🏆🤖Selena Gomez Adds Billionaire to Her Long List of Achievements

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Good morning Opportunists. Today’s issue, Selena Gomez has officially joined the billionaire club, while the legendary James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader, has passed away at 93 and in a twist of futuristic finance, Elon Musk is on track to potentially become the world’s first trillionaire. Join over 5,000 Opportunists searching for what the Elitists, Politicians, and Billionaires money is doing so you know what happens next. Don’t be left in the dark, Sign up here.

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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez Adds Billionaire to Her Long List of Achievements

Selena Gomez has officially joined the billionaire club, with Bloomberg pegging her net worth at a dazzling $1.3 billion.

A significant chunk of this fortune comes from the roaring success of her Rare Beauty line, which hit the market in 2019 and has made waves in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

At 32, Gomez continues to shine both on screen—she’s set to star in the Cannes-winning musical drama “Emilia Perez” and the “Only Murders in the Building” Season 5—and in music, with her singles “Love On” and “Single Soon” keeping her on the Billboard Hot 100.

She’s also gearing up to executive produce and star in the Disney+ reboot of her early hit “Wizards of Waverly Place,” now titled “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” which debuts on October 29.

James Earl Jones

The Legend, James Earl Jones, Passes Away at 93

James Earl Jones, the iconic voice behind Darth Vader and a titan of stage and screen, has passed away at 93.

Known for his booming voice and award-winning performances, Jones captivated audiences for over six decades, earning three Tonys, two Emmys, and a Grammy, while his portrayal of Vader in "Star Wars" became legendary.

Born in Mississippi and overcoming a severe stutter, Jones’s journey from Broadway to Hollywood and beyond was marked by profound contributions, including memorable roles in "Field of Dreams" and "The Lion King."

His legacy will continue through his extensive body of work and the Broadway theater named in his honor.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk… the Worlds First Trillionaire?

According to a fresh analysis by Informa Connect Academy, Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027 if his net worth keeps soaring at its current annual rate of 110%.

Musk, the reigning richest person with a cool $237 billion, is currently ahead of Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault, who trail with $195 billion and $181 billion, respectively.

Much of Musk’s fortune is tied to Tesla’s unpredictable stock and his 42% stake in SpaceX, which is still racking up satellites like nobody’s business.

Meanwhile, Tesla might hit its trillion-dollar valuation again next year, thanks to its sizzling annual growth rate of 173.32%, even though Musk's sale of shares to fund his X acquisition put a temporary damper on that market cap.

Sports, Entertainment & Culture

The Weeknd Kicks Off his New Album with Fire: The Weeknd is set to set the charts ablaze with his new single “Dancing in the Flames” this Friday, marking the kick-off of his album “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” The track, debuted at his São Paulo gig, comes with a high-tech twist—its music video was filmed entirely on Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro, showcasing some jaw-dropping 4K visuals that even got director Erik Henrikkson buzzing about the camera's professional-level prowess.

More Deshaun Watson Lawsuits: Deshaun Watson is facing a fresh civil lawsuit in Houston, accusing the Cleveland Browns quarterback of sexual assault and battery from an incident in October 2020, when he was still with the Houston Texans. The lawsuit details a troubling sequence of events, alleging that Watson, after a heated argument over directions, forcibly assaulted a woman who had invited him to her apartment for dinner.

Tyreek Hill vs. The Law: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill found himself in hot water Monday morning after body cam footage showed Miami-Dade police pulling him from his car and slamming him to the pavement over a speeding ticket. The video reveals Hill's attempt to avoid attention by keeping his window up, leading to a heated standoff with officers who ultimately used force, leaving Hill to question if the outcome would have been different had he not been a high-profile athlete.

Science and Technology

An Ambitions Project: A groundbreaking project is set to cover highways with 52 billion solar panels, aiming to generate four times the annual energy output of the U.S. and cut nearly 30% of current CO2 emissions. Despite the sci-fi scale and challenges of high production and maintenance costs, this initiative could revolutionize clean energy and inspire global sustainable practices.

Neuralink: Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-machine interface venture, is gearing up to test its experimental implant on a second human, pushing forward its mission to merge minds with AI after refining the tech based on feedback from its first trial. Despite facing ethical and regulatory hurdles, the company is excited about its advancements, including improvements to the implant's design and new innovations like artificial vision, aiming to revolutionize neurotechnology and potentially transform treatments for neurological disorders.

Thailand Scam Schemes Creep to the West: Narin, a 20-year-old from northern Thailand, revealed how Chinese gangs trained him to create a convincing online persona, recruit followers, and prey on victims through social media, as Thailand struggles with an alarming 78.8 million scam incidents. Now, these schemes are creeping into the U.S., prompting authorities to crack down on international fraud rings and spotlighting the need for tech giants to up their game against online scammers. 

Business & Markets

Nvidia Stock… but Other’s?: Nvidia's stock is soaring with a 117% rally in 2024, riding high on its AI chip dominance despite market ups and downs. But if you're looking for other investment hot shots, both AMD and Broadcom are catching eyes: AMD’s new chips might rival Nvidia’s tech, while Broadcom’s AI partnerships and acquisitions have analysts predicting hefty returns.

Tech Companies Stock Skyrockets: Shares of Palantir Technologies, Dell Technologies, and Erie Indemnity soared Monday morning after their addition to the S&P 500 Index was announced, a move that typically boosts stock prices as index funds snap up the new additions. Meanwhile, American Airlines, Etsy, and Bio-Rad Laboratories are stepping down from the S&P 500 to make way, transitioning to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 indexes respectively, in a routine quarterly rebalancing act by S&P Global.

Starbuck’s New CEO: Starbucks welcomed Brian Niccol as its new CEO on Monday, replacing his Chipotle gig in a bid to shake up the coffee giant's recent sales slump. Niccol, who is stepping into the role amid mounting pressure from activist investors and declining same-store sales, is expected to bring the same growth magic to Starbucks that he worked at Chipotle, where his leadership was credited with impressive success.