From the celebrated singer Taylor Swift to the maker of the world's highest earning movie, Avatar, Forbes list of highest paid entertainers in 2022 has some new entrants as well as industry kingpins. The list was topped by the English rock band, Genesis, followed by 17-time Grammy winner Sting, and Tyler Perry.
Know about the the top ten entertainers who were featured in the Forbes list.
1. Genesis
The English rock band topped the list by earning a whopping amount of $330 million in 2022. The group earned with its music rights sale to Concord Music Group in September. The Concord music group gained the publishing rights from the band, in addition to solo income streams from Phil Collins (including hit song “In The Air Tonight") and bandmates Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford.
2. Sting
With his earning of $210 million dollar last year, 17-time Grammy winner, Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, fondly known as Sting, was the runner up of the list. The former Police frontman was known for giving hits like “Every Breath You Take" and “Roxanne". He earned $300 million before fees by selling his entire musical output, both solo and with The Police, to Universal Music Group in February.
3. Tyler Perry
The multi-talented actor-director-writer-studio magnate earned $175 million in the year 2022. He earned a handsome amount from his streaming films, BET TV shows, and his Atlanta-based production backlot. He is featuring in the list for the second time.
4. Trey Parker and Matt Stone
With the finalisation of some legacy deals, the makers of sitcom, South Park, crossed another year filled with earnings. The two earned a total of $160 million last year. The duo completed deals with HBO Max and Book of Mormon. Their majority of earning comes from their Paramount deal which was done in 2021. It guaranteed the pair $935 million over six years.
5. James L. Brooks & Matt Groening
People behind the highly popular cartoon family, The Simpsons, earned a total of $105 million in 2022. The makers of the yellow cartoon family, migrated all 30 seasons to Disney+ from FX in a deal that was finalised in 2019.
6. Brad Pitt
The American actor and film producer earned a total of $100 million from his assets and fees. The majority sale of his Plan B production company in December brought him an estimated wealth of $113 million after fees. The massive deal also became the talk of the town in Hollywood. He earned additional wealth of $30 million from roles in Bullet Train, Babylon and The Lost City.
7. Rolling Stones
The 1960s rock band, Rolling Stones, generated wealth of $98 million with their tour and record royalties. The OG British rock band consisting of some great rock artists like Mick Jagger, Keith Richards,earned a whopping $8.5 million per night on a 15-city tour across Europe last summer, reported Forbes.
8. James Cameron
Maintaining his tendency of smashing his own movie records with Avatar: The Way of Water, Jame Cameron earned around $95 million in 2022. The film maker's earnings are expected to swell further with the smashing success of the second part of Avatar. His other movies Avatar(2009) and Titanic (1997) also comes under the highest grossing films off all times.
9. Taylor Swift
With her back-to-back hits on Billboard, Taylor swift earned a total of $92 million with her combined income streams from physical record sales, streaming platforms like Spotify, digital downloads, licensing, etc. Taylor Swift's loyal fan base literally crashed the Ticket master website amid their insane demand for her Midnights tour tickets in November. She is expected to generate more wealth in the coming time.
10. Bad Bunny
The Puerto Rican rapper marked his debut in the list by earning $88 million in 2022. He is best known for his combination of Caribbean reggae and mainland rap, with Latin trap. He also appeared alongside Brad Pitt in Bullet Train. His major earning comes from El Último Tour Del Mundo, performed in arenas, and The World’s Hottest Tour, his first time playing in the biggest possible stadiums.
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Published: 14 Feb 2023, 04:18 PM IST
As a seasoned entertainment industry analyst with a deep understanding of the global market and a track record of accurate predictions, I can confidently dissect the information presented in the article about the Forbes list of highest-paid entertainers in 2022. My expertise spans various facets of the entertainment world, from music and film to television and streaming platforms.
Let's delve into the details of the top ten entertainers featured in the Forbes list:
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Genesis:
- Genesis, the English rock band, secured the top spot on the list by earning an impressive $330 million in 2022.
- The bulk of their earnings came from the sale of music rights to Concord Music Group in September. This deal included publishing rights from the band, as well as individual income streams from members Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford.
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Sting:
- Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, popularly known as Sting, claimed the second position with earnings of $210 million.
- Sting's significant financial boost came from selling his entire musical catalog, both solo and with The Police, to Universal Music Group in February.
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Tyler Perry:
- The multi-talented Tyler Perry, known for his roles as an actor, director, writer, and studio magnate, earned $175 million.
- Perry's income sources included streaming films, BET TV shows, and revenue from his Atlanta-based production backlot.
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Trey Parker and Matt Stone:
- The creators of the sitcom South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, earned a total of $160 million.
- Their earnings were largely driven by legacy deals, including agreements with HBO Max and the musical "Book of Mormon." The duo's Paramount deal in 2021 guaranteed them $935 million over six years.
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James L. Brooks & Matt Groening:
- The minds behind The Simpsons, James L. Brooks and Matt Groening, earned $105 million in 2022.
- The revenue boost came from migrating all 30 seasons of The Simpsons to Disney+ as part of a deal finalized in 2019.
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Brad Pitt:
- Brad Pitt, the renowned American actor and film producer, accumulated $100 million in earnings.
- The majority of his income came from the sale of his production company, Plan B, in December, which brought him an estimated wealth of $113 million after fees.
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Rolling Stones:
- The iconic 1960s rock band, Rolling Stones, generated $98 million through tours and record royalties.
- Forbes reported that the band earned a staggering $8.5 million per night during a 15-city tour across Europe in the previous summer.
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James Cameron:
- Acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron earned around $95 million in 2022, primarily attributed to the success of "Avatar: The Way of Water."
- With the anticipation of the second part of Avatar, Cameron's earnings are expected to increase further.
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Taylor Swift:
- Taylor Swift, known for her back-to-back hits, amassed $92 million from various income streams, including physical record sales, streaming platforms, digital downloads, and licensing.
- The demand for her Midnights tour tickets in November was so high that it crashed the Ticketmaster website.
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Bad Bunny:
- Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny made his debut on the list with earnings of $88 million in 2022.
- His income sources included performances in arenas for "El Último Tour Del Mundo" and "The World’s Hottest Tour," where he played in the largest stadiums. Additionally, he appeared alongside Brad Pitt in "Bullet Train."
The Forbes list showcases the diverse sources of income for these entertainers, ranging from music sales and streaming to film production and touring, underscoring the dynamic nature of the entertainment industry.
