Modern pop divas make money not only from concert tours and the sale of records, but also from their own business, as well as participation in advertising. Celebrity earnings, as usual, were calculated by Forbes analysts.
As a result, a rating appeared, which included highest paid female singers of 2014.
10. Britney Spears ($ 20 million)
Britney's last album did not receive platinum status - this has never happened in the entire singer's career. Spears' main income comes from shows in Las Vegas, as well as active participation in television projects.
9. Lady Gaga ($ 33 million)
At the peak of her popularity, Gaga received $ 90 million a year. Now the earnings are much less. The world tour was canceled due to a thigh injury, and Artpop's third album fell short of expectations.
8. Celine Dion ($ 36 million)
The press does not pay much attention to Celine, as to the younger and more scandalous performers. However, Dion is actively touring, both in Europe and within his native Canada.
7. Miley Cyrus ($ 36 million)
The sales of the Bangerz album were greatly facilitated by the singer's change of image, as well as scandalous antics, including filming in the nude for the video for the song Wrecking Ball.
6. Jennifer Lopez ($ 37 million)
Lopez's popularity has dropped significantly in recent years, although this year Jennifer released a new album, A.K.A., and also tried to appear more actively on television.
5. Katy Perry ($ 40 million)
Perry's income comes from concerts, as well as advertising contracts with Pop Chips, CoverGirl, and other brands. In addition, Katie actively advocates for a considerable fee at private parties.
4. Rihanna ($ 48 million)
Rihanna's popularity is fueled by super-successful singles, and collaborations with Eminem, Jay-Z and other stars. More than 37 million people are subscribers of the singer on social networks.
3. Pink ($ 52 million)
Despite the fact that in the media the name of the singer flickers less and less, Pink's income is growing. The performer's annual income was formed from participation in 85 concerts, album sales and participation in advertising.
2. Taylor Swift ($ 64 million)
The country star has made a decent income from appearing on ads for Keds, Diet Coke and CoverGirl. In addition, Swift's new album has already sold over 1 million copies in the first week of sales.
1. Beyonce ($ 115 million)
The past year has become the most profitable of the entire career the highest paid singer in the world... The main income of the pop diva was brought by concert activities, as well as a new album released on the eve of 2014.