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The Rock Emerges World Highest Paid Actor … As Jenifer Lawrence Becomes Highest Paid Actress
Dwayne Johnson aka,
The Rock, has been having the time of his life. When it comes to movies at least. The former wrestling champ was recently named by Forbes Magazine as the world’s highest paid actor dethroning Robert Downey Jr, after the Iron Man actor, taking the top spot for three years in a row.
According to Forbes, the 44-year-old actor/wrestler’s millions and millions ($64.5 million to be exact) came from upfront fees for movies including Central Intelligence and fast 8, as well as the forthcoming Baywatch film. The Fast and Furious Franchise, the Stellar box office performance of his recent films (including 2015’s hit San Andeas) have seen his fees Skyrocket.
Others on the list include Chinese actor Jackie Chan with $61 million and Indian actors Shan Rukh Khan and Askshay Kumar with $33 million and $315 million respectively.
Below are the full list
1. Dwayne Johnson $64.5 million
2 Jackie Chan $61 million
3. Matt Damon $51 million
4. Tom Cruise $53 million
5. Johnny Depp $48 million
6. Ben Affleck $43 million
7. Vin Diesel $35 million
8. Robert Downey Jr. $33 million
9. Shah Rukh Khan $33 million
10. Akstray Kumar $31.5 million
11. Brad P.H. $31.5 million
Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence emerged Hollywood’s highest-paid actress for the second consecutive year, with $46 million. Below are the full female list.
1. Jennifer Lawrence $46 million
2. Melissa Melarthy $33 million
3. Scarlett Johansson $25 million
4. Jennifer Ariston $21 million
5. Fan Bing Bong $17 million
6. Charlize Theron $16.5 million
7. Amy Adams $13.5 million
8. Julia Roberts $12 million
9. Mila Kunis $11 million
10 Deepika Padukone $10 million
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’