Okay so endorsement deals aka the money from Pepsi that she's spent on filming all those music videos wasn't counted, touring revenue and sales profits still were though.
After taking a seven-year break from music, Justin Timberlake returned in explosive fashion in 2013, releasing his first album since 2006 and touring stadiums. To say that Timberlake’s fans responded vigorously would be an understatement. His whirlwind comeback in 2013, led by "The 20/20 Experience" earned him $31,463,297.03 in the U.S.
Okay so endorsement deals aka the money from Pepsi that she's spent on filming all those music videos wasn't counted, touring revenue and sales profits still were though.
US tour dates in the tracking period and music sales, yes.
And she is the second female artist listed, everyone above her toured stadiums in the US.
Okay so endorsement deals aka the money from Pepsi that she's spent on filming all those music videos wasn't counted, touring revenue and sales profits still were though.
H&M and L'Oreal were probably not included either. Plus, Billboard took a flat percent estimate when it came to how much of the touring gross counted for the artists' pockets. So, by default, if your tour did a lot more in the US, you'd automatically be higher on the list.
