The Top 17 Richest Celebrity Couples In The World

This years list of the worlds richest celebrity couples is pretty impressive.
With a collective net worth of $4.1 Billion between these 17 cashed up couples there is more than enough money for them to buy a few Ambani skyscraper homes and all move in together.

17. Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann

Net Worth $98 Million

16. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner

Net Worth $100 Million

15. Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow

 Net Worth $100 Million

14. Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani

Net Worth $115 Million

13. Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn

Net Worth $130 Million

12. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick

Net Worth $135 Million

11. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

Net Worth $135 Million

10. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

Net Worth $155 Million

9. John Travolta and Kelly Preston

Net Worth $170 Million

8. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith

Net Worth $208 Million

7. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart

Net Worth $224 Million

6. David Beckham and Victoria Beckham

Net Worth $255 Million

5. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

Net Worth $270 Million

4. Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen

Net Worth $350 Million

3. Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood

Net Worth $365 Million

2. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

Net Worth $515 Million

1. Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles

Net Worth $775 Million

Rides : Fortune offers 10 reasons why German cars rule

What is it about German cars that compels many of us to lust after Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche models? Fortune asked that question and came up with 10 well-thought reasons:

1. First and foremost, the Germans have been practicing this automotive thing a bit longer than most countries. After all, it was Karl Benz who, in 1879, first patented the internal combustion engine and then in 1886 received a patent for his first automobile.

2. Fortune argues, the Germans have a storied racing history where their machines were pushed to their limits and reputations were forged. And then there's the infamous Green Hell – The Nürburgring – where legends are made.

3. Fortune' third reason is related to the second. Any country with 8,000 miles of public roads that allow almost unlimited speed is destined to turn out cars capable of thriving in that environment. The German Autobahn is as uniquely German as the cars the country produces.

Find the other seven factors that Fortune says make German cars great by scrolling below, then let us know if you have any other suggestions or want to lodge any disagreements by sounding off in Comments. 

4. Fortune cites the German automakers' brand strength, specifically their "clarity, commitment, authenticity and relevance." Think about BMW's target goal of building every vehicle with a 50-50 weight distribution.

5. Technology. Fortune notes that "Engineers occupy a high pedestal in a country that prizes technology and craftsmanship." When engineers are given permission to do their thing, they can produce some seriously impressive machinery.

6. Fortune sums it up from The Economist: "It's quite simple, really – Germany makes things which people in countries with growing economies want to buy."

7. Arrogance with a purpose – Mercedes' ads claim "The Best Or Nothing." BMW says they build the "Ultimate Driving Machine."

8. Price is very nearly the object – Closely related to No. 7, Fortune says "Sometimes, how much you pay for something – as opposed to its function – is the point of the exercise." An extra $330 charge for a Porsche logo on the center console lid of a 911, for example.

9. Exclusive and super-exclusive – Anyone upper class with $50k can buy a 5 Series, but it takes an even larger bank account to afford an M5.

10. Everybody else is in second place – The tenth reason given for German car dominance arguably only repeats No. 7: Fortune says Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche are generally thought of as top marques because, well, they say they are. And, despite great efforts by brands like Cadillac and Lexus, they remain on top of the heap. 

 

Credit : Autoblog

Finance : The Forbes Five: Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has had quite a career thus far. Since debuting in 1996 with hip-hop classic Reasonable Doubt, he has sold over 50 million records worldwide. He’s parlayed his musical success into lucrative businesses in the realms of fashion, cuisine and advertising (for more, check out my new Jay-Z book, which hits stores next week). Last year he earned $63 million, tops among hip-hop artists for the third time in four years.
But when it comes to net worth, Jay-Z is number two. The top spot goes to Sean “Diddy” Combs, who tops our accounting of rap’s richest with a fortune of $475 million, fueled by his interests in Sean John clothing, Bad Boy Worldwide record label and, most significantly, his Diageo joint-venture vodka brand Ciroc. Jay-Z ranks a close second, with $450 million.
In Pictures: Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists
Superproducer/rapper Dr. Dre ranks third with $125 million, fueled by past earnings generated from his own career and by helping to launch those of Snoop Dogg and Eminem. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, a onetime Dr. Dre protege who reaped a nine-figure payday from the sale of Vitamin Water to Coca-Cola, rounds out the top five in a tie with Cash Money Records cofounder Bryan “Birdman” Williams at $100 million.

Methodology
In order to form the list, we followed the same procedures we use to calculate the list of the world’s billionaires (released today) — valuing current holdings, looking at past earnings, leafing through financial documents and talking to a bevy of analysts, attorneys, managers and other industry players to find the nitty-gritty details. We considered only performers, which is why hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons isn’t on this list.
Though other hip-hop artists including Lil Wayne, Pharrell Williams, Rick Ross and others — not to mention pop sensation Bruno Mars, who penned Travie McCoy’s hit song “Billionaire” — frequently speak of ten-figure desires, we kept our list to five because of the lack of information available on the fortunes under $100 million.