Updated 9-6-2024: Selena Gomez has reached billionaire status. By Brady Rhoades The 32-year-old actress and singer has amassed a fortune worth $1.3bn, according to Bloomberg, which added the celebrity to its billionaire index on Friday.Her wealth came mainly from her Rare Beauty make-up company, which she founded five years ago and retains a stake in worth more than $1bn, the publication estimated.The brand’s success has made her one of the “youngest female self-made” wealthy on the list, alongside the likes of Taylor Swift and Rihanna.As executive producer and co-star of the Hulu hit Only Murders in the Building, Selena Gomez…
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Given Shohei Ohtani’s incredible on-field abilities, it’s no surprise that his dog is nearly as impressive.On Wednesday, the duo took center stage at Dodger Stadium, where fans gathered to witness MLB’s newest dynamic pair.Ohtani hit a home run and stole two bases during the LA Dodgers’ 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, but it was his dog’s performance before the game that stole the spotlight. Decoy, Ohtani’s dog, “threw” the ceremonial first pitch.Carrying Decoy to the mound, Ohtani gave the signal, and the dog picked up the ball with his mouth, running it to his owner who was crouched behind…
At the WEConnect Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Aug. 26, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and WEConnect International signed a strategic partnership aimed at increasing connections between MWBEs and international corporate buyers. The agreement expands NMSDC’s efforts to link historically underserved populations with corporate purchasing entities and create mutually beneficial economic partnerships that address the racial wealth gap across the globe to the Asia Pacific region and the women business owners WEConnect International serves. The two organizations will collaborate in the following ways: Advocating for the common economic interests of WEConnect International and NMSDC members to address and…
Labor Day weekend is here and sales are live. Amazon has many products at pretty impressive discounts. This includes hundreds of dollars of savings on TVs, tech, home and kitchen, toys and games and more. Labor Day weekend marks the official end to summer, which means the start of school. So there are tons of back-to-school savings as well.Apple/CNETApple iPad (9th generation): $199Save $130 This tablet is great for the basics like checking your email, streaming shows and exploring social media. It comes with an A13 Bionic chip, an 8-megapixel wide-angle rear camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide front camera. At…
USA star Hunter Woodhall has promised fans thrilling athletic feats and emotional moments when Para athletics kicks off at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.Woodhall, who went viral after celebrating his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall’s long jump gold at the Olympics trackside in Paris, now aims to create his own memorable moments in the 100m T64 and 400m T62.With German Para long jump legend Markus Rehm setting his sights on surpassing Olympic gold medalist Miltiadis Tentoglou’s distance, and numerous Para athletes pursuing world records, Woodhall predicts the excitement at Stade de France will soar when competition begins on August 30.Woodhall, a 2x…
The 39th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee over the summer, connected over 1,500 attendees who engaged in education, advocacy and networking opportunities that promote diversity and inclusion in the aviation and aerospace industries.Our opening session was off to a sky-high start with welcome remarks from Congressman Steven Horsford, Nevada House of Representatives 4th District/Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus; Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell and USDOT Acting Under Secretary Christopher Coes. Attendees also heard a keynote address from Fawn Weaver, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey founder and CEO.We hosted an all-star AMAC Legends & Leapers…
Wells Fargo Home Lending announced today the expansion of its $10,000 Homebuyer Access grant program to additional communities in the eight metropolitan areas where the program was launched in 2023.“We are expanding the availability of our Homebuyer Access grant program to additional areas to provide greater opportunities that empower Black and Hispanic homebuyers,” said Kevin Reen, head of Wells Fargo Home Lending. “Making these $10,000 grants available in more areas will help increase homeownership opportunities for underserved communities.”Homebuyer Access grants are now available for the first time in all eligible communities in New Jersey. Grants also will be available to…
By Lizann Lightfoot When military families get PCS orders, one of the first questions usually is, “Where will we live?” If you don’t want to live on a base (or base housing isn’t available), you may need to shop for a home before moving.Sometimes, service members can get a few days of house-hunting leave to visit the new area, tour houses and make an offer in person. However, a house-hunting trip before a PCS move isn’t typically possible for families stationed overseas or without childcare arrangements. That means your entire home-buying experience must be completed from a distance.Buying a house…
By Natalie Rodgers We’ve all heard about the importance of a supplier diversity program, but we often don’t talk about how it the benefits both the supplier and the company. Whether you’re a small business thinking about entering into a supplier diversity partnership or in a managerial position with a large company, here are some of the best reasons why you should be engaging in supplier diversity:Innovation Abounds When you invite diverse suppliers to collaborate with your company, you bring in a host of new ideas, perspectives and experiences that you may not have been aware of before. For example,…
Judy Shepard, founding president and the first executive director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, has been honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The award is the highest and most prestigious civilian honor in the United States and recognizes Judy for her unwavering support, advocacy and contributions to the LGBTQ+ community and its safety.In 1998, Judy’s son Matthew Shepard was killed in an anti-gay hate crime. Since his death, Judy and her husband Dennis have dedicated their lives to social justice and championing their son’s legacy to secure civil rights and inspire people to embrace dignity and equality for all.…
