Forbes 100, Yakezie Round Up, and Uncommon Money News (Vol. 100)

By: Roshawn Watson

The Forbes Celebrity 100 came out this week, and it highlights the world’s most powerful and wealthy celebrities. Keep in mind that earnings estimates are for June 1, 2009 to June 1, 2010 and includes dollars earned solely from entertainment income. Management, agent and attorney fees have not been deducted. There are some interesting facts. For example, Tween Queen Miley Cyrus brought in an impressive $48 million over the last year. Oprah earned an impressive (but typical for her) $315 million and was the most powerful celeb. This is Oprah’s fourth time at number 1. Newcomers to the list, James Cameron and Lady Gaga, were the third and fourth most powerful celebs with $210 million and $62 million, respectively. The beloved Sandra Bullock was the highest paid actress at $56 million (rank 8) while Beyonce was the highest ranking musician at $87 million (rank #2)

In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Below are links to some of these sites. Enjoy!

Recently, I participated in two carnivals: Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #147 hosted by the The Skilled Investor and the Economic, Business, Credit, & Debit Round Up hosted by One Family’s Blog.

The included posts are Savings Down, Spending Up, But What Does it Mean? and Will the Economy Collapse In 2011?

Millionaires Make a Return To Boom Levels was included in Brip Blap’s Round Up entitled Once More Into The Breach And Links! Thanks so much for the support and the innovation.

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Posts of the Week

Forbes Celebrity 100

Walmart Defeats Chicago, Plans To Open Up To 21 Stores

Business

Apple iPad Sales Hit Three Million 80 Days After Launch

FTC Says Scammers Stole Millions, Using Virtual Companies

Why Are Wedding So Expensive

As businesses collapse, claimants still waiting for checks from BP

Walmart Defeats Chicago, Plans To Open Up To 21 Stores

Will BP Declare Bankruptcy To Avoid Gulf Coast Liabilities?

New home sales plunge 33 pct with tax credits gone

Cigarette Tax Increased to Keep State Running

Economy
$75M mansion near Orlando selling ‘as is’

Existing Home Sales Drop

Democrats mulling stand-alone jobless aid

Entertainment Money News
Michael Douglas’ Ex Wants Cut of Wall Street Cash