J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling is a billionaire – again

The Harry Potter books transformed her from a single mother on welfare to an author with a ten-figure fortune—but her massive charity initiatives dropped her from the ranks of billionaires. Now, thanks to new Potterverse books, movies, a play, and several theme parks—and despite a divisive social-media presence—she is magically back in the three-comma club.

How Snoop Dogg bet big—on himself

The hip-hop legend has gone from parental advisory to family friendly. This fall, he’ll join The Voice and release a new Dr. Dre–produced album, all while looking for new joint ventures—including the kind you roll—that will keep his grandchildren set for life.