Articles Written by Paula Wilson

Paula Wilson is a writer, director, production manager, and former professional dancer, originally from North America, who has worked as a performer or director in ten countries and sixteen states. When not writing for CNW, she serves as the Artistic Director of The International Partner Dance Intensive.

Rags To Wedding Gown Riches: How Vera Wang Turned One Bridal Design Into $350 Million
Vera Wang was 40 years old when she turned her own wedding dress frustration into a bridal salon at the Carlyle Hotel. More than three decades later, that single idea has become a global fashion empire, a $700 million-a-year retail brand, and a $3...
10 Wealthy Families Who Paid Huge Kidnapping Ransoms
These 10 families learned about the dark side of being wealthy, when family members were kidnapped and held for ransom.
Pretty Much Every R&B Hit You've Ever Loved Was Written By These Two Guys… And It's Earned Them A FORTUNE!
Meet the legends behind 42 #1 hits. From Janet Jackson's "Control" to their 2026 Vegas residency, explore the iconic 40-year career of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
How Ryan Seacrest Transformed Himself From Awkward Teenager To $500 Million Dollar Hollywood Mogul
Ryan Seacrest went from an awkward, overweight teenager in suburban Atlanta to one of the most powerful and highest-paid personalities in entertainment. Along the way he transformed himself into a television host, radio star, producer, and media m...
Beyoncé's Journey From Obscurity to Billionaire Pop Superstardom Is a Masterclass in Perseverance
She didn't inherit a billion dollars or marry her way into one. After decades of failed deals, public backlash, reinvention, and relentless control over her work, Beyoncé has officially crossed the billionaire threshold, completing one of the mos...
A Teacher Predicted He'd End Up A Criminal Or A Millionaire. Instead Richard Branson Became An Intergalactic Multi-Billionaire
Sir Richard Branson's story proves that a high-school dropout's commitment to success can create a global empire, though his latest ventures, from luxury cruises to space tourism, show that even a billionaire faces massive setbacks.
How Paul Newman Accidentally Launched A $600 Million Charity Empire With A Bottle Of Homemade Salad Dressing
Paul Newman never set out to build a business empire — let alone a charitable one. But a holiday batch of homemade salad dressing, a friend's offhand suggestion, and Newman's radical pledge to donate 100% of profits turned into Newman's Own, a b...
30 Years Ago, Hulk Hogan Endorsed A Meatball Maker Instead Of An Innovative New Grill. That Was A $200 Million Mistake
Hulk Hogan may be king of the wrestling ring, but when it comes to product endorsements he can't catch a break. This is the story of how one stupid decision cost the Hulkster lost $200 million.
Want To Do Rich And Happy? Just Write ONE Beloved Children's Book. This Is The Story Of One Very Hungry (And Very Lucrative) Caterpillar…
Eric Carle turned a hole punch, a caterpillar, and a few simple words into one of the most beloved and lucrative children's books of all time.
In the 1980s, Frank Sinatra Wasn't as Rich as You Might Think… But When He Died In 1998, He Was Sitting On A $200-$600 Million Empire
Frank Sinatra was one of the most recognizable entertainers in history, but his fortune lagged far behind his fame for much of his life. That changed in his final years, thanks to careful planning, strategic branding, and a family-run empire that ...

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