Material Girl tops rich list
Madonna has topped the list of highest paid musicians of 2013
The Queen of Pop Madonna has topped the list of highest paid musicians of 2013 by raking in $125 million from June 2012 to May 2013 from her MDNA tour and fashion line. According to Forbes magazine, the 55-year-old singer, who has beaten pop stars like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber to be named the highest paid musician, reportedly grossed $305 million from the success of her latest tour.
Gaga has landed the second position with $80 million. Running closely behind the New York-born pop star with $79 million is Bon Jovi.
Like Madonna, Gaga and Jovi’s earnings were mostly made from going on tours.
Toby Keith, who has bagged the fourth spot with $65 million, owes his wealth not only to music but also to his 18 restaurants. English band Coldplay finished the top 5 with $64 million.
Rounding off the rest of the top 10 were Justin Bieber ($58 million), Taylor Swift ($55 million), Elton John $54 million) and Beyonce and Kenny Chesney (tied with $53 million.