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     European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 16, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Faces a no places Jackson Carson Spielberg Nicholson Cosby Heads Forbes list of richest entertainers Bill Cosby has recouped his ranking As the entertainment worlds top earner from Singer Michael Jackson by raking in an estimated $4 million a month on syndicated to reruns of a the Cosby show a Forbes Magazine says in its current edition. Forbes issued its biennial list of the worlds highest paid entertainers headed by an estimated $ 115 million in earnings by Cosby in 1989 and 1990. Jackson had earnings of about $100 million in that period. Jackson topped the Forbes list in 1988, but his income declined to $65 million in 1989 and a projected $35 million in 1990, during which he has had no tour or new album. The rolling stones Rock group Rose from eighth place two years ago to third place on the 1990 list thanks largely to their steel wheels tour. Their two year total take was $88 million split five ways of course. The Cream of the Forbes a top 40�?� richest entertainers were a Hollywood producer director Steven Spielberg $87 million currently enjoying the Success of  a new kids on the Block five Young recording stars who jumped from oblivion to the number five spot $78 million a to talk show Queen Oprah Winfrey $68 million with a show now seen in 13 countries. A actor Sylvester Stallone $63 million who just filmed a Rocky Viand May do a rambo  a pop Singer Madonna $62 million As the result of the most materially rewarding two years in her career. A body builder actor Arnold Schwarzenegger $55 million who showed his muscle at the Box office in the film a total  a cartoonist Charles m. Schulz $44 million whose income from his comic strip and the licensing of its characters ainu to peanuts a a to Host Johnny Carson $50 million despite Competition from late night rival Arsenio Hall. A movie actor director Jack Nicholson $50 million still counting the Booty from  a actor Eddie Murphy $48 million As a result of his Sweet Deal with Paramount pictures six years ago. Sex beatle Paul Mccartney $45 million still raking it in from royalties and a year Long tour. A crooner Julio Iglesias $44 million slipping a bit but still a top show tour and recording attraction. A film Star Bruce Willis $36 million enjoying the equalization of a die hard and the prospects of a hit in a Bonfire of the  a British Rock group the who $35 million coasting on the Success of a 25th anniversary tour last year. A James Bond original Sean Connery $35 million older and Richer from his latest thriller a the Hunt for red  a Rock group Bon Jovi $35 million despite dipping earnings made up in part by Sale of concert merchandise. A Rock Singer composer Prince $35 million making a comeback with the a a Batman  the record the first americanized edition of the guinness Book of records published in new York Friday is filled with informational goodies including a 27-ton ice Cream sundae. The 1991 edition identifies the nations oldest person Carrie White of Palatka fla., 115most prolific president John Tyler 14 or 15 children biggest Butterfly giant Swallowtail and largest Bowling Center Las vegas showboat lanes 106 lanes. It also lists record performances in scores of sports the most expensive luxuries the most poisonous animals and insects the most remarkable Bridges and buildings the most valuable Art and the winners of the worlds highest honors decorations and awards. The 29th edition is the first published by facts on file a new York news reference service that acquired . Publication rights from Sterling publishing a British firm last year. Facts on file has enlarged the size of the Book and added color  eyes Senate seat Palm Springs calif., mayor Sonny Bono says he a thinking of taking his political act on the Road a to Washington. A if i made a move i would decide for the Senate a said the former restaurateur Singer television Star and former husband of Oscar winning actress Cher. A at this Point a he said a i have to really question whether for another four years i want to just continue being mayor of Palm  Bono said he had talked with sen. Pete Wilson a about going beyond this Point in  if Wilson a Republican wins his bid for governor he would be in a position to choose his own Senate replacement. Bono also a Republican returned wednesday from a promotional trip for his new line of chocolate Chip  it his Way Singer songwriter Paul Anka and his wife Are suing their former attorney for allegedly giving bad tax and financial advice court documents show. The lawsuit filed thursday in los Angeles Superior court alleges that Albert a. Rettig Cost Paul and Anne Anka hundreds of thousands of dollars in Back taxes and fines and a threatens to cause the Anas More than $600,000 in additional  Ankar a writing and recording career has spanned four decades and includes hits such As a lonely boy a a Puppy love a a a she a a lady Quot and a my Way a made famous by Frank Sinatra. Rettig the Anka attorney and accountant for 30 years was fired in june. Rettige a Law and accounting associates also Are named in the suit. A woman who answered the phone at Rettige a Beverly Hills Home said he was out of the country and could not be reached for comment. The Anas residents of Nevada say that Rettig did not Tell them that they would have to pay income tax if they spend More than nine months in California. In 1988, the California franchise tax Board billed Anne Anka for $400,000 in state income tax because she had spent More than nine months in Carmel. Paul Anka is a Canadian citizen. The Anas appealed following Rettige a advice and had to pay an additional $100,000, the couple claimed in the lawsuit. Court documents say the Anas claim Rettig ignored letters from the state tax Board asking that he file the taxes. A dear Abby my neighbor has seven kids and they say that no two of her kids have the same father. She is not married now and they say she never has been married they say she is not on welfare and nobody can figure out How she manages. The mailman says she gets no Bills which Means she pays Cash for everything. She and her kids have Good clothes Good furniture and three tvs. 1 would sure like to know How she does it. Dear not Nosy if you think it s your business Why Don t you ask her and As for the a a they you refer to exactly who Are a a they which reminds me of a wonderful poem i memorized in 1950 . Before column. Here it is they say by Ella Wheeler Wilcox not Nosy dear Abby have you heard of the terrible family they and the dreadful venomous things they say Why half the gossip under the Sun if you Trace it Back you will find begun in that wretched House of they a numerous family so i am told and its genealogical tree is old for Ever since Adam and eve began to build up the curious race of Man has existed the House of they. Gossip mongers and spreaders of lies horrid people whom All despise and yet the Best of us now and then repeat queer tales about women and men and quote the House of they. They live like lords and never labor a they a one task is to watch his neighbor and Tell his business and private affairs to the world at Large they Are Sowers of Tares these folks in the House of they. It is wholly useless to follow a they with a whip or a gun for he slips away and into his House where you cannot go it is locked and bolted and guarded so a this horrible House of they. Though you cannot get in yet they get out and spread their villainous tides about of All the rascals under the Sun who have come to punishment never one belonged to the House of they. Dear Abby i sent for your Cook Booklet and am writing to thank you for the recipe for that wonderful gourmet Rice pudding i make it often. Its the Goodie i take to several elderly friends when i visit them. They All love it. Its Sweet soft and nutritious. When Are you going to bring out another Cook Booklet a mrs. Rudolph o. Oberg a Quincy mass. Dear mrs. Oberg its in the works. In a hoping to get it out before thanksgiving. Universal press Syndicate  
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