Women are smart, talented, compassionate, and hard working (amongst other things). The trail-blazers on this list have used their passions and work ethic to create empires that can inspire anyone. They are living proof that determination pays off. These women have built their legacy from the ground up and don’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Sophia Amoruso Here’s the thing about Sophia Amoruso. She’s had to build an empire twice. She first started her vintage clothing business called Nasty Gal on eBay at 22. It quickly gained popularity and at one point was worth $200 million. However, the business… Read more »
In the weeks leading up to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the recession was the tense undercurrent beneath the excitement over its 40th anniversary. The lineup was announced early this year to extend the ticket-buying season, and other festivals canceled or scaled down. Corporate sponsors Borders, AIG and Southern Comfort withdrew their support. But any concerns about Jazz Fest’s economic well-being evaporated Saturday when Bon Jovi delivered the second-largest audience in festival history. The hard rock band was this festival’s cause célèbre, evidence for festival veterans that Jazz Fest is losing its way, trading New Orleans music for… Read more »
The bands on this tour could have held an open casting call, but they wouldn’t have found a better set of screeching, adoring fans than the sold-out, 98-percent female ’tweens at tonight’s show.Sure, the performers are making a silly poke at the 2001 Ben Stiller-starring comedy Zoolander with their tour title, and they even incorporated Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s “Relax” before playing, but from the crowd’s reaction, this tour might as well have been a serious male model showcase. Young girls nearly broke out into cat fights, storming the stage, shoving their peers (aka competition) just to make eye contact… Read more »
