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sports6 days ago•15 min saved

MLB's 2026 Paycheck Paradox: The 25 Most Overpaid Players

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.

via Bleacher Report|

#contracts #kyle-tucker #mlb

entertainment20 days ago•17 min saved

Keke Palmer to host The Voice: Celebrity for around $2 million

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.

via Page Six|

#carson-daly #entertainment #keke-palmer

entertainment20 days ago•16 min saved

Whoopi Goldberg flaunts seven-figure 'The View' pay and keeps doors open

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.

via Page Six|

#abc #entertainment #pay-cuts

entertainment28 days ago•17 min saved

Sean Astin reveals tiny LOTR payday forced him to sell his home at peak fame

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.

via Page Six|

#entertainment #lord-of-the-rings #residuals

entertainment28 days ago•17 min saved

Sean Astin Reveals He Had to Sell His Home Over LOTR Pay

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.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#actors #entertainment #lord-of-the-rings

entertainment29 days ago•16 min saved

Sean Astin Reveals Why His LOTR Pay Fueled a Major Life Change

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.

via Variety|

#elijah-wood #entertainment #lord-of-the-rings

education1 month ago•3 min saved

MSU President Guskiewicz Reaffirms Stay, Accepts $1.5M Salary

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.

via The State News|

#board-of-trustees #education #kevin-guskiewicz

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Pochettino's USMNT Blueprint Powers 2026 World Cup Push

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.

via USA Today|

#coaching-career #mauricio-pochettino #salary

business2 months ago•4 min saved

Russini’s Athletic Salary Under Scrutiny Amid Times-Backed Deal Talks

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.

via NBC Sports|

#business #dianna-russini #internal-investigation

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Makhachev claims Topuria’s $20 million demand derailed UFC dream bout

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#ilia-topuria #islam-makhachev #mma

business2 months ago•6 min saved

Teradata Freezes Raises to Fast-Track AI Transformation

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.

via Business Insider|

#ai #budget #business

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Lochte swaps lanes for Missouri State coaching gig paying about $34/hour

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.

via New York Post|

#coaching #missouri-state #ryan-lochte

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Steelers GM: Rodgers Talks Ongoing, Money Remains Sticking Point

Steelers GM Omar Khan said conversations with Aaron Rodgers and his reps have been positive and ongoing since the season ended, though Rodgers’ location isn’t clear; the talks appear to center on money, and the situation remains curious as discussions continue with no definite timetable.

via NBC Sports|

#aaron-rodgers #nfl-negotiations #omar-khan

entertainment3 months ago•18 min saved

Friends Stars Still Cashing In: Kudrow Reveals $20M Yearly Residuals

Lisa Kudrow says the Friends cast still earns about $20 million per year in residuals from re-airings (per The Times), attributing it to the show's enduring popularity and the cast's performances; she notes they once earned roughly $22,500 per episode in early seasons and up to $1 million per episode in later seasons, praising her co-stars and the lasting impact of Friends.

via E! News|

#entertainment #friends #lisa-kudrow

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

Alabama Extends DeBoer with Seven-Year, $12.5M-a-Year Deal

Alabama’s Board of Trustees approved a seven-year extension for head coach Kalen DeBoer, boosting his annual salary to $12.5 million and placing him among the top five paid college football coaches; the deal includes a stepped buyout schedule of $10 million through January 2027, $8 million through January 2028, and $6 million through January 2029, and DeBoer reaffirmed his commitment to Alabama despite prior Michigan interest.

via On3|

#alabama #buyout #contract-extension