No one at the moment. It goes in cycles. 2 years ago I would of said Gaga. Right now, there is no way in hell she is the biggest. Rihanna was massive with WFL and I thought the entire TTT era would be huge, but now things have slowed down. You see, it's hard to determine who is the biggest pop star. Everyone has their fair share in the spotlight. When Ke$ha comes back sometime this year, she will have her go. It rotates frequently. The public can't take one person forever.
No one at the moment. It goes in cycles. 2 years ago I would of said Gaga. Right now, there is no way in hell she is the biggest. Rihanna was massive with WFL and I thought the entire TTT era would be huge, but now things have slowed down. You see, it's hard to determine who is the biggest pop star. Everyone has their fair share in the spotlight. When Ke$ha comes back sometime this year, she will have her go. It rotates frequently. The public can't take one person forever.
pretty much this..
Although you have to look at tours aswell. Gaga destroys everyone there
Overall GAGA is the biggest artist (in 2012)
Top5--SINGLES
3--ALBUMS
2--Tours(and this is the main litmus test as people will sacrifice lots of money to see an artist they truly love)
3--fashion magazine articles(ww)
3--social networks
if your fave cant balance the categories then she's not close to that yet.(Rihanna comes close but is thrown out when it comes to touring)