Kim Kardashian Strikes $200 Million Deal

 

Kim Kardashian West just made a major business deal. In an agreement that was finalized on Tuesday, the 40-year-old reality star sold 20 percent of her KKW Beauty company to Coty for $200 million. 

"I'm so proud of how the KKW brand has grown over the past four years, and I look forward to working with Coty for the next phase of innovation, advancement, and the ability to bring new launches to customers all around the world," Kim said in a press release. "This relationship will allow me to lead the development of the creative elements that I specialize in, while benefiting from the incredible resources of an established company like Coty."

Through the deal, which was announced in June 2019, fans will see Kim's company branch out to new areas, including a skincare line slated for a 2022 release, as well as further development of her existing products. Kim and her team will remain the creative visionaries for the brand, while Coty will focus on product development with forays into haircare, personal care and nail products.

Candice Swanepoel Sizzling Photos

We found some sexy photos of +Candice Swanepoel online. Following her recent beach photo shoot, +Candice Swanepoel has so much buzz on social media this week that it was hard not to get swept up in the glamour of it all.

+Candice Swanepoel  is a South African model best known for her work with +Victoria Secret. In 2012, she came in 10th on the Forbes top-earning models list.

The 25-year-old Angel seemed perfectly content with her pristine employment conditions as she showcased a number of the lingerie giant's latest skimpy designs.

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Jennifer Lawrence Named Highest-Paid Actress In The World

For the second year in a row, the odds are in her favor: Jennifer Lawrence is once again the world's highest-paid actress, notching $46 million pretax over 12 months–$13 million more than second-ranked Melissa McCarthy, who pocketed $33 million.

Film star Jennifer Lawrence is becoming a tough act to follow — financially speaking. The Oscar winner is the world's highest-paid actress for a second straight year, collecting a cool $46 million before taxes over a recent 12-month stretch, according to Forbes.

From Hollywood's Hottest Jennifer Lawrence to India's Most Beautiful Deepika Padukone, the world's highest paid actresses earned a combined $205 million. Deepika Padukone. Mila Kunis. Julia Roberts. Amy Adams. Charlize Theron.

Name Your Favorite Jay-Z Track

Jay-Z is the entrepreneur who has grown since the days of Tupac. has won a total of 22 Grammy Awards, the most by a rapper, and holds the record for the most number-one Billboard hits.

That's why this made it hard for members of the Wrap-Up Magazine. Jay-Z has various hits that we liked and enjoyed while reviewing previous and new music from the artist.

The Evolution Of Jay-Z

 

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z (stylized as JAY-Z) is an American rapper and businessman. He is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, having sold more than 100 million records, while receiving 21 Grammy Awards for his music. 

MTV ranked him the "Greatest MC of all time" in 2006.

From Homeless To Powerful Celebrity - Jennifer Lopez

 

In this motivational success story you'll see that at the end of the day it doesn't matter if other people don't believe in you or your talents... only hard work pays off. You'll see how Jennifer Lopez went from a homeless girl with low self esteem to one of the most influential celebrities in the world. 

What Is the ‘J. Lo Effect’?

 

Just last week, one of the “Selling Sunset” stars, Chrishell Stause, revealed on Instagram that she is dating Jason Oppenheim, who, with his twin brother, Brett, owns the high-end brokerage where she is an agent. Ms. Stause captioned the post, which featured several pictures from a cast trip to Capri, Italy: “The JLo effect."

Michael Jordan Still The Highest Paid Athlete

(The Wrap-Up Magazine) Forbes published it’s annual retiree rankings today, but aptly followed it up with a piece breaking down how MJ will make more than the likes of LeBron James and Kobe Bryant or even Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo — despite the fact that he stepped away from the hardwood 13 years ago.The Swoosh imprint made $3 billion USD in shoe sales last year in the U.S. alone — resulting in roughly $100 USD million for MJ, which is more than he made in salary ($94 million USD) during his entire 15-year playing career.

On top of that, the vastly improved Charlotte Hornets have undoubtedly lined Jordan’s pockets (he’s been the majority owner since 2010) with a bunch of added dough while partnerships with Gatorade, 2K Sports, and Five Star Fragrances — as well as the long-term extension with memorabilia firm Upper Deck he signed last year — keep the checks coming. MJ’s empire even includes seven restaurants and a car dealership.

Jennifer And Alex Loose Bid To Buy NY Mets

The couple was in a serious battle with hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen to buy the team from the Wilpon family, but they officially dropped out of the running Friday night.

"Alex and I are so disappointed," Lopez said in a statement.

"We worked so hard the past 6 months with the dream of becoming the first minority couple and the first woman owner to buy her father’s favorite Major League Baseball team with her own hard-earned money. We still haven’t given up!!"

Jay-Z sells trading card for $100k

 

Online sports card platform SlabStox made a “public service announcement” on Instagram this week to reveal that an autographed card of the rapper had gone under the hammer at Goldin Auctions.

The company said that the collectable sold for $105,780 (£76,278), marking “the all-time record for a non-sports/TCG [tradng card game] card”.

An earlier Instagram post said that there had been a previous bid of $2,200 (£1,586) before the huge increase to six figures.

The Rich Lifestyle Of Wiz Khalifa

 

Wiz Khalifa first landed himself on the Forbes Hip Hop Cash Kings list for 2011 having pulling in a whopping $11 Million dollars in his breakout year. There have been some hiccups along the way like his divorce from Amber Rose.

According to Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Gang is a movement and it's a lifestyle. It's Wiz Khalifa, his crew, and his fans that support him. In 2005, Wiz Khalifa released his first mixtape, "Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania". The mixtape was quickly accepted by the local scene and began to gain buzz outside of Pittsburgh.

Two Plead Guilty To Scam In Roc Nation, Wu-Tang Clan Case

Two men have pleaded guilty to a scheme in which they pretended to be affiliated with the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan and Jay-Z’s entertainment company Roc Nation in order to scam hotels and luxury limousine companies out of thousands of dollars worth of goods and services, the Department of Justice said this week.

According to the DoJ, Aaron Barnes-Burpo and Walker Washington both pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud, a charge that could land both up to two decades in prison.

According to an Associated Press report from when the trial first began in February, Barnes-Burpo and Washington took advantage of hotels to the tune of more than $100,000, including some of the most luxurious hotels in the southern U.S.

The Insanely Lavish Lifestyle Of Beyoncé And Jay-Z

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are the closest thing there is to royalty in the U.S. While they didn't grow up with silver spoons, they've earned unparalleled success in their careers. And now that they're on top of the world, they are living their best lives. Here's a look at this music mogul couple's glamorous life.

Also: Updates on Jay-Z Lifestyle

In order to gain some context on Beyoncé and Jay-Z's super lavish lifestyle, it first helps to understand how much cash they have and how they keep it coming in. So just how much dough are we talking about? According to Forbes, the Carters are worth roughly $1.4 billion dollars as of mid 2019.

Beyoncé herself is only worth a mere $400 million compared to her husband's $1 billion, but that doesn't tell the full story. The Queen's income comes mostly from her album sales and concert earnings, which tend to be larger than her husband's. Conversely, Jay-Z earns his income mostly as a result of his investments, such as his significant ownership over the streaming company Tidal. Obviously, both celebs know their strengths and play to them well. 

Also: More on Beyonce Lifestyle

So now you know what  means when she talks about her great-great grandchildren already being rich, as she did on the track "Boss" from her joint album with Jay, Everything Is Love. 

Watch the video for more about Beyoncé and Jay-Z's insanely lavish life!

Louie Rankin Of The Movie "Belly" Passes Away

Famed actor and Grammy Award-winning dancehall artist Louie Rankin died in a car crash in Ontario, Canada. After news of his death was made public, Rankin's estate issued a statement confirming his passing.

In 1992, Rankin (born Leonard Forbes) commanded the attention of music lovers with his hit single "Typewriter." From there, the Jamaica-born entertainer performed on the silver screen in legendary roles such as Lennox a.k.a. Ox in Belly, and Teddy Bruckshut in Shottas.

A few more details and a photo of the car crash that killed Louie Rankin have emerged ... it appears the collision killed him instantly say's TMZ. Rankin was pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver suffered no physical injuries. Based on a photo of the car wreck, obtained by TMZ, the passenger vehicle is completely torn to shreds. Cops are still investigating the exact cause of the collision.

Louie starred alongside Nas and DMX in the 1998 crime drama "Belly" ... and his character, Ox, was a Jamaican kingpin. Born and raised in Jamaica, Louie was also a Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist ... and he released a huge single in 1992 called "Typewriter," which won a Grammy.

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How a Hustler From Brooklyn Became a Billionaire

 

Jay-Z has long been known as one of the greatest rappers of all time, but now he’s known even more for his business acumen and massive wealth. Forbes recently named him Hip-Hop’s first billionaire, and with his diverse portfolio of investments, business ventures, and personal assets, it’s not hard to believe.

Despite the fact that it may seem like Jay-Z earned all of his wealth overnight, it was actually a long process that was decades in the making. Many people know the man, but few know the story.

Arab Billionaires And Their Royal Lifestyles

 

From fancy cars, private jets, and jaw-dropping mansions, see how the richest Arab Billionaires live lavishly.

Arab billionaires’ net worth has increased by 29.2% compared to last year, and now stands at $123.4 billion. Forbes magazine considers transparent assets of these rich Arabs, but it may not include private fortunes that are not listed.

Independent Record Labels You Should Know

From independent icons like XL Recordings and Sub Pop to newer teams like 88 Rising and Mind of a Genius, here are some of the essential labels you should know. As always, we encourage you to do your own digging and share your own favorites with us, but as long as you discovered just one new label, artist, or piece of music that you love from this list, then we did our job.

From legendary indies to internet-based upstarts, these labels are all doing something special.

Kanye West Buys Spotify Music

 

Forbes declared Kanye West, a billionaire around this time last year, evaluating his worth at $1.3 billion. Kanye West disagreed and said the estimate was about $2 billion off. And he just proved to us all that he wasn’t lying. It’s official: As of today, the fashion and music mogul has just acquired the ever-popular audio streaming platform, Spotify.

Something big like this isn’t unpredictable for Kanye West, but people are curious about his intentions for buying out Spotify. Some are saying it’s just another outcome of the rivalry with long-time collaborator Jay-Z, who once held a majority stake in Tidal. I guess the Chicago native was really taking Watch The Throne literally… When will the Jay and Ye beef end?!

Mayoli Sena Top 5 Hottest Photos

I guess we all knew Mayoli Sena was going to make our Top 5 hottest list. The Wrap-Up Magazine would like you to meet the curvy, voluptuous, fleshly Bronx raised fitness model Mayoli Sena.

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Mayoli Sena is a popular celebrity who is best known as a Model. Mayoli was born on November 4, 1989 in Dominican Republic. Take a look at some of the best photos of Mayoli Sena and tell us what you think about her Top 5.

New Stadium Coming To Inglewood, California

Rams owner Stan Kroenke, who bought 60 acres adjacent to the Forum a year ago, has joined forces with the owners of the 238-acre Hollywood Park site, Stockbridge Capital Group. They plan to add an 80,000-seat NFL stadium and 6,000-seat performance venue to the already-massive development of retail, office, hotel and residential space, Stockbridge and the Kroenke Group told The Times.