Members thefunkman Posted February 26, 2008 Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 "To those who want to become rich and famous, I'd say: "Get rich first and see if that doesn't cover it." So said actor Bill Murray...But since Britney could never have gotten rich without the "famous" part, we have the freak show we now see (or try to avoid) on TV. NO, this isn't another salacious "white trash with $" thread:" It's about the numbers, amazing numbers, like these: Estimated current net worth: Around $50 million (with some less-reliable estimates running as high as $125 million.) Income: $730,000 per month. (Mostly from royalties: plus, considering her net worth, a mere $13-K a month from investments is a sadly low number.) Spending: $102,000 a month for "entertainment, gifts and vacation," plus $16,000 per month for clothes. (Maybe it's one-or-two "designer" outfits per month??) Other breakdowns: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ernest Buckley Posted February 26, 2008 Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 Whatever the case, I send that poor soul nothing but uplifting energy because thats what she really needs. She also needs a big hug and someone to truly love her without any interest in her $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super 8 Posted February 26, 2008 Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 I once found a calculator that would compare your income to the celebrity of your choice. It was cute. You could let it run and watch your incomes go up and watch how long it would take for Keanu Reeves to pay cash for a Lamborgini while you had almost enough to eat at a decent restaurant if you didn't order an appetizer.I can't seem to find it now. ----------------------------------------------- What Britney needs is to get out of the entertainment biz. She's made her fortune. She's got kids she needs to start taking responsibility for. There is no reason to stick around and endure this crap. It's time to retire. Sometimes I wonder why people like her do this. Maybe they're raised that their self-esteem is dependent on their popularity. I dunno. But if I was Britney I buy some land somewhere nice and out of the way, and spend the rest of my life kicking back out of the public eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billster Posted February 26, 2008 Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 Other breakdowns: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blue2blue Posted February 26, 2008 Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 "To those who want to become rich and famous, I'd say: "Get rich first and see if that doesn't cover it." So said actor Bill Murray...But since Britney could never have gotten rich without the "famous" part, we have the freak show we now see (or try to avoid) on TV. NO, this isn't another salacious "white trash with $" thread:" It's about the numbers, amazing numbers, like these: Estimated current net worth: Around $50 million (with some less-reliable estimates running as high as $125 million.) Income: $730,000 per month. (Mostly from royalties: plus, considering her net worth, a mere $13-K a month from investments is a sadly low number.) Spending: $102,000 a month for "entertainment, gifts and vacation," plus $16,000 per month for clothes. (Maybe it's one-or-two "designer" outfits per month??) Other breakdowns: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billster Posted February 26, 2008 Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 Oh, and another thing... Having known someone supposedly worth a couple of hundred million, $50 million isn't a whole lot of money when you factor in the idiotic level of expenditures built in to a celebrity lifestyle. The income isn't really the problem, the expenses are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super 8 Posted February 26, 2008 Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 The income isn't really the problem, the expenses are. Well when has that not been the case for anyone? And I agree with Blue. I think supply side economics promotes gluttony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billster Posted February 26, 2008 Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 Well when has that not been the case for anyone? Without degenerating into political debate, income can become a problem for a one-dimensional individual. Even the most austere lifestyle is out of reach for a person with skills that don't fit the marketplace. Another instance is when you depend on a few large transactions for income, instead of a steady stream of smaller deals. That's why real estate people start out renting apartments - so they can set aside a few pennies to tide them over while they wait to sell a mansion or two. Now where would Brit and her flagging album sales be without her Dubai perfume money? And as the article points out, the big rake is touring a souvenirs. No tour: no income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thefunkman Posted February 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 All getting back to Bill Murray's quote... I'd always thought that if I could somehow get a million dollars in one after-taxes chunk, I could "disappear" and live a sustainable (if ascetic) lifestyle. But after taking GAS into consideration, I'd better make it two mil...or maybe two-million euros... Billster sez: BTW did Brit "write" those tunes or are they by some other writer who would get the majority of that income? Good point...although I seem to remember Madonna having a deal that included her getting an automatic writer's-credit with all "her" tunes. Perhaps Brit was smart enough, (okay, one of Brit's handlers was smart enough,) to include a similar rider... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super 8 Posted February 26, 2008 Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 Now where would Brit and her flagging album sales be without her Dubai perfume money? {censored}ing rich! Need more money? Write the proverbial 'tell all' book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Charles Posted February 26, 2008 Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 All getting back to Bill Murray's quote...Good point...although I seem to remember Madonna having a deal that included her getting an automatic writer's-credit with all "her" tunes. Perhaps Brit was smart enough, (okay, one of Brit's handlers was smart enough,) to include a similar rider... Madonna actually writes or co-writes most of her material. Does Brit write anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billster Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 Does Brit write anything? Checks to boutique clothiers apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 All getting back to Bill Murray's quote... I'd always thought that if I could somehow get a million dollars in one after-taxes chunk, I could "disappear" and live a sustainable (if ascetic) lifestyle. Isn't that what Don McLean did? Took the money from "American Pie," bought a place in France, and kicked back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alndln2 Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 In a related story, it looks like Michael Jacksons Neverland Ranch is going up for auction due to Jackson being 25 million in areers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rodclement Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 I made lots of money between 18 and 21, more than I will probably makes for the rest of my life and I tell you that being young and stupid WILL dry out the source...the residuals are very small considering the amounts that came in when you are actually performing. I can honestly say that I shoved a Porshe down my nose, really...! I feel for this girl, the only difference is that my family did give a {censored}, I was the one that didn't! And no, I did not get writting credits for 90% of what we did. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thefunkman Posted February 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'd always thought that if I could somehow get a million dollars in one after-taxes chunk, I could "disappear" and live a sustainable (if ascetic) lifestyle. Craig sez: Isn't that what Don McLean did? Took the money from "American Pie," bought a place in France, and kicked back? Ahh, c'est gentil. BTW, plug "American Pie" into the Babel Fish translator site, and you get "P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members philbo Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 I feel bad for Britney - - She is an old soul trapped in the life of a fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members philbo Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 I can honestly say that I shoved a Porshe down my nose, really...! Rod Cool! Can you post a photo of your nostril? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members meccajay Posted February 28, 2008 Members Share Posted February 28, 2008 If you go to the Discography on AllMusic.com you'll see she only writes 3-4 songs per CD out of maybe 12-14 songs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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