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The Journal
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Quiz: Can you name these billionaires?
CREATOR OF SUCCESSION Jesse Armstrong released a new film this weekend about billionaires. Mountainhead, a satirical drama starring Steve Carell, sees four tech billionaires meet up at a mountain resort for a weekend during a financial crisis. The trip takes a turn when all four of their social media platforms come under fire from the public. Armstrong, who makes his directorial debut with the film, said it was 'cathartic' for him to write in the voice of billionaires . Like many, he explained that he has plenty of 'feelings' about the cohort. Advertisement Given their notoriety, we want to know: Can you name these billionaires? Who is this billionaire basketballer? Alamy James Harden LeBron James Michael Jordan Kevin Durant Can you name this singer? Alamy Taylor Swift Jennifer Lopez Selena Gomez Olivia Rodrigo Which tech billionaire is this? Alamy Mark Zuckerberg Bill Gates Tim Cook Jeff Bezos Who is this big billionaire banker? Alamy Changpeng Zhao Steve Cohen Michael Bloomberg Warren Buffett Can you name this retail billionaire? Alamy Beate Heister (Aldi) Alice Walton (Walmart) Nancy Walton Laurie (ex-Walmart) Sandra Ortega Mera (Zara) Which sports billionaire is this? Alamy Rob Walton (American Football) Shahid Khan (Soccer) Mark Cuban (Basketball) Josh Harris (Ice Hockey) Who is this sports personality? Alamy Tiger Woods Ken Kendrick LeBron James David Clifford Can you name this buisnesswoman? Alamy Rihanna Oprah Winfrey Abigail Johnson Kim Kardashian Who is this? Alamy Joe Biden Donald Trump George Clooney Richard Nixon Which musician is this? Alamy Bruce Springsteen Kanye West Jay-Z Post Malone Can you name this billionaire? Alamy Whitney Houston Cardi B Béyonce Rihanna What is this person's name? Alamy Elon Musk Bill Clinton Bill Gates Tim Cook Can you name this person? Alamy Michael O'Leary Richard Branson Larry Ellison Steve Ballmer Who is this billionaire television presenter? Alamy Oprah Winfrey Whoopi Goldberg Alison Hammond Wendy Williams Who is this European billionaire? Alamy Amancio Ortega Dieter Schwarz Gerard Wertheimer Arnold Schwarzenegger Answer all the questions to see your result! Alamy You scored out of ! Forbes Rich List You must've been studying! Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy You scored out of ! Private Jet Look at you! Nice job. Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy You scored out of ! New Yacht Fake it 'til you make it. Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy You scored out of ! Gold Star You tried. Share your result: Share Tweet Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
For Elon Musk and Donald Trump, it's not goodbye, it's see you later
He arrived with a bang, leaping in the air at a campaign rally beside Donald Trump, pledging allegiance to the soon-to-be president last year. He left with a tweet, announcing that his time as a special government employee was over. In between, Elon Musk anointed himself Mr Trump's 'first buddy,' took a hatchet to government jobs and spending, and made himself a regular presence at the White House, holding court in the Oval Office and at Cabinet meetings. His departure was well signposted. Mr Musk offered frequent public reminders that his post was time-limited to 130 days, and in the past month gave briefings and interviews setting out what he had achieved with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) while proclaiming his tech businesses as his first love. 'Is Buddha needed for Buddhism?' he asked, suggesting he had set up the conditions for his work to continue in his absence. His 130 days are up on Friday. White House insiders, who took pains to avoid the world's richest man and his lair in the wood-panelled War Secretary's Office, scoffed at the choreographed exit and any notion that Mr Musk was keeping to a schedule. This, after all, is a president who can upend the law on a whim and could have used any manner of loopholes to keep Mr Musk at his side for longer than 130 days. 'I can't believe you are even asking why he left. Look at the numbers,' said one. Tesla, his electric car company, saw earnings collapse and a string of celebrities, horrified by Mr Musk's place at the heart of the Trump administration, switched to other car makers in a flurry of self-righteous Instagram posts. The company saw its net income collapse by 71 per cent during the first quarter. And the latest data from Europe show sales have fallen there by 50 per cent. There were even headlines at the start of the month that its board was looking for a new chief executive. Meanwhile, Mr Musk's companies took a big reputational hit. An Axios Harris Poll published recently showed that Tesla and SpaceX, another of Mr Musk's interests, saw their public standing fall. Tesla went from eighth in a league table of America's most visible companies four years ago to 95th now. It ranked 100th in 'character.' 'I think I probably did spend a bit too much time on politics,' Mr Musk said in an interview with Ars Technica, a tech news outlet. Yet it hasn't all been bad news for the world's richest man. His own wealth has exploded during his time in Washington, DC. The Forbes Rich List estimates that his personal wealth has increased by $90 billion in just the past month, giving him an overall fortune of almost $432 billion. Tesla's income may have plunged, but its share price is still almost 50 per cent higher than it was on election day. And the State Department has even pushed countries to licence his Starlink satellite service as part of international trade deals. Even so, Mr Musk's departure was marked by headlines describing him as a 'disillusioned' figure leaving Washington with his tail between his legs after falling out with the president. To be sure, this week he made his feelings clear on Mr Trump's 'big beautiful bill' of tax and spending cuts. He told CBS he was 'disappointed to see the massive spending bill, which increases the budget deficit... and undermines the work that the Doge team is doing'. Yet talk of a Trump-Musk bust up does not reach far beyond the headlines. Insiders say they remain tight and the tech billionaire has the sort of wealth that makes him a natural fit for Team Trump. In recent weeks, every time Mr Musk took a step back he would pop up again a few days later, appearing in the middle of the president's trip to the Middle East, for example. Barbara Res, who described her 18-years working for the Trump Organisation in her memoir Tower of Lies, said the president was clearly enjoying basking in his association with the world's richest man. 'He will think that his choice of listening to this person and making it public is an act of brilliance, the act of the great businessman,' she said. 'He can say: 'I found this person who sees things the way I see him, and I'm going to put him in charge.' That will come as some relief to Republicans, facing tough midterm elections next year. Mr Musk was the biggest Trump donor last year, spending more than $200 million, and has promised $100 million for allies next year. None of that money has been paid yet and, although Mr Musk has suggested he will be less active in politics next year, don't be surprised if he pops back up on the campaign trail or at the White House in the weeks and months to come. While that may be reassuring for campaign strategists, it is less so for White House staffers. 'I spent most of the time trying to avoid him,' said one insider, who only half joked about Mr Musk's chainsaw-wielding image. 'The last thing anyone needed was to be on his radar.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Cristiano Ronaldo's jaw-dropping earnings revealed as he tops the Forbes sporting rich list once again while Lionel Messi drops down the rankings - but a Brit enters the list in third with a whopping £110m
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world's highest-paid athlete yet again as he tops Forbes' rich list. The 40-year-old striker earned an estimated £206.6million ($275m) last year - an increase of £11.2m from 2023. Ronaldo has now topped the list for a third consecutive year and a fifth time during his glistening career. The Portuguese star has reportedly been paid a staggering £177million-a-year salary by his Saudi club Al Nassr since joining from Manchester United in December 2022. He also has other streams of income through various sponorships and boasts an enormous social media following of 939m. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner's salary has only ever been dwarfed by one athlete, Floyd Mayweather. The former world champion boxer earned an astonishing $300m (then £194m) in 2015 and $275m in 2018 (then £205m). Ronaldo pipped NBA legend Steph Curry, who was ranked second with a £117m ($156m) salary in a season which saw him become the first ever player to hit 4,000 three pointers. British boxer Tyson Fury came in third on the rich list, with an estimated salary of £109m ($146m) after two fights with Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh. The 36-year-old retired for a fifth time after losing his heavyweight title to Usyk via unanimous decision in December, but has been urged to return to the ring. Ronaldo's long time rival Lionel Messi is ranked at fifth, dropping down from third last year. The Inter Miami forward took home £101.4m ($135m) last year, with an estimated £56.2m ($75m) in off-field earnings. The Argentine is paid handsomely for a sponsorship deal to promote Saudi Arabia as a tourist destination. While Karim Benzema, who plays for Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad, was named as the eight highest paid athlete, raking in £78.2m ($104m). Basketball stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant make up the rest of list, alongside Dallas Cowboy's quarterback Dak Prescott, and baseballer players Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani.
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Incredible XI of Man Utd misfits and deadwood that would still beat Ruben Amorim's flops on current form
MANCHESTER UNITED are enduring their worst domestic campaign in the modern history of the club. But while their squad of strugglers are languishing in 16th in the Premier League, there's a squad's worth of stars shining elsewhere. Advertisement 8 Manchester United are enduring their worst domestic campaign in memory Credit: EPA In recent seasons it's felt like the key to success for Man Utd players has been leaving Man Utd, with so many stars that have exited Old Trafford going on to impress elsewhere. And he's not the only one that has been excelling elsewhere. In fact, you could make an entire starting XI of players who have swapped Man Utd for greener pastures. Advertisement READ MORE ON MAN UTD Meanwhile United have been riddled with issues in between the sticks as At full-back, the misfit XI could boast West Ham's Player of the Season Wan Bissaka and January exit Malacia joined PSV on loan in the winter window and has jumped from a 16th place United team to a side in a title race, with Eindhoven just one point behind league leaders Advertisement Most read in Football 8 Aaron Wan-Bissaka has impressed with West Ham since leaving Man Utd Credit: AFP Amorim and Ratcliffe's reputations have been minced by a rotten, stinking Man Utd SunSport's Dave Kidd has his say on the dire situation at Manchester United… THEY brought in the second-richest man in Great Britain and the hottest young coach in Europe. And yet, as the fans mourned the 20th anniversary of the Glazer family's takeover yesterday, Manchester United are worse than ever. This ruthlessly brilliant businessman, this local-boy-made-good, was going to lead the Red Devils back to the place he once held in the Forbes Rich List. Now Ratcliffe's ruthlessness is regarded as hateful penny-pinching, that business acumen has not translated into football — and United are two places above the relegation zone. This rotten, stinking football club minces the reputations of the best of men. As Amorim seems to have realised, according to his extraordinary round of media interviews in the wake of Sunday's 2-0 home defeat by West Ham... Read the article in full Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford The heart of the midfield would be occupied by the un-affectionately nicknamed 'McFred' - a pair that were mocked during their time at Old Trafford. Advertisement Harry Maguire gets over Man Utd woes with trip to watch former club in Championship play-off clash Now Brazilian As for McTominay - he Napoli are leading Serie A with two games remaining and McTominay has racked up 11 league goals and four assists at the heart of their midfield. Wingers Advertisement Elanga has been one of While £82m 'flop' Antony is looking a lot closer to matching his price tag with Since being loaned out in January, 8 Scott McTominay has been a revelation for Napoli Credit: Getty Advertisement 8 Antony has excelled at Real Betis Credit: Getty A front two could be made up of two of United's very own academy products. Marcus Rashford has been a man transformed at Advertisement Rashford has racked up 10 goal contributions in 17 appearances for the Villans, doing so in a Champions League quarter-final and huge clashes with Manchester City and Partnering Rashford would be Only While his goals haven't been in vain either, helping Marseille secure a return to the Champions League next season. Advertisement 8 Mason Greenwood is Ligue 1's second top scorer this season Credit: AFP 8 Marcus Rashford looked more like his usual self at Aston Villa Credit: Rex 8 It appears that Advertisement Even Seemingly threatening to quit if he can't turn it around, Amorim said: "I don't want to talk about the players. I'm talking about myself and the culture in the club and the culture in the team. I have that feeling. 'We need to change that and we need to be really strong in the summer and to be brave. "Because we cannot have a season like this next year. If the feeling is still here, we should give the space to different persons. Advertisement "So it's a big problem that we have here at the club. It's a decisive moment in the history of the club. We need to address that." 8 Ruben Amorim has threatened to quit if things don't improve Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Incredible XI of Man Utd misfits and deadwood that would still beat Ruben Amorim's flops on current form
MANCHESTER UNITED are enduring their worst domestic campaign in the modern history of the club. But while their squad of strugglers are languishing in 16th in the Premier League, there's a squad's worth of stars shining elsewhere. 8 Manchester United are enduring their worst domestic campaign in memory Credit: EPA In recent seasons it's felt like the key to success for Man Utd players has been leaving Man Utd, with so many stars that have exited Old Trafford going on to impress elsewhere. Aaron Wan-Bissaka showed what a United farewell can do for you on Sunday when he played a huge role in both goals against his former club as West Ham leapfrogged the Red Devils with a 2-0 victory. And he's not the only one that has been excelling elsewhere. In fact, you could make an entire starting XI of players who have swapped Man Utd for greener pastures. READ MORE ON MAN UTD BURGER ALL Man Utd to hold BBQ & no bus parade if they win Europa League final vs Spurs Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson left Man Utd in search of first team minutes in 2023, now he's The Eagle's first choice goalkeeper and about to play in an FA Cup final. Meanwhile United have been riddled with issues in between the sticks as Andre Onana continues to struggle since his £47m arrival from Inter Milan. At full-back, the misfit XI could boast West Ham's Player of the Season Wan Bissaka and January exit Tyrell Malacia. Malacia joined PSV on loan in the winter window and has jumped from a 16th place United team to a side in a title race, with Eindhoven just one point behind league leaders Ajax in the Eredivisie. 8 Aaron Wan-Bissaka has impressed with West Ham since leaving Man Utd Credit: AFP Amorim and Ratcliffe's reputations have been minced by a rotten, stinking Man Utd SunSport's Dave Kidd has his say on the dire situation at Manchester United… THEY brought in the second-richest man in Great Britain and the hottest young coach in Europe. And yet, as the fans mourned the 20th anniversary of the Glazer family's takeover yesterday, Manchester United are worse than ever. This ruthlessly brilliant businessman, this local-boy-made-good, was going to lead the Red Devils back to the place he once held in the Forbes Rich List. Now Ratcliffe's ruthlessness is regarded as hateful penny-pinching, that business acumen has not translated into football — and United are two places above the relegation zone. This rotten, stinking football club minces the reputations of the best of men. As Amorim seems to have realised, according to his extraordinary round of media interviews in the wake of Sunday's 2-0 home defeat by West Ham... Read the article in full HERE Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford Villarreal centre-back duo Eric Bailly and Willy Kambwala would make up the rest of the back line, with the pair on the brink of earning Champions League football with the La Liga club this season. The heart of the midfield would be occupied by the un-affectionately nicknamed 'McFred' - a pair that were mocked during their time at Old Trafford. Harry Maguire gets over Man Utd woes with trip to watch former club in Championship play-off clash Now Brazilian Fred is flying high in the Turkish league at Fenerbahce under the management of Jose Mourinho, where with five league goals this season, he has scored more than United front man Rasmus Hojlund. As for McTominay - he has been a revelation at Napoli under Antonio Conte. Napoli are leading Serie A with two games remaining and McTominay has racked up 11 league goals and four assists at the heart of their midfield. Wingers Antony and Anthony Elanga would offer width in the makeshift XI given their success away from the Theatre of Dreams this season. Elanga has been one of Nottingham Forest's most important players as they've made a push for Champions League football - and he even netted against Man Utd last month. While £82m 'flop' Antony is looking a lot closer to matching his price tag with Real Betis in Spain. Since being loaned out in January, a move that many Betis fans are hoping is made permanent, Antony had weighed in with crucial goals as Manuel Pellegrini's side battle for a place in the Champions League places. 8 Scott McTominay has been a revelation for Napoli Credit: Getty 8 Antony has excelled at Real Betis Credit: Getty A front two could be made up of two of United's very own academy products. Marcus Rashford has been a man transformed at Aston Villa - before his hamstring injury - and has made the decision to loan him out look baffling. Rashford has racked up 10 goal contributions in 17 appearances for the Villans, doing so in a Champions League quarter-final and huge clashes with Manchester City and Chelsea. Partnering Rashford would be Mason Greenwood, who has reignited his career in France with Marseille. Only Ousmane Dembele has scored more goals than Greenwood in Ligue 1 this season, with the one-time England international finding the back of the net 19 times. While his goals haven't been in vain either, helping Marseille secure a return to the Champions League next season. 8 Mason Greenwood is Ligue 1's second top scorer this season Credit: AFP 8 Marcus Rashford looked more like his usual self at Aston Villa Credit: Rex 8 It appears that Manchester United have become a vast footballer recycling centre which buys good players and makes them bad, before selling bad players who become good again. Even Ruben Amorim seems to be confused as to why things aren't clicking for his side, claiming that it's not the players' fault. Seemingly threatening to quit if he can't turn it around, Amorim said: "I don't want to talk about the players. I'm talking about myself and the culture in the club and the culture in the team. I have that feeling. 'We need to change that and we need to be really strong in the summer and to be brave. "Because we cannot have a season like this next year. If the feeling is still here, we should give the space to different persons. "So it's a big problem that we have here at the club. It's a decisive moment in the history of the club. We need to address that."
