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Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Jay-Z’s net worth has soared to $2.5 billion, according to a new Forbes report published Friday. While the report is slim on details, it notes that the fortune of the man born Shawn Carter 53 years reached far beyond music. “Even in a year without a tour or album release, Jay-Z mints millions from his Armand de Brignac champagne and D’Usse cognac,” it says. “The Brooklyn-born rapper was crowned hip-hop’s first billionaire by Forbes in 2019, thanks to a sprawling and diversified empire,” noting assets from his Roc Nation entertainment and sports empire to a fine-art collection including works by Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Christina Applegate is opening up about what she thought and how she personally felt after hearing Candace Owens‘ comments about the newest SKIMS fashion campaign, which featured disabled models.

Blac Chyna is reintroducing herself.

Musician Jewel is opening up about her rocky relationship with her mother, Lenedra Carroll, whom she claims stole millions of dollars from her.

A derelict building in the middle of a housing estate has been branded an “eyesore” by local residents who claim rats have been spotted running around the site. Locharbriggs Social Club closed its doors in September 2020 after operating for more than 40 years.

The 10 highest paid celebs, entertainers, musicians, and creators of the past year have been revealed.

READ MORE: Megyn Kelly's 'simple but delish' egg recipe sounds deliciousAccording to Forbes, Megyn Kelly's salary at NBC was around $18 million a year, but because she does not do many side projects compared to other media personalities, she was not one of the highest-paid television hosts at the time despite her fame. Other reports say estimated that she made between $15 million and $20 million annually at NBC, but her exact salary is unknown. In October 2018, Megyn Kelly was heavily criticised for comments she made during the show Megyn Kelly Today in which she spoke about the use of blackface relating to Halloween costumes.

SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell has resigned with immediate effect.

Ayesha Curry is showing off all her hard work!

JK Rowling says she "absolutely knew" that her comments and views on transgender issues would make Harry Potter fans "deeply unhappy". The world famous author said despite an enormous backlash to a tweet made in 2019, there were "a tonne of Potter fans that were grateful that I said what I said".

John Swinney has backed Humza Yousaf to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's next first minister.

A Scots man who founded a social enterprise after losing his friend to suicide has been named in the Forbes 30 under 30 European list for social impact.

Would-be Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf has accused the BBC of caving in to pressure from a “right-wing Government ” after Gary Lineker was taken off the air for comments made on Twitter.

Oscars 2023 have been revealed.All the nominees in the four main acting categories as well as Best Director nominees at the 95th Academy Awards will all receive an unofficial goody bag organised by marketing company Distinctive Assets this weekend (March 12).As reported by Forbes, the “Everybody Wins” goody bags will feature 60 items with a focus on luxury wellness promotion. The gifts are valued at around $126,000 (£106,000).After the stress of the Oscars, the goody bag will include a three-night stay for eight people on a volcanic Italian island, a three-night stay in rural Ottawa and a plot of land in Australia, though size and location is currently unknown.A post shared by Distinctive Assets (@swagassets)Leaning into the wellness, the bags will also include immunity booster shots, edible massage oil, a 100-calorie snack bar and a “mental health orb” to help regulate stress.Liposuction, an executive hair restoration consultation and a facelift from a celebrity surgeon will also be given away alongside an $18 (£15) loaf of Japanese milk bread, hand-harvested organic dates, silk pillowcases and a selection of chocolates with a video message included in the box.Sharing an image of the goody bag on Instagram, Distinctive Assets also confirmed that a neck pillow from PETA, a bottle of coconut water and an 18-karat gold bracelet would be part of the “Everyone Wins” nominee gift bag, which will be given out to 26 people.A post shared by Distinctive Assets (@swagassets) According to the report, brands pay between $4,000 (£3,335) and $35,000 (£29,180) to secure a spot in the hamper.

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Scots influencer Jamie Genevieve has been named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list. The Scots beauty took to social media on Tuesday as she informed her followers and fans that she had made the prestigious list of names.

With two famous last names, it’s understandable why fans want to know about Hailey Bieber’s net worth and how much she makes compared to her husband, Justin Bieber.

Naomi Campbell rocked a daring look on the runway at the Off-White autumn/winter 2023 show during Paris Fashion Week. The 52-year-old supermodel went braless under a long, sheer black dress that featured a tire-inspired halo neckline from the luxury label's Lunar Delivery collection. The Vogue cover star paired the body-skimming, sleeveless dress with pointed-toe black leather ankle boots and thick gold bangle bracelets.

A quarter (25%) of tradespeople now allow customers to pay for work in instalments, as a way of helping homeowners afford renovations throughout the cost of living crisis. New research by IronmongeryDirect, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of specialist ironmongery, surveyed tradespeople across the nation and found that almost two in five (39%) have been asked about payment plans in recent months.

A hotel chain operated by the businessman bidding to buy Manchester United FC netted £3.1million in public Covid-19 grants - despite him being worth billions, it's been revealed.

A crew of 22 were used to save three climbers who had become stuck in the snow on a Scots hill during a seven-hour long mammoth rescue mission.