Dr. Dre Set to Become Billionaire
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Dr. Dre could be set to become hip-hop's first billionaire.
The rapper and producer is in talks to sell his Beats Electronics headphones business to technology giant Apple for $3.2billion, making him the richest hip hop star in the world, according to the Financial Times.
In a recent article in Forbes magazine, Dre ranked as the second wealthiest rapper, behind Puff Daddy, whose estimated worth is $700 million, but the new deal would put him ahead of the star, who has earned money from his Revolt TV business as well as music.
Dre prematurely described himself as "the first billionaire in hip hop" in a video posted on Instagram, which has since been taken down, as the Forbes.com claims he would only cash in on his 20 to 25 per cent stake in the business, meaning his net worth increase from $550 million to about $800 million.
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Jennie Garth Dating Entrepreneur
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Television, Dating,
Jennie Garth is dating entrepreneur Michael Shimbo.
The 90210 actress - who split from Twilight Saga star Peter Facinelli in March 2012 after 11 years of marriage with whom she shares daughters Luca, 15, Lola, 10, and Fiona, six - met the CEO of the San Francisco-based company called Planes, Trains and Automobiles through mutual friends and they have been quietly seeing each other for a few months.
"They met through a friend. They've been seeing each other for a couple months now. They are great together. Super sweet," a source said.
The couple have posted numerous pictures of each other on social media and recently attended the Comedy Central Roast of James Franco together in Culver City, California, on August 25. Jennie gushed about the award-winning media executive, who previously worked for Apple, in a caption beneath a picture of her new boyfriend on Instagram on Thursday, writing, "I mean...@shimbo #luckylady."
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Eva Longoria Splits from Ernesto Arguello
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Eva Longoria has split from Ernesto Arguello after four months of dating.
The former Desperate Housewives star and the Miami-based entrepreneur - who met when he starred on Ready For Love, the ill-fated reality TV show she produced - called time on their relationship this week after she decided it wasn't working out.
"It wasn't that serious. He was fun," a source said.
The news will come as a shock to friends, who believed Ernesto, 34, was so serious about the 38-year-old beauty that he was already considering marriage. "Eva is a firm believer in marriage. Ernie may be a player when he is single, but he's never cheated on anyone and is very religious. I think the fact that he's so family oriented is what got her. My guess would be they'll be married within the next year. It's very real - they're both in love, which is rare for him. They're always together. His family likes her a lot ... they've never seen him so taken by someone. Eva is so down to earth, she doesn't 'act famous' at all. He is definitely not dating her because she is famous ... they're not a Hollywood couple. They're very real and very in love," a friend previously said.
Giuliana and Bill Rancic Expecting a Baby
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Television, Pregnancies,
Giuliana and Bill Rancic are expecting their first child.
The E! News anchor - who underwent a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year - and her entrepreneur and TV presenter husband will welcome the baby in late summer via a gestational surrogate, meaning the child will be their genetic child.
Speaking on The Today Show, Giuliana, 37, said, "We are so thrilled that our prayers have been answered. It was one of the best moments of my life, if not the best moment of my life. It's incredible. We've been trying for so long, we've been through so much ... And to finally get that call from the doctor, it was just another world, another level."
"It was pretty emotional because this was our last stop," Bill, 40, added.
The couple's struggles to conceive have been well documented, with Guiliana undergoing several rounds of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and a miscarriage before the cancer was discovered during a mammogram ordered by her fertility doctor and Bill hopes their story will inspire others to turn "negatives into positives."
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P. Diddy Tops Hip-Hop Rich List
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P. Diddy has been crowned the wealthiest artist in hip-hop for the second year in a row.
The "Hello Good Morning" rapper - who has an estimated fortune of $550 million - once again beat Jay-Z ($460 million) to claim the top spot in a list compiled by Forbes magazine.
The music mogul's wealth is fueled by his Sean John clothing brand, Bad Boy Worldwide record label, vodka brand Ciroc - a joint venture with drinks brand Diageo, Enyce clothing and Blue Flame marketing. Jay-Z also has a range of lucrative financial interests, including a deal with Live Nation, his Watch the Throne tour with Kanye West, his 40/40 club chain and a stake in the New Jersey Nets basketball team.
Dr. Dre retained the third place spot he took last year while fourth and fifth places on the list were filled by Bryan "Birdman" Williams and 50 Cent respectively.
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