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Ironic, isn't it? Tyler Perry , who's made a living by making movies, plays and television shows about God (and rape. Mostly rape.) has topped Forbes list of wealthiest men in Hollywood. Of course, now I'm questioning the existence of a higher power. Thanks, TP. Actually, this isn't all bad. The fact that Perry is able to cash in $130 million by appealing to a solely Black audience proves that there is a sustainable and lucrative market in the African-American community. Granted, this also means that Hollywood will take this bit [...]

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For each and every person who felt alienated by every reference Jay-Z made to a cabana in an exotic location or scoffing at the NBA fining him $50,000 on his latest album, Watch the Throne, take solace in knowing that unlike most rappers in these times, your man Shawn Carter is telling the truth. Forbes released a preliminary report back in March with Diddy edging out Jay-Z for richest Hip-Hopper in the biz but the official numbers are in and Jay is #1 in the bank account department with a reported $37 million in earnings. [...]

(Photo: Lyor on Fiasco Friday Last October) Lyor Cohen the CEO of Warner Music Group and one of the head hancho's in today's record label(less) world, sat down with Zach Greenburg of Forbes Magazine , to discuss what else but the digital takeover of the music industry. If you ask me, Lyor is very smart to be the public, pro-digital, label head, as the times of record labels as we once knew them, is coming to an end. Hit the jump to see what he has to about the importance of [...]

To be honest, there are so many of these lists that float around I forget which is which. Forbes compiled their top five wealthiest Hip-Hop artists and the tabulation pretty much went as expected. With the exception for one name. 1. Sean Combs a.k.a. Diddy a.k.a. Puffy a.k.a. Puff or let Gotty™ tell it, Big Luce. 2. Jay-Z 3. Dr."Detox-Is-Still-Coming" Dre 4. Birdman 5. 50 Cent But when it comes [...]

For all you low-life types that like to put Mexicans at the brunt of your jokes, it's time to eat crow (and a 33 gallon bowl of Albondigas). According to Forbes , Carlos Slim Helú just made it rain in Bill Gates' face and still has more pesos to play with. Carlos Slim Helú is the name and cell phones are his game. While his empire América Móvil may not be so widespread on U.S. soil, it is the fourth largest mobile network operator in terms of equity subscribers (14 million isn't [...]

MUSIC NEWS - MADONNA was named the Top Earning Musician for the year with approximately $110 million in profits, according to Forbes magazine. The figure is based on the Material Girl 's touring, recording and endorsement revenues from June 2008 to June 2009. Two other female artists follow her in the top five: Céline Dion at $100 million and Beyonce Knowles with $87 million. No new artists appear on the top 12 list and three acts; Coldplay , Rascal Flatts and AC/DC tied for sixth position [...]

It's difficult for Americans to understand the political and personal strife many in the world are facing today. We witness filtered views of places like Iraq and Afghanistan through highly desensitized news reports, and still can't imagine what life must be like in these war-torn areas. Now try to imagine a place that is more dangerous than either of these places. A country where pirates still patrol the waters, where children handle AK-47s like toys and unbridled destruction, merciless warlords and ruthless terror are a regular part of everyday life. That place is [...]

MUSIC NEWS - Apparently,the music business is not dead, and in case you were wondering, the top musicians/performers are still making a ton of money, despite the current world-wide economic slow down. Actually, the top 10 stars on the list of the world's top-earning musicians brought in a combined $500 million between June 1, 2007 and June 1, 2008, more than many nations generate in revenue! Forbes magazine released its' latest list and the usual suspects are there. We've listed the top five below, check out the full list, [...]