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Leonardo DiCaprio Teams With Mexican President, Billionaire Carlos Slim to Save Endangered Porpoise

The actor struck an agreement with Mexican leader Enrique Pena Nieto and telecoms magnate Slim to end the use of gill nets in the northern Gulf of California endangering the vaquita porpoise.

Mexican Billionaire Carlos Slim on Donald Trump: “He’s a Negotiator, Not Terminator”

The telecom mogul on Friday called on his country to unite amid growing tension between Mexico and the U.S. over President Trump's proposed border wall.

Mexico’s Televisa Dumps Miss Universe and Cuts Ties With Trump

A network source also said Mexico has decided it will not send a contestant to Miss Universe this year.

Eva Longoria, Two “Philanthropreneurs” and the Dangers of Hollywood Charity: THR Investigates

Eva Longoria has helped raise millions for causes around the world with the help of two best friends who call themselves her 'soul sisters' — women who can attract big stars, big money and (judging by their accounting) big problems.

Robert De Niro Dedicates Friars Club Award to Robin Williams at Raucous, Star-Studded Gala

The non-roast still featured a few zings at the guest of honor along with jokes about Larry King, Ryan Seacrest, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (Hi, Ricky Gervais) and the event itself

How Larry King Helped Put Ora.TV on the Map

Backed by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, the digital platform continues to grow following the launch of King's talk show "Larry King Now" in July 2012.

Carlos Slim, Other Shareholder Plan $670 Million Capital Boost for Austrian Cable Group

Telekom Austria will earmark the cash for expansion plans, including via an upcoming auction of high-speed mobile frequencies.

Shazam Gets $40M Investment From Carlos Slim-Owned Company

The audio recognition service has entered into a strategic partnership with Mexican telecom company America Movil, part of a conglomerate built by the world's richest man, to help it grow and expand into Latin America.

Carlos Slim Bullish on the New York Times at Milken Conference

The Mexican billionaire, the newspaper's second-biggest investor, also disputed being a monopolist in his native country.

America Movil Scores Olympics Rights in Latin America

The telecom company is owned by Carlos Slim, the richest man on the planet.

Carlos Slim Tops Forbes’ Billionaires List; Rupert Murdoch is 91st

George Lucas, Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg also make the list, though their single-digit billions put them low on the totem pole.

Italian Fashion Designers Dolce and Gabbana Become Billionaires Amid Rising Demand for Luxury Goods

They join the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which ranks Zara boss Amancio Ortega right behind Mexican businessman Carlos Slim and Microsoft's Bill Gates.