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Oliver Tree explained why his future wife and kids "won't be getting a penny" from his will.
The 32-year-old American singer-songwriter was among six people killed when two helicopters collided above Recreio dos Bandeirantes, a beachside suburb of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday morning local time.
Tree, best known for hits including 'Life Goes On', 'Miss You', and 'Alien Boy', had built a global following thanks to his unique bowl haircut, music and internet prankster persona.
In a resurfaced interview from earlier this year, the late musician explained that he wanted his money to continue supporting artists long after his death.
"My will is set up so when I pass, my family, nobody is going to get a penny. If I have a wife or kids or anything, they’re not getting a penny. I’ll get my kids through college, that’s the agreement, but they’re not gonna be a silver spoon," he said.
Instead, Tree hoped his wealth would be directed into his foundation, Dr. Oliver Trees Art Grants for Baby Geniuses, which he said was already receiving the interest generated from his music.
"The idea is that when I die, all the money is going to go back to artists," he added.
The singer shared that the foundation was intended to award funds to artists, with friends and loved ones helping decide recipients through a voting process.
It remains unclear whether the foundation was fully established before his death, as there is currently no public-facing website for the fund.
"There’s also room for other money, because when I die, my art will continue to have residuals and probably be worth more than it is now," he added. "People will finally appreciate my stupid videos and my stupid songs. That’s when people appreciate you, when you’re not there anymore."
Just hours before the fatal collision, Tree shared what would become his final Instagram post with his followers.
The video documented his time in Brazil while attending World Cup festivities and featured a montage of moments from his travels, including cooking flank steak in a traditional brick oven, getting his signature bowl-cut bangs trimmed, riding a motorcycle, kicking a soccer ball, and celebrating with fans.
Text displayed throughout the video read: "Gringo 24 Horas No Brasil," which translates to "Foreigner 24 Hours in Brazil."
Tree's representatives have yet to publicly comment on the crash, but tributes quickly appeared beneath his final Instagram post.
"I can’t believe this is real …. You will be truly missed my friend RIP," fellow internet personality The Lil Goofball wrote.
"RIP brotha love u and ur music u will be missed," wrote pop songwriter and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder.
"Rest in heaven my dear friend," travel vlogger Drew Binsky added.
Melanie Martinez, a former partner of Tree, shared a tribute on her Instagram story and remembered him as a "true artist" with a "soft heart".
"Been an absolute wreck today," she said. "It’s really hard to understand how someone who you once shared such a specific and formative time of your life with can all of a sudden be gone. He was so dedicated to his art which I admired and respected so deeply.
"I think everyone who knew him will look back at those moments of laughter and joy he so easily sparked. His laugh was so contagious and warm. His ability to lead creatively and take action while also maintaining a sense of childlike wonder and awe was so inspiring. He had such a soft heart and was a true artist in every way," she added.
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Oliver Tree's final Instagram post has taken on a heartbreaking new meaning after the singer died aged 32 in a helicopter collision in Brazil.
The alt-pop star, known for hits including 'Life Goes On', 'Miss You' and 'Alien Boy', shared the video just hours before the crash that claimed his life. The post showed Tree documenting his time in Brazil while attending World Cup festivities, offering fans a glimpse into what would become his final social media update.
According to The Washington Post, Tree was among six people who died when the helicopter he was travelling in collided with another aircraft over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision.
The video featured a montage of Tree's adventures across Brazil, set to upbeat music and packed with moments from his travels.
Clips showed the singer cooking flank steak in a traditional brick oven, getting his signature bowl-cut bangs freshly lined up, riding a motorcycle, kicking a soccer ball and celebrating with fans during World Cup events.
Text displayed throughout the video read: “Gringo 24 Horas No Brasil,” which translates to “Foreigner 24 Hours in Brazil.”
The post reflected the playful personality that helped make Tree one of music's most recognizable stars and has since become a widely shared final snapshot of his last days.
Following reports of the crash, fans returned to the post to share messages of grief and disbelief.
What was originally uploaded as a lighthearted travel reel quickly became a place for tributes, with many reflecting on how happy Tree appeared throughout the video.
For many followers, the footage now stands as a final look at the singer enjoying new experiences and connecting with fans shortly before the fatal collision.
Tree, born Oliver Tree Nickell in Santa Cruz, California, first gained widespread attention after going viral online in 2016. His distinctive bowl haircut, comedic style and genre-blending music helped him build a global fanbase.
Among those paying tribute was YouTuber and musician KSI, who collaborated with Tree on the song 'Voices'.
In a post shared on social media, KSI said: "Can't believe I'm actually having to type this. You're 32 man. You should still be here. You still had so much life to live. So much music to make. So much content to make.
"You're a legend and will always be a legend. Still doesn't feel real. Genuinely feel sick. I love you bro."
Jackass star Steve-O also shared a tribute, writing: "I was incredibly lucky to become friends with Oliver Tree.
"He would check in on me regularly, and let me know he cared about how I was doing. Such a great person... I'm going to miss him."
Tree had recently begun a world tour and had been scheduled to perform in Lisbon on July 1, before later dates in Glasgow, Manchester and London.
Marie Osmond has stated that her children won't get an inheritance when she passes away as it "breeds laziness."
Osmond, 63, shares her 39-year-old son Stephen with her 71-year-old husband Steve Craig and seven other children with her ex-husband Brian Blosil.
The children she shares with her ex are Jessica, 35, Rachael, 33, Brandon, 26, Brianna, 24, Matthew, 23, and Abigail, 18.
As per the Daily Mail, the singer and her ex-husband's eldest child Michael died by suicide in 2010 at the age of 17 following a battle with depression.
In a recent interview with Us Weekly, the showbiz veteran revealed that upon her passing, her children will not be receiving any inheritance as she wants them to forge their own way in the world.
"Honestly, why would you enable your child to not try to be something? I don’t know anybody who becomes anything if they’re just handed money," she said.
"To me, the greatest gift you can give your child is a passion to search out who they are inside and to work. I mean, I’ve done so many things from designing dolls [and much more]. I love trying [and] I wanna try everything. I’m a finisher.
"I just think all [an inheritance] does is breed laziness and entitlement. I worked hard and I’m gonna spend it all and have fun with my husband."
Osmond went on to state that she believes giving children a large sum of money does them a disservice as it removes the "important gift" of being able to work.
She claimed that it is seen a lot in "rich" families where the children have been handed everything and are unsure how to spend their time, so they end up getting into trouble.
The singer did explain that if one of her children needs help buying something like a car she will happily pitch in, but she wants her children to earn what they have so they gain a greater appreciation for material things.
Osmond also joked about how being a grandma is easier than being a mother as she doesn't "have to raise them" and just gets to spoil them and have fun.
While her children won't be enjoying the spoils of her riches when she is no longer here, the 63-year-old also revealed that most of her inheritance will be given to charity when she passes.
Michael Jackson's three children have been cut off from receiving funds from his trust for the time being.
Michael Jackson is still one of the biggest names in pop music, even though the star passed away in June 2009.
His music continues to resonate with millions of people worldwide, with many using it as a way to remember him and his impact on the entertainment industry.
Jackson is survived by his three children, Prince, 27, Paris, 26, and Bigi, 22, who are all beneficiaries of the 'Billy Jean' hitmaker's trust, as per his will, while his mother Katherine, 94, is a sole beneficiary of a sub-trust.
However, getting to his fortune might be a tad more difficult than the family assumed due to an ongoing IRS tax dispute associated with his estate.
According to legal documents obtained by The Blast and PEOPLE, it has been reported that Jackson's estate "undervalued its assets" and owes "$700 million in taxes and penalties."
Until this is settled with the IRS, no one will be getting any money.
"The Trust requires that twenty percent of the Estate 'as valued for federal estate tax purposes' be distributed to charity before the remaining assets of the Estate can be distributed to sub-trusts," the legal document revealed, as per Yahoo! News.
It continues: "Thus, the trusts for Mrs. Jackson and Michael's children cannot be funded until the tax dispute with the IRS is resolved as the resolution of that dispute is necessary in order for the Executors to determine the amount of the charitable gift."
The court document further added that until the estate's tax return case is resolved, the trust's executors cannot distribute it to the named beneficiaries.
"Therefore, Mrs. Jackson and the children's needs would not be able to be met by a distribution to the trust. It is in Mrs. Jackson's and the children's best interests for the Estate to continue to provide for them through the family allowance, which the Executors are authorized to do," the legal document states.
The news comes shortly after TMZ reported that the late singer's mother received over $55 million since the pop icon died, so she should be covering her own legal expenses during these ongoing battles rather than Jackson's estate.
The outlet reported that Katherine has enough funds to cover her legal expenses, having allegedly received over $33 million in cash from a monthly allowance of $160,000.
The motion to block the funding was filed by Jackson's youngest son, Bigi.
The documents also allege that the estate has invested approximately $15 million in purchasing and upgrading her residence, which includes a private gardener, chef, and security.
Since 2003, the Canadian singer Michael Bublé has captivated listeners all over the world, with his dulcet baritone sending him on the way to four Grammy Awards and nine studio albums. His 10th album, simply titled Love, will be released next month, but it will also be his last album ever.
In an emotionally-charged interview, Bublé revealed that he's retiring from the music scene for good, revealing that a cancer diagnosis for his young son changed his life forever. Bublé's son Noah was just three years old when he was diagnosed with liver cancer, and putting his career on hold to take care of his little boy has brought a fresh perspective from the 43-year-old.
"You just want to die," revealed Michael Bublé when talking about his young son's cancer diagnosis. Noah is Bublé's first child with Argentinian actress Luisana Lopilato (who also put her career on hold for young Noah), and they also have two-year-old son Elias and three-month-old daughter Vida together.
Bublé recalled how having to face his son's mortality was a difficult task for himself and his wife. "I don't even know how I was breathing..." he said of the moment he found out, while revealing that Lopilato was just as devastated, if not more devastated.
"My wife was the same and even though I was the stronger of the two of us, I wasn't strong. My wife was... I'm sorry, I can't make it to the end of that sentence."
Pulling out all the stops for their son's health, jetting out to the United States so that Noah could undergo treatment for his cancer, Bublé revealed how he had tried to make the "best of the situation" for his son at the time. Noah is now in remission, but going through that ordeal has changed Bublé's views on life.
Strongly hinting that his upcoming album would be his last, Bublé explained: "I don't have the stomach for it any more. The celebrity narcissism. This is my last interview." Bublé revealed that he wanted to leave the industry at the top of his artistic game, admitting that at times, he had been "embarrassed by his ego".
"I decided I'll never read my name again in print, never read a review, and I never have. I decided I'd never use social media again, and I never have. Why are we here? Is this all there is? Because if this is all there is, there has to be something bigger. My whole being's changed. My perception of life... I'll never put the ego of the job ahead of my family."
Once his album comes and goes, we'll all miss Michael Bublé in the music scene. His velvety voice is often the soundtrack for subtle but powerful moments of love. But as we listen wistfully back to his records, we can rest assured that Bublé is retiring due to a love that's even stronger than anything we can imagine.
Avicii's ex-girlfriend has tragically died aged 34.
Emily Goldberg passed away on April 3 in La Jolla, California, according to her official obituary.
In the tribute, she was described as a "vivacious and unique person who experienced many adventures in her all too brief life."
The family also disclosed her career path, stating that after graduating college, the 34-year-old joined other DJs on an EDM music tour before going on to work in event planning and social media marketing for a hotel in Las Vegas.
Towards the end of her life, she then found herself in the world of American and Japanese wrestling before her life was changed by a cancer diagnosis.
In 2022, she began treatment for an undisclosed cancer as per her final Instagram post, but confirmed that she was now at the end of her treatment, beating the disease.
"I am now cancer free," she wrote in the caption of the post alongside a Snapchat photo of herself seemingly laying in a hospital bed with the caption "I lived b****" written across it.
Despite the good news, Goldberg suffered from a pulmonary embolism - a life-threatening condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs have been blocked by a blood clot - which tragically claimed her life last month.
Prior to her death, she dedicated a tribute to her late ex-boyfriend, Avicii.
The producer and DJ, whose real name is Tim Bergling dated Emily Goldberg between 2011 and 2013 before he tragically took his own life just five years later.
"Come on babe, don’t give up on us. Choose me, and I’ll show you love.' Those are lyrics from a song Tim wrote for me," she captioned the post. “I wish I could have lived up to them."
She continued: "For the two years we were together, he was my closest confidante, and my best friend. Now I can’t look at Bear without knowing I’ll never see his face again. I’m still collecting my thoughts and thank you for all your kind words and texts.
"Wake me up when it’s all over, because I don’t want it to be real," she concluded, referencing one of the DJ's most popular songs.
Avicii died by suicide while on vacation in Muscat, Oman, at the age of 28.
“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii. He was found dead in Muscat, Oman, this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th," the producer's family said in a statement to PEOPLE.
"The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time," it continued. “No further statements will be given."
Two years before his death, Avicii announced his retirement from touring in a letter to his fans.
"We all reach a point in our lives and careers where we understand what matters the most to us. For me it’s creating music. That is what I live for, what I feel I was born to do," he said via his official website. "Last year I quit performing live, and many of you thought that was it. But the end of live never meant the end of Avicii or my music. Instead, I went back to the place where it all made sense - the studio."
"The next stage will be all about my love of making music to you guys. It is the beginning of something new," he concluded. "Hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do."
Goldberg is survived by her parents, Julie and Sam Goldberg of La Jolla, and brother Aaron Goldberg.
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