As in most other areas, men earn more in show business. So, in the ranking of the 25 most expensive musicians in the world, there are only 7 women. But on the other hand, the popularity of these ladies is often much higher than that of male performers.
We bring to your attention the fresh Top-10, which includes the world's highest paid singers... The cumulative annual income of all ten participants for 12 months was $ 532 million.
10. Mariah Carey ($ 29 million)
The album All I Want For Christmas Is You brought the singer $ 18 million, i.e. more than half of the annual income. Performing on the Americal Idol show also earned a good fee. Carey also makes money from albums of previous years, selling perfumes and souvenirs.
9. Carrie Underwood ($ 31 million)
The singer began her career by winning the American Idol show. Carrie's latest disc Blown Away received platinum status, and in 12 months the girl gave hundreds of concerts in the USA and abroad.
8. Pink ($ 32 million)
The last album of the outrageous singer The Truth About Love had a huge success, which sold in good circulation and brought a fabulous fee. Well, Pink charges at least $ 2 million for one concert, which also has a positive effect on the amount of annual income.
7. Katy Perry ($ 39 million)
Katie's main source of income was concerts, as well as an advertising contract with Popchips and the sale of Coty perfumes. Next year, Perry will probably move up a few more positions, as at the end of 2013, the singer released a new album, PRISM.
6. Rihanna ($ 43 million)
Rihanna's main income comes from the sale of her seventh album, Unapologetic, as well as 40 concerts. One of the highest-paid singers also earns good money from advertising contracts.
5. Jennifer Lopez ($ 45 million)
Over the past year, Lopez's revenues have dropped by $ 7 million. However, the singer still earns great money on world tours, as well as the reality show on talent search? Q'Viva!, Which Jennifer co-organized with her husband Mark Anthony.
4. Beyoncé ($ 53 million)
The last year, the singer enjoyed the rest and education of her daughter, Blue Ivy. However, the triumphant return to the stage brought Beyoncé more than her equally famous husband Jay Z. The singer earns income not only from music, but also from the House of Dereon clothing line, as well as advertising for Pepsi and H&M.
3. Taylor Swift ($ 55 million)
Taylor's earnings came from sales of Red's fourth studio album, as well as from advertising campaigns for Sony, Covergirl and Diet Coke. Swift is known as one of the most hardworking pop divas, which, combined with her talent, allows her to occupy such high positions in the ratings.
2. Lady Gaga ($ 80 million)
A significant part of Lady Gaga's income came from her touring, which, unfortunately, was interrupted due to a hip injury. However, the performer did not lose heart and by the end of the year released a new album, which, for sure, will replenish her already tight wallet.
1. Madonna ($ 125 million)
The unfading pop queen tops the Top Highest Paid Female Performers from year to year. Over the past year, Madonna's biggest income has come from the MDNA tour. A lot of profit is also provided by the sale of souvenirs, Material Girl clothes, as well as their own Truth or Dare perfume.