Madonna tops Forbes’ World’s Highest Earning Musicians list

October 6th, 2009 LONDON - British-born actress Naomi Watts has been named by Forbes magazine as the Hollywood actress who gives the best return on the money she is paid. The 41-year-old star's last three films made 44 dollars for every 1 dollar she was paid to appear.

October 6th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Naomi Watts has been voted the most profitable actress in a Forbes list. The "King Kong" actress has topped the magazine's latest online Best Actresses for the Buck list after proving movie bosses can make the most money from her, reports list.co.uk.

October 2nd, 2009 MADONNA is the queen of Europe after taking her new hits album CELEBRATION to the top of the continent's charts. The compilation topples Muse's The Resistance to debut at the top of Billboard's European Top 100 Albums countdown.

September 8th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON is set to become the highest earning celebrity of 2010, with experts predicting the late star will bring in an estimated $240 million (£150 million) in revenue. The King of Pop's music shot back into the charts following his sudden death in June (09) and the executors of his estate are planning to launch an official range of merchandise as well as a possible touring exhibit of memorabilia.

September 7th, 2009 LONDON - Late pop legend Michael Jackson is set to become the highest earning celebrity of 2010, with experts predicting the star will bring in an estimated $240 million in revenue. The King of Pop's music shot back into the charts following his sudden death in June and the executors of his estate are planning to launch an official range of merchandise as well, reports contactmusic.com.

September 4th, 2009 MADONNA has proved her status as the Queen of Pop - her Sticky & Sweet world tour is officially the highest-grossing roadshow ever for a solo artist. The Material Girl wrapped up her trek in Tel Aviv, Israel on Wednesday (02Sep09), ending a mammoth run of gigs for the 51 year old.

September 4th, 2009 LONDON - Queen of Pop Madonna's Sticky and Sweet world tour is said to have made the highest amount ever earned by a solo artist grossing at 408 million dollars, revealed promoters Live Nation. Madge, 51, had played her last gig on September 2 in Israel, after performing in 32 countries.

August 5th, 2009 R&B beauty ALICIA KEYS, ANNE HATHAWAY and PENELOPE CRUZ have been praised by top fashion publication Vanity Fair after earning mentions on its 2009 International Best-Dressed List. The stunning stars are placed alongside their male counterparts Brad Pitt, Daniel Craig and U.S.

July 17th, 2009 LONDON - Star Wars creator George Lucas is Hollywood's Highest-Paid Man, according to business website Forbes.com. The director has topped a poll by Forbes.com after making 170 million dollars in the past year.

July 3rd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Angelina Jolie was Hollywood's top-earning actress over the last year, earning an estimated $27 million between June 2008 and June 2009, according to Forbes annual Celebrity 100 list released Thursday. Jolie's jackpot came mostly from last year's "Wanted" but also from a hefty advance for next year's thriller Salt, in which she plays a CIA agent accused of being a Russian spy.

July 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Angelina Jolie has been named Hollywood's top earning actress by Forbes magazine after she raked in 27 million dollars in the past year. Her partner Brad Pitt's ex-wife Jennifer Aniston, who raked in 25 million dollars in the last 12 months, came second, reports the China Daily.

June 25th, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna has been named the world's highest-earning musician by the Forbes magazine as she made 73 million pounds in the past year. The "Frozen" singer topped the slot courtesy her sold-out Sticky and Sweet world tour and lucrative endorsement deals, reports contactmusic.com.

June 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are not splitting up, rep for the Hollywood's hottest couple has confirmed. The National Enquirer reported that the couple, parents to six children, is set to announce an 'official' split.

June 4th, 2009 LONDON - Angelina Jolie has overthrown Oprah Winfrey by becoming the world's most powerful celebrity in the annual list compiled by business magazine Forbes. Oprah, the talk-show queen, topped the list for the previous two years and remained highest earner, making 275 million dollars in the past 12 months.

June 4th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has been named the world's most powerful celebrity by Forbes magazine. The actress has beaten talk show host Oprah Winfrey to the top spot on the magazine's 2009 Celebrity 100 list, reported contactmusic.com.