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Madonna's Cash Facts: How Money Are You?

SavvySugar — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:00:27 -0700

Madonna's career has powerfully withstood the test of time, and she's made the most of her long, ever-changing act. She was a self-starter who made a name for herself by working hard, using her incredible business instincts, and of course throwing in some shock tactics here and there to stir the publicity pot.

In honor of Madonna's 50th birthday today, let's see how her talents and endorsement endeavors have paid off. Take the quiz!

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Madonna Is Number One Cash Queen

SavvySugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:27:38 -0800

Forbes, the maker of all lists that say cha-ching, just came out with its very first Cash Queens of Music list ranking female musicians earning major moolah. Madonna's blowout Confessions tour and biz savvy landed her the spot as number one Queen Bee. While Forbes is calling Madonna the Material Mom, she'll always be the Material Girl to me. These twenty divas earned a combined $420 million between 2006 and 2007 - not too shabby.

Madonna
Barbra Streisand
Celine Dion
Shakira
Beyoncé
Gwen Stefani
Christina Aguilera
Faith Hill
Dixie Chicks
Mariah Carey

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Hilary Duff
Avril Lavigne
Martina McBride
Britney Spears
Carrie Underwood
Nelly Furtado
Fergie
Jennifer Lopez
Sheryl Crow
Norah Jones

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Forbes Names Savviest Celebs of '07

SavvySugar — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:43:43 -0800

What does savvy mean to Forbes? Oh, just multimillion dollar deals with stakes in big-name companies, self-named and designed clothing lines, and fragrances named after yourself with all advertising starring, of course, you.

Bottom line, these celebs are maxing out their potential by taking advantage of lucrative business deals. I know you've all seen Jennifer Aniston's SmartWater ads; the company is definitely capitalizing on her ability to appeal to guys and girls. She supposedly came out of this deal with about $10 million.

Other stars on the list include women you might have guessed. You know, the ones who don't even need last names? Madonna continues to top herself year after year, and 2007 was no different. Her biggest deal this year was the $120 million she got when she signed on with Live Nation. Then there are the models who've shown us the brains behind their beauty - the business tactics and projects of Tyra, Gisele, and Heidi that all made headlines this year.

How Money Are You: Celebrity Entrepreneurs

SavvySugar — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:30:38 -0800

Most celebrities, as we know them, have earned fame in entertainment. Celebs like Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, and Gwen Stefani have tried their hands in everything from restaurants to fragrance and clothing lines. Let's take a peek at the extra-curricular entrepreneurial gigs of some famous folks who somehow find the time for various pet business projects. How well do you know your celebrity entrepreneurs? Take the quiz!

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