FORBES HIGHEST PAID MUSICIANS

Wealth bible Forbes released its annual list of celebs who are raking in the big bucks. The tally sees stars who raked in millions between the period of June 2012 to June 2013. As ever Romane Bougie got you covered.

Madonna tops this year's list with an estimated earning of $125 million, while Lady Gaga took second place with $80 million. American rock band Bon Jovi pulled in $79 million while Toby Keith welcomed a cool $65 million to take the #4 spot. Boy band Coldplayrounded out the top 5 with $64 million.

Rihanna sees her fortune growing higher each year as she pulled in a modest $43 million thanks in part to endorsements. Her contempory Beyonce too had a lot celebrate after welcoming 53 million, thanks in part to endorsement deals, her Superbowl Half-time Show, she holds court at #9. Jay-Z came in at the 18th spot with $42 million in earnings

See the list of 25 Highest Paid Musician 2013 below:

1. Madonna – $125 million
2. Lady Gaga – $80 million
3. Bon Jovi – $79 million
4. Toby Keith – $65 million
5. Coldplay – $64 million
6. Justin Bieber – $58 million
7. Taylor Swift – $55 million
8. Elton John – $54 million
9. Beyonce – $53 million
9. Kenny Chesney – $53 million
11. Diddy – $50 million
12. Paul McCartney – $47 million
13. Calvin Harris – $46 million
14. Jennifer Lopez – $45 million
15. Roger Waters – $44 million
16. Muse – $43 million
16. Rihanna – $43 million
18. Jay Z – $42 million
18. One Direction – $42 million
20. Dr. Dre – $40 million
20. Red Hot Chilli Peppers– $40 million
22. The Rolling Stones – $39 million
22. Katy Perry– $39 million
24. Tim McGraw – $33 million
25. Pink – $32 million