As in most other areas, men earn more in show business. So, in the ranking of the 25 most expensive musicians in the world, there are only 7 women. But then the popularity of these ladies is often much higher than that of male performers.
We bring to your attention a fresh Top-10, which included the highest paid singers in the world. The total annual income of all the top ten participants for 12 months amounted to $ 532 million.
10. Mariah Carey ($ 29 million)
The album All I Want For Christmas Is You brought the singer $ 18 million, i.e. more than half of the annual income. The performance in the Americal Idol show also brought a good fee. Carey also earns from past albums, selling perfumes and souvenirs.
9. Carrie Underwood ($ 31 million)
The start of a career singer gave a victory on the American show American Idol. Carrie's last CD Blown Away received platinum status, and over 12 months the girl gave hundreds of concerts in the US and abroad.
8. Pink ($ 32 million)
The latest album of the shocking singer The Truth About Love, which sold a good circulation and brought a fabulous fee, was a huge success. Well, for one concert, Pink takes at least $ 2 million, which also positively affects the amount of annual income.
7. Katy Perry ($ 39 million)
Katie's main source of income was concerts, as well as an advertising contract with Popchips and the sale of perfumes Coty. Next year, Perry will probably still go up several positions, because at the end of 2013, the singer released a new album PRISM.
6. Rihanna ($ 43 million)
The main source of income for Rihanna is the sale of the seventh Unapologetic album, as well as 40 concerts. Good earnings of one of the highest paid singers bring advertising contracts.
5. Jennifer Lopez ($ 45 million)
Over the past year, Lopez’s income decreased by $ 7 million. However, the singer still makes great money on world tours, as well as the reality show on talent search? Q’Viva !, in which Jennifer organized with her husband Mark Anthony.
4. Beyoncé ($ 53 million)
The year before last, the singer enjoyed the rest and education of her daughter Blue Ivy. However, the triumphant return to the scene brought Beyonce more than her no less famous husband Jay Z. The income of the singer comes not only from music, but also from the House of Dereon clothing line, as well as ads by Pepsi and H&M.
3. Taylor Swift ($ 55 million)
Taylor’s revenues came from sales of his fourth studio album Red, as well as from advertising campaigns for Sony, Covergirl and Diet Coke. Swift is known as one of the most hardworking pop divs, which, combined with talent, allows her to occupy such high positions in the ratings.
2. Lady Gaga ($ 80 million)
A significant part of Lady Gaga's income came from a tour, which, unfortunately, was interrupted due to a hip injury. However, the performer did not become discouraged and by the end of the year released a new album, which, for sure, will replenish her already tight wallet.
1. Madonna ($ 125 million)
The unfading pop queen tops the Top Highest Paid Female Performers from year to year. Over the past year, the largest income Madonna brought tour MDNA. A lot of profit comes from the sale of souvenirs, Material Girl clothing, as well as Truth or Dare's own perfume.
