This is the new list of the celebrity billionaires and it was prepared by lea goldman. As for the record, I never see the pictures of their house yet. I hope I can post the pictures here in this blog soon.
Donal Trump.
New York City-$2.9 billion.
Trump, the son of a Brooklyn developer, borrowed heavily, built big, lived large and became a billionaire during the 1980s. Nearly lost it all after 1990s real estate crash. Stayed flamboyant, smartened up and embraced reality TV. His Apprentice show is in its sixth season. And now other builders affix “Trump” to their condos and pay The Donald a generous cut of the gross.
George Lucas.
Marin County, Calif-$3.6 billion
The Star Wars mastermind completed his intergalactic double trilogy in 2005 with Revenge of the Sith; final installment grossed $850 million worldwide. Now rumored to be working on a Star Wars television series. Founded Industrial Light & Magic in 1975 to create special effects for movies. Also owns LucasArts (videogames), Lucas Licensing (Star Wars toys, books). Fourth Indiana Jones movie to be released May 2008.
Michael Bloomberg.
New York City-$5.5 billion
Mayor Mike is New York City’s guiding political force; dropped $85 million on his 2005 re-election. Bloomberg LP is thriving on strong demand for data terminals at hedge funds. Revenues exceed $4 billion. Donated $144 million to charity in past year. Recently hung out in City Hall with filmmaker Spike Lee, who is directing a possible TV series called M.O.N.Y. (Mayor of New York).
Oprah Winfrey.
Chicago, Ill-$1.5 billion.
After three decades of ruling daytime television, Oprah is still finding other worlds to conquer: Broadway (”The Color Purple”), radio (XM Radio’s “Oprah & Friends,” books (her weight-loss tome landed biggest advance in history for a nonfiction book). Owns property in Chicago, Hawaii, Santa Barbara, Calif. In January, Winfrey dedicated the $40 million Leadership Academy for Girls outside Johannesburg, South Africa.
Steven Spielberg
Pacific Palisades, Calif-$3 billion
Arizona-raised movie buff was rejected by top film schools, then dropped out of Cal State Long Beach. Eventually hit it big with Jaws, followed by such blockbusters as E.T., Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan. Last year, he and partners sold DreamWorks live-action studio to Paramount for $1.5 billion. Now tinkering with videogames, reality television.
Richard Branson.
London, U.K-$3.8 billion.
Brash British entrepreneur founded Virgin 37 years ago as mail-order record retailer. Constantly exploring new business arenas–this year saw ventures in gaming and biofuels. Eccentric billionaire has dressed up in a bridal gown and stripped in Times Square to promote his products. Also starred in short-lived reality series. Now making news thanks to $3 billion pledge toward renewable energy research and development.
David Geffen.
Malibu, Calif-$4.7 billion.
Started in mailroom at William Morris Agency. Founded Asylum Records 1970 (Eagles), then Geffen Records (Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses). Sold to MCA in 1990. Founded DreamWorks with partners Jeffrey Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg in 1995. Hits included Shrek, Gladiator and recent Dreamgirls. Bidding for Tribune-owned Los Angeles Times. Caused media maelstrom after making public digs against Bill and Hillary Clinton, former friends.
Mark Cuban.
Dallas, Texas-$2.3 billion
Dot-com impresario turned basketball bad boy. Started Broadcast.com with Indiana University pal Todd Wagner in 1995; sold it to Yahoo! five years later for $5.7 billion in stock. Used windfall to buy NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. (Team lost last year’s finals to Miami Heat.) With Wagner owns stakes in HDNet, Magnolia Pictures, 2929 Entertainment. Duo sold syndicator Rysher Entertainment (Hogan’s Heroes) last year.
