Singer/Songwriter Taylor Swift is Forbes Magazine's 2012 highest earner under 30. The "Mine" hitmaker beat out stars like Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Lady Gaga to claim the top spot.
Swift's busy year (May 2011-May 2012) landed her annual earnings around $57 million. Runner up Justin Bieber, who may top the list next year, scored an impressive $55 million, while veterans Rihanna and Lady Gaga garnered respective earnings of $53 million and $52 million.Last
year the 'Poker Face' singer topped the pole with estimated earnings
believed to be around $90 million!
As you may have noticed, this year's top earners were dominated by females.
Katy Perry and Adele took fifth and sixth places, whilst 'Twilight'
actress Kristen Stewart eased into seventh. The rest of the list is made
up of men, with rapper Lil Wayne taking the eighth spot and fellow
'Twilight' actors Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson taking the last
two spots. The final four are said to have made somewhere between $26.5
million and $34.5 million over the past year.
Taylor Swift Beats Rihanna, Bieber and Gaga For Forbes' Highest Earner Under 30
7/19/2012 9:56:50 AM
