According to a
list released by Forbes on Monday, Madonna was ranked the world's top-earning
celebrity, trumping the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg.The
55-year-old Material Girl made an estimated $125m from her latest album, MDNA
tour, and clothing and fragrance lines.Second on the ranking was Steven
Spielberg, a director, who earned an estimated $100 million between June
2011 and June 2012. Most of that money comes from his his back catalogue
of film hits such as ET and Jurassic Park hit movies like E.T. and Jurassic
Park are always playing on TV somewhere in the wE.L. James, Howard
Stern and Simon Cowell all tie for third place on the list with $95 million
each. Thriller writer James Patterson follows with $91m, while TV and
radio host Glenn Beck earned $90m.Others in the top 10 included Transformers
director Michael Bay, $82m, producer Jerry Bruckheimer $80m, and pop star Lady
Gaga, $80m.
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