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New Report Reveals Less than Third of Wyclef Relief Funds Went to Haiti

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Depending on which facts you look at, the past two years could be considered rough for musician Wyclef. During the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Wyclef stepped up to the plate for his native homeland and requested $5 contributions. Those contributions added up to an impressive multi-million dollar sum. Things were looking bright for Wyclef’s [...]

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Why Tyler Perry is the Highest Paid Man in Entertainment

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A big congrats is in order to Tyler Perry as he earned the title of being the highest paid man in entertainment by Forbes! From May 2010 to May 2011, he earned $130 million. His success is well warranted because he handles his business in a wealthy-elite fashion by doing the following: Retaining ownership: Selling [...]

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Forbes Hip Hop Top 20 List

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A little bit of old with a little bit of new is featured in this year’s top earning hip hop artists. We weren’t surprised at all to see Jay Z and Diddy top the list, as these are the two who have invested heavily in a brand for themselves and diversified investments. The list revealed [...]

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Soulja Boy Owes $26,000 in Taxes

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Rapper Soulja Boy has recently fallen behind on his taxes to the tune of $26,000. The state of California filed a lien on March 24, 2011, according to Radar Online. It may not come as a surprise to anyone other than Soulja Boy himself. Rather than make sure his finances are in order, he’d rather [...]

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Five Celebs That Owe the IRS

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If the Wesley Snipes jail package isn’t enough to scare celebrities into paying their taxes, we don’t know what will. There are a number of celebrities that reportedly owe a sizable amount to the IRS. We’d clear that debt up if we were in their shoes. Here’s snippet of some of the offenders, some more [...]

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Athletes and Entertainers, Here’s Something to Think About

Prepare for Bankruptcy We came across this video with statistics on the amount of athletes that hit bankruptcy after retirement, and the number isn’t pretty at all. Given the fact that three out of four athletes and entertainers are unlikely to maintain their wealth for a lifetime, the time to wisen up is now. Hence, [...]

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The Year of Karma Revisited in March: Celeb Edition

Celebrities and sports players make money off their brand. Their careers in the limelight have a short lifespan, and their biggest paychecks will probably come within that timeframe. Yet, artists and sports players seem to be messing up their earning potential left and right by participating in reckless behavior. It’s only three months into the [...]

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A Lesson in Branding: Rihanna Mixes Together Business and Leisure

If you’re not aware of how powerful branding can work for you, maybe’s Rihanna’s achievement can show you the possibilities. By building an attractive image and powerful brand, she is now able to command money for appearances that many might deem as unnecessary. According to Black Voices, the popular singer is now able to command [...]

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