Forbes’ latest list of people making millions and millions of dollars has Madonna on top. The Material Girl is the highest-paid musician in the world, the magazine said.
From June 2012 to June 2013, Madonna raked in $125 million, according to Forbes. While that time frame doesn’t include her most recent album, MDNA, it does include the end of her tour for the album, which grossed $305 million. She’s also bringing in money from her clothing line and the Truth or Dare fragrance.
Back in August, Madonna also topped the highest-paid celebrities list overall, beating director Steven Spielberg by $25 million. However, it’s less than the $160 million the late Michael Jackson made in the past year.
Back to the musicians list, which finds “Applause” singer Lady Gaga in a distant second place. She brought in $80 million, thanks to the $160 million world tour. Unfortunately for her, the magazine didn’t include ARTPOP, which was just released.
The rest of the Top 10 includes Bon Jovi ($79 million); Toby Keith ($65 million); Coldplay ($64 million); Justin Bieber ($58 million); Taylor Swift ($55 million); Elton John ($54 million); and Beyonce ($53 million). Country star Kenny Chesney also made $53 million.
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