f a m o u s p e o p l e 2008 p p introduction lesson 1

DAVID BECKHAM

MADONNAMADONNA

JONAS BROTHERSJONAS BROTHERS

One of soccer's most recognizable figures, Beckham joined the Galaxy One of soccer's most recognizable figures, Beckham joined the Galaxy on a five-year contract which could potentially earn him a reported $250 on a five-year contract which could potentially earn him a reported $250

million, mainly from endorsements.million, mainly from endorsements.

Although the Englishman made only sporadic appearances for the team Although the Englishman made only sporadic appearances for the team in an injury-hit debut season, he provided a significant boost in interest in an injury-hit debut season, he provided a significant boost in interest

that the MLS was convinced he would bring to soccer in the U.S.that the MLS was convinced he would bring to soccer in the U.S.

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• Pop star Madonna is still the material girl, earning $US72 million in a recent 12-month period, according to top a Forbes.com list of female singers whom the financial website dubbed "Cash Queens of Music".

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• Hailing from suburban New Jersey, The Jonas Brothers are everyday guys with amazing talent -- and careers that are quickly heating up. They've just released their second album, their fans are stoked, and the band is bigger than ever.

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