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Recession hits British pop stars

Source: NewKerala

London : United Kingdom | 7 months ago

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According to the 2009 Sunday Times Rich List, published in online services Friday, some stars have lost about a quarter of their wealth over the past year. Among the big names affected by the credit crunch and ensuing recession are Elton John, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard and...

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News Source: NewKerala | 7 months ago

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News Source: The Orange County Register | 7 months ago

The music industry isn't recession proof, with many industry stars seeing their fortunes fade during the past year, according to a study by a British newspaper. Singers such as Elton John, Robbie Williams and Tom Jones have lost around a quarter of...