Forbes Reveals Highest Paid Musicians of 2013

Every year Forbes publishes a list of the highest paid musicians which usually include some of the biggest names in music at the time and even some who haven’t released an album in several years.

Last week, the publication revealed the list for 2013 and we should probably not be surprise by those that made the list. Leading the pack with an estimated $125 million is the Material Girl herself, Madonna. Most of her earning could be attributed to her MDNA tour while come could be from her retail line at Macy’s Material Girl. Coming in at number two is Lady Gaga with an estimated $80 million which could be the beginning of another “feud” between the two artists.

Also making the list are Bon Jovi, Coldplay, Rihanna and a slew of other musicians. Check out the full list below

 Highest Paid Musicians Of 2013:

01. Madonna – $125 million
02. Lady Gaga – $80 million
03. Bon Jovi – $79 million
04. Toby Keith – $65 million
05. Coldplay – $64 million
06. Justin Bieber – $58 million
07. Taylor Swift – $55 million
08. Elton John – $54 million
09. Beyonce – $53 million
09. Kenny Chesney – $53 million
11. Diddy – $50 million
12. Paul McCartney – $47 million
13. Calvin Harris – $46 million
14. Jennifer Lopez – $45 million
15. Roger Waters – $44 million
16. Muse – $43 million
16. Rihanna – $43 million
18. Jay Z – $42 million
18. One Direction – $42 million
20. Dr. Dre – $40 million
20. Red Hot Chili Peppers – $40 million
22. The Rolling Stones – $39 million
22. Katy Perry – $39 million
24. Tim McGraw – $33 million
25. Pink – $32 million
25. Tiësto – $32 million

Forbes Highest Paid DJ List

Who are the highest paid DJs of 2013 you migth ask? Well, Forbes has done the leg work and have come up with a list of who are raking in the dough on their turntables or Mac computers.

The man behind one of Summer’s biggest hits, “I Need Your Love,” Calvin Harris has landed on the tip spot of the list. Part of his fortune was made courtesy of his two-year deal with Las Vegas’ club, Hakkasan while the other was thanks to songwriting and producing credits. In total, Harris has made a total of $46 million so far this year.

“The rise of dance music has been astronomical in the last three years,” he said while speaking with the publication about his success. “I happened to be in the right place at the right time.”

To this day, the 29-year-old DJ has released three albums of his own and has worked with the likes of  Rihanna, Ne-Yo and Florence Welch and several more. Harris dethroned last year’s number one, Tiesto, who’s intake actually rose from last year to this year; last year he made $22 million and this year he made $32 million.

Also making it on the list are the typical DJs that have been on the radio and in the public for sometime such as David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia and Deadmau5. All of them reportedly made over $20 million thanks to gigs all over the world.

The biggest shocker on the list goes to Pauly D which everyone knows as that guy from that annoying show on MTV. Forbes calculates that the former MTV reality star made about $13 million this year by touring with the Backstreet Boys and Jesse McCartney across the country this summer.

While the list includes 12 names, there are actually 13 on the list. Pauly D tied Diplo for last place.