Taylor Swift’s $100M Mic Drop, Meghan’s Media Mess, and The Wiggles in Court?! This Week in Celebrity Business
- Jessica Ramirez
- 8 hours ago
- 4 min read
Taylor Swift breaks the internet (again), Harry & Meghan get a royal downgrade, and The Wiggles head to court—wait, what? Dive into this week’s wildest celebrity business moves, where fame meets finance... and lawsuits. You’ll never guess who’s selling the most jerseys on Earth.
Taylor Swift Turns a Podcast into a Marketing Goldmine
Move over Joe Rogan, there’s a new queen of podcasting in town—Taylor Swift just appeared on the Kelce brothers’ “New Heights” podcast, and absolutely broke the internet.
How big was it? Try nearly 3 million views in 3 hours, with over 9.5 million in less than 14. That’s more reach than some Super Bowl commercials. And it wasn’t just giggles and “Traylor” anecdotes—no, this was a masterclass in strategic self-promotion.
Swift casually mentioned her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl (dropping October 3, mark your glittery calendars), while giving a turbo boost to Travis Kelce’s media empire and Amazon’s Wondery, which paid a cool $100 million for podcast rights. That’s not a guest spot—that’s a multi-platform revenue machine.
Heung-min Son’s MLS Move = Instant $$$
Remember when Heung-min Son joined LAFC just last week? Well, his jersey is already the best-selling sports jersey on the planet—yes, ahead of Messi, LeBron, and that guy who only shows up for playoffs (you know who you are, Kawhi).
Ticket prices for LAFC games? Up 500%. Fans? Screaming. Marketers? Drooling. Merchandising teams? Printing money.
The message is clear: star power sells, and Son’s move is a slam dunk for both LAFC and the MLS brand globally.
Harry & Meghan: The Netflix “Discount” Deal
Let’s check in on everyone's favorite royal entrepreneurs. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex just inked a new Netflix deal—but it’s not exactly the blockbuster it once was.
Gone is the jaw-dropping £74 million figure. In its place: a scaled-back, first-look agreement, which basically means Netflix can cherry-pick projects. If they say “no thanks,” Harry and Meghan can shop their content around. Oof.
This comes after a mixed bag of media efforts post-Harry & Meghan, including that Spotify deal that fizzled faster than you can say “archetypes.” Looks like the royal media empire needs a bit of a rebrand—or maybe just a PR detox.
Bethenny Frankel Throws Shade (and Facts)
Speaking of detoxes, Bethenny Frankel—yes, the former Real Housewife turned business mogul and Entrepreneur of the Year—had some unsolicited (but probably accurate) advice for Meghan and Harry.
In an Instagram takedown, Bethenny said the Sussexes are guilty of “trying to do too much too soon” and not capitalizing on their initial fame window. Basically, she told them to focus, hire better teams, and stop trying to launch 12 brands before breakfast. We stan a blunt, successful queen.
Shohei Ohtani Sued for $240 Million in Hawaii Real Estate Drama
File this under: plot twist no one saw coming. MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani is being sued for a jaw-dropping $240 million, accused of orchestrating a shady takeover of a Hawaiian real estate project.
Allegations include “threats,” “power grabs,” and something about a “coordinated ambush” (sounds more Suits than baseball). The plaintiffs claim Ohtani used his image and influence to push out other investors. Yikes.
From MVP to defendant—guess that’s one way to diversify your portfolio?
The Wiggles: More Than Just Fruit Salad Drama
Hold onto your red skivvies—The Wiggles are in court. Former CEO Luke O’Neill has filed a Fair Work Act lawsuit, naming none other than co-founder Anthony Field.
This follows layoffs, licensing fallouts with Disney, and, frankly, enough internal drama to justify a Netflix docuseries. Who knew the people behind “Hot Potato” could serve up such hot legal tea?
Next time you see a celebrity launching a tequila brand, real estate fund, podcast, or skincare line... just remember... someone’s getting rich, someone’s getting sued, and someone’s probably calling Bethenny Frankel for advice. Stay tuned for updates and more in-depth coverage of your favorite celebrities and entertainment news! Create a free membership account with us today!
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References:
MarketWatch – "The biggest winners of the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce podcast"
TalkSport – "Heung-min Son surpasses Lionel Messi and LeBron James just days after MLS move"
Page Six – "Bethenny Frankel gives Meghan Markle savage business advice"
The Times UK – "Harry and Meghan’s Netflix deal gets scaled down"
News.com.au – "The Wiggles’ legal battle hits federal court"
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