Madonna Tops Forbes' List Of Highest-Paid Celebrities

Christopher Polk / Getty ImagesTop-earner Madonna raked in $125 million in the last year.It's official: Madonna has more than enough money for any Material Girl.

The international pop superstar leads Forbes' list of Highest-Paid Celebrities of 2013, clocking in at a cool $125 million.

Her earnings come as a slight surprise in light of her latest album flop. "MDNA" sold fewer than 1 million copies in the U.S., according to Forbes.

Rolling Stone destroyed the single, "Give Me All Your Luvin," in its review, saying the "aggressive, assaultive spunkiness makes you want to run and hide."

However, the singer's throwback tour grossed an impressive $305 million, in addition to merchandise sales, a clothing line, fragrance, and investments in companies like Vita Coco.

The Brits claimed three out of the top five spots on Forbes' list. TV personality Simon Cowell leapt from 10th place, with an increase of $5 million in earnings, and "50 Shades of Grey" author E.L. James made the ranks for the first time.

Others fell from grace, including no-shows Dr. Dre, George Lucas, Elton John, Tom Cruise, Manny Pacquiao, Donald Trump, Ryan Seacrest, Britney Spears.

Last year's top-earner, the queen of daytime television Oprah Winfrey sunk to an unlucky 13th place. Her earnings fell by a staggering $88 million, compounded by a loss of $125 million the year before. Despite the dip, Oprah topped Forbes' list of most powerful celebrities earlier this summer.

Here's the full list of Forbes' Highest-Paid Celebrities of 2013 (with their 2012 rankings in parentheses):

1. Madonna — $125 million

2. Steven Spielberg — $100 million (#3)

3. Simon Cowell — $95 million (#10)

4. E.L. James — $95 million

5. Howard Stern — $95 million (#7)

6. James Patterson — $91 million ($8)

7. Glenn Beck — $90 million (#11)

8. Michael Bay — $82 million (#2)

9. Jerry Bruckheimer — $80 million (#4)

10. Lady Gaga — $80 million

11. Tyler Perry — $78 million (#6)

12. Tiger Woods — $78 million (#21)

13. Oprah Winfrey — $77 million (#1)

14. Robert Downey Jr. — $75 million

15. Dr. Phil McGraw — $72 million (#17)

16. Roger Federer — $71 million

17. Dick Wolf — $70 million (#14)

18. Rush Limbaugh — $66 million (#15)

18. Toby Keith — $65 million

20. Mark Burnett — $63 million