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Madonna Strikes It Rich On Forbes’ List | ||||||||||||
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| Wendy Aron, 01.31.2008, 11:33 AM | ||||||||||||
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| (EZ-Tracks) - The Material Girl really does have a lot of riches; Madonna leads Forbes.com's list of the top 20 "Cash Queens of Music," raking in $72 million between June 2006 and June 2007, according to an Associated Press report. The 49-year old pop star’s"Confessions" world tour pulled in $260 million, Forbes said. She also made money from album sales, her fashion line with H&M and a deal with NBC to broadcast her concert performance at London's Wembley Stadium. Barbra Streisand is No. 2 with $60 million, thanks to her comeback tour of North America and Europe, while Celine Dion ranks third with $45 million, largely from her successful "A New Day" show in Las Vegas, which she wrapped up in December after a five-year run at Caesars Palace. Shakira is fourth with $38 million, followed by Beyonce ($27 million), Gwen Stefani ($26 million), Christina Aguilera ($20 million), Faith Hill ($19 million), the Dixie Chicks ($18 million) and Mariah Carey ($13 million). Despite all the hoopla surrounding her, Britney Spears only came in 14th on the list. Forbes.com revealed that it compiles the annual list by examining concert grosses, merchandising revenue, album sales and other revenue from clothing lines, fragrance deals and endorsements. | ||||||||||||
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