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16 Celebs Who Cracked Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women List

Forbes has unveiled its annual ranking of America’s 100 richest self-made women—and once again, a notable group of entertainers, athletes, and media moguls have carved out spots on the coveted list through empires built on hustle, branding, and reinvention.

Leading the celebrity charge is Oprah Winfrey, whose net worth sits at a staggering $3.1 billion. Coming in at No. 13 overall, Winfrey continues to set the bar as a media powerhouse whose wealth spans TV, film, publishing, and investments.

Kim Kardashian follows at No. 19 with $1.7 billion, fueled by the success of her shapewear company SKIMS and other business ventures.

Taylor Swift, riding high from her record-breaking Eras Tour and billion-dollar music catalog, ranks just two spots behind at No. 21 with $1.6 billion.

Rihanna clocks in at No. 35 with $1 billion, thanks in large part to her beauty and fashion brands Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty. Madonna, Beyoncé, and Selena Gomez also appear in the Top 50, with fortunes ranging from $700 to $850 million. Gomez’s place on the list is bolstered not just by music and acting, but also by Rare Beauty—her fast-growing cosmetics brand.

At No. 52 is Kylie Jenner with $670 million, a placement that continues to stir debate about what qualifies as “self-made” in the world of celebrity wealth.

Jenner’s cosmetics empire is undeniably lucrative, but her start was anything but ordinary.

This year’s list is a snapshot of evolving industries—where beauty, branding, and business acumen go hand-in-hand. Whether through licensing deals, digital platforms, or ownership stakes, these women have turned fame into fortune in ways that are anything but accidental.

Here’s every celebrity on the list:

· Oprah Winfrey – $3.1 billion (Rank #13)

· Kim Kardashian – $1.7 billion (Rank #19)

· Taylor Swift – $1.6 billion (Rank #21)

· Rihanna – $1 billion (Rank #35)

· Madonna – $850 million (Rank #42)

· Beyoncé – $780 million (Rank #45)

· Selena Gomez – $700 million (Rank #48)

· Kylie Jenner – $670 million (Rank #52)

· Judge Judy Sheindlin – $580 million (Rank #61)

· Celine Dion – $570 million (Rank #64)

· Barbra Streisand – $510 million (Rank #71)

· Ellen DeGeneres – $450 million (Rank #78, tie)

· Dolly Parton – $450 million (Rank #78, tie)

· Reese Witherspoon – $440 million (Rank #82)

· Katy Perry – $360 million (Rank #97)

· Serena Williams – $350 million (Rank #100)

Gibson Launches Epic Search for ‘Back to the Future’ Guitar, Missing Since 1985

It’s one of the most memorable musical moments in movie history: Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, ripping through “Johnny B. Goode” at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance in “Back to the Future”. But the real star of that scene—the cherry red Gibson ES-345—has been missing for nearly 40 years. Now, Gibson is officially trying to get it back.

The guitar manufacturer has launched a public appeal to locate the missing instrument, believed to have vanished shortly after filming wrapped in 1985. A “Have You Seen This Guitar?” poster has been released, and even the film’s stars, including Fox himself, appear in a new video calling for its return.

The ES-345 was originally rented from Norman’s Rare Guitars in Los Angeles specifically for the shoot. It was reportedly returned afterward, but somewhere between then and now, the trail went cold.

Gibson suspects the guitar may have been quietly sold at some point, without documentation—meaning it could be sitting in someone’s home, unrecognized for the cinematic treasure it is.

Adding to the guitar’s mystique is its historical inaccuracy. The scene it appears in is set in 1955, but the model used was likely from 1960 or 1961. That anachronism didn’t stop the guitar from achieving cult status, and its absence has only added to the lore.

The renewed effort to track it down comes at a fitting time: 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of “Back to the Future”.

For fans, it’s a nostalgic milestone—and for Gibson, a chance to reunite an icon with its rightful place in movie history.

If someone unknowingly owns the guitar, they could be holding a piece of Hollywood history. Gibson hasn’t said what might happen if it turns up, but if social media buzz is any indication, the pressure—and incentive—to come forward is mounting.

As McFly said: “I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it.” Turns out, four decades later, we’re more than ready.

Were These Celebs Unfairly Canceled?

A viral Reddit thread has sparked discussion about celebrities who were “unfairly canceled” or publicly mistreated—and many of the names being shared are reminders of how public perception can shift dramatically over time.

Among the most frequently mentioned: Brendan Fraser, once sidelined after accusing a former Hollywood Foreign Press Association president of sexual assault. At the time, Fraser said the alleged groping left him feeling isolated and blacklisted. Years later, his emotional comeback in “The Whale” reignited his career and reminded fans just how much they missed him.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 06: Brendan Fraser attends Cirque Du Soleil’s “Luzia” New York Premiere at Randall’s Island on March 06, 2025 in New York City.
(Photo by Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images)

Another figure who never quite got the recognition he deserved in his lifetime is Richard Jewell. Jewell was the security guard at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics who discovered a bomb and helped evacuate the area—only to become a suspect himself. The media piled on. The FBI’s investigation left his reputation in tatters. He was eventually exonerated, but the damage lingered. Jewell died in 2007 at just 44 years old.

UNITED STATES – JULY 23: Terrorist Bombing: 1996 Summer Olympics, Closeup of security guard Richard Jewell during reopening of Centennial Olympic Park after bomb explosion, Jewell was falsely implicated, but later cleared, Atlanta, GA 7/27/1996
(Photo by Jim Gund / Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

Janet Jackson’s inclusion on the list is no surprise to those who recall the now-infamous 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show. When Justin Timberlake exposed her breast during a choreographed move gone wrong, Jackson bore the brunt of the backlash. Timberlake’s career continued to soar; Jackson’s took a hit that some say she never fully recovered from.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 26: Honoree Janet Jackson, recipient of the Icon Award, attends the 2025 American Music Awards at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025
in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker / Getty Images)

Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor also made the list, remembered for her bold and controversial protest on “Saturday Night Live” in 1992. When she tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II to protest sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, she was met with fierce condemnation. But time has vindicated her message, if not the moment.

NETHERLANDS – JANUARY 01, 1990: Photo of Sinead O’CONNOR
(Photo by Michel Linssen / Redferns / Getty)

The Dixie Chicks—now just The Chicks—faced swift and brutal blowback after criticizing President George W. Bush and the Iraq War during a 2003 concert in London. At the time, the backlash in the country music world was overwhelming, but their stance has since been viewed by many as principled rather than polarizing.

1/11/99 Los Angeles, CA The Dixie Chicks at the 26th annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium. (Photo by Ron Wolfson / Getty)

Lastly, the thread showed love for Rebecca Black, who became a viral sensation—and punchline—at just 13 when her music video for “Friday” exploded online in 2011. While the song itself may have been easy to mock, many now admit the ridicule she faced was disproportionate, especially for a teenager just chasing her dreams.

Singer Rebecca Black appears at MTV’s inaugural ‘O Music Awards at the
Fremont Street Experience on April 28, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(Photo by Steven Lawton / FilmMagic / Getty)

The Best and Worst Celebrity Kissers

The Instagram gossip account Deuxmoi, known for its anonymous and often unverified celebrity scoops, recently posed a juicy question to its followers: Who are the best and worst celebrity kissers based on personal experience?

The responses, predictably, range from dreamy to downright disturbing. And while there’s zero way to confirm the legitimacy of these tales, that hasn’t stopped the stories—and speculation—from spreading like wildfire. Here’s a look at some of the buzziest (and weirdest) submissions:

The Good Kissers

Steven Tyler got a “15 out of 10” rating from one person—who claims the Aerosmith frontman paused mid-makeout to meow. Repeatedly.
Florence Pugh was so good, apparently, she “turned [someone] into a stalker.” Not ideal behavior, but clearly a memorable kiss.
Pedro Pascal was dubbed a “top 3 best kisser” and described as “very passionate and sweet.”
Prince Harry scored a gentlemanly 10 out of 10.
Orlando Bloom may not have offered “the best sex,” but his kissing game? “Truly amazing.”
Ralph Fiennes received a hyperbolic “a billion out of 10.” No elaboration needed, apparently.
One person even claimed to have kissed John Mayer and Katy Perry at the same time. Both, they said, were “great,” though John was notably “thoughtful with his mouth.”

And Then There’s the Flip Side…

Vin Diesel got absolutely roasted as “the worst kisser you could ever imagine.” Words like “sloppy,” “wet,” and “crusties” were used. Ouch.
Milo Ventimiglia apparently disappointed both in kissing and, um, follow-through. Still, the source insists he’s a “nice guy.”
Country singer Morgan Wallen? Just one word: “TERRIBLE.”

The Spicy Ones

Johnny Knoxville allegedly aced both kissing and other extracurriculars: “Really good with his hands,” said one reviewer.
Michael Phelps impressed in Olympic fashion: “Best. Sex. Ever.” Plus, his skin smelled like chlorine, and he reportedly had the stamina of, well, an Olympian—“six times one night.”

Rick Springfield Once Killed a Guy in ‘Nam

The Jessie in “Jessie’s Girl” is frankly lucky to be alive. Because, as we all know, Rick Springfield wanted his girl. And Rick isn’t above smokin’ a mofo. By the time that song came out, Rick had already taken a life. Seriously.

Back in the late ’60s, Rick was a 17-year-old kid living in Australia when his band was chosen to go entertain the troops.

Now, if you watch a lot of war movies, you know that things could get pretty lawless over in ‘Nam, and the musicians got to buddy up with the soldiers… to the point they ended up helping out during a battle.

According to Rick, in a 2012 interview: “They said, here, you throw the mortars down. So I threw the mortars down the tube. And the next morning, the soldiers came running into our villa and said, ‘You got one!'”

“They said, here, you throw the mortars down. So I threw the mortars down the tube. And the next morning, the soldiers came running into our villa and said, ‘You got one!'”

Rick Springfield

Rick wasn’t exactly thrilled that he’d killed a guy. At the time of the 2012 interview, he still wasn’t over it. He said, “It was an enemy, it was wartime, they were sneaking up on us trying to get us. But I wasn’t in the army. I wasn’t meant to be there. It’s something that I still haven’t fully processed.”

Final Curtain Calls (Almost): Rock Stars Who Nearly Died Mid-Show

The stage is often where rock stars come to life—but for a few, it’s also where they came dangerously close to losing it.

From pyrotechnic mishaps to nearly fatal props, these are ten musicians who narrowly survived incidents during live performances. Some are known for pushing boundaries. Others were caught off guard by illness or sheer bad luck. But all of them have one thing in common: they lived to tell the tale.

1. Alice Cooper’s Guillotine Gone Wrong

Known for his theatrical “shock rock” shows, Alice Cooper has staged his own execution more times than anyone can count. But during one performance, the fake guillotine he used as a stage prop malfunctioned and nearly sliced his neck for real. Cooper has also had close calls with hanging stunts that didn’t go as planned. Despite decades of flirtation with death for showmanship, one slip nearly made it real.

2. Geezer Butler’s Hallucinating Set

In 1995, Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler was on a solo tour when he was struck with extreme food poisoning. He was so weak he had to lean against the amps to stay upright onstage. At one point, he began hallucinating mid-performance and was rushed to the hospital. The remainder of the tour was canceled.

3. James Hetfield Burned by Pyro

During Metallica’s 1992 co-headlining tour with Guns N’ Roses, frontman James Hetfield misjudged his position onstage during a pyro cue and walked into a 12-foot flame. He suffered second- and third-degree burns on his arm, hand, and face. Bandmates said if he had been just a few inches closer, it could have been fatal.

4. Bill Berry’s Aneurysm Onstage

During a 1995 show in Switzerland, R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry collapsed mid-performance after suffering a brain aneurysm. He later described the sensation as feeling like he’d been struck in the head with a bowling ball. Berry survived the rupture and returned to perform, but the incident changed his outlook on life—and his career. He ultimately left the band two years later in 1997.

5. Keith Richards’ Electric Wake-Up Call

The phrase “Keith Richards is indestructible” may have roots in a near-fatal encounter back in 1965. During a concert, the Rolling Stones guitarist was knocked unconscious when he touched an ungrounded microphone with his guitar. The resulting shock threw him backward and left him semi-conscious. Bandmates and fans feared the worst—but Richards, of course, bounced back. Just another day in the life of rock’s most persistent survivor.

6. Thom Yorke’s Close Call with a Poolside Mic

At an MTV “Beach House” event in 1993, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke added an impromptu swim to his set, leaping into the pool mid-song. When he climbed out and tried to continue singing, a stagehand stopped him just in time—kicking the mic away before Yorke could grab it with soaking wet hands. One misstep could have turned a quirky performance into a fatal accident.

7. Ace Frehley Nearly Zapped by the Stairwell

During a KISS concert in 1976, guitarist Ace Frehley became part of an unintended circuit. As he reached for a metal handrail while holding his guitar, he suddenly found himself being shocked by a powerful electrical current. He credits his quick reaction—managing to release his grip—with saving his life. Frehley later wrote a song about the incident called “Shock Me.”

8. Frank Zappa’s 15-Foot Fall

Frank Zappa’s 1971 show at London’s Rainbow Theatre ended in disaster when an enraged fan rushed the stage and shoved him into the orchestra pit. Zappa plummeted 15 feet onto a concrete floor, suffering a crushed larynx, multiple fractures, and head trauma. He spent months in a wheelchair and his voice was permanently altered. The attacker reportedly acted out of jealousy—his girlfriend was a big Zappa fan.

9. Krist Novoselic and the Rogue Bass

The 1992 MTV Video Music Awards ended with a thud—literally—for Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. After the band finished their performance of “Lithium,” Krist tossed his bass high into the air in celebration. But the guitar came back down… directly onto his head. He staggered offstage with a gash and a concussion, earning one of the more painful live TV bloopers in rock history.

10. Patti Smith’s Neck-Breaking Fall

During a concert in Tampa in 1977, punk icon Patti Smith slipped off the edge of the stage and plummeted into the orchestra pit below. She suffered a fractured vertebra in her neck and required extensive physical therapy to recover. The fall sidelined her for months, but she eventually returned—resilient as ever.

Terry Bradshaw Has No Interest in Aaron Rodgers Joining the Steelers

As rumors swirl about Aaron Rodgers possibly landing in Pittsburgh, one of the Steelers’ most iconic players is making his stance crystal clear: absolutely not.

Terry Bradshaw, four-time Super Bowl champ and long-time face of the Steelers franchise, is not mincing words about the idea of Rodgers wearing black and gold. “That’s a joke. That is, just to me, is a joke,”

Bradshaw said in a recent interview, when asked about the potential move. “What are you going to do? Bring him in for one year? Are you kidding me?”

But it didn’t stop there. Bradshaw, never known for holding back, then veered into the kind of personal critique that only he can deliver. “That guy needs to stay in California,” he said. “Go somewhere and chew on bark and whisper to the gods out there.”

Then Bradshaw made it even more personal, admitting he’s not exactly a fan of Rodgers off the field either. “You get in his presence and you feel like it’s gonna start snowin’,” he said—painting Rodgers as cold or maybe just aloof.

Despite Bradshaw’s harsh words, there’s still significant chatter linking Rodgers to Pittsburgh.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport recently said it would be a “surprise” if Rodgers doesn’t end up signing with the Steelers.

So while fans debate whether Rodgers could be the missing piece to elevate Pittsburgh’s offense, one thing’s for sure: if he does sign, he won’t be getting a warm welcome from at least one Steelers legend.

How Did Pee-wee Herman Come Up with His Name?

HBO’s new documentary “Pee-wee as Himself” offers fans a deeply personal look into the life and legacy of Paul Reubens—better known to the world as Pee-wee Herman. And among the many revelations is the origin of the now-iconic character’s name.

Reubens shares that the quirky moniker “Pee-wee Herman” was inspired by a a musical instrument.

“Pee-wee” was a harmonica?

He says the name was inspired by a tiny harmonica labeled “Pee Wee,” as well as the last name of a boisterous childhood friend. That random but memorable pairing ultimately helped shape one of pop culture’s most enduring oddballs.

Beyond the whimsical surface, the documentary also explores a much more private and poignant part of Reubens’ life—his decision to retreat from public openness about his sexuality.

He reveals he had a serious long-term relationship with a man named Guy during the 1970s. After the relationship ended, Reubens made a painful choice to go “back into the closet,” fearing that being openly gay would derail his career.

“I was as out as you can be,” he says in the film. “And then I went back in the closet. My career absolutely would have suffered if I was openly gay. So I went to great lengths for many, many years to keep it a secret.”

For decades, Reubens was one of television’s most recognizable figures thanks to the success of “Pee-wee’s Playhouse”, the feature film “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure”, and his beloved alter ego’s unique blend of absurdity and innocence. But the pressures of the industry—especially during a less accepting era—forced him to suppress his full identity.

“Pee-wee as Himself” not only chronicles Reubens’ creative genius but also gives overdue space to the man behind the bowtie and bicycle. It’s a touching reminder of the costs artists sometimes bear to protect their careers, and the cultural shifts that, thankfully, have made such choices less necessary for today’s entertainers.

With this documentary, fans are offered more than nostalgia. They’re given an honest, sometimes painful, but ultimately inspiring portrait of a man who made the world laugh—while hiding a part of himself to do so.

Shark Week Will Include People “Dancing with Sharks”

Tom Bergeron is back — but not in the ballroom! After being let go from Dancing with the Stars in 2020, he’s making a splashy return… underwater. He’ll be hosting a Discovery Channel special for Shark Week called “Dancing with Sharks“, and yes, it’s as wild as it sounds.

The show will feature expert divers paired with real sharks to perform choreographed underwater routines. The routines are designed by a world-class underwater choreographer — because apparently, that’s a job. No CGI or costume sharks here — this isn’t Left Shark’s comeback tour.

Bergeron teased the special on Instagram with the caption:
“See you this summer. It will be fintastic.” 🦈

Get ready for the most dangerous two-step you’ve ever seen.

Jeff Bridges on ‘Lebowski’ Fan Theory: Was Donnie Just in Walter’s Head?

For more than two decades, fans of The Big Lebowski have debated and dissected nearly every line and scene of the cult classic. But one particularly strange theory—that Steve Buscemi’s character, Donnie, isn’t real—has resurfaced in a big way, and now it’s got a surprising supporter: the Dude himself.

During a recent screening, Jeff Bridges admitted that the theory has some legs. “The last few times I’ve seen the movie, I’ve run that theme,” he said, “and it kind of works, man.”

The theory goes something like this: Donnie, the soft-spoken bowler, only exists in Walter’s imagination. Walter, played by John Goodman, is a tightly wound Vietnam vet possibly dealing with PTSD.

Supposedly, the only person who really interacts with Donnie is Walter—while the Dude barely acknowledges him.

Bridges even pointed out that the Dude only directly addresses Donnie once in the entire movie, with a simple, “Thank you, Donnie.”

That minimal interaction has some fans wondering if the Dude was just humoring Walter, playing along because he knows Walter has unresolved trauma. According to Bridges, that explanation actually fits. He imagines the Dude thinking, “I got a friend who’s mentally challenged. He’s about to put this ghost in his mind to rest.”

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Of course, the biggest strike against the theory is the scene where Donnie dies—and the two friends scatter his ashes.

But Bridges has a workaround for that too: maybe the ashes were fake.

He even suggests the Dude might have paid a mortician fifty bucks to stage the moment just to give Walter closure. Still, before this theory picks up too much steam, it’s worth noting one major roadblock: the Coen Brothers. The film’s creators heard about the theory—and they didn’t bite.

But if The Big Lebowski has taught us anything, it’s that the truth is often fuzzy, and maybe that’s part of the appeal. Whether Donnie is real or just a figment of Walter’s imagination, one thing’s for sure: we’ll be thinking about it the next time we roll into the bowling alley.