Net Worth

Steve Earle Net Worth

Published

3 years ago

Apr 8, 2023

Net Worth:	$5 Million
Age:	71
Born:	January 17, 1955
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Singer
Last Updated:	Jan 26, 2026

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Introduction

Steve Earle is an American professional rock and country singer with an estimated net worth of $5 Million.

Legal Issues & Lawsuits

On New Year’s Eve, 1987, in Dallas, Texas, Earle was involved in a backstage incident. The incident began when Earle attempted to intervene in a dispute on behalf of a friend. Still, an off-duty Dallas police officer working as a security guard intervened, mistaking Earle’s actions for aggression. According to reports, the officer choked Earle with a nightstick until he passed out. Earle was subsequently charged with assaulting a police officer and spent four hours in jail before being released on a $1,500 bond. He pleaded guilty in 1988 to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct.

Later, Earle acknowledged that his ability to hire good lawyers likely prevented a prison sentence. The New Year incident marked a turbulent period in Earle’s life, and he would hit another low point a few years later. In 1993, when battling substance abuse, he was arrested for heroin possession.

The following year, he was arrested again for possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. A warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court, leading to a one-year jail sentence in 1994. Earle has publicly stated on several occasions that the jail time saved his life, as it forced him to confront his addiction and get sober.

Universal Music Lawsuit

In June 2019, Earle joined a class-action lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG). He sued UMG alongside Tom Petty, Tupac Shakur, Hole, and Soundgarden. The case centred around a 2008 UMG vault fire, which destroyed hundreds of thousands of master recordings, including Earle’s. The lawsuit alleged that UMG had been negligent and had concealed the extent of the damage. The case also claimed UMG had withheld a share of the $150 million insurance claim following the fire. Earle eventually withdrew from the suit after UMG provided evidence that his masters had not been destroyed. There is no public indication that Earle received any financial settlement or compensation from the lawsuit as a result of his withdrawal.

E-Square Records

In 1996, Earle and Nashville music executive Jack Emerson founded E-Squared Records. The label was created as a home for Earle’s music and other like-minded artists. Earle wanted to give artists creative control, providing them with a platform outside the traditional major-label system. Although E-Squared was an independent label, in 1999, it partnered with Artemis Records to help with distribution. Despite its influence on the alternative country and Americana scenes, the label eventually became inactive following the death of its co-founder, Emerson, in 2003.

The Steve Earle Show

From August 2004 to June 2007, Earle hosted The Steve Earle Show (originally called The Revolution Starts Now) on Air America Radio. The weekly Sunday evening program combined music, political commentary, and Earle’s take on current events. In 2008, Earle moved to satellite radio and launched Hardcore Troubadour Radio on SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country channel. The weekly show featured live music, interviews, and political commentary.

Coal Country

In 2020, Earle served as the musical director for Coal Country, a documentary-style play presented at New York’s Public Theater. The production told the story of the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine disaster in West Virginia. The show used seven songs from Earle’s album Ghosts of West Virginia. Earle performed live onstage and was nominated for both Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel awards. Coal Country ran for 25 performances before being shut down due to the pandemic.

C.F. Martin & Co. Partnership

During the same year, Earle turned his attention to one of his lifelong passions, guitars. This led to a unique collaboration with C.F. Martin & Co., one of America’s most iconic guitar manufacturers. The result was the Martin Special Steve Earle Custom Edition guitar. The guitar was priced at $2,500, and only 150 were made. They could only be purchased through Gruhn Guitars, the legendary Nashville guitar shop, known for its rare and custom acoustic instruments.

Divorce Settlements

Earle has had multiple marriages and relationships over the years. He has been married seven times to six different women. His first marriage, in 1973, to Sandra Henderson, occurred when he was just 18 years old. The marriage was short-lived, ending in divorce about a year later. He then moved to Nashville and married his second wife, Cynthia Dunn, who stayed out of the public eye. Earle’s third wife, Carol-Ann Hunter, was the mother of his son, Justin Townes Earle. Carol-Ann kept a low public profile, but her influence was significant in Justin’s upbringing. He often spoke about his close relationship with his mother and the challenges of growing up with an absent, famous father.

Earle then married Lou-Anne Gill twice, as his fourth wife and again as his sixth. She is the mother of his son Ian Dublin Earle. Despite their on-again, off-again relationship, the financial details surrounding either of their divorces have never been made public. Earle’s fifth wife, Teresa Ensenat, was a music industry professional who worked in A&R at Geffen Records. No information is available regarding any legal or financial proceedings related to their separation.

Earle’s seventh and most recent marriage was to fellow singer-songwriter Allison Moorer. The couple married in 2005 and had their son, John Henry Earle, in 2010. They separated in 2012 and finalized their divorce in 2014. Moorer later cited the challenges of raising a child with autism and the strains of their respective careers as contributing to their divorce. Earle reportedly has primary custody of John Henry during the school year, which indicates a likely co-parenting arrangement. While this was his most publicized relationship, no financial settlement figures have been released.

Earle’s marriages ended for various reasons. His early relationships were affected by frequent moves between cities as he pursued his music career. Earle admits that his divorces have had a financial impact on his life, but no public financial information is available on the extent of the effect.

Philanthropy

Outside of his work as a singer-songwriter and performer, Earle has long been a committed activist, particularly in the fight against the death penalty. In January 2010, the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP) awarded Earle their “Shining Star of Abolition” award for his prominent anti-death‑penalty activism through music and advocacy. He has consistently used his music and public appearances to oppose capital punishment.

Inspired by his son John Henry, who is autistic, Earle launched the John Henry’s Friends Benefit Concerts for the Keswell School in New York in December 2015. The school provides education to children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In 2021, Bruce Springsteen appeared at the show, which raised $100,000, which helped the school reach break-even for the first time after years of operating at a loss.

Earle frequently speaks about his Southern roots, and in September 2015, he released the protest song “Mississippi It’s Time.” The track was created in collaboration with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and urged the removal of the Confederate battle emblem from Mississippi’s state flag. Though it’s not publicly known how much was raised, all proceeds were donated to the SPLC.

In July 2024, Sweet Relief Musicians Fund announced that Earle had teamed up with Soundwaves Art. They created limited‑edition prints derived from the sound waves of his 1986 hit single “Guitar Town”. Earle personally autographed the prints, some of which were done at his June 2024 show in New Braunfels, Texas, alongside the artist Tim Wakefield. All profits were then donated to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, which helps musicians with medical bills and therapy services. Earle’s philanthropy reflects his deep commitment to social justice and support of causes close to his heart and community.

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Danielle Steel Net Worth

Published

3 days ago

Jan 24, 2026

Dan Western

Net Worth:	$600 Million
Age:	78
Born:	August 14, 1947
Gender:	Female
Height:	1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Author
Last Updated:	Jan 26, 2026

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Introduction

Danielle Steel is an American professional writer with an estimated net worth of $600 Million.

Quick Facts

Earned an estimated $201 million between 2010 and 2018
Peak annual income of $35 million in 2011
A former bookkeeper allegedly stole $2.7 million from her in 2009
67th richest self-made woman in America

Net Worth History

Year	Net Worth
2016	$310 Million
2017	$330 Million
2018	$350 Million
2019	$375 Million
2020	$385 Million
2021	$390 Million
2022	$410 Million
2023	$420 Million
2024	$500 Million
2025	$520 Million

Although not a billionaire, Forbes has been tracking Danielle Steel’s net worth for over a decade because she is a member of America’s Richest Self-Made Women. In 2016, she had an estimated net worth of $310 million, and for the next several years, this figure grew by $10-20 million annually. In 2024, her net worth jumped from $420 million to $500 million, and at the time of writing, she’s ranked as the 67th richest self-made woman in America, with an estimated net worth of $600 Million.

Earnings History

Year	Earnings
2010	$32,000,000
2011	$35,000,000
2012	$23,000,000
2013	$26,000,000
2014	$22,000,000
2015	$25,000,000
2016	$15,000,000
2017	$11,000,000
2018	$12,000,000
Total	$201,000,000

According to reports, between 2010 and 2018, Danielle Steel earned approximately $201 million from all endeavors. She often earned substantial annual sums from book advances, film and TV rights, and royalties. This included estimated earnings of $32 million in 2010 and $35 million in 2011, which were her highest-earning years of the decade. During the 2010s, Steel’s earnings gradually declined, dropping to between $22 million and $26 million in the mid-2010s and to $12 million by 2018.

Legal Issues & Lawsuits

In 1993, Steel filed a lawsuit against author Lorenzo Bene, who was going to disclose that her son had been adopted by her husband at the time, John Traina. California law states that adoption records must remain sealed to protect adoptive families and can only be opened under very special circumstances. Generally, the records can be disclosed for medical purposes or with the consent of the adopted child once they reach adulthood. Steel believed that if her son’s adoption went public, it would violate her family’s privacy.

Despite her arguments, the state supreme court ruled in favor of opening the adoption record, which was highly unusual given that her son was still a minor at the time. Controversially, the court decided that, because of Steel’s public profile, privacy standards didn’t apply to her and therefore agreed that the records could be opened.

Theft By Former Assistant

In 2009, Steel was the victim of theft after her bookkeeper stole approximately $2.7 million from her. Kirsty Watts had worked for Steel for 15 years when, in November 2008, Steel discovered irregularities in the way Watts had handled credit cards and subsequently terminated her employment. An investigation later revealed that Watts had stolen the money by writing herself cheques and paying herself bonuses. She also used Steel’s credit card reward points to buy flights and gift cards for her family.

Watts was sentenced to 33 months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing over several years and agreed to surrender her assets to help repay the money. So far, she has returned the majority of what she stole, mainly through the sale of her home, its contents, and her family’s vehicles.

Real Estate

Danielle Steel and her husband, Thomas Perkins, own the Spreckles Estate in San Francisco, California. The property has a significant history. It was initially split into four units before Steel acquired it and began her restoration efforts. She also reportedly purchased approximately 25 parking permits for guests in the adjoining streets.

While we don’t know precisely how much Steel paid for the home, recent estimations place its current valuation at roughly $19.2 million. Public records show that the annual property taxes range from $130,000 to $140,000. Over at least twenty-five years of ownership, the couple is estimated to have spent at least $2.5 million on property taxes alone.

MMA Fighters

Khabib Nurmagomedov Net Worth

Published

2 weeks ago

Jan 15, 2026

Dan Western

Net Worth:	$40 Million
Age:	37
Born:	September 20, 1988
Country of Origin:	Russia
Source of Wealth:	Professional MMA Fighter
Last Updated:	Jan 26, 2026

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Introduction

Khabib Nurmagomedov is a Russian former professional UFC fighter and current MMA coach with an estimated net worth of $40 Million.

Nurmagomedov retired on his own terms after losing his father, a man who was always in his corner for every one of his fights. Khabib’s professional MMA record remains 29-0-0, going undefeated throughout his career. After earning approximately $15 million during his career, Khabib leveraged his fight income to invest in numerous companies, including the Eagle Fighting Championship, Fitroo by Khabib, Eagle Mobile, and Khabib Gym.

This article highlights Khabib Nurmagomedov’s career earnings, as well as the business ventures that have contributed to his net worth growth in recent years.

Quick Facts

Earned an estimated $15 million in UFC fight earnings
Received $6.09 million for his final UFC fight
Fined $500,000 for jumping the cage after the McGregor fight
Investments include Eagle FC, Fitroo, and Eagle Mobile

UFC Earnings

Year	Opponent	Salary
2012	Rafael Dos Anjos	$64,000
2012	Darrell Horcher	$135,000
2013	Michael Johnson	$170,000
2014	Edson Barbosa	$230,000
2015	Al Iaquinta	$530,000
2016	Conor McGregor	$1,540,000
2017	Dustin Poirier	$6,090,000
2017	Justin Gaethje	$6,090,000
Total Career Earnings:		$14,849,000

The UFC has typically also followed a pay structure of pay-to-show and pay-to-win for the up-and-coming fighters. As a fighter’s ranking and star power improve, they begin earning significantly higher paychecks per fight, often receiving a small percentage of the pay-per-view (PPV) sales.

One of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s earliest recorded salaries was $64,000 for defeating Rafael dos Anjos in 2014. He earned 50% ($32,000) to show up, and the other 50% for his win bonus. Given that Khabib never lost during his professional MMA career, we know that he always secured the win bonus when it was available.

In 2016, he earned $135,000 for defeating Darrell Horcher, which included a $65,000 to show, a $65,000 to win, and a $5,000 promotional bonus. That same year, his next victory against Michael Johnson earned him $80,000 to show, $80,000 to win, and a $10,000 bonus, for a total of $170,000.

By 2017, Khabib’s base show/win rate had increased to $85,000, earning him $170,000 for defeating Edson Barbosa. However, this time he received $60,000 in bonuses, bringing his total to $230,000.

Title Fight Earnings

Khabib’s final four fights in the UFC were all title fights, which meant he was no longer on the pay-to-show and pay-to-win structure. He was now guaranteed a certain purse per fight, which led to him earning significantly higher sums. When he won the lightweight championship belt against Al Iaquinta in 2018, he received a total of $530,000.

When he defeated Conor McGregor by rear-naked choke in October 2018, Khabib earned a guaranteed $2 million, plus an additional $40,000 bonus. However, after making McGregor tap out in the fourth round, Khabib immediately jumped out of the cage and lunged into the crowd, aiming for Dillon Danis. One of his teammates jumped into the octagon and started throwing punches at McGregor. His antics led to the UFC suspending him and fining him $500,000, reducing his earnings from the fight to $1.54 million.

For his final two fights against Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, Khabib earned $6.09 million per fight. This brings his total known earnings to roughly $14.85 million. However, this doesn’t include his first five fights in the organization. Assuming a scalable pay-to-show, pay-to-win structure, he likely earned between $20,000 and $48,000 per fight. This potentially brings his career earnings to just over $15 million.

Eagle Fighting Championship

Following Nurmagomedov’s retirement from the UFC in 2020, he steadily built his investment portfolio into what it is today. In November of that year, Nurmagomedov purchased the Russian MMA promotion company Gorilla Fighting Championship (GFC) for $1 million. He later rebranded it as the Eagle Fighting Championship (EFC) and created an international platform for up-and-coming fighters, providing them with a pathway into the UFC.

EFC’s first event was held in December 2020 in Moscow. It then hosted events across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and made its U.S. debut in Miami, Florida, on January 28, 2022. The brand evolved into a respected MMA league featuring former UFC stars such as Kevin Lee and Junior dos Santos. Although EFC remains active today, it is financially smaller than it was during its U.S. expansion in 2022.

The promotion initially generated approximately $7 million in annual revenue from sponsorships, ticket sales, and broadcast rights. However, that figure reportedly declined to around $3-$5 million by 2024 after Nurmagomedov stepped back to focus on his family.

Food Brand Investments

Later in mid-2021, Nurmagomedov launched two new food brands across the UAE. Fitroo by Khabib, focused on nutrition and fitness, and pH Top Water by Khabib. Fitroo sold protein bars, sportswear, and training supplements, while pH Top Water offered a mineral-rich, pH-balanced hydration product. Outside of the UAE, the products were also sold across Russia and parts of Europe. The emphasis was on clean, natural ingredients inspired by Nurmagomedov’s healthy upbringing in the mountainous region of Dagestan, Russia.

Eagle Mobile

After focusing on nutrition, Nurmagomedov expanded into the telecommunications industry in early 2022 with the launch of Eagle Mobile. The mobile network provides nationwide services across Russia and supplements traditional phone plans with exclusive loyalty programs, including discounts on Fitroo products, autographed memorabilia, and fan meet-and-greets.

Khabib Gym

By mid-2023, Nurmagomedov had established the Khabib Gym, a 1,500-square-meter luxury fitness facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The gym offers MMA training programs, boxing studios, and functional fitness zones. It was designed as a regional hub for world-class coaching and youth athletic development, continuing Nurmagomedov’s mission to grow martial arts education throughout the Middle East. The gym also integrates modern sports science with traditional Dagestani training philosophies.

Two years later, on May 21, 2025, Nurmagomedov opened another gym in his hometown of Sildi, Dagestan. The gym cost approximately $5 million to build, which Nurmagomedov said was funded by the money he earned from his 2018 UFC 229 victory over Conor McGregor, and will be used to develop Dagestan’s next generation of fighters. Since retirement, Nurmagomedov has successfully transitioned from UFC champion to global entrepreneur, building multiple income streams that have significantly increased his net worth.

Net Worth

Katy Perry Net Worth

Published

2 weeks ago

Jan 14, 2026

Dan Western

Net Worth:	$330 Million
Age:	41
Born:	October 25, 1984
Gender:	Female
Height:	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Singer
Last Updated:	Jan 26, 2026

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Introduction

Katy Perry is an American professional singer, actress, and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $330 Million.

Quick Facts

Over 140 million records sold in the United States
Earned an estimated $512 million between 2011 and 2020
Paid $25 million per season to judge American Idol
Grossed over $330 million in revenue from concerts/tours
Sold the rights to her music collection for $225 million in 2023
Ranked 86th highest-paid celebrity in 2020, earning $38.5 million

Net Worth Details

When we first started tracking Katy Perry’s net worth in 2019, she was estimated to be worth $330 million. In 2024, Forbes listed Perry among America’s richest self-made women, with an estimated net worth of $350 million. Since then, her fortune has grown by an additional $10 million, keeping her on the list in 97th place. At the time of writing, Perry is worth approximately $330 Million.

Earnings History

Year	Earnings
2011	$44,000,000
2012	$45,000,000
2013	$39,000,000
2014	$40,000,000
2015	$135,000,000
2016	$41,000,000
2017	$33,000,000
2018	$83,000,000
2019	$57,500,000
2020	$38,500,000
Total	$556,000,000

Between 2011 and 2020, Katy Perry was consistently listed among the highest-paid singers in the world, typically earning between $33 million and $45 million annually. In the first four years of the decade, she earned between $39 million and $45 million per year. However, in 2015, Perry experienced one of the most lucrative years of her career, earning an estimated $135 million. This was thanks to the success of The Prismatic World Tour, which reportedly grossed $204 million from 151 shows. That same year, she also performed in the halftime show for Super Bowl XLIX, which had an immediate impact on album sales and streaming revenue.

In 2016 and 2017, her earnings returned to roughly the same level as before, with $41 million in 2016 and $33 million in 2017. However, 2018 was another impressive year for the singer, after negotiating a reported $25 million salary to feature as a judge on American Idol. She also commenced her Witness World Tour, which grossed approximately $124 million between 2017 and 2018.

Overall, between 2011 and 2020, Katy Perry earned an estimated $512 million from all endeavors. However, this doesn’t include her substantial earnings from the 2023 music catalog sale, which reportedly totaled $225 million.

American Idol Salary

Although Katy Perry appeared on American Idol numerous times as a musical guest and judge from seasons eight through eleven, she didn’t reappear until season 16. Reports suggest that Perry signed a contract in 2018 to become a full-time judge on the show, paying her $25 million per year. This equates to roughly $1.32 million per episode.

Perry served in this role for 7 seasons until the end of 2023, during which she should have earned approximately $175 million. According to reports, she initially asked for a raise to $30 million per season before her departure.

Music Catalog Sale

In May 2023, it was reported that Perry sold a significant portion of her music catalog to the Carlyle Group-backed company Litmus Music. When Forbes inquired about the deal’s price, the Carlyle Group declined to comment; however, it was estimated that the catalog was sold for approximately $225 million.

The sale includes the rights to Katy’s master recordings and the publishing rights to the five albums released through Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020, which include “One of the Boys,” “Teenage Dream,” “Prism,” “Witness,” and “Smile.”

Real Estate

Hollywood Hills Compound

In April 2013, Perry purchased a 2.33-acre estate in the Hollywood Hills for $8.2 million. The six-bedroom, 7,418-square-foot Mediterranean-style home, built in 1954, includes a two-story guesthouse. At the same time, she also purchased the neighboring home for $3 million.

In 2017, she relisted the main property for $9.45 million. It was later relisted at $9.285 million in March 2018 and reduced to $8.95 million in June. According to public records, the house sold in February 2019 for $9.4 million. A month later, she sold the smaller home for $3.3 million.

Combining the two, Perry spent a total of $11.2 million on this compound and sold the properties for a combined $12.7 million. While that equates to $1.5 million in gross profit, she likely walked away with between $300,000 and $500,000 after agent fees and property taxes.

Beverly Hills Mansion

Perry’s most expensive real estate purchase came in May 2017, when she acquired a 5,427-square-foot, seven-bedroom home in Beverly Hills for $18 million. She listed the property for sale in March 2022 at $19.475 million. However, she eventually let it go for $18 million – her original purchase price. Since she paid over $1 million in property taxes during ownership, plus an additional $900,000 to $1.5 million in listing and agent commissions, Perry may have lost at least $2 million on the investment.

Beverly Hills Guesthouse

In December 2018, Perry paid $7.45 million for a 4,410-square-foot, four-bedroom home in Beverly Hills. She initially attempted to sell this property in 2020 for $7.95 million, but removed the listing. In May 2021, Perry sold the house for $7.575 million.

Montecito Mansion

In July 2020, Katy Perry agreed to purchase a 9,285-square-foot, eight-bedroom mansion in Montecito, California, for $15 million. Perry’s business manager, Bernie Gudvi, acting on her behalf, signed the contract, as did the seller. Several days later, the seller decided he no longer wanted to sell, and as a result, both parties filed lawsuits, leading to a three-year legal battle.

In late 2023, a judge ruled that the sales contract must be respected, allowing Perry to finally take ownership of the property. As things stand, she has paid $9 million of the agreed $15 million towards the property. However, the second phase of the trial will determine how much, if any, of the remaining $6 million needs to be paid, depending on damages awarded in Perry’s favor.