Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Forbes: Lady Gaga Top-Earning Celeb Under 30

Lady Gaga
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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