The hugely popular Italian-American singer has been confirmed as the first Twitter user to have 20 million followers. In addition, the “Born This Way” artist’s businesses and deals have raised more than $200m in the fight against HIV and AIDS.Reuters
The hugely popular Italian-American singer has been confirmed as the first Twitter user to have 20 million followers. In addition, the “Born This Way” artist’s businesses and deals have raised more than $200m in the fight against HIV and AIDS.ReutersOprah Winfrey, a media mogul, is best known for her self-titled, multi-award-winning talk show, which has become one of the world’s highest-rated programmes. She has been recognised the richest African-American of the 20th century and was, for a time, the world's only black billionaire. She is also considered as one of the most influential women in the world.ReutersBeyonce KnowlesReutersStyles recently included Angelina Jolie, 37, on his top list of older women. Maybe she could make his dreams come true.ReutersAccording to the Guinness Book of World Records, Madonna is the world’s top-selling female recording artist of all time. The 54-year-old singer has ruled the world of pop music for over three decades. Madonna has sold over 300 million records and CDs to adoring fans worldwide.ReutersEllen DeGeneres is an actress and the host of popular talk show “The Ellen DeGeneres”, which has more than 35 Daytime Emmy Awards. In addition, DeGeneres has 11 People’s Choice Awards and also, most recently, the Teen Choice Award for “Choice Comedian”, for a third consecutive year. Her newly launched Web site, "Going Vegan with Ellen", promotes a healthier, animal-free diet.ReutersShakira began her career at 12 and quickly captured fans throughout Latin America. She has won two Grammy Awards, seven Latin Grammy Awards and has been nominated for the Golden Globe. She is also the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time and the second most successful female Latin singer, having sold over 50 million albums worldwide, according to BMI. Additionally, she is the only artist from South America to reach the Number 1 spot on the US Billboard Hot 100, Canadian Hot 100, the Australian ARIA chart and the UK Singles Chart. Shakira has also contributed to society, including the Pies Descalzos Foundation - a Colombian charity with special schools for poor children.Reuters
It is International Women's Day. The focus of celebrations range from a general celebration of the respect of, appreciation for and love towards women (at least the way it ought to be!) to a celebration of women's economic, political and social achievements.
On the ocassion, IBTimes UK salutes leading women in the world of entertainment...
