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Highest Paid Celebrities Of 2017: Diddy, Beyoncé, J.K Rowling, Drake, Ronaldo Tops List

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Forbes has released its annual list of highest paid celebrities for 2017.

From musicians to actors, sports stars and TV hosts, these are the celebrities that made the most money in the 12-month ranking period.

Forbes stated that the 100 celebrities banked a cumulative $5.15 billion pretax during the June 2016 to June 2017 scoring period.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was on the cover of the first ever publication of the list in 1999, sits atop the list 18 years later after raking in $130m. “The majority of his 2017 total comes from selling one-third of his Sean John clothing line for an estimated $70 million. Combined with a lucrative Diageo Ciroc vodka partnership and his Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour,” Forbes said.

Second on the list is Beyoncé, who made $105 million, thanks to her Formation World Tour and Lemonade release.

Author J.K. Rowling returns to the ranking after her 3-year hiatus to claim the number 3 spot ($95 million).

Drake who more than doubled his take home last year, sits on the number four spot with $94 million.

Highest paid athlete in the world Cristiano Ronaldo made $93 million to claim the number 5 spot.

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New comers in the list include Kylie Jenner who is the youngest member at just 19 (No. 59, $41m), Steve Harvey (No. 53; $42.5 million), Amy Schumer (No. 69; $37.5 million) Conor McGregor (No. 89; $34 million) and Chance the Rapper (No. 95; $33 million).

According to Forbes, “Though there are 10 male actors on the ranking, not a single female movie star made the cut. In fact, women comprise just 16% of the world’s top-earning celebrities, an imbalance that reflects the gender pay gap in entertainment and beyond. The 16 women on this year’s list earned a cumulative $822.5 million, thanks largely to second-ranked Beyoncé’s take-home. Though there is one more woman on the ranking than last year, 2017’s combined female payday is down from $892.5 million in 2016 (a fifth of which came from Taylor Swift).”

“Across categories, streaming has finally turned into a major moneymaker for the entertainment industry. While the aggregate earnings of the Celebrity 100 are essentially flat at just over $5 billion in the past 12 months compared with the prior year, income directly related to streaming surged 118% to $387 million in 2017 from $177 million in 2016. Leading the way: The Weeknd (No. 6; $92 million), who has translated 5.5 billion streams in the past two years into an estimated $75 million touring advance,” Forbes said.

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D’banj Is The Only Nigerian Man That Has Given Me Free Money – Toke Makinwa Reveals

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Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has shared a heartwarming story about her encounter with singer D’banj. She revealed that he is the only Nigerian man who has given her money without asking for anything in return.

A viral video on social media captured a recent interaction between Toke Makinwa and D’banj. She recounted his generous act during a time before her fame. This selfless gesture left a lasting impression on Makinwa.

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When Young Girls Sit Down And Daydream About Getting Married, I Never Did – Nancy Isime

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 Nigerian actress Nancy Isime has shared her views on marriage, revealing that, unlike many young girls who dream of their weddings, she is prioritizing her career and financial independence.

The actress appeared on the Creativitea Live with Lynda podcast for a recent interview. During this interview, she discussed her aspirations. Isime centred these aspirations around work and money. She did not focus on marriage as an aspiration.

She said,

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Iyabo Ojo Celebrates Lover’s Daughter As She Gives Birth

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Iyabo Ojo, a Nollywood actress, celebrates joyfully as she welcomes her first grandchild. Taking to social media on September 4th, 2024, Iyabo Ojo expressed her excitement for her lover, Paul Okoye‘s daughter, Vanessa Okoye, who has just welcomed her first child.

She posted,

“Yay! I’m officially a grandmother! Congratulations, my darling @vanzyvanz. Welcome to motherhood, kisses to my darling baby! I can’t wait to see you and the baby. Sending lots of love and kisses, I’m so excited, Obimbimbim @pauloo2104, the latest grandpa congratulations. I love you both.”

 

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Okoye responded to Ojo’s post, expressing his own excitement about becoming a new grandfather, “New Grandpa in town 😂😂🤪🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️”

“Thank You Mama, ❤️🥹” Vanessa wrote.

Happy fans and followers flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages for the family on the birth of their new baby.

A follower wrote, “Congratulations to the Iyabo’s and Paulo’s families in general. I personally won’t get tired of congratulating people until it’s my turn.”

“I am so happy for you mama, this baby is going to live a healthy life forever, Amen,” another fan wrote.

Earlier that day, Vanessa shared the news of her daughter, Zariah Nwamaka Okoye’s birth, on Instagram.

Her caption read, 

“My Beautiful Baby Girl has made me whole. My darling Daughter, you are the missing piece I never knew I needed, the missing beat in my heart. Today, a new chapter unfolds, a new journey begins, and I promise to pour my entire soul into nurturing, guiding, and loving you. You will be the sunshine that brightens every day, the calm in every storm, and the safe haven where love resides. I am forever changed, forever grateful, and forever in love with you, my sweet girl. Welcome to the world, my precious one.”

 

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