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Madonna is the Highest Music Earner

MadonnaMadonna was the top music earner in 2012-13 bring in a whopping US$125 million, AUD$139 million) according to Forbes magazine.

The singer’s revenue comes largely from her MDNA World Tour but her clothes and fragrance lines also contribute to her earnings. The review of entertainers earnings covered the June 2012- 13 period.

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The highest earning male performer was Jon BonJovi who is believed to have earned US$79million. Also amongst the top earners were Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Beyonce.

OIP Staff, image: Madonna in Berlin in October for the launch of her Hard Candy gym. Source: Instagram.

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