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Celeb News: Music’s Top Earning Women of 2012
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Music’s Top Earning Women of 2012
Britney Spears Is Music’s Top Earning Woman of 2012
The pop princess of the moment has been bested by the queen. Britney Spears narrowly beat out Taylor Swift and earned more money than any other gal singing her heart out this year, according to Forbes’ latest list of music’s top-earning women.
The 31-year-old pop star hauled in $58 million over the past year thanks to her latest album, “Femme Fatale,” and the tour she did to support it. Endorsement deals helped her bottom line.
Swift came in second on Forbes’ list at $57 million. The 22-year-old country crossover has been on a non-stop promo tour for her new album, “Red,” which went triple platinum in less than a month.
To create the list, Forbes looked at income from record sales, touring, endorsements, merchandise, and other ventures. The figures represent earnings from May 2011 to May 2012, before subtracting management fees, legal costs and taxes.
Check out who else made the cut:
1. Britney Spears, $58 million.
2. Taylor Swift, $57 million.
3. Rihanna, $54 million.
4. Lady Gaga, $52 million.
5. Katy Perry, $45 million.
6. Beyoncé, $40 million.
7. Adele, $35 million.
8. Sade, $33 million.
9. Madonna, $30 million.
10. Shakira, $20 million.
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Rihanna 
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Isn't this old? But congrats to legends Britney, Rihanna and Katy!
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Oh this is old 
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This list has been out 7 months ago...... 
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How do Gaga, Beyonce and Madonna do that kind of money without touring or endorsements 
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Originally posted by ChandlerBing
Isn't this old? But congrats to legends Britney, Rihanna and Katy!
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Only the top seven, since this is the first time they posted numbers for Sade, Madonna, and Shakira.
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Still, Sade...
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AP 10 times 
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Isn't this the same list sites keep publishing every month?
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QUEEN
Without an album or tour or singles & she is #1 
she is a Legend!
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6. Beyoncé, $40 million.
WITH NO ALBUM
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Isn't this the same list sites keep publishing every month? |
Yes
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How do Gaga, Beyonce and Madonna do that kind of money without touring or endorsements |
They both have an empire under them and I'm pretty sure Madonna is constantly receiving royalties. Gaga's the only one getting her money primarily from her music.
Old numbers, though, but whatever makes ya'll happy.
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AP 10 times |
you better read it and read it all over again 
Queen
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Oh, it's old... I was like " even with all her endorsements and a hit song, Nicki isn't even beating SADE?"
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AP 10 times |
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Originally posted by Remixed
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Originally posted by LDYGG
They both have an empire under them and I'm pretty sure Madonna is constantly receiving royalties. Gaga's the only one getting her money primarily from her music.
Old numbers, though, but whatever makes ya'll happy.
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Only the top seven, since this is the first time they posted numbers for Sade, Madonna, and Shakira. |
Reading is fundamental.
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She didn't even do anything.
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Some does nothing and top the list, some other has to release 2 albums to be on it... Ok
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