Forbes announced Wednesday, September 2nd, the world’s 100th-highest-paid celebrities in 2020, and a pair of Kardashian-Jenner family members won No. 1 and No. 2.
Kylie Jenner and her brother-in-law Kanye West lead the throne, earning $590 million and $170 million, respectively. The primary sale of Kylie Cosmetics to Coty, Inc. for $600 million through Jenner in January sealed the deal, while West’s Yeezy sneaker In April, Forbes, nevertheless, gave ‘Ye the billionaire name he aspired to. Jenner’s older sister and West’s wife, Kim Kardashian, ranked 48th with $49. 5 million, with her line of KKW cosmetics and fragrances. Beauty accounts for most of its profits after generating $100 million in sales last year. In addition, his new collection of toned-shaped clothing gave Kardashian a special twist after raising $5 million from venture capital firm Imaginary Ventures.
Elton John (No. 14, $81 million), Ariana Grande (No. 17, $72 million) and the Jonas Brothers (No. 20,$68. 5 million) have also peaked at 10 this year, however, next year they will revel in a serious blow through the coronavirus pandemic, as live broadcasts make up a significant percentage of the wealth of major celebrities, but the 2019 excursions gave John and the JoBros a big leap. The highest record in the music industry follows Ed Sheeran’s 2017-19 Divide Tour, which grossed $775 million, surpassed U2’s 360-degree 2009-11 excursion to officially the most successful concert tour of all time. Sheeran ranks 23rd on the list with $64 million.
The Happiness Begins reunion tour helped them return to the coveted Forbes list for the first time in a decade. Kevin, Nick and Joe Jonas ranked 40th in 2010.
Grande is the highest paid musician on the 2020 Celebrity Hundred List. Swift, who peaked at number one in this overall last year, ranked 25th here with $ 63. 5 million, thanks to her new recording deal with Universal’s Republic Records and first album. Billie Eilish debuted on The Celebrity Hundred at No. 43 with $ 53 million, officially crowning her the youngest member on the list at age 18. Apple’s documentary about his life and career alone is worth $ 25. million.
Billionaire Mark Cuban applauded The Chainsmokers (No. 21. 68 million) for their business acumen, writing, “[They] have a mastery of pop culture and strive to run a successful business. “Aside from their recent World War Joy tour, Alexander “Alex” Pall’s EDM duo Pall and Andrew “Drew” Taggart are JaJa Tequila’s most important non-founding actors.
Other musicians on the list included: Post Malone (# 28, $ 60 million); The Rolling Stones (# 32, $ 59 million); Marshmello (# 35, $ 56 million); Diddy (# 37, $ 55 million); Shawn Mendes (# 39, $ 54. 5 million); Jay-Z (# 42, $ 53. 5 million); BTS (# 47, $ 50 million); Drake (# 49, $ 49 million); Jennifer Lopez (# 56, $ 47. 5 million); P! Nk (# 57, $ 47 million); Rihanna (# 60, $ 46 million); Luke Bryan and Lin-Manuel Miranda (tied for 62nd place, 45. 5 million); Backstreet Boys (# 64, $ 45 million); Phil Collins (# 64, forty-five million); Will Smith (69th place, $ 44. 5 million); Blake Shelton (# 70, $ 43. 5 million); Celine Dion (# 73, $ 42 million); The Eagles (number 75, $ 41 million); Metallica (78th place, $ 40. 5 million); Travis Scott (82nd place, $ 39. 5 million); Katy Perry (# 86, $ 38. 5 million); Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi and U2 (tied for 87th place, $ 38 million); Paul McCartney (# 91, $ 37 million); and DJ Khaled and KISS (tied for 95th, $ 36. 5 million).
Overall, the hundred celebrities amassed a total of $6. 1 billion in earnings before tax, $200 million less than last year after the pandemic interrupted or redirected many business models.
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