<ul class="summary-list"><li>A man in Germany has died after drinking from a spiked bottle of Moet <keyword id="12856147" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="champagne" source="Orion">champagne</keyword>. </li><li>Eight were also poisoned in Germany, four became ill in The Netherlands. </li></ul>A man has died and 12 became ill in Germany and The Netherlands after drinking a bottle of luxury champagne laced with ecstasy. Harald Georg Z, 52, died after drinking a glass of the spiked Moët &amp; Chandon Ice Impérial, and eight others were left poisoned at a restaurant in Weiden, Germany, <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/moet-champagne-bottles-laced-with-fatal-doses-of-ecstasy-7pnvp6pkk">The Times</a> reports.Drug smugglers are suspected of lacing the bottles with the <keyword id="11915064" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="drugs" source="Orion">drugs</keyword>, The Times added.Dutch health authorities said four people were hospitalized after sharing a bottle of Moet in The Netherlands, priced at approximately $482.80, according to <a href="https://nltimes.nl/2022/02/25/four-hurt-mdma-laced-champagne-netherlands-one-killed-germany">the NL Times.</a>The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority <a href="https://www.nvwa.nl/nieuws-en-media/nieuws/2022/02/24/nvwa-waarschuwt-voor-mogelijk-levensgevaarlijke-harddrugs-in-3-literfles-moet-imperial-ice">said that</a> "Touching and/or drinking the contents of the bottles is life-threatening. This has led to seven very serious illnesses and one death in Germany,""It is not known how the MDMA ended up in these bottles," the statement continued, adding that all the spiked bottles were bought on an unknown website. Therefore, the agency is unable to estimate how many bottles may have been tainted and who is at risk. Police investigations found that "there was no champagne in the affected champagne bottle, but the chemical substance MDMA, which is often also referred to as ecstasy," said the police headquarters in Upper Palatinate on Tuesday, according to German news site <a href="https://www.bild.de/news/inland/news-inland/tod-nach-champagner-sause-in-weiden-polizei-warnt-vor-getraenken-aus-dem-interne-79233956.bild.html">Bild. </a>Police spokeswoman said the liquid "was reddish-brown and quickly darkened."A spokesman for The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority said in a statement <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10581057/Warning-issued-Moet-Chandon-champagne-spiked-Ecstasy.html">to the Daily Mail</a>: "Even dipping your fingertip into the liquid and tasting it can cause serious health problems, even if you don't swallow it."People should also not touch, let alone taste, the contents. Taking a small sip can be fatal."A warning is in place regarding 3-liter bottles of <keyword id="13321531" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="moet-chandon" source="Orion">Moet &amp; Chandon</keyword> Ice Imperial with the serial number LAJ7QAB6780004.Moet did not immediately respond to Insider's call for comment.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>877 bottles of <keyword id="4894" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="60" keywordseo="wine">wine</keyword> dating back from 1911 to 1943 are being auctioned off this week. </li><li><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/09/auction-of-rare-old-champagne-could-fetch-10-million.html">CNBC reported</a> that the collection of <keyword id="6411897" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="vintage">vintage</keyword> wines are expected to sell for $10 million </li><li>In 2020, <keyword id="84003" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="champagne">champagne</keyword> sales declined 18% due to restrictions on indoor dining at bars and restaurants. </li></ul>If you have a taste for 100-year-old champagne - and a bit of cash to spare - you may be in luck.<a href="https://www.ackerwines.com/auctions/?auctionId=1362">877 bottles</a> of champagne and burgundy wine with vintages dating between 1911 and 1943 are being <keyword id="1639" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Auction">auction</keyword>ed by Acker, the largest wine auction house in the world, on Wednesday and Thursday, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/09/auction-of-rare-old-champagne-could-fetch-10-million.html">CNBC first reported. </a>There are more than 900 separate lots of the rare bubbly being sold, which is expected to sell for a whopping $10 million. The variations of champagne include "323 magnums, 10 Jeroboams, two Methuselahs and 30 half-bottles," CNBC reported. In total, the collection could go for over $10 million. With there being strict lockdowns and less opportunity for indoor dining at restaurants and bars during the pandemic, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/champagne-sales-decline-during-coronavirus-pandemic-2021-1">champagne sales declined nearly 18% in 2020</a>, Insider previously reported. "The bottles offered in this sale are truly the cream of this collection," Acker Chairman, John Kapon, told CNBC. "To offer such depth and breadth of Salon, Krug, Bollinger, Louis Roederer, Pol Roger and Pommery back to the 1920s, and Moet &amp; Chandon back to the 1910s, is truly a rare privilege for myself as an auctioneer." The auctioneer told CNBC that there was "a significant effort" put into the vetting of the 100-year-old collection of wines. Kapon said, "any bottles deemed to have suboptimal color or conditions were removed."

A collection of rare wines up to 100 years old is expected to sell at auction for $10 million

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="12856147" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="champagne" source="Orion">Champagne</keyword> may be hard to find for <keyword id="12805579" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="new-years-eve" source="Orion">New Year's Eve</keyword> celebrations. </li><li>The industry has been struck by supply chain issues, increased demand, and extreme weather.</li></ul>It may be more difficult than usual to find Champagne for your New Year's celebration this year. A combination of the pandemic, supply chain issues, a massive uptick in demand, and extreme weather events has led to shortage in Champagne this season, and experts say it's just the beginning. Production limits set in 2020, at the height of pandemic lockdowns, will mean less Champagne in 2023 and beyond, <a href="https://www.winemag.com/2021/12/15/champagne-shortage-why/">Wine Enthusiast's Hillary Richard reports</a>. In 2020, as the pandemic swept the globe, the Champagne industry saw <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/champagne-sales-decline-during-coronavirus-pandemic-2021-1">a sharp drop in sales</a> as restaurants and bars closed and consumers saw less cause to celebrate. Sales tumbled 18% by volume in 2020, the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC), the trade industry group that represents the region, reported in January. CIVC estimated at the time that total champagne sales dropped from 300 million bottles in 2019 to 245 million in 2020. But toward the end of 2020, sales began to rebound as life returned to some semblance of normalcy (the presidential election also <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/more-champagne-sold-washington-dc-today-last-2-new-years-combined-liquor-store-owners-say-1545813">led to a bump in bubbly sales</a>). While it's too soon to tell how the category fared in 2021, it seems sales have exploded. Industry experts are anticipating that Champagne sales this year will surpass pre-pandemic levels, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/22/champagne-sales-surge-close-to-levels-seen-before-covid-pandemic.html">CNBC's Amanda Macias reported</a>. "If I have to guess, I think that consumers are ready to celebrate even just the little things in life," Natalie Pavlatos, a spokeswoman for the Champagne Bureau, USA, told CNBC.But like many products, including <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/popular-toys-shortage-looms-price-increase-holiday-season-2021-9">toys</a> and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/artificial-christmas-trees-prices-increasing-shipping-crisis-2021-9">artificial Christmas trees</a>, Champagne has been caught in <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/supply-chain-crisis-holiday-products-arriving-late-what-happens-2021-12">supply chain snarls</a>. Cases of bubbly are imported from France, and distributors have been forced to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2021/10/22/champagne-shortage-holiday-season/">place orders well in advance and navigate shipping delays</a>. The issue appears to be <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/30/business/champagne-shortage/index.html">hitting high-end brands the most</a> right now. Moet &amp; Chandon, Dom Perignon, and Veuve Clicquot are sold out in many markets, and retailers are concerned about selling out of bubbly altogether. <keyword id="11994111" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="alcohol" source="Orion">Alcohol</keyword> delivery service Drizly recently surveyed 500 beverage retailers across the US and found that 80% are at least slightly concerned about running out of Champagne during this holiday season.If you can find Champagne, there's a good chance it costs more than it used to. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/wine-liquor-is-more-expensive-than-ever-holiday-season-2021-12">Prices for alcoholic beverages have risen</a> across the board, with <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.htm">US Labor Department data</a> from earlier this month showing a 1% year-over-year increase in the cost of alcohol thanks to the supply chain challenges that aren't expected to abate anytime soon.<h2>We could see Champagne shortages for years to come</h2><div type="image" title="Grapes harvested for Champagne at a vineyard in northeastern France" height="1666" width="2222" msid="88621028" hostid="261"></div>Even once the holidays pass, we're likely to continue seeing Champagne shortages.The CIVC, the Champagne trade group, sets limits on production each year, dictating how much of growers' crops can be harvested, how much should be held back to create multi-vintage blends down the road, and how much will be used to make Champagne vinegar.In 2020, at the height of pandemic lockdowns, CIVC set the production limit at roughly 25% less than the year prior. Champagne must age for at least 15 months — longer for higher-end versions — which means the limits set in 2020 are likely to have a domino effect, <keyword id="11963487" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="wine" source="Orion">Wine</keyword> Enthusiast reports.Plus, this year's Champagne harvest was seriously damaged due to extreme weather including heat, frost, and severe rains. <a href="https://www.winespectator.com/articles/will-the-world-run-out-of-champagne-don-t-panic">According to the CIVC data</a>, frost took out 30% of the region's 2021 crops, mildew destroyed another 25% or 30%, and hail damaged over 1,200 acres of vineyards. One grower in the Champagne region estimated that her family's vineyard had <a href="https://fortune.com/2021/09/11/fires-frost-floods-europe-wine-2021-harvest-climate-change/">lost 90% of its grapes</a> this year as a result.Gabe Barkley, CEO of wine and spirits importer MHW, told Wine Enthusiast that these issues will impact the industry for years to come."We do anticipate that reduced production in recent vintages will affect the market for years," he said, "with 2023 through 2025 being the most impacted by volume."

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5c33d5d42ab31e07d04a3aef-2400/2017-06-16t083940z1863331512rc118b091710rtrmadp3france-tech-macron.jpg" border="0" alt="bernard arnault" data-mce-source="Reuters" />ReutersBernard Arnault, Europe's richest man.</div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>The richest man in Europe, Bernard Arnault, is now worth more than $100 billion, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">Bloomberg's Billionaires Index</a>.</li><li>This means he joins Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates as the third person in the elite $100 billion club.</li><li>Arnault is chair of LVMH, a group which owns luxury brands including Louis Vuitton and Moet &amp; Chandon.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.</a></li></ul>Europe's richest man has joined Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates by becoming worth more than $100 billion.French luxury fashion magnate Bernard Arnault <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-18/arnault-joins-bezos-gates-in-most-exclusive-billionaires-club">edged over the landmark net worth</a> on Wednesday, according to the <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">Bloomberg Billionaires Index</a>.Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/net-worth-13-richest-tech-billionaires-in-the-world-2019-3?r=US&amp;IR=T">A definitive list of the 13 richest tech billionaires in the world</a>Arnault is chairman of LVMH, a group which owns brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Moet &amp; Chandon. Bloomberg reports that his wealth has grown by nearly $32 billion this year, the most out of anyone on its Billionaires index.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5ce595059252e30b403765a6-1200/louis vuitton.jpg" border="0" alt="louis vuitton" data-mce-source="Joe Raedle/Getty Images" data-link="http://www.gettyimages.com/license/804428170" /><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/license/804428170">Joe Raedle/Getty Images</a></div></div></div>At time of writing Arnault is $6 billion behind Microsoft cofounder Gates who's worth $106 billion, and $19 billion behind Amazon CEO Bezos, the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/16/jeff-bezos-is-now-the-richest-man-in-modern-history.html">richest man in modern history</a>.Arnault was among the crop of billionaires to pledge money to repair Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. Arnault pledged €200 million ($224 million), although <a href="https://apnews.com/d69824caa68b4d24b13e91fed77dd953">a senior press official at Notre-Dame told the AP last week</a> that the big donations from billionaires such as Arnault had yet to materialise. <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/beyonce-jay-z-net-worth-music-first-billionaire-couple-money-billion-2019-4">Jay-Z is hip-hop's first billionaire. See how he and Beyoncé make and spend their money.</a></h3> <div> <iframe class="bijwplayerclass" data-player="jwplayer" src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/ODxKefSZ-CEZHWCBG.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" style="margin:0px;" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><script>function receiveMessage(event){ console.log(event.data.fullscreen); Android.fullscreen(event.data.fullscreen); }window.addEventListener("message", receiveMessage, false);</script> </div> </div>

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<ul><li>Elon Musk, with a net worth of $208 billion, is the world's richest person, leading Tesla and SpaceX. Bernard Arnault follows with $202 billion as the CEO of LVMH.</li><li>The wealth of these top individuals is primarily rooted in technology, finance, and retail sectors.</li></ul>The global wealth landscape is constantly changing. Following a year of unprecedented wealth creation, the world's richest individuals saw their net worth increase significantly. Late last month, Forbes revealed the top ten wealthiest people in the world. Currently, their fortunes are primarily rooted in the technology, finance, and retail sectors. However, the expanding wealth gap between these affluent individuals and the less privileged continues to be a major concern for people around the globe. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;" class="redcator-table-advance"><colgroup></colgroup><col /><col /><col /><col /><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rank </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Name </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Company </td><td 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#000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$202 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Jeff Bezos </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Amazon </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 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</td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">6 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Larry Page </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Alphabet </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$143 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">7 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Sergey Brin </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Alphabet </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$137 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">8 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Warren Buffett </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Berkshire Hathaway </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$134 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 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5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">10 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Steve Ballmer </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Microsoft </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">$123 </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody></table> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="1. Elon Musk" comment="subhead" text="1. Elon Musk">1. Elon Musk</cmsannotation> Net worth: $208 billion Country: United States Age: 52 Elon Musk, the world's richest person, is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Musk is a visionary entrepreneur who is reshaping both terrestrial and extraterrestrial transportation. He leads Tesla, an electric car manufacturer with a staggering valuation of nearly $470 billion. Additionally, his aerospace company, SpaceX, boasts a valuation close to $180 billion. Elon Musk's net worth currently stands at $208 billion. In October 2022, Musk made headlines by buying Twitter for $44 billion. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="2. Bernard Arnault &amp; family" comment="subhead" text="2. Bernard Arnault &amp; family">2. Bernard Arnault &amp; family</cmsannotation> Net worth: $202 billion Country: France Age: 74 Bernard Arnault, the world's second richest person, is the CEO and chairman of LVMH, the largest luxury goods company. LVMH owns about 70 famous brands, including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Moet &amp; Chandon, and Sephora. In January 2021, LVMH bought Tiffany &amp; Co. for $15.8 billion. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="3. Jeff Bezos" comment="subhead" text="3. Jeff Bezos">3. Jeff Bezos</cmsannotation> Net worth: $197 billion Country: United States Age: 60 Despite a high-profile divorce from his wife MacKenzie in 2019, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos maintain his status as one of the world's wealthiest individuals. His net worth of $194 billion positions him as the third richest person globally. Amazon's remarkable success during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed significantly to his wealth. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="4. Mark Zuckerberg" comment="subhead" text="4. Mark Zuckerberg">4. Mark Zuckerberg</cmsannotation> Net worth: $167 billion Country: United States Age: 39 Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder, CEO, and chairman of Meta platforms, is a driving force behind the world's leading social network. With a net worth of $177 billion, he has held approximately 13% of Facebook's shares since the company went public in 2012. Zuckerberg is the youngest centi-billionaire, and the rapid growth of Instagram Reels has contributed to his wealth. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="5. Larry Ellison" comment="subhead" text="5. Larry Ellison">5. Larry Ellison</cmsannotation> Net worth: $149 billion Country: United States Age: 79 Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle, has a net worth of $141 billion. While he stepped down as CEO in 2014, he continues to serve as the chairman of the board and chief technology advisor. Additionally, Ellison has a notable stake in Tesla and owns most of Lanai, a Hawaiian island. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="6. Larry Page" comment="subhead" text="6. Larry Page">6. Larry Page</cmsannotation> Net worth: $143 billion Country: United States Age: 51 Larry Page, co-founder of Google, ranks sixth on the list with a net worth of $114 billion. He has also invested in space exploration company Planetary Resources and supports startups in the "Flying Car" industry through companies like Kitty Hawk and Opener. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="7. Sergey Brin" comment="subhead" text="7. Sergey Brin">7. Sergey Brin</cmsannotation> Net worth: $137 billion Country: United States Age: 50 Sergey Brin, originally from Russia, co-founded the Google search engine in 1998 with his Stanford PhD colleague, Larry Page. Initially, Brin was Google's technology president before moving on to lead special projects like Google Glass, the voice-activated smart glasses. Today, he is a board member of Alphabet, Google's parent company, and holds a significant controlling stake in the company. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="8. Warren Buffett" comment="subhead" text="8. Warren Buffett">8. Warren Buffett</cmsannotation> Net worth: $134 billion Country: United States Age: 93 Warren Buffett, renowned as the "Oracle of Omaha," is celebrated for his exceptional investment acumen. He helms Berkshire Hathaway, which boasts a diverse portfolio of over 60 companies, including Geico Insurance and Duracell. His net worth stands at $134 billion, and he began his investing journey at just 11 years old. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="9. Bill Gates" comment="subhead" text="9. Bill Gates">9. Bill Gates</cmsannotation> Net worth: $129 billion Country: United States Age: 68 Co-founder of the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates possesses a net worth of $129 billion. Gates transitioned away from Microsoft over the years, retaining only a 1% stake while diversifying his investments. His foundation remains the largest private charitable organisation globally. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="10. Steve Ballmer" comment="subhead" text="10. Steve Ballmer">10. Steve Ballmer</cmsannotation> Net worth: $123 billion Country: United States Age: 67 Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer owns the Los Angeles Clippers and boasts a net worth of $123 billion. Ballmer's journey at Microsoft began in 1980, and he assumed the role of CEO in 2000, succeeding Bill Gates. These rankings are based on the Forbes billionaire list as of June 5, 2024, and highlight their remarkable achievements and entrepreneurial prowess. It's important to note that the positions on this list can change rapidly this year as well as financial markets and business fortunes undertake an uncertain and volatile path forward. 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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540dfa7069bedd023a255d19-1200-800/model the plaza.jpg" border="0" alt="model the plaza">John Parra/Getty Images for FerrariModel Isabeli Fontana arrives in a Ferrari FF to the Harper's Bazaar Celebrates Icons by Carine Roitfeld at The Plaza on September 5 in New York City.</img></div></div></div>
Model, designers, socialites, and celebrities all gathered at the Plaza Hotel Friday night for the Harper's BAZAAR Fashion Week party celebrating ICONS - a portfolio spotlighting unforgettable women who are always in fashion - by Carine Roitfeld.
Roitfeld, the former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, is now the Global Fashion Director for Harper's BAZAAR and editor-in-chief of CR Fashion Book. She arrived to the event with Harper's Bazaar Creative Director Stephen Gan and Lady Gaga.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540dff0369beddb250255d1d-1200-2000/lady gaga carien roitfeld.jpg" border="0" alt="lady gaga carine roitfeld">Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Samsung</img></div></div></div>Gaga brought her actor-boyfriend, Taylor Kinney, as her date.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540e04a66bb3f7501bfb05dd-1200-2000/lady gaga taylor kinney.jpg" border="0" alt="Lady Gaga Taylor Kinney">Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</img></div></div></div>
Guests were immediately greeted by giant bottles of custom-made Moët &amp; Chandon.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540dfa6d6bb3f7fc6cfb05de-4928-3280/bazaar fashion week champagne party.jpg" border="0" alt="bazaar fashion week champagne party">Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</img></div></div></div>There was also a Belvedere Vodka bar offering four specialty cocktails. <div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540dfa7669beddbb3b255d38-4096-2720/belvedere vodka bar.jpg" border="0" alt="belvedere vodka bar" style="color: #000000;">Getty Images</img></div></div></div>
Soon, the party was in full swing.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540dfa6c69beddbb3b255d15-4928-3280/bazaar fashion week party champagne extravagant.jpg" border="0" alt="bazaar fashion week party champagne extravagant" style="line-height: 1.5em;">Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</img></div></div></div>
The highlight of the evening was a performance by Lady Gaga, who took the stage with her band for a live jazz performance in support of her upcoming collaborative album with Tony Bennett, "Cheek to Cheek."<div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540e0508ecad043673dbc957-610-609/screen%20shot%202014-09-08%20at%203.35.02%20pm.png" border="0" alt="Lady gaga" width="800">Business Insider/Aly Weisman</img></div></div>
Tons of famous faces were in the audience, including Nicki Minaj.
<div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540dfa7169beddb336255d19-598-861/screen%20shot%202014-09-08%20at%202.38.59%20pm.png" border="0" alt="Screen Shot 2014 09 08 at 2.38.59 PM" width="800" style="line-height: 1.5em; color: #000000;">Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</img></div></div>
Designer Donatella Versace.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540dfa6decad041d46dbc95a-1200-2000/donatella versace.jpg" border="0" alt="donatella versace" style="line-height: 1.5em;">Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</img></div></div></div>Model/reality star Kendall Jenner.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540e02aaeab8eaa438dbc953-1200-1715/kendall jenner.jpg" border="0" alt="kendall jenner">Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</img></div></div></div>
Model Gigi Hadid.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540e02d769bedde15e255d1c-1200-2000/gigi hadid.jpg" border="0" alt="Gigi Hadid">Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</img></div></div></div>Model Karlie Kloss.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540e012fecad046664dbc954-1200-2000/karlie kloss-2.jpg" border="0" alt="karlie kloss">Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Samsung</img></div></div></div>Model Hilary Rhoda.
<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540e03e769bedd7265255d17-2760-3988/hilary rhoda.jpg" border="0" alt="Hilary Rhoda">Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</img></div></div></div>Model Alessandra Ambrosio.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540e03e6eab8eaa73cdbc953-2735-3952/alessandra ambrosio-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Alessandra Ambrosio">Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</img></div></div></div>Model Karolina Kurkova.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540dfa6f6bb3f7036dfb05e5-2711-3805/karolina kurkova-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Karolina Kurkova" style="line-height: 1.5em;">Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</img></div></div></div> Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition covergirl Candice Swanepoel.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540e00af6bb3f78607fb05e1-1200-1715/ candice swanepoel.jpg" border="0" alt=" Candice Swanepoel">Getty Images</img></div></div></div>Model Lily Aldridge.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540e018a69beddd756255d1c-1200-1715/lily aldridge-1.jpg" border="0" alt="lily aldridge">Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</img></div></div></div>
Model Jessica Hart showcased an Edie Parker bag with her name on it.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540dfa6eeab8ea9613dbc965-2049-3083/jessica hart purse.jpg" border="0" alt="jessica hart purse" style="line-height: 1.5em;"> Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Samsung</img></div></div></div>Leonardo DiCaprio's Sport's Illustrated swimsuit model girlfriend, Tori Garrn.<div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540dfa70ecad042043dbc959-601-866/screen%20shot%202014-09-08%20at%202.37.33%20pm.png" border="0" alt="Screen Shot 2014 09 08 at 2.37.33 PM" width="800" style="line-height: 1.5em;">Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</img></div></div>
Model Liu Wen.
<div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540dfa70eab8ea5f10dbc956-600-832/screen%20shot%202014-09-08%20at%202.38.35%20pm.png" border="0" alt="Screen Shot 2014 09 08 at 2.38.35 PM" width="800" style="line-height: 1.5em;"> Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Samsung</img></div></div>
Carine Roitfeld's model-daughter, Julia Restoin Roitfeld.
<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540dfa6f6bb3f7b669fb05e5-1200-2000/julia restoin roitfeld.jpg" border="0" alt="Julia Restoin Roitfeld">Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Samsung</img></div></div></div>And actress Brooke Shields.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/540e056d69bedd936f255d15-1200-2000/brooke shields-1.jpg" border="0" alt="brooke shields">Getty Images</img></div></div></div>

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5b97a1ef1982d83b008b5c61-2000/novak djokovic.jpg" border="0" alt="Novak Djokovic" data-mce-source="AP Images" />AP ImagesNovak Djokovic.</div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>Novak Djokovic is the biggest on-court earner in tennis.</li><li>The 31-year-old recently won the 2018 US Open, adding $3.8 million to his total career prize money, which is now at $119.1 million.</li><li>Djokovic has leapfrogged Roger Federer as the highest-paid on-court athlete in the sport's history.</li><li>But Federer still considerably outearns his tennis rival when it comes to endorsements.</li></ul> Novak Djokovic has just served a huge financial ace.We're not just talking about the windfall he received for winning the men's US Open final on Sunday, but rather the fact that his $3.8 million winner's check takes his total career prize money to a colossal $119.1 million.That lofty sum means he has overtaken 20-time Grand Slam tennis champion Roger Federer as the sport's highest earner, as the former world number one has banked $117.51 million in his trophy-laden 20-year career to date.Djokovic has not won as many majors as Federer, but 13 of his 14 Grand Slam titles have arrived after 2010, so he has benefitted from significantly larger winner's checks. Federer, by contrast, won 75% of his majors before 2010 - and therefore took home less prize money than champions do now."The players have played a key role in driving that growth," ATP spokesman Simon Higson said, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/45461137?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to the BBC</a>."The sport has seen significant increases in prize money levels over the past 10 years which have seen the players share in the overall commercial growth in the sport."Where Djokovic still lags behind Federer is sponsorship, as the Swiss veteran makes approximately $65 million a year through endorsements, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2018/07/02/roger-federers-uniqlo-deal-pushes-his-endorsement-earnings-to-the-worlds-highest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Forbes</a>.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/5b5841169b191a30008b4704-2000/roger federer uniqlo.jpg" border="0" alt="Roger Federer Uniqlo" data-mce-source="Getty Images" />Getty ImagesRoger Federer in his Uniqlo gear.</div></div></div>Federer further boosted his earnings away from the court when he famously left Nike for Uniqlo, a lesser-known brand, earlier in the year. The deal is said to be worth <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/roger-federer-legal-expert-says-nike-could-win-battle-over-rf-branding-2018-7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$30 million a year</a>.Federer also endorses Credit Suisse, Rolex, and Moet &amp; Chandon, amongst others.Djokovic, meanwhile, receives around $22 million a year through sponsorship. His biggest partnership is with Lacoste, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/novak-djokovic/#3cb687317692" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Forbes</a>. <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kaman-kmax-helicopter-intermeshing-dual-crossing-rotors-2018-8">An aerospace company reintroduced its precision helicopter with two crossing motors</a></h3> <div> <iframe class="bijwplayerclass" data-player="jwplayer" src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/9H9Han1r-CEZHWCBG.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" style="margin:0px;" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><script>function receiveMessage(event){ console.log(event.data.fullscreen); Android.fullscreen(event.data.fullscreen); }window.addEventListener("message", receiveMessage, false);</script> </div> </div>

Novak Djokovic has overtaken Roger Federer for total career earnings with a staggering $119.1 million in prize money

<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/59b1a54f609c301b008b5102-846/gettyimages-843451110.jpg" alt="Rafael Nadal" data-mce-source="Clive Brunskill/Getty" />Clive Brunskill/GettyRafael Nadal could win up to $3.7 million in the 2017 US Open.</div></div></div>In the sport of tennis, rank doesn't always equal wealth.Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis player currently ranked No. 1 in the world, has advanced to the semifinals of the US Open Tennis Championships this week in New York City. He'll play No. 28 Juan Martín Del Potro Friday night for a spot in the finals on Sunday.Nadal holds 73 overall titles - including 14 Grand Slams, which award the most prize money. The 31-year-old has been playing professionally since 2001 and is a two-time winner of the US Open.Though Nadal's dominance in the sport is indisputable, his total career earnings - about $86.3 million - are not a reflection of his current top-player status, at least when compared to his rivals.The Association of Professional Tennis (ATP) is responsible for <a href="http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/rankings/rankings-faq">ranking players</a>, measuring their performance in the Grand Slam, Masters, and a handful of other tournaments throughout the year. A player's placement in those tournaments adds up to ultimately determine their numbered world ranking.Serbia's Novak Djokovic, who's ranked No. 5, is currently <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/tennis-players-highest-paid-all-time-men-women-2017-1">the highest-paid tennis player in the world</a>, with a total of $109.8 million in career earnings. Roger Federer, the Swiss man who sits at No. 3, has won $107.7 million in prize money.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/59b1b6a6609c301c008b52b7-911/gettyimages-507221098.jpg" alt="Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic" data-mce-source="Michael Dodge/Getty" data-mce-caption="Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Roger Federer after winning the semifinal match at the 2016 Australian Open." />Michael Dodge/GettyNovak Djokovic shakes hands with Roger Federer after winning the semifinal match at the 2016 Australian Open.</div></div></div>Tournament purses are consistently increasing, and more wins in recent years for Djokovic, who's been playing professionally since 2003, has likely added up to a higher total sum. In fact, the Serbian earned a record-breaking amount of prize money in one season in 2015 when he pocketed $20 million, winning three of the four Grand Slams that year.On-court payouts are just one factor contributing to the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/pictures/59a08e1c4bbe6f125a72cc48/the-worlds-highest-paid-t/#45d5e1632d3f">multi-million dollar net worths</a> of the top tennis players. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2017/08/29/the-highest-paid-tennis-players-2017/#3cf1d9f3435d">According to Forbes</a>, Nadal has earned $26 million from endorsements like Nike, Babolat, and Kia Motors, so far in 2017.The deals are even more lucrative for Federer, who earns nearly $60 million a year from partnerships with Wilson, Credit Suisse, and Nike, and luxury brands Mercedes, Rolex, Lindt, and Moet &amp; Chandon. He also commands fees up to $2 million for exhibitions and events.Djokovic isn't far behind. The Serbian has earned $37.6 million off-court this year, endorsing brands like Seiko watches and Adidas. Earlier in 2017, he traded in his signature Uniqlo apparel for <a href="http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/lacoste-confirms-djokovic-deal">a new deal with Lacoste</a>.Nadal could win as much as $3.7 million at this year's US Open, if he takes the top spot. The United States Tennis Association is handing out a total of $50.4 million - <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/us-open-prize-money-2017-9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the largest purse in tennis history</a>. Both the men's and women's championship title winners will earn $3.7 million on Saturday, while the runner-up will walk away with $1.825 million. Semifinalists pocket $920,000. <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/jack-sock-displays-good-sportsmanship-tennis-australia-lleyton-hewitt-challenge-2016-1">American tennis player displays remarkable sportsmanship by telling his opponent to challenge a bad call</a></h3> <div> <iframe class="bijwplayerclass" data-player="jwplayer" src="https://content.jwplatform.com/players/f5x1Mb6M-CEZHWCBG.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" style="margin:0px;" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><script>function receiveMessage(event){ console.log(event.data.fullscreen); Android.fullscreen(event.data.fullscreen); }window.addEventListener("message", receiveMessage, false);</script> </div> </div>

Rafael Nadal has won $86.3 million in prize money during his career - but he still trails his rivals

The 20 most richest people in the world in 2024

<div class="image-container float_right"><div class="image"><img src="http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/52c1f57cecad04880ac23caf-737-553/dream-hotel-downtown-nyc.png?maxX=480" border="0" alt="dream hotel downtown nyc" width="480" />Strategic Group</div></div>To those appalled or surprised by the Times Square Applebees' <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/applebees-375-new-years-eve-tickets-2013-12">$375 New Year's Eve party</a>, allow us to offer an alternative for a modest price differential.
For $40,000 The Dream Hotel Downtown is offering a king's table for you and 30 or so of your friends. The table comes with 20 bottles of Circo vodka, 20 bottles of 2004 Moet Chandon Imperial, and a new friend for the night, Macklemore.
See, it's not hard to find people doing some seriously ostentatious partying in <keyword id="72226" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="New-York-City">New York City</keyword> on <keyword id="495100" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="New-Years-eve">New Year's Eve</keyword>. What's harder is finding out who - or which spots - are taking the affair more seriously than everyone else. That means setting a solid base - a $40,000 base. After that, it can only get bigger.
The Dream Downtown's package is called, <a href="http://dreamdowntownnye.com/">'Living the Dream,"</a> and it was Strategic Group's Jonathan Schwartz, who made it into a reality after the Dream managed to pin down Macklemore as its New Year's Eve host earlier this month.
"It's funny he [Macklemore] came to the Dream Downtown for the MTV after party that Jay-Z and Diddy held, and he took a liking to it there," said Schwartz.
The Dream Downtown isn't the only spot offering New Year's revelers a super-luxe table. The word on the street is the LIV, the club at Miami's Fontainebleau Hotel has a dream table for its NYE bash featuring Pharrell and Afrojack. Here in New York City, Cedric Gervias is DJing at Marquee and for $20,000 a table of guests can dance right as his feet.
This flies in the face of everyone that has said that <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/bottle-service-is-over-at-nyc-clubs-2013-3">bottle service is dead in nightlife</a>. It's not.
Yes, the DJ experience is drawing crowds that just want to dance, but that didn't kill bottle service, it just rolled it in, and then segmented it into another kind of party. If you want it, it's there, if you don't, that's cool too. Marquee's deal is a perfect example of that - you can have the big name DJ, and the pricey table all at once.
Or you can forego the latter and rock with the masses.
In other words - Not sitting at the Dream Downtown's $40,000 table, or the $15,000 table, or the $10,000 means that you won't get a waitress (gymnast) doing back flips with a sparkler in her mouth delivering your bottles to you, but you can still get into the party by buying a general admission tickets starting at $250.
So mabe you could still make friends with Macklemore if you really, really tried.
Check out the flier for the party below:
<div class="image-container"><div class="image"><img src="http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/52c1f8466bb3f78b76c23ca5-835-557/screen%20shot%202013-12-30%20at%205.47.53%20pm.png" border="0" alt="dream downtown party " width="800" />Dream Downtown</div></div>

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right click-to-enlarge"><div><div class="image on-image"><a title_source="Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon" title_caption="" class="zoomin" href="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/54899fbeeab8ea3859b5e6b1-960/kate-beckinsale-3.jpg"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/54899fbeeab8ea3859b5e6b1-1200-924/kate-beckinsale-3.jpg" border="0" alt="kate beckinsale" /></a>Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Moet &amp; Chandon</div></div></div>The 2015 Golden Globes nominations were announced Thursday morning at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven, Peter Krause, and Paula Patton announced the 25 categories. 
The 72nd Golden Globes will take place Jan. 11 2015 on NBC.
Here's the full list of nominees. We'll continue to update this post.
Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama
Claire Danes, "Homeland" Viola Davis, "How to Get Away With Murder" Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife" Ruth Wilson, "The Affair" Robin Wright, "House of Cards"
Best Actor in a TV series, Drama Clive Owen, The Knick Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan Kevin Spacey, House of Cards James Spader, The Blacklist Dominic West, The Affair
Best TV Series, Drama The Affair Downton Abbey Game of Thrones The Good Wife House of Cards
Best Actress in TV Series, Comedy Lena Dunham, "Girls" Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie" Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "Veep" Gina Rodriguez, "Jane the Virgin" Taylor Schilling, "Orange is the New Black"
Best Actor in a TV Series, Comedy Louis C.K., "Louie" Don Cheadle, "House of Lies" Ricky Gervais, "Derek" William H. Macy, "Shameless" Jeffrey Tambor, "Transparent"
Best Comedy Girls Jane the Virgin Orange Is the New Black Silicon Valley Transparent
Best Supporting Actor in TV Miniseries or TV Movie Matt Bomer, The Normal Heart Alan Cumming, The Good Wife Colin Hanks, Fargo Bill Murray, Olive Kitteridge Jon Voight, Ray Donovan
Best Supporting Actress in TV Miniseries or Movie Uzo Aduba, "Orange is the New Black" Kathy Bates, "American Horror Story" Joanne Froggatt, "Downton Abbey" Allison Janney, "Mom" Michelle Monaghan, "True Detective"
Best Actor in a TV Miniseries or Movie Martin Freeman, Fargo Woody Harrelson, True Detective Matthew Mcconaughey, True Detective Mark Ruffalo, The Normal Heart Billy Bob Thornton, Fargo
Best Actress in a TV Miniseries or Movie Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Honorable Woman Jessica Lange, American Horror Story Frances McDormand, Olive Kitteridge Frances O'Connor, The Missing Allison Tolman, Fargo 
Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama Jennifer Aniston, Cake Felicity Jones, The Theory of Everything Julianne Moore, Still Alice Rosamund Pike, Gone Girl Reese Witherspoon, Wild
Best Motion Picture, Drama Boyhood Foxcatcher The Imitation Game Selma The Theory of Everything
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Patricia Arquette, Boyhood Jessica Chastain, A Most Violent Year Keira Knightley, The Imitation Game Emma Stone, Birdman Meryl Streep, Into the Woods
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Robert Duvall, The Judge Ethan Hawke, Boyhood Edward Norton, Birdman Mark Ruffalo, Foxcatcher J.K, Simmons, Whiplash
Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical Ralph Fiennes, The Grand Budapest Hotel Michael Keaton, Birdman Bill Murray, St. Vincent Joaquin Phoenix, Inherent Vice Christoph Waltz, Big Eyes
Animated Animated Movie Big Hero 6 The Book of Life The Boxtrolls How to Train Your Dragon 2 The Lego Movie
Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical Birdman? The Grand Budapest Hotel? Into the Woods? Pride ? St. Vincent
Best screenplay, Motion Picture Wes Anderson, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" Gillian Flynn, "Gone Girl" Alejandro González Inarritu, Nicolas Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Jr., "Birdman" Richard Linklater, "Boyhood" Graham Moore, "The Imitation Game"
Best Original Song "Big Eyes," Big Eyes, Lana Del Rey "Glory," Selma, John Legend and Common "Mercy Is," Noah, Patty Smith and Lenny K "Opportunity," Annie "Yellow Flicker Beat," The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I, Lorde
Best Foreign film Force Majeure (Sweden) Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem (France) Ida (Poland) Leviathan (Russia) Tangerines (Estonia)

'Birdman' And 'Boyhood' Lead List Of 2015 Golden Globes Nominations

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				The holidays are the perfect time for a little bit of bubbly.
		
		
	

If you're unsure of what to bring to a holiday party this season, a nice bottle of Champagne will always do the trick.

	We partnered with alcohol review site <a href="http://www.underthelabel.com/">Under the Label</a> to determine which bottles of bubbly are the best - and most affordable - picks.

	All bottles on our list retail for less than $250 and are ranked according to Under The Label's smart rating, a weighted average of scores given by 11 wine review publications and websites including Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, and Wine Enthusiast."

	Here are the best and most affordable sparkling wines to drink this season.
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	20. Argyle Extended Tirage Brut 2000 ($55.99)</h3>

	The <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Argyle-Extended-Tirage-Brut-2000/wine/106897/Detail.aspx">Argyle Extended Tirage</a> hails from Oregon's Willamette Valley. The sparkling wine's aromas include "a revolving sense of red plum, apple pie, ripe pear fruit, blossom honey, graham cracker yeastiness" and, according to a taster, flavors of "beautifully intense layers of pear, caramel, spice and whole-grain toast that mingle seamlessly as the finish rolls on and on."
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	19. Moet &amp; Chandon Grand Vintage Brut 2002 ($79.99)</h3>

	The Grand Vintage 2002 is the 69th from the Maison. It's "mature, harmonious, and precise" with "toasty flavors, both sweet and dry" complemented by "warm notes of grain and frangipane along with toasted almonds and malt, mocha and light tobacco." What follows the initial taste is notes of pear, candied citrus, plum, nectarine, and white peach.
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	18. Louis Roederer Brut Rosè 2010 ($74.99)</h3>

	The bouquet of this <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Schramsberg-Brut-Rose-2007/wine/110348/Detail.aspx">2010 Louis Roederer Rosè</a> is intense and complex with fruity, floral, and mineral aromas and notes of gingerbread. It's energetic yet elegant upon tasting; "an intense energy 'interwoven' with a rich, almost 'proud' material, accompanied by a swirl of velvety flavors."
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	17. Schramsberg Brut Rose 2007 ($33.99)</h3>

	The <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Schramsberg-Brut-Rose-2007/wine/110348/Detail.aspx">2007 Schramsberg Rosè</a> smells of strawberry, raspberry, and cherries complemented by mandarin orange and papaya. In the mouth, it has "exotic flavors of mango and cantaloupe, followed by mouthwatering citrus" ending with a "long, lingering" finish.
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	16. Gilt Deutz Cuvee William Brut 1998 ($89)</h3>

	Aromas of the <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Gilt-Deutz-Cuvee-William-Brut-1998/wine/104443/Detail.aspx">1998 Gilt Deutz Cuveè</a> are "reminiscent of baked apples, together with light and pleasant hints of preserved ginger and nutmeg." To taste, it's crisp with a rich and savory finish.
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	15. Deutz Blanc De Blancs 2004 ($74.99)</h3>

	Champagne Deutz's well-respected house style is reflected in this <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Deutz-Blanc-de-Blancs-2004/wine/108914/Detail.aspx">Blanc de Blancs Champagne</a>. Tasters say this bubbly is "firm and juicy, with a creamy mineral undercurrent to the flavors of yellow pear, light pastry, candied lemon zest, apricot and spice set on refined texture." 
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14. Schramsberg J. Schram 2003 ($95)

	The <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Schramsberg-J-Schram-2003/wine/107336/Detail.aspx">2003 J. Schram</a> has developed aromas of "lemon-lime, pineapple, baked pear, and orange marmalade" followed by sourdough, vanilla crème brûlée, and toasted marshmallow. On the palate, this vintage Champagne has a profile of "viscous, caramelized apple and citrus" and finishes with "a delicate minerality, a hint of warm almonds, and a lingering acidity."
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	13. Roederer Estate L'Ermitage 2007 ($39.99)</h3>

	The <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Roederer-Estate-LErmitage-2007/wine/146776/Detail.aspx">2007 L'Ermitage</a> has great notes of "tarte tain: baked apples and buttery crust, with notes of apricot and delicate vanilla bean." To taste, it's creamy with flavors of quince and bread crust.
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	12. Bollinger Brut Rose ($89.99)</h3>

	This <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Bollinger-Brut-Rose/wine/105905/Detail.aspx">non-vintage Bollinger Rose</a> is richly complex, with balanced acidity, and pale copper in color. It has aromas of strawberries, raspberries, and toasty lees and is "full-bodied with a round flavor."
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	11. Argyle Extended Tirage Brut 1998 ($62.99)</h3>

	This <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Argyle-Extended-Tirage-Brut-1998/wine/96798/Detail.aspx">1998 Argyle Extended Tirage</a> is harmonious and intense. In flavor, it exhibits "wave after wave of rich toast, spice, and baked apple" with an elegant finish.
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	10. Veuve Clicquot Rare Vintage In Cellar Box 1988 ($99)</h3>

	This <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Veuve-Clicquot-Rare-Vintage-in-Cellar-Box-1988/wine/89939/Detail.aspx">rare vintage Veuve Clicquot</a> is 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay with aromas of dried fruits and flowers with toast and brioche notes. On the palate, it's "firm and well-structured, with masses of substance and refinement."
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	9. Iron Horse Green Valley Chinese Cuveè 2004 ($99)</h3>

	Iron Horse's second vintage is this <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Iron-Horse-Green-Valley-Chinese-Cuvee-2004/wine/123628/Detail.aspx">Chinese Cuveè</a> in celebration of the Year of the Snake. It's a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with "wonderful complexity and creaminess" and is considered to be "remarkably dry, spicy, vibrant, and bright."
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	8. Charles Heidsieck Vintage Brut 1995 ($130)</h3>

	This sparkling wine has a deep complexity with "toasty, sweet, caramelized lemon and grapefruit aromas plus a wealth of grilled hazelnuts and sweet-smelling spicy accents." On the tongue, <a href="http://www.wine-searcher.com/wine-5501-1995-charles-heidsieck-blanc-des-millenaires-champagne-france">the vintage brut</a> is "smoky, savory and has sherry-like nutty aged characters."
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	7. Billecart-Salmon Cuveè Nicolas Francois Brut 2000 ($89)</h3>

	This <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Billecart-Salmon-Cuvee-Nicolas-Francois-Brut-2000/wine/120269/Detail.aspx">Billecart-Salmon cuveè</a> is a mixture of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay developing a "balance between richness and persistence" with aromas of white flowers and subtle notes of brioche.
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	6. Argyle Extended Tirage Brut 2002 ($69.99)</h3>

	Released in 2012, the <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Argyle-Extended-Tirage-Brut-2002/wine/120623/Detail.aspx">Argyle Extended Tirage</a> was aged a decade but remains fresh with "delicate layers of cut pear, shortbread cookie, flan, persimmon, quince, and funnel cake" and "flavors of crisp red pear, straw notes, and crusty baguette."
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5. Schramsberg J. Schram 2005 ($89.99)

	The vintage <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Schramsberg-J-Schram-2005/wine/117308/Detail.aspx">J. Schram 2005</a> has a fresh aroma of green apple, ripe grapefruit, and pineapple followed by subtle notes of lemon custard, crème brûlée, and toasted hazelnut. To taste, the Champagne is layered with sweet and spicy flavors of candied ginger and lemon curd.
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	4. Charles Heidsieck Blanc Des Millenaires Brut 1990 ($171)</h3>

	The 100% Chardonnay <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Charles+Heidsieck+Blanc+des+Millenaires+Brut+1990/6114.notes">Blanc Des Millenaires</a> has flavors of "honey, coffee, citrus confit and ginger notes" in its firm and grained texture.
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	3. Charles Heidsieck Vintage Brut 1990 ($221)</h3>

	This <a href="https://www.klwines.com/p/i?i=1152491">"Reserve Charlie"</a> is named after Champagne Charlie, the man who reportedly first brought Champagne to America. One taster <a href="http://www.klwines.com/Products/i?i=100180">said</a> this vintage is "seamless from start to finish" with "fruit blossoms, citrus, honey and vanilla, creamy and pliant, finely integrated with the firm structure."
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	2. Schramsberg J. Schram 2004 ($89.99)</h3>

	To the nose, this <a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Schramsberg-J-Schram-2004/wine/110688/Detail.aspx">2004 J. Schram</a> smells of fresh green apple, apricot, and lime with creamy vanilla custard and marzipan followed by fresh baguette. To the taste, it's full of orange, melon, and lemon flavors accentuated by warm spices, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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	1. Schramsberg J. Schram Rose 2004 ($71.99)</h3>

	<a href="http://www.wine.com/v6/Schramsberg-J-Schram-Rose-2004/wine/113421/Detail.aspx">This unique rosè</a> has rich aromas of blood orange and melon mixed with notes of raspberry spice and ruby grapefruit. Its finish is crisp and tangy with a "long, quenching acidity." 
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