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Express Tribune
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Who is Matt Rife? Inside the career and fortune of Annabelle doll and Warren's Occult Museum's new owner
Comedian Matt Rife, known for his fast-rising stand-up career and viral online presence, has officially purchased the infamous Ed and Lorraine Warren house and Occult Museum, alongside YouTuber Elton Castee. The Connecticut property is internationally recognised for housing the Annabelle doll and other notorious paranormal artefacts, collected by the Warrens during decades of supernatural investigations. Rife confirmed the news on Instagram, stating: 'I have officially purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren's home and Occult Museum, including being the legal guardian for at least the next five years of the entire haunted collection, including THE ANNABELLE DOLL, with my good friend @eltoncastee!!' He added that he has always been 'obsessed with the paranormal and all things haunted.' The purchase adds another layer to Rife's growing public profile and highlights his financial success. While the exact price remains undisclosed, reports suggest the deal exceeded half a million dollars. Forbes currently estimates his net worth at around $50 million. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Rife began his comedy career at 15 and rose to fame through MTV's Wild 'n Out. He later secured roles in Brooklyn Nine‑Nine and gained mass popularity on TikTok, leading to sold‑out tours and a Netflix special, Natural Selection. Beyond comedy, Rife earns from brand deals, endorsements, and a growing real estate portfolio, which includes multimillion-dollar properties in Los Angeles and Miami. His latest acquisition positions him not only as an entertainer but also as the custodian of a legendary paranormal archive. 'I'm incredibly honoured to have taken over one of the most prominent properties in paranormal history,' he said, recognising the Warren legacy.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Annabelle doll now officially belongs to comedian Matt Rife. Why he bought it? Check his networth
Rife Becomes Legal Guardian of Paranormal Collection No Separate Price for the Annabelle Doll A Plan to Open Doors to the Public Matt Rife Net Worth Ed and Lorraine Warren's Legacy Comedian and internet personality Matt Rife , known for his quick wit and viral crowd work, has surprised fans with an unexpected move—acquiring the infamous home and Occult Museum of Ed and Lorraine Warren . Teaming up with YouTuber Elton Castee, Rife announced that he has officially purchased the Connecticut property that houses the Warrens' collection of allegedly haunted artifacts, including the notorious Annabelle doll In an Instagram post, Rife revealed that he is now the legal guardian—though not the owner—of over 750 haunted items from the museum, which includes the Annabelle doll, believed by many to be possessed. His role as guardian is set to last for at least five years. In a separate TikTok video, he acknowledged the cultural and historical weight of the museum, calling it possibly 'the most important and prominent piece of paranormal history in the world.' He added that while many might not understand the significance, paranormal enthusiasts would know 'this is as big as it gets.'The comedian explained that the decision was fueled by his fascination with the supernatural. A self-described enthusiast of haunted lore, Rife shared that The Conjuring films—based on the Warrens' investigations—are his favorite horror movies, and he is honored to carry on the legacy of the couple who brought demonology and ghost hunting into the financial specifics of the purchase remain undisclosed, though reports from property sites place the house's value between $551,000 and $683,000. Measuring approximately 2,544 square feet, the residence includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms. While the Annabelle doll did not have a separate listed cost, it was acquired as part of the larger deal involving the entire museum ahead, Rife and Castee intend to transform the property into a destination for fans of the paranormal. They plan to offer overnight stays and guided museum tours, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the haunted history of the site. This move has intrigued many, although some fans expressed concern over the spiritual and safety implications of interacting with objects that have long been surrounded by sinister Rife, this acquisition goes beyond fandom. It marks a calculated blend of personal passion and business sense. With a reported net worth of $50 million (as per Forbes), the comedian has built his fortune through global comedy tours, TV roles in shows like Wild 'n Out and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a strong presence on social media, and a growing real estate portfolio that includes multimillion-dollar properties in Los Angeles and and Lorraine Warren were two of the most prominent paranormal investigators of the 20th century. Their work inspired a wide range of films, from The Amityville Horror to the Conjuring universe. The museum they curated inside their home became a central repository for objects they believed to be cursed or spiritually volatile. Among them, the Annabelle doll became the focal point of a successful film trilogy—Annabelle (2014), Annabelle: Creation (2017), and Annabelle Comes Home (2019).
Black America Web
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
9-to-5 Hater B. Simone Dragged After Saying She's Now Forced To Shop At H&M Due To Money Problems
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Through talent and hustle, entrepreneur/comedian/actress/social media personality B. Simone made her way to more than five million followers and a career that includes Wild 'n Out, the Let's Try This Again podcast, and a new app, LTTA. But it's the app that has her reconsidering her finances these days. On the June 16 episode of Let's Try This Again, Simone shared with her BFF, Shekinah, that she was facing some financial challenges. This was only after Shekinah shared her own struggles. However, Simone's response left her fan base a little underwhelmed, as she mentioned that her struggles included a change in her shopping habits. 'I feel like it's a breakthrough with what I'm creating with the app,' Simone said, tearing up. 'Just, my finances. Like, the budgeting. You see how I am—nitpicking every little thing. I've never been like that. We were in Bloomingdale's yesterday. I'm like, 'We have to go to H&M..' And I notice in me now, just nitpicking. I just don't have it to spend – the liquid. I'm used to having liquid. And because I've invested in this app, in this platform, I don't have the liquid. I got the money, but not yet. It's coming. I have it in assets, I have it in jewelry. I'm used to seeing a certain amount in my account.' However, some folks felt she diminished Shekinah's struggles, after Shekinah confessed that she'd had some hard times, but never reached out to Simone for help. 'Being a best friend with a celebrity – everybody thinks that because you're connected to this person, that your life is just as grand as theirs or they got it or they're helping you….baby, didn't have a job, living with my parents, as a single mom….Nobody gave me a handout,' Shekinah shared. 'But guess what … that wasn't your responsibility.' She added, 'God has to take me through that for my own season, for my own thing. I had to get my car repossessed. I had to go through the food stamp line. I had to be on Medicaid. … As a friend of somebody who has it … it's hard to digest.' It appears that B. Simone has yet to read the room. She's already been criticized for charging, yes, charging to have people see her processing grief after her friend Jacky Oh, another influencer, suddenly passed away two years ago. For her to say her comedown was having to shop at a fast fashion retailer after her bestie confessed she'd nearly lost it all struck most as tone-deaf, to say the least. The backlash came quickly with full columns on Ice Cream Convos and Ebony about how success has gone to B. Simone's head. Comments on her IG and YouTube accounts were even harsher. Under posts where the self-proclaimed Christian discussed God working in her life, many questioned her faith and compassion. 'At some point, we have to say it plainly, B. Simone, please log out,' the Ebony op-ed, penned by columnist Victor Qunnuell Vaughns, Jr., reads. 'May this type of friend never find me,' more than one IG user posted on a clip about avoiding 'the noise.' Another posted, 'And you are not a real friend, how could you let your BF struggle like that?' 'Mmh… Oprah would NEVER let Gayle. There are so many things to be said. I love that you said your story is still being written,' one commenter pointed out. On IG, another post said, 'I'm looking for yo friend page so I can tell her to get tf away from you & STAY AWAY! it's gone take more than that religion to fix that spirit.' How did we get here? Maybe it's just the way media personalities evolve – or devolve – once they reach a certain success. They have to keep feeding their fan bases with new and improved content as they move further and further away from relatability while earning more money and followers. It's a Catch-22 that is unique to content creators as they must continue to feed the content machine, based not on their accomplishments, but on the personality that led them to success in the first place. 'We're in a cultural era where influencers are becoming pastors, therapists, and lifestyle coaches all in one—without the credentials or emotional intelligence to back it up,' Vaughns continues. 'And B. Simone might be the loudest example of that pipeline.' may yet respond to the backlash – hopefully, for free. See social media's reaction below. 9-to-5 Hater B. Simone Dragged After Saying She's Now Forced To Shop At H&M Due To Money Problems was originally published on
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Floribama Shore' star Kirk Medas fighting for his life ‘on ventilator' amid ‘severe' illness
'Floribama Shore' star Kirk Medas has been fighting for his life on a ventilator for over two weeks as his castmates asked for prayers amid the severe health battle. Medas, who appeared on the MTV series from 2017 to 2021, was diagnosed with necrotizing pancreatitis and was hospitalized in intensive care on April 18, according to his castmates Nilsa Prowant and Aimee Elizabeth Hall. 'The situation is incredibly serious,' Hall wrote on her Instagram page on May 1. Advertisement 4 'Floribama Shore' star Kirk Medas was hospitalized April 18. GoFundMe Hall shared a heartbreaking image of Medas in a hospital bed hooked up to the ventilator — alongside several snaps of the 'Floribama Shore' group. 'He is sedated and this could take some time to heal. We are praying that he has a full recovery but this process could take some time,' Prowant said. Advertisement Prowant, based in Panama City Beach, Fla., has been flying 'back and forth to Miami' to be by his side. 'I did fly down there and see him,' Prowant shared during an Instagram reel. 'It was one of the hardest things I've ever seen in my life.' Hall revealed that her longtime castmate did not have medical insurance and that medical bills are piling up. 4 Nilsa Prowant flew to Miami to be by Medas' side after he was checked into the hospital. Instagram/nilsaprowant Advertisement 'His sweet, strong mother has created a GoFundMe to help with the overwhelming expenses,' Hall added. 'Please pray for Kirk. Pray for his mother. Pray for his friends. And pray for his castmates—we're all hurting watching our brother fight this battle.' Necrotizing pancreatitis is a 'complication of acute pancreatitis in which part of your pancreas dies,' according to the Cleveland Clinic. Patients with Necrotizing pancreatitis can experience both short-term and long-term issues. 4 Medas appeared on the MTV series from 2017 to 2021. Erik Thomas/NY Post Advertisement He had a unique route to the small screen. Medas starred in the 'Jersey Shore' successor alongside Hall, Prowant, Gus Smyrnios, Jeremiah Buoni, Candace Rice, Codi Butts, and Kortni Gilson. Medas met MTV producers when his 'nervous' friend tried landing a spot on the show. 4 'Floribama Shore' ran for four seasons on MTV. 'My buddy called me and was like, 'I'm getting interviewed for this TV show, I'm nervous and I need some comfort.' So I went over to his house and they [the producers] ended up meeting me and they asked if they could interview me,' Medas told The Post in 2017. 'I ended up making the cut, but I felt bad because [my friend] didn't.' After Medas' time on 'Floribama Shore,' Medas went on to make special appearances in shows like 'Fear Factor' and Nick Cannon's 'Wild 'n Out.' Advertisement Before Medas was hospitalized, he spent recent months posting on Instagram about his fitness and spiritual journey. 'Lost a lot the past year but stayed resilient through it all,' Medas captioned in an Instagram reel in March. 'Mind, body, spirit. Changing my lifestyle completely was the start. Putting down the bottle and picking up the Bible was the best thing I [had] ever done. My only regret is not making such changes earlier on in life.'
Axios
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Popular day party series brings Sunday funday vibes to Charlotte
DopeBrunch is a monthly pop-up party that is so popular, it always sells out. Why it matters: It satisfies a craving that Charlotte has for day parties and bottomless brunch, founder TJ Leak tells Axios. Background: Leak first started hosting DopeBrunch in the Triangle area in 2017, after noticing that North Carolina lacked Sunday funday events similar to those he experienced in cities like D.C. or Houston. "After traveling to all these cities, one of my mentors told me not to complain about where I live but to instead think about how I can change it," Leak said. In 2019 he brought the parties to Charlotte. Between the lines: Bottomless mimosas and happy hour drink specials are illegal in North Carolina. But brunch buffets, like the ones you'll get at a DopeBrunch event, aren't. The vibe: DopeBrunch parties are about six hours and are held at rotating venues around Charlotte, like Pinhouse, Alibi and Queen Park Social, to name a few. Expect a range of music, from Hip-Hop to R&B. Former Wild'n Out comedian Darren Brand often hosts. How it works: Sign up for alerts to be notified about free entry. Tickets range from $0-$20. They're free if you grab them early, but the price increases to $20 if you wait until the last minute. Brunch tickets start at $30 and include the brunch buffet and drink specials. Dig in: Menu items include French toast, chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, shrimp and grits, fruit, plus some vegan options. The next DopeBrunch event is May 18 at STATS from 12-9pm. There's another DopeBrunch on May 25 at Slingshot from 3-9pm. VIP tables for up to six guests range from $100 to $200 and include unlimited duckpin bowling or brunch. Plus: Leak also partners with Charlotte-based event company Tru Vibez to host events not centered around brunch called "DopeVibez."
