Madonna Is The World’s Top-earning Musical Performer - Forbes

Forbes has unveiled the World’s 25 Highest-Paid Musicians for 2013, and Madona comes out on top with $125 million in estimated income from June 2012 through May 2013.

Lady Gaga ranks second with $80 million, followed by big touring Bon Jovi ($79 million), Toby Keith ($65 million) and Coldplay ($64 million).

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6.  Justin Bieber - $58 million
7. Taylor Swift - $55 million
8. Elton John - $54 million
9. Kenny Chesney - $53 million
10. Beyonce - $53 million (tie)
11. Sean "Diddy" Combs - $50 million
12. Sir Paul McCartney - $47 million
13. Calvin Harris - $46 million
14. Jennifer Lopez - $45 million
15. Roger Waters - $44 million
16. Muse - $43 million (tie)
16. Rihanna - $43 million (tie)
18. Jay Z - $42 million
18. One Direction - $42 million (tie)
20. Dr. Dre - $40 million
20. Red Hot Chili Peppers ($40 million, tie)
22. Rolling Stones - $39 million (tie)
22. Katy Perry - $39 million (tie)
24. Tim McGraw - $33 million (tie)
25. Pink - $32 million (tie)
25. Tiësto - $32 million (tie)