BREAKING: Pop stardom continues to be a lucrative career choice.
Forbes has published its list of 2013’s highest paid musicians and there’s no shortage of pop stars raking in the dough.
Madonna tops this year’s list. The Material Girl earned a staggering $125 million in 2013, thanks to a combination of ticket sales and product lines. Her closest competitor for the crown was Lady Gaga, who arrived in the silver medal slot with $80 million earned.
The overall Top 6 features a few surprises, although these surprises are more of the “I knew they were rich, but that rich? Dang!”; variety. (We knew Toby Keith was making money, but better than Justin Bieber money? Holy smokes!)
The Top 6 Highest Paid Musicians are:
1. Madonna – $125 million
2. Lady Gaga – $80 million
3. Bon Jovi – $79 million
4. Toby Keith – $65 million
5. Coldplay – $64 million
6. Justin Bieber – $58 million
via Forbes