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Taylor Swiftmay have caused Ticketmaster to crash last year — but her banking apps are likely working just fine.
On Tuesday, theMidnightssinger-songwriter ranked at No. 9 onForbes' annual list ofthe highest-paid entertainers in the world— having earned $92 million in 2022 — making her the only woman to appear in the top 10.
Swift’s reported income stems from album sales, streams, licensing and sync deals. Last year saw the release of her 10th original studio albumMidnights, which broke Spotify’s record for most single-day streams, sold the most vinyl records in a single week of the 21st century and became the best-selling album of the year.
The 33-year-old performer’s earnings from her upcoming Eras Tour won’t be reported until the concerts occur later this year. Given that it broke the all-time record for most tickets sold in a single day, it’s possible that she’ll appear on the list — which she’s previously topped — next year.
Genesisappeared on top of theForbeslist, with the rock band earning a whopping $230 million in 2022, per the outlet. Throughout the year, the group toured, collected music royalties and orchestrated a $300 million sale of their publishing rights and a portion of their recorded music income streams.
Coming in second place wasSting, who reportedly earned $210 million after selling his entire catalog for $300 million last year to Universal Music Group.
In fourth place wereTrey Parker and Matt Stone, who createdSouth ParkandThe Book of Mormon, with $160 million earned from both as well as deals with HBO Max and Paramount.
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Another pair ranked fifth: James L. Brooks and Matt Groening, who createdThe Simpsons, which reportedly earned them $105 million in 2022 — thanks to their 2019 deal that made all 30 seasons available on Disney+.
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Ranking seventh wasthe Rolling Stones, who earned a reported $98 million from touring as well as music royalties.
Avatar: The Way of WaterdirectorJames Cameroncame in eighth place, having reportedly made $95 million from the film and bonuses.
Capping off the list after Swift wasBad Bunny, who made a reported $88 million from album sales, streams, ticket sales, endorsements and a role inBullet Train.
source: people.com
