According to the recently released Forbes’ Highest-Paid Stars Under 30, country singer Taylor Swift topped the list with earnings of $57 million between May 2011 and May 2012. Canadian singer, Justin Bieber came in second with $55 million making him the only male in the top five, which also included Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. British singer, Adele made the list at number six, after a highly successful period that earned her six Grammys, two Brits and two Ivor Novello awards. Let’s look at the top-10:
#1. Taylor Swift , 22
May 2011 to May 2012 Earnings: $57 million
#2. Justin Bieber, 18
May 2011 to May 2012 Earnings: $55 million
#3. Rihanna, 24
May 2011 to May 2012 Earnings: $53 million
#4. Lady Gaga, 26
May 2011 to May 2012 Earnings: $52 million
#5. Katy Perry, 27
May 2011 to May 2012 Earnings: $45 million
#6. Adele, 24
May 2011 to May 2012 Earnings: $35 million
#7. Kristen Stewart, 22
May 2011 to May 2012 Earnings: $34.5 million
#8. Lil Wayne, 29
May 2011 to May 2012 Earnings: $27 million
#9 = Taylor Lautner, 20
May 2011 to May 2012 Earnings: $26.5 million
#9 = Robert Pattinson, 26
May 2011 to May 2012 Earnings: $26.5 million
