Taylor Swift Reportedly Hits Billionaire Status

This Day in History: Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies

This Day in History: , Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dies. May 17, 2012. The 63-year-old singer and songwriter died in Naples, FL, from non-smoking related lung cancer. The disco diva rose to fame in the 1970s, with hits like "Hot Stuff" and "Last Dance.". As disco's popularity waned, Summer wrote songs for several different genres. Her song, "Starting Over Again," for Dolly Parton was a number-one country single in 1980. Her 1983 hit, "She Works Hard for the Money," became a pop-rock feminist anthem. Summer was a five-time Grammy winner, who's been sampled by artists from Beyonce to the Pet Shop Boys. The mother of three was buried in Nashville, her home since the 1990s

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder!

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder!. Stevland Hardaway Morris, also known as Stevie Wonder, was born on May 13, 1950, and turns 70. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan. Blind since birth, he later signed with Motown’s Tamla label at 11 years old. Wonder released his debut album, 'The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie,' in 1962 when he was 12 years old. His discography includes his hit singles, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours," "Superstition" and more. The Grammy-winning artist is one the best-selling musicians. Wonder also campaigned to make Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a U.S. holiday in 1980. Wonder was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2009. and one of 'Billboard’s' Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists. Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder!

Justin and Hailey Bieber Make Big Pregnancy Announcement

Justin and Hailey Bieber , Make Big Pregnancy Announcement. 'E Online' reports that Hailey and Justin Bieber are expecting their first baby together. . The happy couple shared the news on Instagram on May 9. The Grammy winner and the Rhode Skin founder revealed the news with a video of their Hawaiian vow renewal. . The news comes almost six years after the couple wed at a New York City courthouse in September of 2018. One year later, the couple celebrated their marriage with a lavish wedding ceremony in South Carolina. One year later, the couple celebrated their marriage with a lavish wedding ceremony in South Carolina. The 'Love Yourself' singer first hinted at the couple's plans to start a family in October of 2019, posting a video of a father with his child, writing "this is something I look forward to" on Instagram. . The 'Love Yourself' singer first hinted at the couple's plans to start a family in October of 2019, posting a video of a father with his child, writing "this is something I look forward to" on Instagram. . In February of 2020, Justin explained in an interview with Zane Lowe that he and Hailey wanted to "enjoy being married for a little bit" before having kids. In February of 2020, Justin explained in an interview with Zane Lowe that he and Hailey wanted to "enjoy being married for a little bit" before having kids. In an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, Justin noted that the couple doesn't have a set number of kids in mind, saying , "I'd love to have myself a little tribe, but yeah, it's her body and whatever she wants to do.". In an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, Justin noted that the couple doesn't have a set number of kids in mind, saying , "I'd love to have myself a little tribe, but yeah, it's her body and whatever she wants to do.". In the Amazon Prime documentary, 'Justin Bieber: Our World,' the couple gave fans a glimpse of their family planning discussion. . In the Amazon Prime documentary, 'Justin Bieber: Our World,' the couple gave fans a glimpse of their family planning discussion. . My intention for 2021 is to continue to set goals and have fun while doing them. Make sure I put my family first. And, hopefully, we squish out a little nugget, Justin Bieber, 'Justin Bieber: Our World', via Amazon Prime. My intention for 2021 is to continue to set goals and have fun while doing them. Make sure I put my family first. And, hopefully, we squish out a little nugget, Justin Bieber, 'Justin Bieber: Our World', via Amazon Prime

This Day in History: Prince Dies (Sun., April 21)

This Day in History: , Prince Dies. April 21, 2016. The iconic musician, 57, was found dead at his estate, Paisley Park, in Minnesota. Prince had overdosed on fentanyl. His death was ruled accidental. Over the span of four decades, Prince transcended genre and created more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros. Prince often played all of the instruments on the album himself. He was charismatic and electrifying on stage. His 1984 album 'Purple Rain' sold 13 million copies. It was number one on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks. He won seven Grammy awards. His final album was released in 2015, just months before his death. Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com