Ellen DeGeneres is the star and executive producer of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," now in it's 10th year and drawing 3.5 million users daily. The 55 years old is also a cover girl is also a social media superstar. Her Youtube channel has more than 1.7 billion views and she has more than 18 million followers on Twitter.
Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer who is now known worldwide. He has been singing from a very early age and his hard works have paid him back. He has continued touring various countries and doing concerts which has add another 20 million followers on his Twitter. Justin is advancing towards more success everyday and shows no signs of slowing down.
Madonna The "Material Girl" is once again living up to her moniker, earning more than any other member of our Celeb 100. The cash comes mostly from her MDNA Tour, which grossed $305 million, earning her the Top Touring Award at the Billboard Music Awards.
Oprah Winfrey Despite a drop of more than half her income since her talk show went off the air in 2011, the queen of entertainment is back in the top spot thanks to earnings from Harpo-produced TV spin-offs (such as "Dr. Phil," the "Rachael Ray Show," and "The Dr. Oz Show"), as well as her unparalleled access to big names. Winfrey's portfolio also includes a deal with Sirius radio network and O: The Oprah Magazine.
Bon Jovi (the band) The ageless New Jersey rockers said it best themselves: Because We Can. That's the name of their latest stadium tour, which is grossing over $3 million per city as they crisscross the globe. All in all, they earned more than Kanye West, Jennifer Lawrence, and Rafael Nadal combined and continued to give back.
Lady Gaga The Queen Monster would have earned even more had it not been for a hip injury that cut her Born This Way Ball tour short. The tour grossed $168 million through January; had Gaga been able to finish it, she would have likely topped $200 million. Even so, her massive social media presence, including 38 million Twitter followers and 58 million Facebook fans, helps keep her near the top of our list. With a new album in the works, look for her to stay there.
Roger Federer has the most impressive endorsement portfolio in sports, with 10 sponsors that collectively pay him more than $40 million annually, including long-term deals with Nike, Rolex, Wilson, and Credit Suisse. Federer is widely perceived as the greatest tennis player ever. He holds the records for most singles Grand Slam wins (17) and career prize money ($77 million), and he appeared in a staggering 18 out of 19 Grand Slam finals between 2005 and 2010.
Steven Spielberg With last year's "Lincoln," Spielberg showed why he's still the most important director in Hollywood. The political tale easily could have been passed over by movie goers hungry for superhero action. Instead, the film was a hit earning $275 million globally. Less surprising was the movie's 12 Oscar nominations including one for Spielberg. But he's more than just a director.
Taylor Swift released her fourth studio album, "Red," in October 2012 and sold 1.2 million copies in week one. The album's first single, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," became her first to top Billboard's Hot 100 chart. She parlayed that success into endorsement deals with Diet Coke, Sony, and CoverGirl. She should earn even more next year as she transitions from arena shows to stadium sellouts.
Beyonce Knowles After taking a year off to welcome baby Blue Ivy into the world, Beyoncé is back on the road with her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.In addition to grossing over $2 million in every city she plays, she still collects cash from old hits and non-musical ventures including new deals with Pepsi and H&M, as well as her House of Dereon clothing line.
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