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These were the 10 highest-paid entertainers in the world in 2022, according to Forbes

These were the 10 highest-paid entertainers in the world in 2022, according to Forbes
Taylor Swift.Getty/Jamie McCarthy
  • These were the 10 highest-paid entertainers in the world in 2022, according to Forbes.
  • Rock group Genesis came in at No. 1 with reported earnings of $230 million.

10. Bad Bunny ($88 million)

10. Bad Bunny ($88 million)
Bad Bunny.      Getty/Amy Sussman

According to Forbes, Bad Bunny made most of his money in 2022 from his two tours, El Último Tour Del Mundo, and The World's Hottest Tour.

The reggaeton superstar also boasts endorsement deals with Corona, Cheetos, and Adidas.

9. Taylor Swift ($92 million)

9. Taylor Swift ($92 million)
Taylor Swift attends the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.      Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images

Swift's lofty income came from a combination of physical record sales, streaming, digital downloads, and licensing, according to Forbes.

Her 2022 album "Midnights" has sold 1.8 million copies in the United States alone, according to Billboard.

8. James Cameron ($95 million)

8. James Cameron ($95 million)
James Cameron.      Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty

Film director Cameron earned at least $95 million from "Avatar: The Way of Water," according to Forbes.

The success of the film means the 68-year-old director now claims three of the highest-grossing movies of all time, alongside the first "Avatar" (2009) and "Titanic" (1997).

7. The Rolling Stones ($98 million)

7. The Rolling Stones ($98 million)
Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs in France in 2017.      Brian Rasic/WireImage

Legendary British rockers The Rolling Stones made over $8.5 million per night on a 15-city tour in Europe in 2022, according to Pollstar.

6. Brad Pitt ($100 million)

6. Brad Pitt ($100 million)
Brad Pitt.      Steve Granitz/WireImage

Pitt sold the majority sale of his production company, Plan B Entertainment, to Mediawan in December. According to Forbes, Pitt earned $113 million after fees from the deal.

In 2022, the 59-year-old actor also starred in the hit films "Bullet Train," "Babylon," and "The Lost City."

5. James Brooks and Matt Groening ($105 million)

5. James Brooks and Matt Groening ($105 million)
James Brooks, Matt Groening.      Getty/Rodin Eckenroth

Brooks and Groening are the creators of "The Simpsons."

The show migrated all of its 30 seasons from FX to Disney+ in April 2019 in a deal that pocketed Brooks and Groening $105 million annually after fees, according to Forbes.

4. Trey Parker and Matt Stone ($160 million)

4. Trey Parker and Matt Stone ($160 million)
Matt Stone and Trey Parker in 2017.      Getty/Chris Hopkins

Stone and Parker are the creators of the popular animated television show "South Park."

In 2021, they signed an exclusive deal with Paramount which guarantees them $935 million over six years, according to Forbes.

3. Tyler Perry ($175 million)

3. Tyler Perry ($175 million)
Tyler Perry.      Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty

Perry, 53, is an American actor, filmmaker, playwright, and entrepreneur.

He is the director, writer, and producer of the BET sitcoms "House of Payne," "Assisted Living," and "All the Queen's Men."

2. Sting ($210 million)

2. Sting ($210 million)
Sting is the former lead singer of The Police.      Sergei Bobylev\TASS via Getty Images

Sting, the former lead singer of The Police, pocketed $300 million before fees in February by selling his entire discography, both solo and with The Police, to Universal Music Group.

1. Genesis ($230 million)

1. Genesis ($230 million)
Genesis lead singer Phil Collins.      Getty/Scott Legato

In September 2022, rock band Genesis sold the rights to a portion of their music for $300 million to Concord Music Group, according to Forbes.

The deal also included a number of solo albums recorded by the band's lead singer, Phil Collins.


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