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Leonid Radvinsky, the Ukrainian-born billionaire who built OnlyFans into a global platform after acquiring it in 2018, died at 43 following a long cancer battle. Forbes valued his net worth at about $4.7 billion. Under his ownership, OnlyFans grew from roughly 350,000 creators in 2019 to 4.6 million in 2024 and generated about $1.4 billion in revenue that year, with the company paying him roughly $1.8 billion in dividends since 2021.
Leonid Radvinsky, the Ukrainian-born entrepreneur who bought OnlyFans in 2018 and helped grow it into a global platform, died at 43 after a long battle with cancer. Under his ownership, OnlyFans expanded to hundreds of millions of subscribers and about $1.4bn in 2024 revenue, while regulators scrutinized its content and age‑verification safeguards; Forbes valued his net worth at about $4.7bn. He lived in Florida, had explored a sale of the company last year, and supported philanthropy including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Forbes' 2026 Billionaires list finally puts Dr. Dre over the $1 billion mark, placing him among a small cadre of musician billionaires; he’s tied for 3332nd worldwide, far from the top but marking a milestone after Beats’ sale to Apple.
Emma Watson publicly confirms her romance with Mexican billionaire Gonzalo Hevia Baillères after a kiss at a Mexican airport, with photos showing them cupping each other's faces before kissing. The couple, first linked in December 2025, have since been seen together in Courchevel and Punta Mita; Baillères is an heir to a multibillion-dollar fortune and heads the HBeyond investment firm.
Diamond dealer Ehud Arye Laniado died in 2019 during a penis-enlargement procedure at a Paris clinic. Prosecutors charged two surgeons; one received 15 months in jail with a suspended license and a €50,000 fine, the other a 12‑month suspended sentence with a €20,000 fine. Investigators ruled out the penile injections as the cause and noted the cardiac incident could have happened elsewhere, highlighting concerns about cosmetic-surgery practices in elite clinics.
Elon Musk’s net worth climbs to a record $788 billion as Tesla shares rise 4%, underscoring how Tesla’s stock performance drives Musk’s towering fortune.
Los Angeles billionaire Rick Caruso said he will not run for LA mayor or California governor in 2026, choosing to step back after weighing how a campaign would affect his family. His withdrawal removes a potential wealth-backed challenger in both races, where Karen Bass faces a crowded field and the governor’s race is already packed with contenders since Gavin Newsom is term-limited; Caruso’s name recognition is stronger in LA than statewide, and his 2022 bid cost him over $100 million.
A Los Angeles–based billionaire has moved to Nevada to sidestep a proposed wealth tax in California, taking advantage of Nevada’s lack of a state income tax. The move underscores how tax proposals could influence where the ultra-wealthy live and how policy shifts may drive capital relocation.
Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison named his 191-foot yacht Izanami, but learned the name reads 'I'm a Nazi' backwards, prompting a rename; the anecdote sits amid profiles of his media empire, family succession buzz, and his noted Zionist ties.
Greg Abel, who started his entrepreneurial journey by collecting soda bottles as a child, has risen through the ranks to become the CEO and successor of Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway, leading the $1 trillion company after a distinguished career in energy and corporate leadership.
Beyoncé has become the fifth musician to reach billionaire status, joining Forbes' elite list, driven by her successful music career, record-breaking tours, and diverse business ventures, including fashion, hair care, and spirits.
Beyoncé has become a billionaire, making her the third female musician to reach this milestone according to Forbes, and the fifth musician overall in the billionaire club, joining Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, and Jay-Z.
Beyoncé has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, becoming only the fifth musician to reach this status, driven by her successful 2023 Renaissance World Tour and the album Cowboy Carter, which grossed nearly $600 million.
Beyoncé has become the fifth billionaire musician, thanks to her successful tours, music catalog, and ventures, joining other music legends like Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, and Taylor Swift, with her 2024 album and world tour significantly contributing to her wealth.
Forbes has declared Beyoncé a billionaire, making her the fifth musician to reach this level of wealth, driven by her successful world tour, film production, and critically acclaimed album, with her net worth estimated at over $1 billion.