On December 4, 1973, in Inglewood, CA, a baby girl was born to Carolyn London (now known as London-Johnson), and Donald Banks. They would name there bundle of joy, Tyra Banks. Her parents would divorce 6 years latter. Tyra remembers growing up under the supportive guidance of her mother as an awkward, gangly looking kid. [...]
When you think of Mark Cuban, what comes to mind? Maybe you’re a basketball fan and you automatically think of the Dallas Mavericks. Maybe you’re a baseball fan and think of his failed quest to purchase the Chicago Cubs or his current bid to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers. Maybe you’re a movie buff and [...]
Oprah Winfrey is an actress, television producer, talk-show host, and media mogul. But many less fortunate people simply know her a great philanthropist and humanitarian. In 2010, Forbes ranked her the wealthiest African American of the 20th century. Others have said she is the greatest black philanthropist in American history. According to some assessments, she [...]
British author, Joanne “Jo” Rowling, born July 31, 1965 is better known as J.K. Rowling. Her best selling Harry Potter book series has sold more than 400 million copies becoming the best-selling book series in history. Her books have been turned into movies grossing huge box office profits world-wide. Rowling thought up the Harry Potter [...]
One of the most powerful men in comics was once a janitor. Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn comic books put himself through college with a combination of a baseball scholarship and a part time job as a janitor. Forbes magazine estimated his net worth at $35 million. In fact, Todd McFarlane is so rich he [...]
What’s the greatest rags to riches story ever told? How about Chris Gardner, who went from homelessness and poverty to becoming a successful entrepreneur achieving a net worth of over $60 million dollars? Gardner’s story is chronicled in the New York Times bestseller and movie The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith. Born February 9, [...]
Celine Dion is one of the most popular and most successful artists in our generation. She’s sold millions of albums and her record breaking sold out shows in Las Vegas proves that she’s an entertainer for the ages. She’s been in the spotlight ever since she was in her teens when she would perform with [...]