AGES: 42, 31. LAST YEAR’S RANKING (NEW ESTABLISHMENT): 21, new.
STAGE OF GLOBAL CONQUEST: The indomitable power couple have raked in a total of $78 million so far this year and have a combined net worth of nearly $800 million, thanks to music sales, touring revenue, and their stakes in fashion, sports, and other businesses. Jay-Z took home a Grammy—for best rap performance, for a track from last year’s collaboration with Kanye West,Watch the Throne—and Beyoncé is prepping for the lead in Clint Eastwood’s remake of A Star Is Born.
BRAND EXTENSION: Beyoncé gave birth to a baby girl, Blue Ivy Carter, in January and within four weeks trademarked her name in order to reserve it for a future line of baby products.
SIDE GIG: A partial owner of the Brooklyn Nets, Jay-Z designed the basketball team’s black-and-white logo. He’ll inaugurate the team’s new arena later this fall with eight sold-out concerts.
HOW THEY ROLL: Despite multiple nominations, the couple ditched the Grammys this year and instead went out for pizza in Brooklyn.
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