Friday, August 9, 2013

Forbes List: Cowell, Stern Top Highest Paid List

It looks like Simon Cowell has little to worry about with a baby on the way as far as expenses.

According to USAToday, the 54-year-old TV talent competition judge is tied with Howard Stern for first place on Forbes' annual list of the highest paid TV/Radio personalities. Both have earned an estimated $95 million between June 2012 and June 2013.

Cowell, who previously was a judge on Fox's American Idol and now is a judge on the network's X-Factor, makes most of his money from stakes in X-Factor and Got Talent, which have franchises around the world. He also has a record label, Syco, and works with popular musical acts such as Leona Lewis and One Direction.

Shock jock Stern is now appearing in his second season on the judges' panel at America's Got Talent.

Forbes says the list was compiled after talking to producers, managers, agents and other experts to estimate how much each celebrity earned from entertainment-related work.
Glenn Beck is No. 3 on the list. The former Fox News personality took to the Internet in 2011 where he has a subscription site, The Blaze. Forbes estimates he earned $90 million.

Oprah Winfrey is at No. 4 on the list with estimated earnings of $77 million. Dr. Phil is #5 and Rush Limbaugh #6.

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