Selena Gomez Becomes Billionaire, Linkin Park Reuniting for New Music and Tour, Rapper Rich Homie Quan Dead at 33, National Read a Book Day

Selena Gomez reaches billionaire status following long term success of cosmetics line, Rare Beauty. At only 32-years-old Selena Gomez has officially become one of the youngest self-made billionaires in the U.S. with a reported net worth of $1.3 billion. The singer/actress' wealth majorly stems from the success of makeup company Rare Beauty, which she founded in 2019. Gomez is also the co-founder of mental health platform Wondermind which launched in 2022. Other earnings derive from her over a decade long career of acting and creating music, along with brand sponsorships carried out via social media. Gomez currently holds the record from being the most followed woman on Instagram with approximately 424 million followers. Linkin Park reunites for first tour 7 years after frontman Chester Bennington's death, with singer Emily Armstrong as new co-vocalist. Linkin Park is stepping into a new era, with new music, a new tour, and new vocalist Emily Armstrong. The band announced that Armstrong would be joining them on their upcoming 'From Zero' tour, which will make stops in Los Angeles, New York, Hamburg, London, Seoul, and Bogota, during a performance last night in LA. The announcement also included the release of new music, with their first single in 7 years 'The Emptiness Machine.' The song is the first off of upcoming album From Zero which is set to release November 15. Rapper Rich Homie Quan dies at 33. Best known for his early 2010's trap hits 'Type of Way' and 'Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),' Rich Homie Quan built a successful career for himself over the last decade. The rapper reportedly passed away unexpectedly on Thursday at his home in Atlanta. The cause of death is currently unclear, however an autopsy is scheduled for today according to local medical authorities. National Read a Book Day is celebrated in the U.S. September 6 is National Read a Book Day! Reading is important, especially in today's digital landscape, and has been proven to exercise your brain, improve sleep quality, and prevent cognitive decline. Disconnect for the day and celebrate the occasion by curling up on the couch with a good book. Whether it's a story old or new, reading is a great way to unwind and reduce any built up stress at the end of a long day. In today's birthday news: Bassist/vocalist Roger Waters turns 81, actress Swoosie Kurtz 80, actress Jane Curtin 77, comedian Jeff Foxworthy 66, actress Rosie Perez 60, singer Macy Gray 57, actor Idris Elba 52.