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Fantasia Barrino, often referred to under the mononym Fantasia, is a world-wide star with droves of talent and an impressive catalogue of musical success. After winning the third season of “ American Idol ” back in 2004, the generational talent explored a solo music career, a foray into film and stage acting , and a wide array of financial investments . At her financial peak, the young songstress had amassed millions in net worth, though much of her wealth has been depleted over the years. In fact, fans may be shocked to learn that Fantasia currently holds an estimated net worth of only $500,000 dollars, according to Celebrity Net Worth . Fantasia has been open with the public about the financial struggles of her past, explaining that she was taken advantage of by numerous figures within the music industry, who carved out pieces of her net worth to enrich themselves. Likewise, Fantasia has admitted that she entered the industry lacking the financial wisdom required to succeed. In an...
In light of recent news that Oprah Winfrey is stepping down from her position on the WeightWatchers board, the media mogul continues to use its impact to uplift the community, according to Variety. Per to a press release shared with AFROTECH™, Winfrey donated her shares of company stock to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, DC. “As our largest donor, Oprah Winfrey is, without a doubt, an essential champion of this museum,” said Kevin Young, the Andrew W. Mellon director of the NMAAHC. “Her legacy as a culture icon and supporter is a testament to her steadfast commitment to inspiring the next generation of philanthropists and preserving Black history.” No stranger to putting her support behind the entity, Winfrey made an initial financial pledge to the museum idea in 2007. What’s more, in 2013, per a report by NPR, after she pledged millions of dollars to help break ground to construct the building that now sits on the...
Play cousins is a cultural euphemism often adopted by the Black community. Through friendships, community organizations, and many other ties — people routinely choose their family regardless of bloodlines. However, in some unpredictable ways, those who could’ve been regarded as play cousins have actual biological connections. Niecy Nash-Betts brought this to the forefront, revealing she is related to fellow actors Danielle Brooks and Sterling K. Brown. In an Instagram post, the 53-year-old actress shared a picture posing with Brooks and Brown, congratulating them on their Oscar nominations and announcing to the world that the trio are blood-related cousins. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Niecy Nash (@niecynash1) “Both of my COUSINS are OSCAR NOMINATED ‼️‼️ Yes! We are blood-related! REAL cousins!” Nash-Betts wrote in the caption of her post. “I’m so proud of my fam! @thedaniellebrooks @sterlingkbrown I’m rooting for you!” Brooks, 34, is a first-time Oscar nominee for her...
