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Jay-Z & Beyonce’s $6 Million Per Week Vacation On World’s Most Expensive Superyacht

Rap royalty hit the high seas.

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When Jay-Z and Beyoncé choose to vacation aboard a 450-foot-long superyacht that costs $6 million AUD per week to charter, it’s a whole different level of luxury.

Everyone who’s anyone has a massive superyacht at their disposal: from Jeff Bezos’s brand-new $700 million vessel to Putin’s gold-plated gargantuan, these superyachts are about the most luxurious and most private getaway spot available for A-list celebs.

That’s why the power couple consisting of rapper Jay-Z and pop superstar Beyonce are currently aboard the record-breakingly-expensive Flying Fox , sailing around Europe in style. However, unlike their aforementioned counterparts, they can boast spending this particular holiday on the world’s most expensive charter yacht.

Suffice to say, it takes luxury to a whole new level…

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A floating paradise.

The Flying Fox leaves no stone unturned when it comes to pampering its guests, boasting a multitude of lavish amenities. According to Superyacht Charter , these include:

• A spacious pool on the main deck for a refreshing dip.
• A state-of-the-art cinema for movie enthusiasts.
• Elevators for easy access between decks.
• Two helipads capable of accommodating the largest helicopters on the market.
• A large beach area and swim platforms, providing ample space for leisure and water activities.
• A two-deck spa, complete with a gym, sauna, hammam, and massage area for ultimate relaxation.
• A hospital and decompression chamber for added safety and convenience.

Designed by Espen Øino International and built by Lurssen Yachts, the Flying Fox boasts a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, powered by advanced MTU engines. With a maximum speed of 20 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 10 knots, it offers both performance and comfort, as reported by Supercar Blondie .

The Ultimate Retreat

The Flying Fox can accommodate up to 22 guests and is supported by a crew of 54. Interestingly, the true owner of the Flying Fox remains a closely guarded secret, adding a further (and not much-needed) air of exclusivity to this exceptional vessel.

So, whether you’re in the mood for a relaxing spa day, a cinematic experience, or a refreshing swim, the Flying Fox has it all. A testament to Lurssen’s dedication to detail and their commitment to creating some of the most impressive yachts in the world, you can see why this was the power couple’s vacation vessel of choice.

If you’re looking to vacation like a superstar and indulge in the epitome of luxury, we recommend a casual daydream about this yacht like no other. Unless, of course, you’ve actually got the funds required to take it for a spin. In that instance, we recommend booking immediately…

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Take a peek inside Jay-Z and Beyoncé's €3 million luxury vacation aboard 136m FLYING FOX

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By Nina Done   16 September 2021

Star couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé eschewed the Illustrious Met Gala to celebrate her 40th birthday in supreme style onboard the largest and most expensive charter yacht in the world, the 136m/446ft Lurssen megayacht FLYING FOX for a luxury vacation in the Mediterranean. 

Beyoncé recently shared images of her family enjoying their vacation onboard this iconic superyacht, which certainly enjoys a star power of its own, boasting a huge array of spectacular amenities across 6 vast decks.

The yacht's graceful exterior curves are penned by the renowned Espen Øino, whilst her interiors are the brainchild of Mark Berryman Design.

Her interiors showcase a contemporary minimalist vibe, with influences from Japanese culture which follow through into her stunning accommodation areas.

She sleeps up to a whopping 25 guests on charter in 10 gorgeous suites, including an impressive upper deck Owner's apartment featuring a his and hers dressing room leading to a large bathroom with an oval stone tub, as well as a 105m² cabin with adjacent work spaces, saloon and dining area, topped off by a wraparound private terrace with spa pool and sunpads.

Superlative onboard amenities

It's hard not to get excited when talking about FLYING FOX's unbelievable features. The jewel in the crown has to be her 400m² multi-level wellness centre offering guests everything from a spa pool which turns from hot to ice cold in minutes – ideal for plunging into after a steamy session in the Hammam, a beauty therapy treatment room with all the latest gadgets for sublime facials and massages, a full-blown dive centre with air nitrox and onboard decompression chamber, to a cryo-sauna where guests can reinvigorate tired muscles at an icy -110 degrees.

Additional onboard highlights include a vast adjustable height 12-meter swimming pool with jets, two certified helipads, with one doubling as a dance floor with a DJ booth located in the mast alcove, soundproof movie theatre, fully-equipped gymnasium and glorious double-height mezzanine-style main salon.

Her waterside level beach club provides access to a vast 22.5m swim platform, providing the perfect base for launching the yacht's veritable armada of toys, from seabobs to flyboards.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s entourage would certainly be dwarfed by the yacht's highly-professional crew of 55, all of whom are trained for multiple roles in order to staff the various amenities found onboard, including the yacht's very own hospital wing.

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Offering an endless variety of alluring destinations, the glittering Mediterranean is a yacht charter's paradise, where idyllic lush island clusters are often only a champagne cork's pop away from glamorous yacht clubs and Michelin-starred restaurants. Promising memorable vacations whatever destination you decide on, the Mediterranean is a world-class of its own.

If you need some help planning your luxury yacht charter, take a look at our  Mediterranean yacht charter guide , which has plenty of useful information, as well as a number of fantastic sample itineraries for inspiration. 

If you’d like to learn more about chartering motor yacht FLYING FOX, please contact your yacht charter broker .

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z Are on the Most Glamorous $4 Million-a-Week Yacht Vacation

They're traveling around the mediterranean aboard the ultra-luxurious 'flying fox' yacht..

While eager fashion fans were disappointed they didn’t get to see Beyoncé at the Met Gala on Monday, September 13 , the Grammy Award-winning musician was already quite busy that day, as she’s in the midst of a lavish 40th birthday celebration in Europe.. Beyoncé, who turned the big 4-0 on September 4, and Jay-Z have been living their best vacation lives aboard an absolutely massive megayacht, sailing around the Mediterranean .

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Beyoncé, Jay-Z and their three children (Blue Ivy and twins Rumi and Sir) are currently aboard the Flying Fox , a 450-foot-long yacht was costs approximately $4 million a week to charter, according to Forbes . The palatial yacht, which cost a reported $400 million to build, has been rumored to belong to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos , though other reports claim the tech billionaire isn’t the owner.

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No matter who owns the lavish yacht, it’s currently occupied by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who have been traveling around Italy and France; they were spotted in Cannes earlier this week, where they were joined by Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, and dined at La Geurite, before heading to Portofino . Beyoncé has shared plenty of photos of the family’s European jaunt on her Instagram, including a snap where her youngest daughter, Rumi, makes a cameo.

The sprawling 67-foot-wide yacht does make for a rather picturesque Instagram aesthetic. The Flying Fox contains 10 bedroom suites, and can accommodate up to 25 guests as well as 55 crew members. The decor features lots of marble, limestone and cream leather, as well as rattan and coconut shell details, per Boat International .

The plush spa has oak paneling and heated limestone floors, and is equipped with a hammam, sauna and a massive pool, plus a cryosauna. There’s also a fancy gym, movie theater, a formal living room as well as a dining room with an aquarium. The owner’s suite has its own sitting room, beauty room and double dressing rooms, in addition to an ethanol fireplace.

There are no less than six decks, including a helipad perched on the very top. There’s also a DJ alcove, for whenever the guests might want to transform the aforementioned helipad into a dance floor.

Even though Beyoncé didn’t make an appearance at the Met Gala, she’s still making a true fashion statement with plenty of stylish vacation looks. And while she might not have stood on the red (well, beige) carpet, a $400 million yacht might be an even better backdrop than those famous Met steps.

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All the luxurious details on Beyonce and JAY-Z's $2M-a-week superyacht

JAY-Z and Beyonce are making waves in Europe, and they're doing it in luxury. 

Recent paparazzi photos show the superstar couple and their children cruising off the coast of Croatia aboard an incredibly extravagant yacht named Lana. 

Imperial Yachts, which charters the floating mansion, calls it "one of the most luxurious superyachts in the world."

It can be yours for merely $2 million a week. 

According to Imperial, Lana is brand new and loaded with opulence. 

The ship fits up to 12 guest and accommodates a crew of 34 — that's almost three crew members per guest. Longer than a football field, Lana boasts seven VIP rooms and one primary suite. 

Amenities include a pool, a gym, a theater, a spa with professional masseuses, a helipad and more. It's also fully equipped with a slew of water toys, such as jet skis, wakeboards and fishing equipment. Those hoping to play a round of golf can use the sea as their own personal driving range, as the ship will supply guests with clubs and biodegradable golf balls. 

This is the kind of "hard knock life" we can all get behind.

Singer abruptly walked off 'Today' gig over dressing room

Kelly Rowland was just not destined to guest host the "Today" show.

According to a new report, the former Destiny's Child singer was set to fill in for Jenna Bush Hager in the fourth hour of "Today" on Feb. 15, 2024, but she instead walked off the set because she was unhappy with her dressing room, Page Six reported. Kelly's abrupt departure left "Today" in a bind, as producers scrambled to find a last-minute replacement.

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Kelly Rowland appeared on "Today" as a guest in the 8 a.m. hour to promote her Tyler Perry-produced Netflix movie "Mea Culpa." (She stars in the film, which she also produced.) She was also set to guest host the fourth hour of the show with Hoda Kotb. However, Kelly decided to pull the plug on the hosting gig because she and her team were displeased with her dressing room — Team Kelly apparently wanted the bigger dressing room Jennifer Lopez was occupying at that moment. 

"Kelly and her team were not happy. They did not like the dressing room, so they decided to pull her off the show, leaving Hoda without a guest host for the 10 a.m. hour," a source told Page Six.

Kelly Rowland's sudden exit stunned "Today" show producers.

"She's beloved at 'Today.' She was getting the full hour, and Hoda's the biggest hype woman on the planet! It made no sense," a source said, adding that Kelly and her team were playing a game of "musical dressing rooms." The Destiny's Child singer "didn't like the one she was in."

"Today" dressing rooms are known to be some of the smallest in the business, and Page Six's source even compared them to "glorified closets."

"They're not nice. It's the oldest building. There are major space limitations, [it's] not glamorous. It's not fresh flowers and candles and gourmet food. It's basically [a] white box," the insider said.

It seems that Kelly Rowland was offered multiple dressing room options, including a large utility makeup and hair area.

"They didn't want that. [The show] basically offered up as much as possible, but they weren't happy with it, so they walked and they left," the Page Six source said.

Amid the drama, singer Rita Ora volunteered to step in. The "For You" singer took over the spot intended for Kelly Rowland — and delivered a flawless performance!

Congressman sinks impeachment bid after casting vote from wheelchair, plus more reactions

A vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed in the House of Representatives after some unanticipated dramatics. Due to the hospitalization of Democratic Rep. Al Green, Republicans believed they had the votes to impeach the cabinet member. However, the Texas congressman stunned his colleagues after rushing back following abdominal surgery to vote "no," all while sitting in a wheelchair and wearing hospital scrubs. The vote failed 216-214. Four Republicans joined the Democrats in their "no" votes, but one of those votes was done as a procedural matter so that the vote can be brought up again.

Following the House drama and the unsuccessful vote, many in the House chambers reacted. From his hospital bed, Al Green, himself, told The New York Times, "I was determined to cast the vote long before — I had no idea how close it was going to be. I didn't come assuming that my vote was going to make a difference. I came because it was personal." 

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"The sham impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas was demanded by Donald Trump and is being led by Marjorie Taylor Greene. What does this have to do with fixing the challenges at the border? Absolutely nothing." —Rep. Hakeem Jeffries via CNN

"There was a motion to recommit. That means that we can bring the Articles of Impeachment back to the floor maybe as early as next week. So, this is not over yet." —Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

"Welcome to another week of Impeachment Unlimited. Having no legislative accomplishments to show for their 14 months in power, Republicans are voting on yet another pointless resolution. These are not serious people." —Rep. Adam Schiff

"Last night was a setback but democracy is messy. We live in a time of divided government. We have a razor-thin margin here and every vote counts. Sometimes when people show up when they're not expected to be in the building it changes the equation. We have a duty and a responsibility to take care of this issue…We will pass those articles of impeachment. We'll do it on the next time round." —House Speaker Mike Johnson

"Wouldn't it have been nice to still have Kevin McCarthy in the House? Never thought you'd hear me say that. But McCarthy after being dislodged as speaker took his marbles and went home, he would have been a reliable vote for impeachment, but if we wasn't speaker, he wasn't willing to stick around…  the abject selfishness of Kevin McCarthy contributed to this result" —Rep. Matt Gaetz via Newsmax

"This is a not a high crime or misdemeanor. This is not an impeachable offense. This is a policy difference … it's wrong, and we should not set this precedent." —Rep. Ken Buck

"The Trump-Putin-maga faction, headed up by the distinguished gentlelady from Georgia, has been given this worthless trinket on a consolation prize, the opportunity to bring a slapstick impeachment drive against a cabinet member of unimpeachable integrity who has obviously committed no treason, no bribery, no high crimes, not misdemeanors, nothing indictable or even in-dict-able, if you prefer." —Rep. Jamie Raskin

"Secretary Mayorkas is guilty of maladministration of our immigration laws on a cosmic scale. But we KNOW that's not grounds for impeachment, because the American Founders specifically rejected it." —Rep. Tom McClintock

"This is insanity! We are on the floor! MAGA Mike is upset he can't deliver for daddy Trump and holding us on the floor where the vote is tied 215-215 which means the BS impeachment fails!" –Rep. Jasmine Crockett

"When you have no record of accomplishment to run on, nothing on education, nothing on health care, nothing about creating jobs, nothing on the environment, nothing about keeping people safe, this is what you do. You put on a circus. And that's why we're here today" –Rep. Joaquin Castro

"Welcome to the Marjorie Taylor Greene impeachment show. She has been leading these efforts to impeach Secretary Mayorkas and the President, all to help Donald Trump's campaign. Her insanity must be stopped." —Rep. Robert Garcia

"With a tight majority these things happen. Still doesn't mean I'm not annoyed and deeply disappointed and angry. But I do think he will be impeached within the next month or two." —Rep. Pat Fallon via the Texas Tribune

"The impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas was nothing but a baseless, political ploy to help Donald Trump in the 2024 Election. Tonight, we defeated this sham impeachment and protected the rule of law, the solemn power of impeachment, and our Constitution." —Rep Dan Goldman

The best pictures of a popular singer-actress dressed down in Beverly Hills

Music and TV star Selena Gomez stepped out in Beverly Hills with a good friend on Dec. 19, 2023, treating herself to jewelry and sushi. Keep reading to see the best photos from their outing, which came days after after the Rare Beauty founder made headlines for a dinner appearance with pal Taylor Swift in New York City after confirming she's been in a relationship with songwriter and music producer Benny Blanco…

Girls' day out

Music and TV star Selena Gomez and pal Anna Collins, a model and artist, spent a day out in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. The dressed-down friends went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar.

Keeping it casual

Music star and "Only Murders in the Building" actress Selena Gomez and friend Anna Collins, a model and artist, spent a day out in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. The buddies went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar.

Music and TV star Selena Gomez enjoyed a green drink as she and pal Anna Collins, a model and artist, spent a day out in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. The dressed-down friends went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar.

Keeping it loose

Selena Gomez spent a day out in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. She and pal Anna Collins went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar.

Sipping while shopping

Selena Gomez sipped a green drink while out and about in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, 2023. The music and TV star went shopping at XIV Karats, a jewelry store, then grabbed lunch at Kiyono Sushi Bar with pal Anna Collins.

Casual Tuesday

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Walking around town

Oscar winner and long-term partner 'exchanged vows' for their three kids before he died following a secret years-long battle with ALS: Report

Sandra Bullock and longtime partner Bryan Randall were every bit a husband-wife team despite not being legally married. In fact, they were so committed that they reportedly "exchanged vows" in 2017.

On Aug. 8, DailyMail.com published a video of the couple dancing on the beach in the Bahamas allegedly following an intimate ceremony during which they exchanged vows.

"They really did this for the children, to kind of seal the deal and show them this was a forever thing. After the ceremony [Sandra's kids] Louis and Laila started calling Bryan dad," a source shared. 

The Academy Award-winning actress and began dating the model-turned-photographer in 2015 after they met when he photographed her son's birthday party. Although Sandra has spoken publicly about never wanting to marry again, she called Bryan "the love of my life" on a 2021 episode of "Red Table Talk."

"We share two beautiful children — three children, [including Bryan's] older daughter. It's the best thing ever," she said. At the time, she didn't reference his health issues. 

Bryan passed away on Aug. 5 following a secret three-year battle with ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. He was 57.

While Sandra's sister said the actress was there until the end, an insider told DailyMail.com that Bryan's illness did strain their relationship. But they were "more together than ever" at the time of his death, the insider added. Sandra also arranged and paid for his around-the-clock care. 

Interestingly, split rumors had surrounded the couple for the better part of a year, largely due to the fact they hadn't been seen together in public for a while. That speculation actually helped them keep his health battle private. 

"Sandra kept Bryan hidden away in the back of the house. It's so big that you could conceal what was going on with him but towards the end she really didn't let people into the home beyond the doctors and nurses who were looking after him," the insider said. "It was quite convenient for them to have these rumors that they'd broken up because it helped conceal what was really going on. It was easier to let people assume they hadn't seen him because they were no longer together."

A separate source noted, "The relationship was absolutely strained by it, and it was really hard for the children. He had been living in one of her Malibu properties for a while just because it was nicer for him to be there, by the ocean, and I think some people assumed they had split because it looked like they were living separately, but there weren't. She'd have the house stocked up with everything he needed, and his nurses would go there."

According to a statement from Bryan's family released after his death, "Bryan chose early to keep his journey with ALS private and those of us who cared for him did our best to honor his request." The statement continued, "We are immensely grateful to the tireless doctors who navigated the landscape of this illness with us and to the astounding nurses who became our roommates, often sacrificing their own families to be with ours. At this time we ask for privacy to grieve and to come to terms with the impossibility of saying goodbye to Bryan." The statement was signed by, "His Loving Family."

Singer's nanny killed in freak accident after elderly driver crashed SUV into reception area at car dealership

Yadira Calito — who nannied Katharine McPhee and David Foster's son — died in a freak accident after she was run over by an SUV at a car dealership in the Los Angeles area.

According to reports, an unnamed 84-year-old woman went to a San Fernando Valley car dealership on Aug. 11 to get her Toyota RAV4 serviced. She then somehow hit the gas pedal rather than the brakes, launching her vehicle from the service bay driveway into the customer reception area.

Yadira, who was at the dealership, suddenly found herself pinned under the car and was dragged for about 20 feet, TMZ reported. Kat and David's nanny was eventually freed from under the car and, according to DailyMail.com , an off-duty nurse started performing CPR on her before emergency services arrived. 

The nanny to Kat and David's 2-year-old son, Rennie, was eventually transported to a hospital in critical condition but later died. 

Two men working at the dealership were also injured in the shocking incident, but their injuries were not life-threatening. The driver of the car stayed on site to answer authorities' questions and declined to be taken to the hospital. She was not arrested.

Images from the crash — which occurred around 9 a.m. — show the white SUV parked among shattered glass. 

Upon learning about Yadira's injuries and death Katharine — who found fame as a runner-up on "American Idol" in 2006 — canceled two shows in Asia, where she was touring with her Grammy-winning husband. 

"Dearest Jakarta fans, it's with heavy heart I announce I have to miss our final two shows of our Asia run," she  wrote on Instagram  on Aug. 11 without providing further details. "David and I have had a horrible tragedy in our family and at least one of us need to get back home to our family." 

She added, "Please know how sorry I am and how much I wish to return one day and perform for you all. Love Katharine." 

The songstress flew back to Los Angeles the same day. TMZ reported that the superstar couple considered Yadira "family." After several celebrity friends, including David's ex-wife Linda Thompson, commented with well wishes, Kat disabled the comments section of her Instagram.

On Aug. 17, the car dealership, Hamer Toyota, issued a statement about what happened. "We extend our deepest condolences to Yadira's family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. The loss of such a vibrant life in such tragic circumstances is a heavy burden to bear, and we share in their grief," the dealership's director of communications told Us Weekly. 

"At Hamer Toyota, we take the safety of our customers and our community very seriously. We are fully cooperating with the Los Angeles Police Department as they conduct their investigation into this unfortunate event," the spokesperson added. "Our commitment is to ensure transparency, assist the LAPD in every possible way, and to learn from this incident so we can prevent such tragedies in the future. In these moments of profound sadness, we ask our community to join us in remembering Yadira and extending our collective support to her loved ones."

Viral tanning salon mom reveals why she's running for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida as a Republican

Remember "Tan Mom"? In 2012, she went viral after she took her 5-year-old daughter to a New Jersey tanning salon. Now the pop culture personality — whose real name is Patricia Krentcil — is running for office.

On Jan. 15, 2023, Patricia filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida,  TMZ  confirmed. She's challenging incumbent GOP senator Rick Scott in the 2024 election — and she's running as a Republican despite not exactly following the party line on multiple issues, especially amid a controversy-filled political climate in Florida, where she now calls Boca Raton home.

Patricia spoke to "TMZ Live" to explain why she's running, explaining that she's not a fan of some of Republican governor Ron DeSantis's controversial policies and thinks others in her party feel the same way.

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"I was blessed and was able to be a part of raising money for the Sunshine Cathedral in Florida. I saw the amazing work they had done and it really impressed me," Patricia told TMZ, referring to the Ft. Lauderdale church with a ministry based in progressive Christianity that has a constituency of same-gender and gender non-conforming people and prides itself on being a safe and open community for LGBTQ+ people to worship.

Patricia also said she's concerned about the banning of books in her new home state. "I was horrified about the book banning [in schools] in Florida … just a lot of the episodes that are going on here," she told TMZ. "And nobody is addressing them."

She also said Medicaid was an issue for her, as she believes it's "just being abominably banished for the elderly especially. That's three reasons I started doing this," she added of what sparked her interest in going to Washington.

During their chat, TMZ founder Harvey Levin pointed out that Patricia's positions make her sound more like a Democrat than a Republican. But according to her, she's running as  Republican because "I've always been a Republican and my feeling and my issues may sound more Democratic but I am a Republican through and through," she insisted.

"I'm trying to embrace it for people who realize the situation at hand, more today than it ever was, and maybe if I sound more like a Republican, Republicans need to take this not for granted," she continued.

She's hoping people will see her in a new light. "I don't want to be known as what I was as 'Tan Mom.' I've grown and I'm here to help and want to help people that are struggling," she said. "And maybe more Republicans should have a different taste in their mouth when they're trying to help people in the world today."

Patricia further told TMZ, "I know that I am different. And I have suffered for it. But us all being different is what makes this country so amazing and unique."

According to the New York Post , her candidacy comes as she's starring in the TV docuseries "Tan to 10," which chronicles her efforts to stop tanning and change her life. Patricia – who went to rehab for alcohol addiction in 2013 – named her producers Gregg Maliff and Adam Barta as her campaign managers.

Princess of Pop and actor-trainer husband of 14 months are divorcing

Britney Spears and her husband of 14 months, Sam Asghari, are divorcing.

TMZ reported on Aug. 16 that the duo separated the previous week after a "nuclear argument" during which Sam confronted her over unconfirmed rumors that she'd been unfaithful . 

"It's only a matter of time before Sam files for divorce," a source shared.

Sam filed for divorce later the same day, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split and listing July 28 as their date of separation. In court documents, he's asking for spousal support and attorneys fees.

The writing was seemingly on the wall, as reports of blowout fights and arguments between the two have been floating around for several months. In May, a TMZ documentary claimed their marriage was in "deep trouble" and that Sam was rarely staying in their home. Britney even ditched her wedding ring during a spring vacation in Puerto Rico.

Sam was simply at his "wits' end" with Britney's often erratic behavior , the webloid reported. 

Publicly, though, Sam has backed his wife, recently defending her following a physical incident with an NBA player in Las Vegas in July.

Britney and Sam met in 2016 when he starred in one of her music videos. They quickly began dating and became rather inseparable. The couple got engaged in the midst of her conservatorship battle , and they eventually tied the knot in June 2022.

Prior to their 2022 wedding, the "Toxic" singer's lawyers set up an "ironclad prenup" to ensure the finances and assets Britney had going into the marriage would remain hers should she and Sam ever call it quits. Britney has an estimated net worth of $60 million. Regardless, it's believed that she will likely settle things with Sam financially. Divorce docs hint at a potential prenup challenge, TMZ reported, with Sam's attorney noting the actor-trainer "has yet to determine the full nature and extent of the separate property assets and obligations of each party" and that "There are various items of community and quasi-community assets and debts, the full nature and extent of which are unknown to [Sam] at this time."

Her crumbling marriage is just  one piece of the troubling puzzle involving the Princess of Pop. According to a February TMZ  report, those close to Britney  felt an intervention was direly needed  because people around her had become deeply alarmed by what TMZ described as "her erratic, volatile behavior." A source told the webloid that the singer was taking medications that "hype her up" — but not taking the medications that stabilize her — and that she'd been "flying off the handle" with increasing regularity. But an intervention was suddenly scrapped, TMZ reported, after Britney caught wind of it. "I'm afraid she's gonna die," one source in regular contact with Britney told TMZ at the time. 

'Fast & Furious' star sues The Home Depot for $450M for discriminating against him

Singer-actor Tyrese Gibson is accusing The Home Depot of discrimination and racial profiling after an incident in February that occurred at one of the brand's California stores.

On Aug. 9, the "Fast & Furious" franchise star and two other plaintiffs — Eric Mora and Manuel Hernandez, craftsmen who've provided construction services to the singer-actor — filed a lawsuit claiming "outrageous discriminatory mistreatment and consumer racial profiling" at a Home Depot in West Hills, California, on Feb. 11, 2023.

NBC News reported that in the complaint, Tyrese says he, Eric and Manuel went to The Home Depot together to buy some materials for a project they were doing at his home. A cashier allegedly took 20 minutes to ring up the items. Meanwhile, other shoppers began recognizing and approaching the actor, prompting him to wait in his vehicle to prevent a disturbance. Before he went outside, Tyrese told the cashier that the craftsmen with him would complete the sale on his behalf. The suit claims Eric and Manuel were not allowed to do so, which led Tyrese to come back inside to show ID so they could finish the transaction. He asked to speak to a manager, who allegedly refused.

"The actions of the cashier and manager were discriminatory based on race and origin," the complaint states. "There is no other plausible explanation for the mistreatment of Plaintiffs. The transaction was refused, despite Gibson's repeated authorizations, because of Plaintiffs' skin color and, in the case of Mora and Hernandez, also because of their national origin."

The suit calls the "humiliating and demeaning" interaction "a clear and deplorable instance of discriminatory mistreatment and consumer racial profiling" and further alleges that The Home Depot has "doubled down, lawyered-up" instead of holding itself accountable for what transpired. In short, The Home Depot "invited this civil rights lawsuit," the complaint further alleges. "This is the absolute height of hypocrisy for a company that disingenuously promotes itself to the world as 'an environment of mutual respect that is free of harassment and discrimination.'"

According to court documents, the three plaintiffs are seeking more than $1 million in damages, which Entertainment Weekly reported is how much Tyrese estimates he's spent at The Home Depot over the years, plus statutory damages, attorney's fees, punitive damages, a declaratory judgment confirming that The Home Depot's actions violated California's Unruh Civil Rights Act, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest and also "such other relief as the Court may deem just and proper."

The actor's team released a statement on his Instagram page on Aug. 11 alongside a video of Tyrese speaking to The Home Depot staff inquiring about their policies. According to the social media post, they're seeking a total of $450 million in damages.

"Craftsmen Eric Mora and Manuel Hernandez are an integral part of my team and have made significant contributions to my visions for over a decade. Together, we ardently uphold our commitments to civil rights, promoting empathy, and understanding," the statement began. It continued, "The Home Depot, we envision a world free from discriminatory practices and consumer racial profiling. Just as I have done for the past 20-plus years, I pledge to continue to utilize my platform to empower the voiceless, fostering a spirit of unity and hope, while illuminating our shared path forward."

The Home Depot claims they've tried to address what happened: "Diversity and respect for all people are core to who we are, and we do not tolerate discrimination in any form," a company spokesperson told Today.com in a statement on Aug. 11. "We value Mr. Gibson as a customer, and in the months since this happened, we've reached out to him and his attorneys several times to try to resolve his concerns. We will continue to do so."

TV star leaves ESPN after settling lawsuit over Obama race and COVID vaccine comments

After 16 years, Sage Steele has left ESPN so that she can exercise her First Amendment rights "more freely," the broadcaster said. The ex-"SportsCenter" host and her former company both confirmed the news on Aug. 15.

"Life update. Having successfully settled my case with ESPN/Disney, I have decided to leave so I can exercise my first amendment rights more freely. I am grateful for so many wonderful experiences over the past 16 years and am excited for my next chapter!" she shared on social media.

In a statement, ESPN said the company and Sage "mutually agreed to part ways," adding, "We thank her for her many contributions over the years."

The announcement comes after Sage settled a lawsuit with the company that she filed in 2022. In that suit, she claimed ESPN violated her First Amendment rights as well as Connecticut free-speech laws when she was suspended over public comments she made about the network's COVID vaccine policy and former President Barack Obama's racial identity.

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It all began when Sage was a guest on a September 2021 episode of the "Uncut With Jay Cutler" podcast. She said she'd just been vaccinated against the coronavirus but called ESPN and parent company The Walt Disney Co.'s corporate vaccine mandate "sick" and "scary to me in many ways."

She also shared on the podcast that she felt late TV journalist Barbara Walters had belittled her for identifying as biracial. (Sage's father is Gary Steele, the first Black football player at U.S. Military Academy West Point, and mother is Mona Steele, who is white.)

Sage said that after the founder of "The View" asked her what race she'd choose on the census and she responded, "well, both," Barbara made a comment about Barack choosing Black. "And I'm like, well, congratulations to the president," Sage said on the podcast. "That's his thing. I think that's fascinating considering his Black dad was nowhere to be found but his white mom and grandma raised him. But hey, you do you. I'm going to do me."

In the wake of her podcast comments, ESPN took her off the air for 10 days and pulled her from several big assignments at the network. "At ESPN, we embrace different points of view — dialogue and discussion makes this place great," the company said in a statement. "That said, we expect that those points of view be expressed respectfully, in a manner consistent with our values, and in line with our internal policies."

Sage issued an apology, saying in a statement, "I know my recent comments created controversy for the company, and I apologize. We are in the midst of an extremely challenging time that impacts all of us, and it's more critical than ever that we communicate constructively and thoughtfully."

In her lawsuit, which was filed in 2022, her lawyers accused ESPN of relying "on the misleading characterizations of her comments" and said her employer "forced her to apologize, allowed media to destroy her, and let media reports that she had been suspended go unchallenged, and allowed Steele's colleagues to defame her in violation of company policy without so much as a reprimand."

The Associated Press reported that in June 2023, court documents showed that ESPN offered to settle Sage's claims for $501,000.00 plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Details on their settlement terms, however, were not made public when Sage and the company announced they'd parted ways in August.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z Are Vacationing on This Megayacht That Costs Nearly $4 Million a Week to Rent

It's rumored that Jeff Bezos owns the massive yacht.

If you’ve noticed Beyoncé and Jay-Z haven’t been to a few major events recently (like the MTV VMAs and last night's Met Gala ), it’s because they’re busy vacationing on a massive yacht. But it’s not just any big yacht—it’s the world’s largest yacht available for charter. It's called the Flying Fox and costs nearly $4 million a week to rent.

On Instagram , Beyoncé has been sharing photos from her family vacation on the impressive ship—which measures 417 feet long and likely cost more than $500 million to build, Bloomberg reports . It’s rumored that Jeff Bezos bought the yacht, but other sources say he’s not the owner.

Onboard, the ship can accommodate 25 guests in suites with clean-lined, contemporary decor, Boat International reports . There are 55 crew members, many of whom are dual-trained to be chefs, housekeepers, medics, dive instructors, hairdressers, and more. The ship has several decks—including a helipad on the roof—and the amenities feature a vast spa pool, cryosauna, gym, submarine, and water sports equipment (to name a few!). Oh, and the yacht is so big that it even has its own support yacht.

It’s unclear how long Beyoncé and Jay-Z plan on vacationing on the boat, but they’re out there living their best lives. Why attend a few crowded events when you can have a whole megayacht to yourself?

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In September 2021, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were seen in the Mediterranean on board the world's most expensive charter boat, Flying Fox.

When Jay-Z and Beyoncé travel on vacation—or anyplace else for that matter—people take note. And you might argue that when you vacation onboard the 450-foot-long, 67-foot-wide superyacht Flying Fox , which was built by Lürssen in Germany and costs over $4 million per week to charter, people notice just a little bit more.

*Jay-Z and Beyoncé are said to be vacationing on the 450-foot-long Flying Fox Superyacht.

However, superyachts that are significantly longer than a football field (such as Flying Fox and Jerry Jones' Bravo Eugina ) also receive a lot of attention.

On September 4, the famous artist celebrated her 40th birthday, which she had at the beginning of the month. Since then, it's been nonstop partying, with Beyonce and her equally renowned husband Jay-Z enjoying their holiday aboard the Flying Fox. "When are you returning home?" fans ask, while others complain that "Beyonce hasn't been letting us breathe recently," referring to the singer's numerous updates on social media.

*Jerry Jones' 357-foot-long superyacht Bravo Eugina

And, as you can see in the first image, superyacht designer Espen Oeino has created an exquisite yacht exterior that, despite her vast size, appears sleek. The exterior's balance and proportion allow for a large deck area with a variety of alternatives for Jay-Z, Beyonce, and their friends to enjoy.

It's one thing to spend some vacation time on a luxurious boat, as most celebrities do, but it's quite another to go on a private cruise on what might be considered a floating resort. The Flying Fox pampers its guests with everything they could possibly want, from a massive pool, theater, and nightlife to a high-end spa center and two restaurants.

*The massive pool aboard Flying Fox

Fans, understandably, are enthralled by the opportunity to go inside the two superstars' private haven. Who wouldn't want to know what it's like to spend a week on board a megayacht that costs $4 million to charter? The Flying Fox was just commissioned two years ago, yet it is now regarded as the world's largest charter megayacht, with six decks.

*Onboard a 450-foot-long superyacht, Beyoncé appears even more stunning.

After all, these megastars flew to a casual dinner in New York by helicopter, so it's to be expected of Beyonce and Jay-Z. When you're sailing through some of the world's most beautiful regions, such as Southern Europe, you want it to last for weeks. And you've got $4 million a week to do it in their case.

D-Wave and Gabrielle Union's recent trip to Europe, which they've called the "Wade World Tour 2021," is the only other celebrity superyacht vacation that comes close to this one. It wasn't, however, on board the world's largest charter megayacht, which is rumored to be owned by Jeff Bezos .

Did Jay-Z Just Buy Beyoncé This $70 Million Superyacht?

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Jay-Z might have just splashed out on a $70 million superyacht for Beyoncé’s 32nd birthday – and it’s money well spent. The pair of superstars have been spotted celebrating aboard the 213-ft. Galactica Star , the world’s largest fast displacement yacht at the time of its launch in 2013, combining low resistance with high performance and fuel efficiency throughout the full speed range.

It can hit nearly 30 knots while burning 20 percent less fuel than craft of a comparable size. Built by Heesen in the Netherlands it features massive amounts of outdoor space including a sundeck, a duplex beach club covering 25% of the main and lower decks, and a touch-and-go helipad on the foredeck. No mogul worth his salt would buy a boat without one, of course. It also comes with several World Superyacht Awards.

The yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in custom-built staterooms, including a full-beam master suite with private balcony and a VIP suite on the upper deck, along with a crew of 13 to service them. It also has a swimming pool, sauna, and on-deck Jacuzzi.

The Galactica Star , which cost an estimated $70 million to build, is not on the books as a charter vessel, so some insiders speculate Jay-Z may have dropped the coin to make it his. No doubt he negotiated a good price, and by chartering it out when not in use he may even turn a profit.

The couple apparently fell in love with the yacht, with its knockout interior designed by London-based firm Bannenberg & Rowell, when they first sailed aboard it soon after launch. Something to do with the massive amounts of Macassar ebony, spruce, oak, sycamore, glass, metal, leather and marble, we trust.

Jared Paul Stern has written for the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, GQ, WWD, Vogue, New York magazine, Details, Hamptons magazine, Playboy, BlackBook, the New York Post, Bergdorf Goodman magazine and Luxist among others. He is also the founding editor of the Page Six magazine.

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Take A Look At Jay-Z and Beyonce’s $400m Charter Super Yacht

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Got a spare $4 million floating around? If so then you can live the same life as Jay-Z and Beyonce for approximately one week. That’s how much it costs to charter the Super Yacht they’re currently chilling out taking copious shots for Instagram on.

Dubbed the Flying Fox,  the 136 metre super yacht can be chartered from Imperial Yachts, and tours you around the Mediterranean. It’s rumoured by industry insiders that this particular vessel was bought by Jeff Bezos back in 2019, but we can’t confirm or deny these rumours. Either way it’s a yacht fit for a king, or a pop queen in this instance.

It comes packed with a 12-metre transverse pool, has enough room for 25 guests in 11 rooms, complete with private sea-view terraces. It even has a 400sqm two-floor spa, for relaxing in in the evening. These come with professional dive instructors and therapists as well, of course. The exterior cooking station comes with its own cook, as well as a Rotisserie, Teppanyaki, and pizza oven.

If watching the Mediterranean coastline is totally blah, it also has its own cinema. Or if you want to get out on the water, it’s kitted out with flyboards, seabobs and three GTX300 jetskis.

Once your done and you need to get back to your media empire, it has a helipad so you don’t need to deal with the riff raff.

Last time we saw fit to discuss Jay-Z and Beyonce, it was over rumours that they were behind the purchase of the $28 Million Rolls Royce “Boat Tail” . We can at least confirm they like luxury boats, but still no concrete confirmation on whether they were the mystery buyers.

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$28-Million Rolls-Royce Boat Tail Bought By Jay-Z And Beyonce

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Last week, Rolls-Royce revealed one of its most astounding and opulent commissions yet: the aptly named Boat Tail . Rolls-Royce has a long history of beautiful coachbuilt cars but the Boat Tail is still something exceptional with its long body and the well-known 6.75-liter V12 engine that does duty in other Rolls models like the Phantom .

But the question is, which elite individual - or individuals - ordered this stunning Rolls with its price tag of around $28 million? Well, a new report by The Telegraph indicates that the bespoke Boat Tail was likely commissioned by none other than power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z.

Perhaps the duo felt outdone by Drake's custom Rolls-Royce Cullinan or maybe they just wanted a car of unsurpassed luxury but the couple clearly has the means to acquire this beauty. "It's thought this fantastic car has been commissioned by Beyonce and Jay-Z, with all its detailing matching their favorite things," said an unnamed source.

What are those details? For one, the couple is known to enjoy outdoor picnicking and the Boat Tail comes with a rear deck that dramatically opens with butterfly-like wings to reveal bar stools and a cocktail table. It's preposterous and wonderful at the same time. There are a few other clues that Beyonce and Jay-Z commissioned this car.

Apparently, the Boat Tail has a fridge set at six degrees Centigrade. This is the exact temperature required to store a bottle of Armand de Brignac, said to be the owner's favored drink. The blue color of the leather could be a link to the couple's child, Blue Ivy, too. There is also a spot on the dash to hold a wristwatch and use that as a clock - Jay-Z is known for his exclusive watch collection.

"I enjoyed many meetings with the owner and his wife at their home," said Alex Innes who heads up coachbuild design for Rolls-Royce. "They were wonderfully welcoming."

Allegedly, both the music stars signed the engine manifold and other hidden areas of the lavish convertible when it was built. A hard knock life? Not anymore.

How Jay-Z, hip-hop's first billionaire, makes and spends his money

• Jay-Z has a net worth of $2.5 billion, according to Forbes.
• The rap mogul has built a fortune through his music and several business ventures.
• It includes a clothing line, the music streaming service tidal, and liquor business.

Taylor Borden contributed to a previous version of this article.

Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, launched his career with a self-made mentality. He founded Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995 after being unable to land a recording contract with a major record label.

Jay-Z grew up poor in the Marcy housing project in Brooklyn.

"The burden of poverty isn't just that you don't always have the things you need," Jay-Z  told NPR in 2010 . "It's the feeling of being embarrassed every day of your life, and you'd do anything to lift that burden."

The rapper has detailed his years as a drug dealer in numerous songs and interviews, but he finally went legit when he created Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995 with Damon Dash and Kareem Burke.

His debut album "Reasonable Doubt" a year later turned the rapper into a rising star.

Jay-Z made his first millions in the late 1990s and early 2000s off of his chart-topping songs.

After "Reasonable Doubt," Jay-Z had a run of success rarely seen by a rapper at that point. 

In 1999, he won a best rap album Grammy for "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life." He followed that with countless chart-topping hits over the decades, including "Big Pimpin'," "99 Problems," "Crazy in Love." He also smartly made a deal to purchase the  masters and publishing rights to his music catalog in 2004 , which has netted him a significant chunk of change: $75 million, Forbes estimates. 

He launched Rocawear in 1999 and sold it for hundreds of millions in 2007.

The clothing line became an instant hit among fans and a leading brand within the growing hip-hop fashion community of the late 1990s.

In 2007,  Jay-Z sold the company to Iconix Brand Group  for $204 million in cash. By that time Rocawear had annual sales of over $700 million,  according to The New York Times .

He bought a percentage of the Brooklyn Nets in 2003. Then in 2013, he sold his stake to start the sports agency Roc Nation Sports.

played a crucial role in getting the Nets from New Jersey to Brooklyn in 2012.

But in 2013, the mogul sold his stake and began the sports agency Roc Nation Sports.

"Our newest endeavor is committed to building the brands of professional athletes as we have done for some of today's top music artists," Jay-Z  wrote on his website, Life and Times, in 2013  as to why he made the move. "For Roc Nation Sports to function at its full potential, NBA rules stipulate that I relinquish my ownership in the Brooklyn Nets."

In 2015, Jay-Z bought the company behind Tidal, the music streaming service. In 2021 he sold it, pocketing over $100 million.

Jay-Z got into the streaming music business in 2015 when  he spent $56 million to acquire the company Aspiro . He then used that tech to launch Tidal, the music service that would compete with the likes of Apple and Spotify.

In 2021, Jay-Z sold Tidal to the payment platform company Square for $297 million,  according to Forbes . The outlet reported that the mogul walked away from the deal with $149 million in cash and stock.

He also earned millions from his liquor brands Armand de Brignac and D'Usse.

In 2014 he bought the champagne brand Armand de Brignac. Under his watch, the gold bottle with the Ace of Spades on it grew into a must-have bubbly.

In 2021, he  sold 50% of his stake  to LVMH's Moët Hennessy, though he still has an ownership stake in his D'ussé Cognac brand. Barcardi bought a majority stake in 2023 worth about $750 million,  according to Variety .

Jay-Z signed a $200 million deal with Live Nation in 2017.

"Live Nation and I entered unchartered territory in 2008," Jay Z said in a statement about the deal at the time,  Variety reported . "Over nine years, we have traveled the world producing historic music experiences." The renewed partnership would "continue redefining the live event landscape."

The "Big Pimpin" rapper has countless other ventures he's been involved in over the years, from Roc Nation to private jets.

His entertainment label Roc Nation falls under his work with Live Nation, and in 2019 it  teamed with the NFL  on entertainment initiatives with the league, including its Super Bowl halftime shows.

That partnership has led to acclaimed halftime performances from The Weeknd, Dr. Dre, and most recently, Rihanna.

He was also an  early investor in JetSmarter , a startup that allows people to rent private jets like they would an Uber or Lyft. The company was  purchased by Vista Global in 2019  and merged into the new brand XOJET Aviation. 

He also has a luxury marijuana brand.

 Jay-Z launched the luxury cannabis brand, called Monogram in 2019. Rihanna, Meek Mill, and DJ Khaled are all investors, according to GQ .

In 2019, Forbes named Jay-Z the first-ever hip-hop billionaire.

In 2019, after years being in a deadlock with Diddy on who was the top-earner in hip-hop, Jay-Z finally topped the other mogul, according to Forbes .

The outlet noted it was a mix of his music library, which at the time was worth $75 million, his liquor deals, and Tidal.

In 2023, Jay-Z's net worth hit $2.5 billion.

In less than four years, Forbes bumped up the mogul's net worth to $2.5 billion thanks to his liquor businesses, music catalog, and fine art collection.

Jay-Z 's art collection is worth tens of millions.

Jay-Z has been collecting works of art for years.

In 2013 he bought the Jean-Michel Basquiat painting "Mecca" for $4.47 million, according to Sothebys.

His collection is  worth around $70 million .

He and Beyoncé have homes from coast to coast.

The power couple own some serious real estate, including multiple houses in the Hamptons, a 30,000-square-foot compound in Bel-Air , and a penthouse in Tribeca. 

He also owns private islands. Yes, more than one.

He bought Beyoncé an island for her 29th birthday in 2010 in the Florida Keys. But that's not their only island getaway.

Three years later he bought another island. This one in the Bahamas spans 360 acres .

He spends lavishly on his family.

Along with yacht parties and jet-setting around the world with the fam, Jay-Z and Beyoncé often treat their children Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir to extravagant gifts. The couple spent thousands on a dress Blue Ivy wore to the 2016 VMAs and bought a $3,500 lucite crib when Blue Ivy was born.   

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• Superstar rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z has a net worth of $2.5 billion as of November 2023, according to Forbes.
• Jay-Z became the first billionaire rapper in 2019 and has amassed his wealth over the years through his music and successful business ventures, such as his liquor brands.
• In 2023, Jay-Z and Beyoncé bought the most expensive home ever sold in California, a 40,000-square-foot property in Malibu that they bought for $200 million.

Billionaire rapper, investor, and entrepreneur Jay-Z sat down with CBS Mornings' co-host, Gayle King, in a rare interview that aired on CBS last week.

In the hour-long primetime interview, Jay-Z and King take a tour of The Book of HOV exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library that honors the rapper and his illustrious career.

If there's one thing the billionaire knows how to do well, it's how to spot a good deal. When King asked Jay-Z to settle a social media debate that asked fans to decide between taking $500,000 cash or having dinner with him, he replied, "You gotta take the money.... I wouldn't tell you to cut a bad deal."

As of November 2023, Jay-Z has a net worth of $2.5 billion, according to Forbes. Together, Jay-Z and his superstar wife Beyoncé have a combined net worth of about $3 billion.

The rapper became the first billionaire rapper in 2019 and has amassed his wealth over the years through his music and a series of successful business ventures that made him millions.

Here's how hip-hop's first billionaire made his fortune.

Jay-Z's rise to fame and fortune began with his successful career as a rapper.

Jay-Z is the first Black male artist to have 10 multi-platinum albums, a certification given to albums that have sold more than 2 million copies each. The rapper has released 13 solo studio albums and sold about 33.5 million copies in total.

He is the most-nominated artist in Grammy history—a title he shares with his wife, Beyoncé. The pair has 88 Grammy nominations each.

His music catalog is worth an estimated $75 million, according to Forbes— and he owns the masters and publishing rights to his works. His first album was Reasonable Doubt, released in 1996, and his most recent album, 4:44 was released in 2017.

In 2017, Jay-Z signed a 10-year, $200 million touring partnership with Live Nation , one of the biggest entertainment companies in the world.

Businesses and Investments

In addition to his iconic career as an artist, Jay-Z has come to be known as a top entrepreneur and investor.

His cash and investments are worth an estimated $200 million (as of 2019) and include a stake in Uber. The rapper has also founded multiple companies and liquor brands that have made him millions of dollars.

For instance, in 2007, Rocawear (a clothing brand co-founded by Jay-Z) was bought by Iconix Brand Group for over $204 million in cash, according to The New York Times. At the time, Rocawear was bringing in more than $700 million in annual sales.

Liquor Brands

Many celebrities from Ryan Reynolds to Matthew McConaughey have gotten into the liquor business and made millions from it, and Jay-Z is no exception.

Jay-Z bought premium champagne brand, Armand de Brignac in 2014. In 2021, luxury conglomerate LVMH bought a 50% stake in the brand. The brand's Ace of Spades champagne sells for $300 a bottle. The rapper still owns the remaining 50% of the brand.

Jay-Z also founded his own liquor brand, luxury cognac D'Usse. In 2023, the beverage company Bacardi bought a majority stake in D'Usse worth $750 million, according to Variety.

Roc Nation is an entertainment company founded by Jay-Z that has a record label, talent management, sports, publishing, and distribution sections. Some of the label's biggest clients across entertainment and sports include Rihanna , Shakira, and Kyrie Irving among many others.

Roc Nation has been in a partnership with the NFL since 2019 as the football league's official live music entertainment strategist. In 2022, Jay-Z won an Emmy for his production of the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

In 2015, Jay-Z bought music streaming service Tidal, for $56 million. Jay-Z even removed most of his music from the streaming service Spotify and moved it to Tidal with the idea of having exclusive music available on Tidal.

The streaming service marketed itself as having better sound quality and better compensation for artists who use the platform to host their music. It had backing from artists including Beyoncé, Kanye West, and Calvin Harris.

In 2021, former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey bought the streaming service (which did not do as well as expected), for an estimated $297 million.

Art & Real Estate

The rapper also owns islands, a costly art collection, and sprawling properties in New York and Los Angeles.

His art collection is worth an estimated $70 million as of 2019 and includes a piece by Jean-Michael Basquiat, which he bought for an estimated $4.5 million in 2013.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé also own multi-million dollar properties across the country. In 2023, the couple bought the most expensive home ever sold in California, a 40,000-square-foot property in Malibu that they bought for $200 million, according to People.

Jay-Z also owns properties in East Hampton, New York, and a penthouse in Tribeca.

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Over the past two weeks, the rapper struck deals to sell his boutique music streaming service and half of his champagne brand Armand de Brignac, adding an enormous pile of cash to his already massive fortune.

“Hip-hop from the beginning has always been aspirational,” Jay-Z said in 2010 when Forbes got a ringside seat to the rapper’s first meeting in Omaha with billionaire investor Warren Buffett. “It always broke that notion that an artist can't think about money as well.” 

More than a decade later, the rapper-turned-billionaire is showing exactly what he means: In his second major deal in as many weeks, Jay-Z inked a deal to sell  a majority stake in music streaming company Tidal to Jack Dorsey’s mobile payment company Square for $297 million. The transaction valued the company at about $450 million—$150 million more than Forbes’ 2019 estimate. Forbes figures he netted out $149 million in cash and stock—and got a board seat—after buying back 33% of Tidal from T-Mobile earlier this week and then selling that and the third he already owned. Tidal’s “artist shareholders” will continue to have a stake in the company, and Jay-Z will own a small percentage, as well.

This comes a week after he sold half of his Armand de Brignac champagne to LVMH in a deal that valued the luxury liquor company at about $640 million.

The two deals helped lift the fortune of hip-hop’s first billionaire to $1.4 billion, up from $1 billion.

It’s just the start.  His diverse and growing business includes the remaining 50% stake in the $300-per-bottle Armand de Brignac, as well as D’Usse cognac and a collection of less-sexy startups including insurance startup Ethos and salad chain Sweetgreen. He also owns a chunk of his own music, shares multiple multi-million dollar mansions with his wife Beyoncé and has a growing art collection.

In 2005 he laid down the now prophetic lyric, “I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man.” 

Here’s how it breaks down: 

Cash and Investments: $425 million

Jay-Z has been singing about the importance of spending money wisely for years—and he’s done just that, pouring a good portion of his $760 million estimated earnings (pretax) into investments. His holdings include stakes in Uber and now Square, as well as in private companies like salad chain Sweetgreen, insurance startup Ethos and SpaceX. His next likely big win: Oatmilk company Oatly is expected to IPO this year and is reportedly seeking a $10 billion valuation. He invested an undisclosed amount in July 2020.

Armand de Brignac: $320 million

Last week, Jay-Z announced he was selling half of his champagne company, also known as Ace of Spades, to luxury house LVMH’s Moët Hennessy. Forbes estimates that the deal valued the gold-bottled bubbly brand at $640 million—or more than double its estimated value in 2019 and even more than the “half a B” Jay-Z himself rapped about on Meek Mill’s 2018 song “What’s Free.”

Roc Nation: $140 million

Jay-Z’s joint-venture with Live Nation was founded in 2008 and is a full-service entertainment  company serving some of the biggest names in the biz, from musicians Rihanna and Alicia Keys to athletes Kyrie Irving and CC Sabathia. The company is responsible for the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Made in America music festival and even has a publishing deal with Random House. While the pandemic has slowed the company’s live-touring business, it was growing steadily prior to Covid-19.

D’Usse: $120 million 

A partnership with liquor giant Bacardi, Jay-Z’s cognac launched in 2012. While it typically retails for a reasonable $30 per bottle, fifty rare bottles—including a diamond-shaped crystal decanter—are currently at auction at Sotheby’s for an estimated price tag of $24,000 to $75,000 each.

Music Catalog: $95 million

With multiples for music catalogs on the rise, Jay-Z’s library of nearly 300 songs is worth $20 million more now than it was two years ago, and thanks to a series of smart negotiations, he owns both the publishing rights and master recordings to his music.

Art Collection: $70 million

A fan of Jean-Michel Basquiat—he raps about having one in his kitchen on his song “Picasso Baby” and reportedly spent $4.5 million on one in 2013—Jay-Z’s impressive art collection also features works by Damian Hirst, David Hammons and Richard Prince. He sees the collection as an investment. As he sang on “The Story of O.J.”: “I bought some artwork for one million, Two years later, that shit worth two million, Few years later, that shit worth eight million, I can't wait to give this shit to my children.”

Real Estate: $50 million

Jay-Z and Beyoncé picked up two homes in 2017 after giving birth to their twins: an $88 million Bel Air mansion and $26 million East Hamptons spread. The Los Angeles home is already worth $5 million more than the purchase price. Proving that the couple is, in fact, human, they still have a mortgage on the home. He also still owns his Tribeca penthouse bachelor pad that he bought in 2004 for $6.85 million.

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Jay-Z Is Now a $2.5 Billion Business, Man

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Jay-Z ’s net worth has soared to $2.5 billion, according to a new Forbes report published Friday.

While the report is slim on details, it notes that the fortune of the man born Shawn Carter 53 years ago reaches far beyond music.

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Back in 2019, when Forbes first proclaimed Jay a billionaire , his assets were outlined thus:

Armand de Brignac champagne: $310 million Cash & investments, including a stake in Uber worth an estimated $70 million: $220 million D’Ussé cognac: $100 million Tidal streaming service: $100 million Roc Nation: $75 million Music catalog: $75 million Art collection: $70 million Real estate: $50 million

That total had climbed to $1.5 billion last fall, according to a list compiled by former Forbes editor Zack O’Malley Greenburg.

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Does Jay Z Have A Yacht?

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé are on a luxurious European yacht vacation in France and Italy with their three children, aboard the 400 million dollar Flying Fox. The 450-foot-long, 67-foot-wide superyacht was built by Lürssen in Germany and costs 6 million AUD per week to charter. The couple, who collectively earned a reported 197 million (US147 million) last year, have been living it up on the luscious Amalfi Coast in the 136-meter Flying Fox.

The Flying Fox is a state-of-the-art yacht that can be chartered from Imperial Yachts and tours the Mediterranean. The 136-meter yacht can be chartered from Imperial Yachts and can accommodate up to 55 guests, all of whom are trained for multiple tasks. The highly-professional crew of 55, including Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s entourage, ensures a comfortable and luxurious stay on board.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been cruising the Mediterranean waters with their family aboard the Flying Fox, which can be chartered from Imperial Yachts. The 136-meter yacht can be chartered from Imperial Yachts and offers a range of services, including a tour of the Mediterranean and a stay at the Kismet, a 95,2 mt Lurssen Yachts built-in 2014.

In summary, the Flying Fox is a luxurious and expensive yacht that offers a luxurious experience for the couple and their family.

📹 Inside Jay-Z’s $400 Million Dollar Yacht

So when it comes to vacationing, obviously couples like Beyonce and Jay-Z have to go next level right? I mean they probably own …

Who owns the $1.5 billion dollar yacht?

2. Eclipse ($1.5 billion). In addition to being the second-costliest, this 533-footer is thought to be the world’s second-largest private yacht. Owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the ship was claimed to be located in Turkey and may be impounded as part of the United Kingdom’s sanctions against Russia. Designed by Terry Disdale and built by Blohm + Voss, it features two-dozen guest cabins, two swimming pools, two helipads, and multiple hot tubs. For privacy and security reasons, it hosts a missile detection system, bulletproof windows in the primary bedroom and on the bridge, an anti-paparazzi shield, and, when all of that fails, a mini-submarine that can take a few VIPs 164 feet under the ocean’s surface.

1. History Supreme ($4.8 billion). History Supreme has never actually been seen in a major port, and rumors suggest that the yacht may not be real and instead just a publicity stunt. Reportedly owned by Malaysia’s richest man, Robert Kuok, and designed by Stuart Hughes in the UK, the yacht is only a paltry 100 feet long. Its worth is said to be derived from its lavish finishes, including a statue constructed from genuine Tyrannosaurus rex bones, a liquor bottle embedded with an 18.5-carat diamond, and a primary bedroom with one wall made from meteorite and another from a 24-karat gold Aquavista Panoramic Wall Aquarium. If you see it somewhere, let us know.

This is why people like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos work to keep their yachts out of the public eye. Though we are not including Jeff Bezos’s yacht, Koru (Maori for “coil”), in this list because it is a sailing yacht and thus excluded from the realm of these motor yachts, it created controversy in the Netherlands when its presence became known. Jeff Bezos’s abided the $500 million price tag of Oceanco, the Dutch custom yacht builder, to create the 417-foot megayacht. But when the company, at Bezos’s behest, requested that a local bridge be dismantled to make way for its gigantic mast on its journey from the shipyard, public sentiment turned against the cento-billionaire, and Oceano shelved its request. Maybe a port like Monaco would be more accommodating?

Does Jay-Z have a private jet?

Does Jay-Z Own A Private Jet?. What private jet does Jay-Z fly? Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, owns a Bombardier Challenger 850, an iconic private jet that exemplifies luxury, performance, and efficiency. The Challenger 850 stands out for its long-range capabilities, allowing it to fly up to 3,390 nautical miles without refuelling, making it perfect for domestic and international travel. This jet features state-of-the-art avionics and a cruising speed of Mach 0.80, ensuring safety and reliability.

How Much Is Jay-Z’s Jet?. How much is Jay-Z’s jet? Jay-Z’s Challenger 850 is valued at approximately € 40 million. This significant investment reflects the jet’s advanced technology, luxurious features, and extensive range. The annual operating costs, including fuel, maintenance, crew salaries, hangar fees, and insurance, can exceed € 1 million.

Performance and Range of the Challenger 850. Performance: The Challenger 850 is powered by two General Electric CF34-3B1 engines, each producing 8,729 pounds of thrust. This powerful propulsion system allows the jet to achieve a maximum cruising speed of Mach 0.80, or about 528 mph (850 km/h). The aircraft’s robust performance ensures smooth and efficient travel, even on long-haul flights.

Does Mark Zuckerberg have a yacht?

Mark Zuckerberg’s new yacht, Launchpad, is enjoying its summer debut. The megayacht recently stopped in Mallorca and has since ventured further into the Mediterranean. It looks like Zuckerberg may dethrone Jeff Bezos as king of this year’s superyacht season.

While the Amazon founder made waves last year with the debut of his megayacht Koru, Zuckerberg is the name on the yacht world’s lips this season.

By May, the transaction seemed all but confirmed when both the yacht and Zuckerberg made their way to Panama to celebrate his 40th birthday with a fete that included a few spins on his infamous hydrofoil.

Now that summer is here, Zuckerberg has debuted Launchpad —and her support superyacht Wingman — on the biggest stage in the yachting world: the Mediterranean.

Does Rihanna fly private?

Rihanna and rapper boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, were recently spotted boarding their private jet, as they flew out to Aspen to enjoy a family trip with their two children.

But a private yet isn’t RiRi’s only costly possession.

The pop superstar’s been entertaining fans since making her debut at the age of 16, having pocketed plenty of cash in the meantime – and she’s not afraid of spending it.

Who owns 100000000 yacht?

PENSACOLA, Fla. A super yacht reported to be worth $100,000,000 is currently docked at the Port of Pensacola.

“Archimedes” is owned by U.S. billionaire James Simons.

It was manufactured at The Feadship Royal Van Lent Shipyard in Netherlands in 2008, according to CharterWorld.com.

It is unclear how long the yacht will be docked in Downtown Pensacola.

Who owns the 1.5 billion dollar yacht?

And 22 m in width Now imagine how big that is This makes the yacht. The second largest in the world The vessel is equipped with a $50. Million anti-missile defense system.

Who has a 400 million dollar yacht?

Million and the yearly maintenance costs would add up to at least. 15 million docking fees repairs. And salaries for crew members.

Did Jay-Z buy a yacht?

And Jay-Z use a yacht much more impressive. Than pretty much anyone else in the world for those who like to keep account of these things today Jay-Z is worth 1.3 billion dollars and Beyonce is worth.

Who has a 600 million dollar yacht?

This baby can cruise at a peak speed of 31. And a half knots. With a total of 94 000 horsepower isn’t that impressive. But the Azam isn’t just about speed.

Does Kylie Jenner have a yacht?

Back in August 2019, Kylie Jenner chartered the Tranquility superyacht for her 22nd birthday, which had a price of €1.1 million (just over $1.2 million) per week to rent, plus expenses. In 2020, the 300-ft (91.4 m) luxury vessel was up for sale for $200 million.

The Kardashian-Jenners are known for being always over-the-top, be it with their clothes, cars, or jets. For her 25th birthday, Kylie Jenner continued the tradition to celebrate in style and did so on a big luxury yacht, fittingly called Party Girl.

Kylie Jenner has just taken to her TikTok account to share a look at her glamorous 25th birthday bash, which happened on a luxury yacht. Although the video begins with a look at the three-deck vessel, the whole ordeal was more of an “intimate” affair, with just some close friends and family. At the beginning of the video, you hear Kylie saying: “Birthday party on the boat,” as she boards the yacht.

Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and her mom Kris Jenner were among the guests, plus some of her friends. A source told E! that Kylie flew all of them in her private jet for “a very intimate and relaxing trip.” Her daughter, Stormi, 4, was also a guest, as well as her partner, Travis Scott.

Do Jay-Z and Beyoncé have a yacht?

Take a look inside Beyonce’s. And Jay Z 70 million dollar yacht.

Does Beyonce fly private?

Beyoncé and Jay-Z, one of the most influential power couples in the entertainment industry, have long been symbols of luxury, success, and glamour. Known for their immense talent, entrepreneurial spirit, and philanthropic efforts, they also epitomize a lifestyle that many aspire to. Part of this lifestyle includes traveling in style and comfort, often on private jets. Understanding how and why Beyoncé and Jay-Z choose to fly privately can provide insight into the world of elite travel and the high standards expected by such prominent figures.

Yes, Beyoncé and Jay-Z do own a private jet. Their preferred mode of air travel is a Bombardier Challenger 850, a testament to their penchant for luxury, comfort, and efficiency. This private jet, a gift from Beyoncé to Jay-Z on his 41st birthday, is a reflection of their shared commitment to traveling in the utmost style and privacy.

The Bombardier Challenger 850 is an excellent choice for the couple, known for its spacious cabin and advanced performance capabilities. The aircraft can accommodate up to 15 passengers, making it ideal for their family and entourage. It features a large galley kitchen, a luxurious bedroom, and two bathrooms, ensuring that all their travel needs are met in comfort. The jet’s interior is designed with opulence in mind, including plush leather seats, high-end finishes, and state-of-the-art entertainment systems.

When it comes to their travel schedules, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have a demanding itinerary that takes them across the globe. Whether they are performing at sold-out concerts, attending high-profile events, or simply taking a family vacation, their private jet offers the flexibility and convenience they need. The Bombardier Challenger 850’s range of approximately 3,233 nautical miles allows them to travel long distances without the need for frequent refueling stops, ensuring a seamless and efficient journey.

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Jay-Z Net Worth 2024: How Did Jay-Z Become a Billionaire?

American rapper and record producer, Jay-Z’s Net Worth is estimated to be $3 billion. Jay-Z is considered the richest rapper and wealthiest music artist in the world. Jay-Z was the

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American rapper and record producer, Jay-Z’s Net Worth is estimated to be $3 billion. Jay-Z is considered the richest rapper and wealthiest music artist in the world. Jay-Z was the founder of highly successful multi-million dollar companies like Rocawear and 40/40 Club. Jay-Z’s annual income exceeds $150 Million and owns Assets and Investments worth $850 Million. Jay-Z and Beyoncé are regarded as the richest celebrity couple in the world.

Mr. Jay-Z is the richest rapper in the world and the first hip-hop artist to become a billionaire. Jay-Z is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, with over 125 million records sold and won 23 Grammy Awards, the most by a rapper, and holds the record for the most number-one albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200. Must Check Robert Downey Jr. Net Worth .

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Jay-Z Net Worth

American rapper and entrepreneur, Jay-Z’s Net Worth is $3 Billion US Dollars, according to Forbes as of 2024. Jay-Z’s annual income exceeds $150 Million and owns Assets and Investments worth $850 Million. Jay-Z owns a number of businesses, including the record label Roc Nation , his clothing line Rocawear, and his streaming service Tidal. Jay-Z has invested in a variety of businesses, including Uber, Lyft, Twitter, and Square.

Jay-Z Assets and Investments

Jay-Z owns over 20 real estate properties, 14 Cars, 7 Luxury Yachts, and 1 Private Jet. The combined worth of all these assets is over $100 Million dollars. Jay-Z’s Assets Portfolio also includes Cash at Bank and Deposits, which are worth over $125 Million.

Jay-Z owns a large portfolio of 18 stocks, and he has invested a total of $190 Million in this. A few of the stocks owned by Jay-Z are listed below.

Jay-Z Liabilities and Loans

In order to compute the correct net worth of Jay-Z, we need to deduct his liabilities from his Assets. In order to build his business empire, Jay-Z has taken over $40 Million in loans and mortgages from leading banks in the US.

Jay-Z Cash Balance and Businesses

Jay-Z has primary accounts with Citibank and Bank of America. All income of Jay-Z from music royalties and businesses is deposited into this account. At the end of the current financial year, Jay-Z has over $125 million in cash reserves. Some of this cash is in foreign exchange, received through music sales outside the United States. You may also like Logan Paul Net Worth .

Jay-Z Music Royalties

According to Forbes, Jay-Z is one of the highest-earning music artists of all time, with an annual income exceeding $100 Million. This income comes from multiple music platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, etc.

• Spotify – $27 Million
• Apple Music – $21 Million
• Amazon – $13 Million
• YouTube – $9 Million
• Other Companies – $47 Million

Jay-Z Luxury Yachts and Private Jet

Jay-Z has last year gifted himself a brand new ‘Gulfstream G150 private jet plane, that cost him over $60 Million. Jay-Z has spent an additional $5 Million dollars in redesigning the interiors of this plane according to his taste and liking.

Jay-Z also owns six luxury yachts and a number of expensive cars. A couple of Yachts owned by Jay-Z come with a plunge pool and home theater.

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Conclusion: Jay-Z Net Worth Growth Estimate

Jay-Z is no longer just another music artist, but an established and successful entrepreneur. Jay-Z has built a billion-dollar business empire out of nothing. Jay-Z’s net worth has grown by over 500 times in the past two decades.

Jay-Z is still in the process of investing in new business ventures and generating more earnings each year. Just like Kanye West, Jay-Z’s wealth is seeing a significant uptick due to his sponsorship and franchising deals. Must Check Jeanie Buss Net Worth .

Jay-Z’s Fixed Assets consist of cash-churning properties that give him consistent income, and at the same time keeps the overheads to a minimum.

If the current estimates are to be taken into account, Jay-Z’s net worth will reach $2 Billion in less than one year’s time, putting him on the Forbes Richest Person list.

Jay-Z Car Collection and Price Range

Lastly, Jay Z’s net worth shows his excellence as a rapper and businessman. He used his skills to turn his rapping into a multi-billion dollar company. He did this by getting into things such as fashion, and sports management, and started his own alcohol brand named Ace of Spades.

Jay-Z is richer than Eminem. Jay-Z’s net worth is over $3 Billion, whereas Eminem’s net worth is less than $600 Million.

Jay-Z is the richest rapper in the world with over $3 Billion in worth, which means he is richer than Drake.

Kanye West.

With over $150 million in annual income, Jay-Z is the highest-earning and richest rapper in the world.

Jay-Z has over $900 million in Assets and an additional $125 Million in Cash, which means his total net worth is over $1 Billion.

18 years old.

No. Jay-Z has sold his equity in TIDAL for over $400 Million dollars.

Jay-Z’s net worth is $3 Billion.

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