Being a reality star can really pay off, said the New York Post. Cashing in on his newfound fame and abs, Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino will clear nearly $5 million this year. Sources say Sorrentino, who makes $60,000 per episode of the popular show, will supplement his income this year with a six-figure book deal, $50,000 appearance fees, a workout DVD, and a line of “pre-workout tablets” sold at GNC stores.
The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
-
San Francisco tackles affordability problems with free child careThe Explainer The free child care will be offered to thousands of families in the city
-
How realistic is the Democratic plan to retake the Senate this year?TODAY’S BIG QUESTION Schumer is growing bullish on his party’s odds in November — is it typical partisan optimism, or something more?
-
Taxes: It’s California vs. the billionairesFeature Larry Page and Peter Thiel may take their wealth elsewhere
