What Is Jay-Z's Net Worth? A Look at the Rapper's Billion-Dollar Empire

Shawn Carter, also known as Jay-Z, attends ‘The Harder They Fall’ world premiere during the 65th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on Oct. 6, 2021 in London.Photo:Karwai Tang/WireImage Karwai Tang/WireImage In 2019,Jay-Zmade history when he became hip-hop’s first billionaire. The rapper — whose legal name is Shawn Carter — has built his empire through his successful music career and his various businesses. PerForbes, his net worth is estimated to be $2.

What Is the Emergency Contact Trend? Here's Why People Are Posting Goofy Videos of Their Loved Ones on TikTok — and Which Celebrities Have Joined In

Will Ferrell and son Magnus participate in the ‘My Emergency Contact’ trend ; Simone Biles and husband Jonathan Owens participate in the ‘My Emergency Contact’ trend.Photo:Magnus Ferrell/ TikTok ; Simone Biles Owens/ TikTok Magnus Ferrell/ TikTok ; Simone Biles Owens/ TikTok Naming someone as your emergency contact is a significant gesture of trust — whether or not they’re actually prepared for the responsibility. In January 2025, TikTok creator Paiz sparked a viral trend after posting avideoof her “emergency contact” goofing around to theHannah Montanasong “Ordinary Girl.

What Is the ‘Quad-demic’ — and Is It Coming for You?

Stock image of a woman sick on her couch.Photo:Getty Getty Four viruses are surging in the U.S. — sparking headlines about a “quad-emic” spreading across the country. But it’s not just a buzzy term for the spike in cases of COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus. The increase in illnesses is concerning, as these viruses can require hospitalization — or even be fatal — if not prepared for or treated properly.

What Is Tom Brady's Net Worth? Inside the Earnings He Made from His NFL Career — and How He Is Doubling His Fortune Off the Field

Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a game on October 09, 2022 in Tampa, FL ; Tom Brady smiles prior to a Playoff Game on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA.Photo:Julio Aguilar/Getty ; Kara Durrette/Getty Julio Aguilar/Getty ; Kara Durrette/Getty Tom Bradyspent 23 years building his career as one of the most revered quarterbacks in NFL history — and he has the financial success (as well as seven Super Bowl rings) to show for it.

What Is Wendy Williams Doing Now? All About Her Life After Her Talk Show

Photo:Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Spotify Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Spotify Where Is Wendy Williams?, which premiered in February 2024, highlights a dark period in Williams’ life and career following the cancellation of her eponymous talk show due to alcohol addiction and several health issues. Filmed between August 2022 and April 2023, the new documentary was meant to follow Williams’ comeback as she prepared tolaunch a new podcast. However, it quicklyevolved into something entirely different, as the crew captured Williams (who served as an executive producer on the project) in the throes of alcohol addiction and difficulties with her health.