[umichgrad07]

To provide a consistent snapshot of the top Money Makers' earnings power, we focused exclusively on U.S. income sources, ranking artists based upon how much each of them earned in 2011 from a variety of income streams, including touring, recorded-music sales, publishing royalties and payments from an array of digital services. Our calculations were based on each artist's U.S. net earnings, not gross revenue. Due to a lack of sufficient data, our figures do not include revenue from sponsorships, merchandise sales or synchronization deals.

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[Kh-Loud]

rihanna sis

[Legend ReX]

So Brit's back catalog sold 150,000 last year?

[Stepfon]

And all the girls said Taylor had an off year.

[LeMews]

Originally posted by supertiffany

is rihanna underpaid or what?

Yes, a person earning millions of dollars is underpaid.
Wtf?

[zzmyth]

To be honest.... and its not coz Im a Rihanna stan....

1- This is only based in the US numbers
2- Rihanna's tour gross is incomplete (11 shows reported and she did 30)
3- This didnt take into account endorsements or deals (armani, vita coco, Reb'l Fleur)
4- Rihanna's numbers are not strong in the US... and even with incomplete numbers... 8M $ in a single year is more than ok.

5- Rihanna's tour grossed 90M $ (which is more than any other popstar last year, BUT Taylor Swift)
6- Rihanna sold +6.000.000 albums last year alone WW...
7- Rihanna sold +25.000.000 singles last year alone WW....

I doubt she made less than 50M $ last year

[Allthatisholy]

Originally posted by LeMews

Yes, a person earning millions of dollars is underpaid.
Wtf?

Kind of typical swedish answer, hehe
But i agree to an extent

[thewaitinggame]

How The Money Makers List Was Formulated: Billboard editors used proprietary data from the Boxscore archives for U.S. concert grosses.

The description they gave Rihanna

On the road, Rihanna's exposure to the domestic market was limited: Of the shows reported to Boxscore (11), she grossed $7.1 million and sold 111,704 tickets.

And there you go...

[Calypso]

Katy

[supertiffany]

Originally posted by LeMews

Yes, a person earning millions of dollars is underpaid.
Wtf?

WTF?! she is freaking popular and even more popular and have a lot of successful songs and concerts compared to some in the top 10 i just want to ask because i hate it when artist dont get fair share.

[Squall]

Is it in US alone? The earnings are low is it's not the case.

[RIHDRAKEBRITUSH]

Usher didn't bring out any album or tour this year and last year, but he is still making more than others..The KING!!

[supertiffany]

Originally posted by zzmyth

To be honest.... and its not coz Im a Rihanna stan....

1- This is only based in the US numbers
2- Rihanna's tour gross is incomplete (11 shows reported and she did 30)
3- This didnt take into account endorsements or deals (armani, vita coco, Reb'l Fleur)
4- Rihanna's numbers are not strong in the US... and even with incomplete numbers... 8M $ in a single year is more than ok.

5- Rihanna's tour grossed 90M $ (which is more than any other popstar last year, BUT Taylor Swift)
6- Rihanna sold +6.000.000 albums last year alone WW...
7- Rihanna sold +25.000.000 singles last year alone WW....

I doubt she made less than 50M $ last year

thank you for the info i was just shocked not only to her but to katy and britney as well. surprise with celine though


thanks for the info again


so this list didnt include all riri's shows? shame.

[Four]

So proud of Katy get that money gurl!

[Cas]

Originally posted by Sammi

14. Katy Perry

The tacky edit.

[Evangeline]

Gaga is coming for all wigs next year with the tour lol.Surprised to find Rihanna and Katy so down the list.I guess Rih is unable to make too much for herself cause she takes help (or nearly gets all her work done) from so many professionals.Ofcourse they're paid their $,and little is left for Rih.Similar probably happens with Katy,however it's still better cause she still has more control.Gaga gets the most cause of the degree of control she has over her work.And ofcourse Fernando Garibays and DJ W.Shadows come cheaper than Dr. Lukes. *applause*

[Legendtina]

@ Celine still selling those albums.

[muddysquirrel]

Nr1. Right were she belongs.

Not surprised. Taylor is really racking in cash.

[muddysquirrel]

Originally posted by BnPac

As you guys know it is mostly based on tours revenues so there is no surprise Taylor ***** so hard on the competition. That little girl is such a beast.

Also congrats to Brit, she did less shows than some which is why she grossed less but she definitely made more money.

I thought Beyonce was the only one who makes money from touring.

[ElectricFrancis]

Gaga