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Christine Taylor revealed on Natanya Ross’s podcast that she earned $3,500 per episode for Hey Dude (1989–1991), not the rumored $5,000. She said the entire cast earned the same amount and that she was careful with savings, with her family providing support early in her career. She also noted a 1990s-era pressure to lose weight for The Brady Bunch Movie.
Political commentator Matt Walsh says he would accept the WNBA commissioner role and even take a 50% pay cut to address league leadership after Cathy Engelbert’s departure, though observers flag the remark as potentially sarcastic; the piece notes players want a leader who listens, protects them online, and guides upcoming CBA negotiations.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez said he’s frustrated by not having a contract extension, despite owner Robert Kraft publicly saying talks are progressing toward making him the highest-paid cornerback in football. Kraft’s camp claims momentum, but Gonzalez suggests the team’s framing doesn’t match his expectations as talks lag behind a recent deal for Devon Witherspoon, highlighting a growing tension over what “highest-paid” means in his negotiations.
Bleacher Report’s 2026 list measures 25 MLB players by comparing their luxury-tax salary (Spotrac figures) to 2026 production, highlighting how big contracts aren’t always tied to on-field output. The standout example is Kyle Tucker, who signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers but posted a 93 OPS+ in 118 games with 0.1 WAR. The piece also flags other notable underperformers such as Willy Adames, Javier Báez, Bo Bichette, Kris Bryant, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and more as evidence of the so-called pay-versus-production paradox this season.
Keke Palmer has been announced as the host of The Voice: Celebrity, NBC’s upcoming eventized edition of The Voice set for 2027. Reports place her hosting fee at about $2 million—roughly $4 million less than Carson Daly’s estimated $6 million per season as host/producer for the original show. Palmer’s pay covers hosting only (no producer credit), while Daly will continue as host and producer for Season 30. The Celebrity edition will feature coaches Queen Latifah, Riley Green and Joe Jonas, per NBC’s release, with Palmer joining the franchise in a new format.
Whoopi Goldberg revealed on the Baby, this is Keke Palmer podcast that her pay as a co-host on The View is massive—she wouldn’t name the amount but said viewers would be shocked by the check. She’s the highest-paid on the panel with a mid-seven-figure salary, noted that pay cuts have affected other hosts, and stressed she remains open to leaving for the right opportunity, while acknowledging she still has to work.
Sean Astin says his Lord of the Rings earnings totaled around $250,000 for playing Samwise Gamgee (about $75,000 per film) with no residuals, a figure that didn’t match the level of attention he received, which led him to sell his home to cover mortgage and insurance costs. He’s since become financially comfortable and says he would renegotiate pay if given the chance.
Sean Astin told The Guardian that his LOTR fame came with surprisingly low pay, earning about $75,000 per film (around $250,000 for the trilogy) and prompting him to sell his house; he’s now financially comfortable and, as SAG-AFTRA president, advocates for better pay and remains open to reprising Sam in future LOTR projects.
Sean Astin says his pay for The Lord of the Rings was so low—about $250,000 total (roughly $75,000 per film)—that he had to sell his house, despite the trilogy’s $2.9 billion worldwide gross; the films were shot back-to-back with no renegotiation opportunities, and while he’s financially comfortable now, the upfront earnings were far from lucrative.
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz will remain at Michigan State University after briefly planning to leave for Clemson; in a Monday community letter, he acknowledged the uncertainty caused by recent events, apologized for the disruption, and expressed his commitment to MSU. The Board of Trustees had already pursued retention through a high-salary package—doubling his base to $2 million and extending his contract to 2031—along with governance changes, though the decision now centers on a $1.5 million salary funded by non-university resources and taking effect in October. The episode followed his departure announcement in May and raised questions about leadership, including Athletic Director J Batt's status; community signs of support appeared during the period.
Mauricio Pochettino, 54, has led the United States men’s national team since August 2024, guiding a co-host to a group win at the 2026 World Cup and toward a Round of 32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina; a former PSG, Chelsea and Tottenham boss (reaching the 2019 CL final), he is the USMNT’s first national-team coach, a former Argentina defender, and he’s reportedly earning about $6.04 million in base salary—making him the third-highest-paid international coach, funded in part by Ken Griffin; his USMNT record stands 17-1-11 with a 2-0 debut win vs Panama; he hails from Murphy, Argentina.
The New York Times profile on Dianna Russini recounts her move from ESPN to The Athletic, noting The Athletic paid near $800,000 annually and was negotiating a renewal when a story about her relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel emerged; The Athletic is conducting an internal investigation amid tensions within The Times Company, with a final report expected soon.
Islam Makhachev says a potential unification fight with Ilia Topuria collapsed after Topuria’s camp reportedly demanded around $20 million, an eight-figure payout the UFC wouldn’t meet; Topuria’s manager gave a different account, but Makhachev maintains the talks ended due to the big payday and insists his hand injury wasn’t the reason. The White House event ended with Topuria losing to Justin Gaethje, and Makhachev is now set to defend his title against Ian Garry at UFC 330 on Aug. 15.
Teradata told its about 5,100 employees that 2026 salary increases would be paused to reallocate funds to AI investments, with performance bonuses and equity still possible; the move mirrors a broader trend of funding AI by cutting compensation, as seen with TTEC's paused 401(k) matches, while analysts note AI spending is rising but remains a relatively small share of revenue, raising concerns about morale as workforces adapt.
Olympic swimming legend Ryan Lochte has joined Missouri State University’s swimming staff as an assistant coach, earning about $34 per hour (roughly $30,000 annually with potential bonuses). After falling in love with Springfield during a visit with his girlfriend, Gillihan, Lochte proactively reached out to coach Dave Collins and decided to pursue coaching as a new career path, combining hard-nosed training with his passion for helping younger swimmers.