Rihanna Being an international superstar with 9 Grammys, Robyn Fenty (Rihanna) has been around the world and gained incredible stardom. Singer Rihanna was born in Barbados and grew up there until she was 15. She was eventually discovered in 2005 By Def Jam Records with her hit singles “Pon The Replay” and “SOS”. Having a net worth of $230 million, Rihanna could have it all but she chooses to use her money to help support others (“Charity”). Growing up without much money, Rihanna has gone through a plethora of tough times, which inspires her to support children who are going through the same things. Rihanna is a woman who keeps affecting the world by giving back with her charitable efforts and helping the underprivileged and unfortunate, A charity that Rihanna is well known for is the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF). The foundation has raised millions of dollars for kids in foreign countries in South America and Africa. The Clara Lionel Foundation is a charity that Rihanna founded in 2012 to “benefit underprivileged communities around the world with healthcare, education, and other programs” (“Wosu, Chris”). Rihanna and her foundation have helped thousands of children from impoverished communities gain opportunities and improve their quality of life. Rihanna has utilized her celebrity platform and her fortune …show more content…
In 2017 Rihanna had an event called the diamond ball and invited a large amount celebrities there to donate money to her charities. At the end on the event, it had raised over 840,000 dollars. “I encourage people to drink heavily at my events” Rihanna says. “The more they drink, the more generous they are with their donations (“Associated Press”). Obviously, this method has worked as Rihanna had raised almost a million dollars at that event. She used her charm and her caring and nice personality to help gather donations for the children in
You may know her as Queen Bee, leader of the hive, but she is much more than that. Beyonce is known all around the world as the Queen. It all started on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas. The parents of this star are Matthew Knowles and Tina Knowles. Beyonce's mother, Tina, is a fashion designer for House Of Dereon. Her father, Matthew, is a manger and businessman. He is best known for as the former manager of Destiny's Girls. Beyonce all started singing and performing in many different groups as a child and rose to a star when she became the lead singer of the girl group " Destiny's girls". In the meantime, Beyonce's husband (Jay Z) was releasing his first solo CD. Jay Z and Beyonce were just friends and talked for a year and a half before they ever even went on a date. Eventually, after a few years later, Beyonce and Jay Z got married in the year of 2008. 4 years later their daughter, Blue Ivy was born. Blue Ivy is now
Bobbi Kristina passed away at the age of 22. According to CNN, July 27, 2015, Bobbi Krisitna left this world surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Bobbi Brown and the late Whitney Houston. The Houston family released a statement, “She is finally at peace in the arms of God. We want to again thank everyone for their tremendous amount of love and support during these last few months.” On January 31, 2015, Bobbi Kristina was found face down and unresponsive in her bathtub, by Max Lomas. While Max dialed 911, her unofficial husband Nick Gordon administered CPR. She was transported to the North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, Georgia. They placed her on a ventilator. They pronounced her brain dead, so the family moved her to the Emory University
Beyonce Giselle Knowles Carter have done many things to contribute to the music world.Singer,songwriter,and actress Ms.Beyonce Knowles started her singing career at an early age.Beyonce first producer was Arne Frager.The first song she ever produced was Dangerously in love. Beyonce was in this girl group destiny's child.Destiny child started in 1969, and that's when her music career took off.The girl group have 10 hit records.After destiny's child was over beyonce started her solo career.
Every dollar that goes to Rihanna’s Mac’s line all goes to the foundation. “Rihanna has raised over $50 million with the VIVA Glam campaign- making her the first to do so in one year.” (RNavys8 ). Rihanna also donated $1million to organizations in New York following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Everyone knows Whitney Houston, Right? Whitney Houston was a singer/actress. Whitney Houston, born August 9, 1963 to John and Emily “Cissy” Houston, was born into a musical family. Her mother, Cissy, was a background singer. She recorded songs for Aretha Franklin at Atlantic Records Studio in New York.
It was all started in Newark , an eleven years aged girl with an angelic voice singing at the “New Hope Baptist Church” and made all the audience stunned with her powerful voice. Yes folks ! we are talking about the undisputed diva of pop music in 90s- Whitney Houston . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukxayxN4Iao ( Whitney Singing in New Hope Baptist Church at the age of 15) Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born in New Jersey on August 9, 1963.
Rihanna has surpassed more than 100 million in single certifications, becoming the first artist to achieve this milestone. The pop singer is now the Number 1 artist on Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) list of artists with the most digital sales. "Gold and Platinum is the industry's premier way to celebrate achievement in the marketplace. We have given awards to artists for nearly 60 years," CEO of RIAA, Cary Sherman, stated. Sherman continued,"It's rare that we have the opportunity to recognize a milestone like the one Rihanna has reached. She has not only surpassed RIAA's 100 million mark, but [she] is also the first artist to do so. It is an historic feat and a testament to an extraordinary career."
Whitney Elizabeth Houston, was a famous American singer, actress, producer and model. Born on August 9th of 1963 in Newark, New Jersey and sadly deceased on the 11th of February of year 2012 in a hotel in Beverly Hills, California. John Russel Houston an Army serviceman and entertainment executive was the father of Whitney and Cissy Houston a gospel and soul singer was her mother, Cissy was Whitney’s inspiration, role model, mentor, best friend, the most important person in her life. Bobby Kristina Houston, Whitney’s only daughter with the R&B singer Bobby Brown. Whitney and Brown got married in 1992 and divorce in 2007 their marriage was very controversy and turmoil.
Beyonce was considered one of the most popular music artist of the modern age. she was born on September 4, 1981. She is one of most successful singers.she was with a group before she began her solo career. Her career really went off then her very first album came out (destiny”s child). she was managed by her father Matthew Knowels.
Diana Ross is internationally known. With a career spanning for over 40 years, Ross is by far one of the best female entertainers of all time. Diana Ross began her career as a singer that evolved as an actress. She began as a member of a famous singing group, which grew into world-wide fame, riches, and family. Diana has led a rags-to-riches life that is one to be admired.
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, mostly known as Shakira by her fans, was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Columbia. Barranquilla is Columbia’s largest port along the Caribbean Sea. Growing up Shakira lived with her father, William Mebarak Chadid, of Lebanese decent and her mother, Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado, with a family history consisting of Spanish and some Italian Shakira had eight siblings, and she was the youngest. From the time she was born Shakira had all different kinds of Latin American music and dance influence.
Mariah Carey’s a singer, songwriter, music producer, and actress known for her famous five-octave vocal range. She first made her debut in 1990 with her self-titled album “Maria Carey”. The album went multi-platinum and produced four number one successive singles including: "Vision of Love," "Love Takes Time," "Someday" and "I Don't Wanna Cry”. The album later led to her winning Grammy awards for best new artist and best female vocalist. My favorite song from her is “we belong together” from her tenth album out of the fourteen studio albums she has produced. The song is about a past relationship she can’t stop reminiscing about, and her feelings about them getting back together. There has been millions of songs written about heartbreak, love,
“In the year of 1988, Mariah Carey became a backup singer for R&B singer (Scott 17).She was born in 1970 in Huntington, Long Island, New York, and in” 1973 her parents got into divorced (Scott 12).She has followed her dreamed of singing since when she was only 4 years, so that had been a big impact on my life.
Raised $3.3 million dollars during ‘Michael Jackson and Friends’ concerts in Korea and Germany for the humanitarian agencies ‘UNESCO’, ‘Nelson Mandela's Children's Fund’ and the ‘International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’.
Oprah's three most donated foundations are-The Angel Network, The Oprah Winfrey Foundation, and The Oprah Winfrey Operating Foundation. Oprah has stated that one hundred percent of any donation goes towards funding projects that help struggling individuals. One of the most impactful projects that Oprah has been involved with, is the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. This project was developed in order to provide an education for young girls in Meyerton, South Africa. Oprah has even been generous enough to make a will that will donate one billion dollars to