Chris Pine says $65,000 ‘Princess Diaries’ paycheck changed his life

Chris Pine says ,000 ‘Princess Diaries’ paycheck changed his life

With a 20-year career that has seen him star in rom-coms, blockbusters and indie hits, it’s hard to imagine Chris Pine ever had a hard time making it in Hollywood. But in a recent interview, the 43-year-old filmmaker revealed there was once a time when a paycheck for a supporting role had the potential to … Read more

Skittles is giving away 12 months free in a $3,500/month NYC apartment

Skittles is giving away 12 months free in a ,500/month NYC apartment

There’s at least one apartment in New York City that won’t break your budget. Skittles has launched a contest with the grand prize of a rent-free yearlong stay in a Manhattan micro-apartment. The 353-square-foot apartment has been given a candy-coated facelift by Dani Klaric, an interior designer with more than 2 million followers on TikTok … Read more

I pay $4,150 a month to rent this apartment above a Miami mall

I pay ,150 a month to rent this apartment above a Miami mall

In 2021, Rachel Koggan decided she was ready to leave New York City and head south to Miami, Florida. Koggan, a 34-year-old VP of Media Relations at M Booth, tells CNBC Make It she was ready for a change and wanted to be closer to her parents, who live about an hour from Miami. “I … Read more

The Mets are hiring for one of the most iconic mascot jobs in sports

The Mets are hiring for one of the most iconic mascot jobs in sports

The New York Mets are looking for someone to pick up the mantle of one of the most iconic mascots in American sports. The Flushing, Queens-based ball club recently posted a job listing for a “high-energy, enthusiastic individual” to don Mr. Met’s massive baseball-shaped head and serve as the team’s most identifiable brand ambassador. The … Read more

Selena Gomez says taking Instagram break was ‘most rewarding gift’

Selena Gomez says taking Instagram break was ‘most rewarding gift’

There are few people in the world better at Instagram than Selena Gomez. The actor, singer and entrepreneur is the most-followed woman on the platform, with a staggering 429 million users following her account. But in a recent appearance at the 2024 TIME 100 Summit, the 31-year-old said getting off of the app was one … Read more

WNBA champion A’ja Wilson’s hopes for Caitlin Clark, the league

WNBA champion A’ja Wilson’s hopes for Caitlin Clark, the league

Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking college career has sparked unprecedented interest in the WNBA. One of the league’s biggest stars hopes that spark turns into a flame. Speaking at the 2024 TIME 100 Summit on Wednesday, Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson said it has been “kind of amazing” to see the excitement that Clark has created … Read more

The least-affordable metro areas for America’s middle class

The least-affordable metro areas for America’s middle class

California remains one of the most expensive states to live in, according to a recent Creditnews Research study that found America’s middle class is being priced out. In the report that asked, “Can America’s Middle Class Still Afford Homeownership in 2024?”, the independent research house studied the relationship between income distribution and housing costs across … Read more

This small town in France is selling a house for 1 euro

This small town in France is selling a house for 1 euro

For a few years now, countries all over the world have gone viral for selling off abandoned or dilapidated properties for around $1 dollar — an often symbolic price. The point of these schemes is to attract buyers and help reverse shrinking populations. Towns in Italy have done it several times and now a small … Read more

10 most-sustainable U.S. cities—they’re almost all on the West Coast

10 most-sustainable U.S. cities—they’re almost all on the West Coast

In honor of Earth Month, realtyhop ranked the greenest U.S. cities for homebuyers. The report evaluated each city based on the following criteria: Sustainability Policy and infrastructure Energy Environment Affordability Overall, the study found that the majority of the greenest cities are on the West Coast — five are in California alone. California is one … Read more

This couple bought an abandoned house for $1.5 million: Look inside

This couple bought an abandoned house for .5 million: Look inside

In October 2023, Nick Volkov came across a unique listing for a house and just knew he had to show it to his girlfriend, Jenna Phipps, a 28-year-old content creator. Though the listing included pictures of the exterior only and described the house as a “tear-down,” the 27-year-old program manager tells CNBC Make It that … Read more