Madonna is the world's top-earning musician: Forbes
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The Material Girl is proving herself to be just that.
Madonna was named the world's top-earning musician in the last year, raking in a mind-boggling $125 million, mostly through her MDNA tour, which grossed $305 million worldwide, along with merchandise sales and clothing lines, according to Forbes' annual ranking of the highest-earning musicians. The Forbes ranking used estimated earnings through June 2013.
Lady Gaga came in at No. 2 with $80 million after grossing $160 million on her latest tour, which was cut short by a hip injury.
Touring was the primary source of income for the world's highest-paid musicians, with Bon Jovi (No. 3), Toby Keith (No. 4) and Coldplay (No. 5) all earning the bulk of their fortunes from touring in the year.
Updated 23 minutes ago Kevin Sexton, from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, announced on Monday night a deal has been made between the MTA and LIRR unions.
Updated 23 minutes ago Kevin Sexton, from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, announced on Monday night a deal has been made between the MTA and LIRR unions.
