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In the News: Google to Buy Motorola for $12.5 Billion;Obama Approval Rating Slips and More

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By Janel Martinez

Posted: August 16, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
It took only 72 days for Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ marriage to dissolve. Reportedly costing a million dollars, the financial loss of the split is obvious. Similarly, Jennifer Lopez may have once sang “Love Don’t Cost A Thing,” but the singer/actress knows first-hand that a divorce can cost a pretty penny. After eight months of marrige to backup dancer/choreographer Cris Judd, she called it quits in 2002 and coughed up $14 million to Judd. With the recent announcement of her split from salsa singer Marc Anthony, there’s rampant speculation about who’s going to come out richer. J.Lo, whose estimated net worth is $150 million, easily eclipses her estranged husband who earns a respectable $40 million. If the couple signed a premarital agreement, there should be little worry about who gets what. On the other hand, the dirty laundry from some of the following couples was aired when news of their divorces spread. We’ve taken a look at the figures in 10 expensive celebrity divorces. —Brett Johnson

10 Most Expensive Divorces for Black Celebrities

A look at the most costly divorces of the rich and famous

Divorces and separations are all too common in Hollywood. Here’s a breakdown of some of…

By Brett Johnson

Posted: July 25, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
The investigation on Rep. Maxine Waters continues, but with (Image: File)

In the News: Ethics Investigation of Maxine Waters Intensifies; Al Sharpton Set to Anchor MSNBC Show and More

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By Janel Martinez

Posted: July 21, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , ,

No. 1: John H. Johnson, The Legend

Follow the Black Enterprise 40th Anniversary countdown of the most impactful black business leaders of the past 40 years

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Black Enterprise ranks the Titans: The 40 Most Powerful…

By Derek T. Dingle

Posted: September 5, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Johnson Rice Steps Down as CEO of Johnson Publishing

Handing reigns to former White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers, she remains as chairman

Linda Johnson Rice has stepped down as CEO of Johnson Publishing Co. (No. 22 on…

By Sonja Mack

Posted: August 11, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , ,

No ‘Magic’ for Johnson Publishing Co.

Talks to acquire publisher of Ebony, Jet collapse

Earvin “Magic” Johnson said that talks to do business with Johnson Publishing, the publisher of…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: February 22, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , ,

Magic Johnson in Talks to Buy Johnson Publishing

Former NBA player could add legendary BE 100s publishing house to empire

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, retired NBA star and businessman, is in talks to purchase Johnson Publishing…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: February 16, 2010 Tags: , , , , , ,

Update: Ebony, Jet Orders Reorganization to Avoid Layoffs

Johnson Publishing Co. employees told to reapply for jobs

Even before the stock markets began to crash in September, revenue from advertising, circulation, and…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: February 5, 2009 Tags: , , , , , ,

Ebony and Jet to Reorganize Staff

Editorial director to remain with Johnson Publishing Co.

Chicago-based Johnson Publishing Co. announced Ebony and JET magazines will be undergoing a reorganization which…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: February 3, 2009 Tags: , , , ,