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 (www.tipdi.com). Follow her on Google+.

How Justin Bieber Went from Regular Canadian Teen to Super Star Overnight… And How He Might Lose It All
Justin Bieber went from living in obscurity in Canada to ruling the airwaves in less than five years. Now he's dangerously close to crossing over from fame to infamy. Here's how a kid from Canada launched an empire, and why he could lose it all.
How Taylor Swift Took Her Childhood Dream and Made It a Reality
How do you become a pop-country superstar? For Taylor Swift it involved isolating herself from other tweens, pouring all of her energy into writing her own tracks, and never taking no for an answer. $150 million and seven Grammy Awards later, he...
David Geffen's Journey from College Dropout to $5.5 Billion Hollywood Mogul
David Geffen was an ordinary kid from Brooklyn who flunked out of college. So how did he become one of the wealthiest and most powerful executives in Hollywood history?
Beyonce's Journey from Obscurity to Pop Super Stardom is a Masterclass in Perseverance
Beyonce Knowles is a massive success now, but it wasn't always that way. Her early years in the music industry were extremely rough. Today she is the poster child for perseverance.
How Charlize Theron Conquered an Abusive Childhood to Become One of the Most Successful Actresses in Hollywood
After years of abuse, Charlize Theron saw her mother murder her father when she was 15 years old. The tragedy became the beginning of her journey to Hollywood stardom.
The 10 Most Intelligent People in the World
The 10 most intelligent people in the world have surprisingly varied and interesting life stories.
The 10 Most Expensive Wars
Wars take a terrible toll on human life. They also cost insane amounts of money. Here is the list of the 10 most expensive wars. The costs will make your jaw drop.
Want To Make $15 Billion? Ignore Your Parents, Quit School And Follow Your Passion – Just Like Michael Dell
Against his parent's wishes, Michael Dell dropped out of college to launch a small computer business. Today, he's worth $15 billion.
The Most Expensive Bottle of Champagne in the World
Want to ring in the New Year in style? Then grab a bottle of Gout de Diamant Brut Diamond for $1.2 million and start 2014 like royalty.
How Ryan Seacrest Transformed Himself From Awkward Teenager To $250 Million Dollar Hollywood Mogul
In high school Ryan Seacrest was an awkward chubby teenager who couldn't land a date to save his life. Today he is one of the most powerful people in Hollywood with a personal net worth of $250 million. This is his story.

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