Forbes magazine has released its celebrity earnings list and Madonna sits on top this year pulling down a sweet $125 million vs. Oprah who pulled down $77 million. And to think, Madonna's latest album MDNA was a huge flop only selling just under 1 million copies. However this goes to show that touring, is where the money is for recording artists today, especially in a time when most people don't need to purchase the music they love.
Fans didn’t flock to stadium and spend upwards of $100 per ticket to hear Madonna’s latest stuff. They went to hear hits like “Vogue,” “Like a Virgin” and “Lucky Star.” The tour grossed $305 million and earned her the Top Touring Award at the Billboard Music Awards. Add to that strong merchandise sales, a clothing line, fragrance and investments in companies like Vita Coco and Madonna tops our list of the Highest Earning Celebrities. We estimate the pop star brought in $125 million between June 2012 and June 2013.
source›› Forbes
