About Entrepreneurs: Simon Cowell and Other Media Moguls

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	from Scott Allen With American Idol in full swing and Oprah in the news for her latest project, "The Big Give", and Donald Trump nearing the finale of "Celebrity Apprentice", I thought we'd take a break from the usual fare and spend this week looking at some of these media moguls and their rise to fame and fortune.
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Simon Cowell - The Man America Loves to Hate Simon Cowell is best known as the obnoxious judge on the hit TV show American Idol whose cynical comments sent contestants running out the door in tears, but what most don't know is that his work didn't start there and most definitely won't end there.             More Topics Tim Ferriss Interview The 4-Hour Workweek Richard Branson - The Rebel Billionaire The ultimate multipreneur Swinging for the Fences Risk, reward and entrepreneurship Do Entrepreneurs Need Good Luck? Or do they make their own? Calculating Startup Costs How much do you really need? Choosing a Location for Your Business There's more to consider than just cost Passive Income How to earn more and work less Oprah Winfrey - About.com Readers' Most Admired Entrepreneur In a recent poll, we asked readers, "Which entrepreneur do you admire most?" The winner, hands down, was Oprah Winfrey, with nearly double the votes of Bill Gates and four times Richard Branson. In a career filled with firsts and superlatives, Oprah has managed to amass a sizable fortune, become one of the most powerful people in the entertainment industry, and yet maintain a sense of humility and compassion we all should strive to achieve.   Donald Trump - Billionaire Real Estate Tycoon Donald Trump has a long list of accomplishments. While he may be best known in pop culture for "The Apprentice", he built his reputation and his fortune (and lost it and built it again) in commercial real estate. He has developed some of Manhattan's most prestigious office buildings, residences and hotels, as well as casinos, hotels and golf resorts in prime locations like Atlantic City, Palm Beach and Palm Springs. He is also owner of the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants.     Sponsored Links   Tax Time Taxing Matters Get all the advice you need for tax preparation, from gathering documents to budget planning and tips for saving more.

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