We all envy them, but few of us are them, they are the 10 richest American musicians. From time immemorial (after all, there was nothing before America!), American musicians have been raking in the dough from world record sales, tours, and enterprises. Who tops the list of richest American musicians, though? Well, you'll just have to read on to find out.
1. Madonna. An icon, not only among American musicians, but western culture in general, Madonna seriously rocks. Born in 1958, she has clung quite well to her fame. There is no doubt in our minds that she makes anything less than that $110,000,000 figure put out there.
2. Prince. Since we can't really put his actual "symbol" up here, we'll have to deal with Prince's former name. Forbes has purported that his most recent year hit around a $49.7 million income. Prince's actual net worth, however, is much, much more numerous.
3. The Eagles. Forbes has shown us a $45 million royalty for these legends as of this year. The Eagles have raked in all-together too much to count, however, so it is important to know that their income still flows in to this day from their former mainstream successes.
4. Metallica. The kings of rock have only put their 2005 earnings as the latest figures to count them by. Nonetheless, $37,400,000 isn't anything to frown upon, at all my dear friends. Keep it rockin'!
5. P Diddy. Sean Combs is Bad Boy's featured producer, executive, and all-around notorious pimp. $36 million flows into his pockets on an average year, and we can't help but say we truly are jealous.
6. Bette Midler. No one might think this former comedian/singer was able to rake in $31 million every year, even since her fall from the mainstream. Yet, this senior citizen is anything but "old", at least in the monetary sense: her money is alive and well!
7. Van Halen. The biggest act of the 80's (and to an extent, the 90's), these American musicians recently made a faithful comeback tour for its fans. With $29.6 million big ones flying into their hands from royalties, why would they even bother leaving the house?
8. Beyonce. She really is the "female version of a hustler"; in 2010, Jay-Z's wifey killed a massive $87 million for their larger-than-life fortune. Who needs money like that? Well, if you plan to one day top the richest American musicians chart, you'll be needing it.
9. Bruce Springsteen. In recent years, Springsteen was able to garner $70,000,000 for himself. His mainstream success is, in many ways, a result of his "Born in The U.S.A." track, which garnered popular attention. Way to go 'Boss'!
10. Coldplay. From their hits as American musicians in the late 90's, to their continued success as icons of music in the 2000's, Coldplay is revolutionary. You know what else is revolutionary? The fact that they donate a whopping 10% of their (approximately) $70 million annual income to charity. Noble, indeed, Chris Martin and co.
As you can see, not only are many American musicians very successful at what they do, they are extremely diverse. From Beyonce's east-coast hip hop to Coldplay's alternative rock and roll, the richest American musicians all have their own style. Still, that's why we love them. American musicians appeal to all sorts of people, and will continue to lead the United States to cultural, financial, and philanthropic prosperity in years to come.
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Love And Money: US debt deal ‘very close,’ says top Senate Republi...
Love And Money: US debt deal ‘very close,’ says top Senate Republi...: "(AFP) – The top Republican in the Senate said Sunday he was “very close” to reaching an agreement with Democrats on a deal to raise the US d..."
US debt deal ‘very close,’ says top Senate Republican
(AFP) – The top Republican in the Senate said Sunday he was “very close” to reaching an agreement with Democrats on a deal to raise the US debt ceiling and avoid default.
“I’m very close to being able to recommend to my members that we have an agreement here that is worth supporting,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told CNN’s “State of the Union” program.
McConnell said Republican leaders and the White House were working on a package that would cut spending by $3 trillion and cap spending over the next 10 years. He said there would be no tax increases.
“I think I can confidently say this debt ceiling increase will avoid default, which is important for everybody in America to know we are not going to have a default for the first time, and we’re not going to have job-killing tax increases in it, and we will deal with the problem, and that’s that the government has been spending too much,” he said.
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“I’m very close to being able to recommend to my members that we have an agreement here that is worth supporting,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told CNN’s “State of the Union” program.
McConnell said Republican leaders and the White House were working on a package that would cut spending by $3 trillion and cap spending over the next 10 years. He said there would be no tax increases.
“I think I can confidently say this debt ceiling increase will avoid default, which is important for everybody in America to know we are not going to have a default for the first time, and we’re not going to have job-killing tax increases in it, and we will deal with the problem, and that’s that the government has been spending too much,” he said.
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Friday, July 8, 2011
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BN Hot Topic: UK Delivery Mother of Quintuplets at Risk of Deportation
One of such cases is that of Bimbo Ayelabola, who according to the UK Newspaper, “The Sun”, has given birth to quintuplets. According to the media source, Bimbo had been taking double the required prescription of a highly potent fertility drug, because she had suffered miscarriages in the past. When she learnt she was pregnant, she obtained a UK Visitors Visa and went to London to ensure she had adequate rest. It was during the scan in a UK hospital that it was discovered she was expecting 4 babies (a fifth baby was later discovered). Following emergency care given by the National Health Service, Bimbo’s estimated hospital bill is now placed at around £200,000. Her husband, who had visited earlier, is now thought to have fled back to Nigeria after discovering the conditions of her birth.
Bimbo is now seeking to extend her visa which expired in June by another 6 months because she believes she has an insufficient “support network” of family and friends left in Nigeria to help her bring up her kids since they are all in the UK. She is also arguing that the babies are too fragile to fly home. She also insists that at the time of applying for her UK visa, she had no idea she was expecting more than one child.
As you can imagine, this case has gathered a lot of media attention and comments from various arenas. A spokes person for the UK Home Office has been quoted as saying “The NHS is a national health service, not an international one. We expect those with no right to be in the UK to leave, otherwise we will remove them.” Conservative MP Chris Skidmore has also said that “It’s not acceptable for health tourism to continue in the way it has done”. Officials are also considering asking Bimbo to pay for the costs of her care which according to the hospital includes treatment by consultants, paediatricians, nurses, midwives, social workers and back-up staff.
There is however a human element to this situation which should not be overlooked. Bimbo Ayelabola must doubtlessly feel overwhelmed by her situation, especially since her husband has allegedly abandoned her. Looking after one child is enough for any new mother to contend with, let alone the nuances involved with taking care of 5 children!
What do you all think? Has Bimbo Ayelabola legally faulted the terms of her Visa and should thus be asked to return to Nigeria. Should she be asked to pay the hospital bill, since she is not a UK citizen and therefore has no legal right to free health care? Or should the UK government extend her stay for the period required?
Maybe there is also a bigger question to ask here, what is our government doing about our health care in our own country? Nigeria has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world, what is the Nigerian government doing to improve infant mortality rates and the general level of care in our hospitals? Surely if we had a better health care system, women like Bimbo might not feel the need to travel outside of the country.
What do you all think? Let’s discuss!!!!
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