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Lady Gaga once again ranks as the top-earning celebrity
under the age of 30, according to Forbes. How ironic, according to Forbes that
this year the singer underwent an experience usually reserved for old people:
hip surgery.
But of course Gaga’s injury wasn’t caused by decaying bones
and muscles. She had a labral tear, likely from the intense dancing she does
during her shows. And after her surgery the Mother Monster didn’t just hide
away to recover. She rolled out in a custom-made 24-karat gold plated
wheelchair.
Most of the women on Forbes’ list are pop stars who earn
just as much as their male counterparts. Justin Bieber is in second place with
$58 million. Taylor Swift is close on his tail. The 23-year-old
singer-songwriter earned an estimated $55 million last year, ranking her third
on the list. Swift’s latest album, Red, sold 1.2 million copies in its first
week. Those are almost unheard-of numbers in today’s troubled music world.
Swift also earns big from endorsement deals with companies like Diet Coke, Sony
and Covergirl.
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To compile the ranking Forbes estimated
entertainment-related income for the 12 months from June 2012 through June 2013
by talking to agents, managers, producers and executives.
Rihanna comes in fourth with $43 million. The Barbados-born
singer played 40 shows and released a new album, Unapologetic. The record has
gone platinum and netted hit singles like “Diamonds” and “Stay.”
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