lively’s complaint stated that Sarowitz gave ‘input and ideas on ways to negatively influence the narrative’ against her.

Fame and celebrity

Who is comedian Howie Mandel’s wife of almost 45 years, Terry Mandel?

These high school sweethearts’ love story began in Toronto before moving to Hollywood, and includes a quirky marriage proposal at a deli – today, they share 3 grown-up children and a talent agency.

US-China tech war

Chinese boss in American Factory approved to launch university

A new institution proposed by Fuyao Glass founder and chairman Cao Dewang has received approval from China’s Education Ministry.

Cao Dewang, founder and chairman of Fuyao Glass. Photo: Simon Song
United States

Bezos’ Blue Origin scrubs launch of rocket poised to challenge Musk’s SpaceX

Blue Origin’s first orbital flight of the New Glenn rocket was cancelled due to technical issues, delaying its challenge to SpaceX’s dominance in the launch market.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is docked during preparations for lift-off at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on January 13, 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
Fame and celebrity

Meet Flavio Briatore – F1 mogul and the man dubbed ‘Italy’s Donald Trump’

Briatore appears to be rekindling his relationship with his 3-decades-younger former Wonderbra model ex-wife, hosted the Italian version of The Apprentice, and has been in trouble with the law.

Icons and Influencers

Meet Alex Karp, the reclusive billionaire who can’t drive, but can mine data

The co-founder of data-mining giant Palantir has a passion for extreme fitness, believes in mindful living, and admits to being a dreamer … which is the reason he won’t drive.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo’s husband, Jonathan Steinberg?

A new book reveals that Donald Trump almost chose Bartiromo as his running mate before selecting J.D. Vance – but what do we know about the conservative journalist’s low-key millionaire husband?

Meet Jonathan Steinberg, husband of Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo, who allegedly came close to being picked as Trump’s running mate. Photo: @mariabartiromo/Instagram
Donald Trump

Meta abandons racial diversity programmes as Zuckerberg woos Trump

The changes come soon after the platform dropped fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US, and mark a further right-wing shift.

People take photos in front of a Meta sign at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Photo: EPA-EFE
Germany

Musk promotes German far-right leader in wide-ranging online chat

X spaces event was Elon Musk’s latest foray into European politics, where he has become a loud advocate for far-right parties.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Who are the Cipollas, whose property stars in Meghan Markle’s Netflix show?

The Duchess of Sussex’s ‘at home with Meghan’ style Netflix show features appearances by Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer – but not the estate she shares with Prince Harry, Archie and Lilibet.

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United States

Musk eyes US$1 trillion US spending cut, walking back earlier goal

Trump ally Musk admits his pledge to cut US$2 trillion in spending probably isn’t realistic.

Elon Musk, who Donald Trump has tapped to oversee a government cost-cutting effort. File photo: TNS
Icons and Influencers

Meet Luigi Mangione’s high-flying prison consultant Craig Rothfeld

Luigi Mangione – who has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson – is retaining Harvey Weinstein’s prison consultant Craig Rothfeld.

Icons and Influencers

Meet Marc Lasry, the Milwaukee Bucks co-owner being sued by a former employee

Lasry moved to the US as a child and once shared a room with his 2 sisters – now he’s the epitome of the American dream; but he’s counter-suing a former employee for extortion after she claimed harassment.

Fame and celebrity

8 richest Twitch streamers in 2025: net worths, ranked

Live streaming is big business, with gamers dominating Twitch’s list of wealthiest users. Top players of games like Overwatch, Fortnite and Call of Duty rule the roost with millions of subscribers

Jaryd Russell Lazar (Summit1g), Tyler Blevins (Ninja) and Felix Kjellberg (PewDiePie) are among the richest Twitch streamers in the world. Photos: @drinknutcase, @pewdiepiwe, @joblessgarrett/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Lauren Sánchez’s friend, October ‘Tobie’ Gonzalez?

The daughter of Native American musician Pat Vegas, Tobie met Tony Gonzalez when she was working at a bar in California – they married in 2007 and have 2 kids, Malia and River.

October Gonzalez is close friends with Lauren Sánchez, her NFL husband Tony Gonzalez’s ex. Photo: @octobergonz/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet billionaire Tilman Fertitta, Trump’s ‘twin’ and new US ambassador to Italy

Fertitta, also known for his restaurant and casino ventures, is a Trump confidant and a prominent Republican donor – and the face of TV show Billion Dollar Buyer.

Britain

European leaders take aim at Elon Musk amid escalating UK row

The world’s richest man Elon Musk has taken an intense interest in British sex crimes and politics – and some are not pleased.

E-commerce

PDD’s billionaire investor Duan Yongping showers praise on Temu

In a speech at his alma mater Zhejiang University, Duan professes his admiration for PDD founder and fellow alumnus Colin Huang Zheng.

Duan Yongping, a Chinese-American billionaire investor and entrepreneur. Photo: Handout
Fame and celebrity

Meet billionaire NBA legend LeBron James’ younger son Bryce Maximus James

Standing 10cm (4 inches) taller than his elder brother, LA Lakers guard LeBron Raymone ‘Bronny’ James Jr, 17-year old Bryce has been making waves for years with his skills on the court.

Meet LeBron James’ younger son Bryce James (right), a rising basketball star who’s joining the Arizona Wildcats this year. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s justice minister names 3 to oversee estate of late tycoon Nina Wang

Appointees include former Legco president Rita Fan and ex-Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO Joseph Yam.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Coi Leray’s boyfriend and soon-to-be baby daddy, Trippie Redd?

Rappers Coi Leray and Trippie Redd are expecting their first baby together after getting back together last year – Leray shared the news via Instagram, calling herself ‘a rock star mommy’.

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