Rihanna Is the Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire in U.S.

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Just under a year after she first attained billionaire status Rihanna has reached another major career milestone, and unlike some on the list she joined — she did it her way.

The 34-year-old singer and entrepreneur, who recently welcomed her first child with rapper A$AP Rocky, is now the youngest self-made female billionaire in the country.

The news comes courtesy of Forbes. Rihanna's $1.4 billion fortune earned her the No. 21 spot on the magazine's recently released list of America’s richest self-made women.

It's how she made her money, however, that is perhaps most notable about the Barbados-born businesswoman.

On a list littered with those who acquired their wealth through inheritance, family companies, corporate malfeasance, and perhaps worse in some cases, Rihanna's self-made score from the publication was a lofty 10.

According to Forbes scores of six and above on their 10-point scale are indicative of someone who has built a company or established a fortune on his or her own. Rihanna's perfect score is for the self-made who not only grew up poor but also overcame significant obstacles.

While she has sold more than 60 million albums, Fenty Beauty (makeup) and Savage x Fenty (lingerie) are largely responsible for her wealth. Her 50% stake in Fenty Beauty accounts for the bulk of her fortune. Savage x Fenty, of which she owns 30% is worth about $270 million, and the rest of her earnings come from her heralded music career and stints as an actress.

Michael Jackson's Breakdancing Mentor, Bruno 'Pop N Taco' Falcon, Dead at 58

©Bruno "Pop N' Taco" Falcon/ Facebook 

The man that helped shape the King of Pop's legacy as a dancer is dead at 58.

Hip-hop dancer and choreographer Bruno "Pop N Taco" Falcon passed away Saturday.

Falcon's official Facebook page first broke the news.

"It is with sadness and emotion that I announce Bruno passed away yesterday," the account posted alongside a picture of the dance in his prime.

It added, "Bruno was an incredible, kind and generous man. He always had that smile that lights up our hearts every moment. A unique and incredible talent. He will forever be the greatest dancer of history, with Michael Jackson. We are all thinking of Bruno's family and sending them all our love. Bruno "Pop N' Taco" Falcon is the king."

His sister Diana Wolgamott confirmed the death to ABC7 and said that he died of natural causes at his Long Beach home.

©Bruno "Pop N' Taco" Falcon/ Facebook

The East LA native first broke into the mainstream as a dancer portraying Electro Rock 1 in 1984's breakdancing hit “Breakin’."

Starring alongside rapper-turned-actor Ice-T and fellow dancing phenomenon Adolfo “Shabba Doo” Quinones, Falcon helped bring the art form to the forefront of the American psyche.

The dancer parlayed his newfound fame into a successful career as a dancer and choreographer for some of music's biggest acts. It is his 16-year collaboration with 13-time Grammy winner Michael Jackson, however, that may be his most enduring legacy.

Falcon worked with the pop star on multiple projects including Captain EO (1986), Moonwalker (1988), and the Dangerous Tour (1992-93), and is credited with tutoring the singer and talented dance in his own right, in the ways of popping, waving, gliding and other dance techniques that he incorporated into his unique style and made his own.

Following his death, Falcon's nephew Alberto "Beto" Pina organized a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for his funeral expenses. Pina said that his uncle was an all-around good and humble person, but over the years he had fallen on hard times.

"To many, Bruno was an icon, a legend in the dance world, a master of popping and a teacher. But to us he was a son, a brother, a friend and an uncle," Pina wrote on the GoFundMe page. "Bruno was a good man whos generosity over the years was unmeasurable. He was just an all around good and humble person."

Pina continued, "So we are here asking his fans, students and family for any donations to help us lay our Bruno to rest. Bruno "Pop N Taco" will forever live in our hearts. He left his legacy in this world and for that we are proud of him. We love you Bruno."

The fundraiser had raised more than half of its goal of $40,000 at press time.

Denzel Washington, Simone Biles Among 17 Medal of Honor Recipients

Gymnastics legend Simone Biles is among 17 Presidential 

Medal of Honor Recipients Announced Friday. 

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles and actor Denzel Washington are among the 17 people slated to be given the nation's highest civilian honor next week.

President Joe Biden made the announcement Friday that the duo would be among those to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The award is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.

"These seventeen Americans demonstrate the power of possibilities and embody the soul of the nation – hard work, perseverance, and faith," President Biden said in a statement revealing the selections.

He added, "They have overcome significant obstacles to achieve impressive accomplishments in the arts and sciences, dedicated their lives to advocating for the most vulnerable among us, and acted with bravery to drive change in their communities – and across the world – while blazing trails for generations to come."

Biles is the most decorated American gymnast in history, with a combined total of 32 Olympic and World Championship medals. She is also a prominent advocate for athletes’ mental health and safety, children in the foster care system, and victims of sexual assault.

Washington is an actor, director, and producer who has won two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, two Golden Globes, and the 2016 Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award. He has also served as National Spokesman for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for over 25 years.

Joining them on the list are US Soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and several posthumous honorees, including Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain, and Dr. Julieta García — the first Hispanic woman to serve as a college president — amongst others.

The awards will be presented at the White House on July 7.

Click here for a complete list of the recipients.