Pop star Madonna is still the material girl, earning $72 million in a recent 12-month period to top a Forbes.com list of female singers whom the financial website dubbed "Cash Queens of Music."
Madonna, who rose to recording superstardom in the 1980s as the "Material Girl" after her hit song of that name, beat out Barbra Streisand, who was No 2 with annual earnings of $60 million, and Celine Dion at $45 million, according to Forbes.com.
The website tracked earnings in the period from June 2006 to June 2007 and said it examined concert ticket sales, merchandise revenue, album sales and earnings from ancillary products such as clothing, perfumes and endorsements.
Rounding out the top five on Forbes.com's "Cash Queens of Music" poll were Colombian singing sensation Shakira at No 4 with $38 million and R&B singer Beyonce with $27 million.
Country music stars also did well, with Faith Hill landing in the No 8 slot with $19 million and the Dixie Chicks at No 9 with $18 million.
Then there was Britney Spears. For all her troubles in the past year -- a stint in rehab and a bitter custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline, among them -- the pop star still made No. 14 on the list, earning $8 million from royalties on old songs and sales of her perfume, Curious.
Her latest album, "Blackout," was released late in 2007 after the period covered by the Forbes.com survey.
Late last year, Madonna ended her long relationship with Warner Music Group Corp and reached a recording deal with concert promoter Live Nation Inc.
via: http://celebgossips.blogspot.com
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Most Beautiful Catherine Zeta Jones
A new poll of women has shown that its not just Michael Douglas who thinks that his wife Catherine Zeta Jones is the best looking actress in town by voting her to the top spot in the World's Most Beautiful Star list.
The Welsh beauty was the number one choice of 8,000 women worldwide who voted in a new global poll.
The 38-year-old stole the crown from many legendary beauties and has left behind the likes of 1960s actress Brigitte Bardot, who claimed second place.
Those polled were allowed to choose celebrity beauties, alive or dead, as they looked in their heyday. Thats why Breakfast at Tiffanys star Audrey Hepburn, who died from cancer aged 63 in 1993, made to the third spot.
Zeta Jones, the curvy mother of two, effortlessly beat younger beauties such as long-legged Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, 27, who was in 7th place.
She also out-classed the new generation of actresses including Jessica Biel, 25, who was in 20th place, and Sienna Miller, 26, (28th place).
The hottest celebrities of today could not compete with the classical beauties of past Hollywood eras, with the late Marilyn Monroe and Dame Elizabeth Taylor, 75.
Surprisingly, winner of most of the beauty polls, Angelina Jolie, did not figure anywhere in the top 50. In fact, both of Brad Pitts ex-flames Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow also missed out on a place.
“Catherine Zeta-Jones is an ideal winner. She oozes style and grace and her natural beauty just shines through, Contactmusic quoted Charlotte Newbert, of poll organisers Nephria Cosmetics, as saying.
via: http://celebgossips.blogspot.com/
The Welsh beauty was the number one choice of 8,000 women worldwide who voted in a new global poll.
The 38-year-old stole the crown from many legendary beauties and has left behind the likes of 1960s actress Brigitte Bardot, who claimed second place.
Those polled were allowed to choose celebrity beauties, alive or dead, as they looked in their heyday. Thats why Breakfast at Tiffanys star Audrey Hepburn, who died from cancer aged 63 in 1993, made to the third spot.
Zeta Jones, the curvy mother of two, effortlessly beat younger beauties such as long-legged Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, 27, who was in 7th place.
She also out-classed the new generation of actresses including Jessica Biel, 25, who was in 20th place, and Sienna Miller, 26, (28th place).
The hottest celebrities of today could not compete with the classical beauties of past Hollywood eras, with the late Marilyn Monroe and Dame Elizabeth Taylor, 75.
Surprisingly, winner of most of the beauty polls, Angelina Jolie, did not figure anywhere in the top 50. In fact, both of Brad Pitts ex-flames Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow also missed out on a place.
“Catherine Zeta-Jones is an ideal winner. She oozes style and grace and her natural beauty just shines through, Contactmusic quoted Charlotte Newbert, of poll organisers Nephria Cosmetics, as saying.
via: http://celebgossips.blogspot.com/
News About Kate Beckinsale
Kate Beckinsale reveals that her best physical asset lies below the belt, and that she even has a special name for it. The 'Serendipity' star reveals to Allure magazine that she calls her lady treasure as "Pharaoh's Tomb", and that she's been told it's 'spectacular'.
"My best feature is unfortunately a private matter, although I'm told it is spectacular. But you can't really walk it down the red carpet. What can I say?" the New York Post quoted her, as telling the magazine. However, she is vehement that there's nothing sluttish about her, for contrary to popular opinion, there are very few people who she's slept with.
"I was called a slut when I split up with Michael [Sheen] and began seeing Len [Wiseman], but I've only ever had about three boyfriends. Only a handful of people have seen into the Pharaoh's Tomb!" she said.
via: http://celebgossips.blogspot.com/
"My best feature is unfortunately a private matter, although I'm told it is spectacular. But you can't really walk it down the red carpet. What can I say?" the New York Post quoted her, as telling the magazine. However, she is vehement that there's nothing sluttish about her, for contrary to popular opinion, there are very few people who she's slept with.
"I was called a slut when I split up with Michael [Sheen] and began seeing Len [Wiseman], but I've only ever had about three boyfriends. Only a handful of people have seen into the Pharaoh's Tomb!" she said.
via: http://celebgossips.blogspot.com/
Richie Doesn't Want Big Breasts
New-mommy Nicole Richie doesn't seem to like her curvy post-pregnancy body, as nursing has left her with bigger breasts that don't go with her fashion style.
The socialite and her rocker boyfriend Joel Madden have recently become parents to baby daughter Harlow Kate Winter Madden. And even after getting back to her svelte shape in just weeks after the birth, Richie has been left with significantly bigger bust due to nursing.
And the 26-year-old is uncomfortable with this look as she cannot wear the kind of clothes she likes.
"I'm bustier now, and I really don't like it. It doesn't really fit with my wardrobe, it's not who I am. I am not someone who is used to wearing a bra or having to wear a bra I really don't like it," Contactmusic quoted her, as saying.
She added: "I like wearing vintage hippy see-through shirts that aren't slutty on me because there's nothing to look at. Now I have boobs so I can't really wear it because it sends out a different message."
via: http://celebgossips.blogspot.com/2008/03/nicole-richie-doesnt-want-bigger.html
The socialite and her rocker boyfriend Joel Madden have recently become parents to baby daughter Harlow Kate Winter Madden. And even after getting back to her svelte shape in just weeks after the birth, Richie has been left with significantly bigger bust due to nursing.
And the 26-year-old is uncomfortable with this look as she cannot wear the kind of clothes she likes.
"I'm bustier now, and I really don't like it. It doesn't really fit with my wardrobe, it's not who I am. I am not someone who is used to wearing a bra or having to wear a bra I really don't like it," Contactmusic quoted her, as saying.
She added: "I like wearing vintage hippy see-through shirts that aren't slutty on me because there's nothing to look at. Now I have boobs so I can't really wear it because it sends out a different message."
via: http://celebgossips.blogspot.com/2008/03/nicole-richie-doesnt-want-bigger.html
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
News About Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman is tired of getting scripts in which her character plays a stripper or a prostitute.
She is looking for a good romantic comedy, but the filmmakers just want her to play prostitutes like the one she played in Closer.
Contactmusic.com reports her saying: "I have recently been getting frustrated with the number of roles for strippers or prostitutes I get - or the opposite, the pure one. That dichotomy exists so strongly.
Full Article: http://celebgossips.blogspot.com/2008/02/natalie-portman-tired-of-stripper.html
She is looking for a good romantic comedy, but the filmmakers just want her to play prostitutes like the one she played in Closer.
Contactmusic.com reports her saying: "I have recently been getting frustrated with the number of roles for strippers or prostitutes I get - or the opposite, the pure one. That dichotomy exists so strongly.
Full Article: http://celebgossips.blogspot.com/2008/02/natalie-portman-tired-of-stripper.html
Sienna Miller Debuts Clothing
Yesterday Sienna Miller along with her sister Savannah debuted the fall collection from their line, Twenty8Twelve, at London fashion week. What's to say? Another celebrity clothing line full of black minis, skinny pants and sweaters? Way to reinvent the wheel. What would the fashion world do without these two creative geniuses? They're like Einstein in heels.
via: http://slackerchic.blogspot.com/2009/02/sienna-miller-debuts-clothing-line-at.html
via: http://slackerchic.blogspot.com/2009/02/sienna-miller-debuts-clothing-line-at.html
Monday, February 23, 2009
Birtney Spears at Playboy's Top 25
Something is looking up for Britney Spears at last – the troubled pop star has been voted one of Playboy magazine's 25 Sexiest Celebrities.
The 'Toxic' singer has joined the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Angelina Jolie, Eva Mendes, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Alba and Scarlett Johansson on the list, named online by readers of the men's publication.
Other stars on the list include Alicia Keys, Rose MCGowan, Denise Richards, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra.
Playboy boss Hugh Hefner's girlfriend Holly Madison has also made it to the list alongside the tycoon's other two current 'girlfriends' Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson.
Meanwhile Spears has finally been released from the psychiatric ward at UCLA Medical Center.
According to reports, the 26-year old singer slipped out quietly with the help of a private security detail and returned home after spending just 7 days in the hospital even though her psychiatrist, Dr. Deborah Nadel, had extended her stay to a 14-day involuntary hold till the next hearing of her case on 14th Feb.
via: http://celebgossips.blogspot.com
The 'Toxic' singer has joined the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Angelina Jolie, Eva Mendes, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Alba and Scarlett Johansson on the list, named online by readers of the men's publication.
Other stars on the list include Alicia Keys, Rose MCGowan, Denise Richards, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra.
Playboy boss Hugh Hefner's girlfriend Holly Madison has also made it to the list alongside the tycoon's other two current 'girlfriends' Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson.
Meanwhile Spears has finally been released from the psychiatric ward at UCLA Medical Center.
According to reports, the 26-year old singer slipped out quietly with the help of a private security detail and returned home after spending just 7 days in the hospital even though her psychiatrist, Dr. Deborah Nadel, had extended her stay to a 14-day involuntary hold till the next hearing of her case on 14th Feb.
via: http://celebgossips.blogspot.com
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