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1. Dr. Dre: $620 million
The superproducer’s payout from Apple’s $3 billion purchase of Beats gave him the biggest single-year payday of any musician in history.
2. Beyoncé: $115 million
Queen B’s most lucrative year came courtesy of her Mrs. Carter Show world tour, a surprise album and endorsements with the likes of Pepsi and H&M.
3. The Eagles: $100 million
The ageless rockers’ ongoing History Of The Eagles tour helped them earn more last year than Lady Gaga, Kanye West and Miley Cyrus—combined.
4. Bon Jovi: $82 million
The tail end of their Because We Can Tour, which grossed a quarter of a billion dollars, pushed the New Jersey natives into the top five.
5. Bruce Springsteen: $81 million
In yet another tour-fueled bonanza, The Boss justified his name, grossing more than $4 million per night with the E Street Band.
6. Justin Bieber: $80 million
More problems, more money: Despite his despicable behavior, Bieber’s last tour helped him to the biggest payday of his career.
7. One Direction: $75 million
The boy band’s earnings soared to new heights thanks to lucrative live dates, Pepsi commercials and another No. 1 album, Midnight Memories.
8. Paul McCartney: $71 million
The oldest member of the top ten, 72-year-old McCartney rocked his way around the world—and grossed more than $3.5 million per city.
9. Calvin Harris: $66 million
The former stockboy is the world’s top-paid DJ, scoring six-figure nightly fees and millions more producing hits for Rihanna and others.
10. Toby Keith: $65 million
Country’s cash king is a diversified money machine, boasting his own record label, mescal line and restaurant chain.
11. Taylor Swift: $64 million
Though she missed the top ten by a hair, Swift still scored the highest annual total of her career—and figures to top it next year with her upcoming world tour.
12. Jay Z: $60 million (tie)
Beyoncé’s husband had his best year since 2010, fueled by a stadium co-bills and ventures including D’Ussé, Armand de Brignac and Roc Nation.
12. Diddy: $60 million (tie)
The ageless impresario rarely tours, but padded his coffers with cash from Diageo’s Ciroc vodka. He’s hoping to repeat the feat with his purchase of DeLeon tequila.
12. Bruno Mars: $60 million (tie)
Possibly the most memorable performer at last year’s Super Bowl, Mars grossed over $100 million on his Moonshine Jungle Tour.
15. Justin Timberlake: $57 million
Playing arenas alongside Jay Z propelled Timberlake to his biggest payday years; the renaissance man also earns from acting roles, a restaurant and clothing line.
Source: Forbes Magazine
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