Modest millionaires emerge as China's new wealth watchers
Rupert Hoogewerf, a 34 year old Briton, tracks China's emerging rich for Forbes Global, listing top Chinese fortunes from pig farming to pastry bakeries. The article notes transparency fears, recent high profile fraud cases, and the shift as entrepreneurs gain party respect while wealth grows. Guo Guangchang of Fosun is cited with a $360 million fortune.
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Madonna deflects blame for Ben Affleck Jennifer Lopez wedding saga
Madonna says Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck courted media attention and share some blame for the postponement. She notes the couple’s job is publicity but argues parts of a relationship should stay private. Excerpts from an interview were released in advance.
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Artists unite to fight AIDS with new charity song
Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott will help write The World Is Ours a charity track to raise funds against AIDS. Timbaland conceived the project with Quincy Jones backing and a spring 2004 release planned featuring many stars.
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Macaulay Culkin Signs NBC Deal For Variety Projects
Macaulay Culkin 23 signs with NBC to develop several projects including a potential fall 2004 comedy. He met with Conan O'Brien and may work on a project with him as NBC prime time chief Kevin Reilly commented on Variety's site.
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Cowell says he likes Spears honesty and her edge
Simon Cowell praised Britney Spears for speaking bluntly about him and Pop Idol. Spears said she would ignore his advice when addressing wannabe stars. Cowell noted Spears is now a woman and finds her honesty more interesting. Excerpts aired in Britain.
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