Bono hits back at claims he's a billionaire
Bono has debunked reports that he's a billionaire and about to overtake Paul McCartney as the richest musician in the world today.
After Facebook was floated on the stock exchange, it was thought that all of its early investors would earn a huge amount of money. The U2 frontman owns 2.3% of shares in Facebook through his private equity firm, Elevation Partners, which was purchased for $90 mi…
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Facebook To Make Bono The Richest Rock Star Around
U2 frontman Bono is set to become the richest rock star on the planet thanks to Facebook.
The singer owns 1.5% of Facebook shares through his private equity firm Elevation Partners. It's estimated that when Facebook floats on the stock exchange later this year, Bono's shares will be worth just under $1 billion.
That means on paper Bono will be worth up to $1.1 billion, $300 million more th…
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Rihanna Becomes Most "Liked" Artist On Facebook For 2011
Rihanna has become the most "Liked" artist on Facebook for the year.
The pop singer beat out reggae legend Bob Marley and Canadian pop punk singer Avril Lavigne to take the number 1 spot. Rihanna also had the most listened to song on the social media website. Her duet with Calvin Harris 'We Found Love' took out the number 1 spot ahead of Katy Perry's 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)' and LMF…
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Bono Close To Becoming Facebook Billionaire
Bono is set to make almost $1 Billion (US) thanks to investing in Facebook back in November 2009.
The U2 frontman's investment company Elevation Partners bought $210 million of shares two years ago. Just this week Facebook was valued at $65 billion, meaning that Elevation Partners share in the business is $975 million.
Just recently U2 were named the world's highest earning musicians be…
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Lady Gaga Sets Facebook Record
Lady Gaga has become the first living person to reach 10 million fans on Facebook.
Only 5 others have more fans than Lady Gaga, which are Michael Jackson, Texas Hold 'Em Poke, Family Guy TV Show, Mafia Wars and the Facebook Site itself.
Lady Gaga thanked hers fans and tweeted "Thank u so much little monsters for following me on Facebook! 10 million friends of mine who are now connected to …
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