![20) Music mogul Jay-Z grossed roughly $5m per night during his 'On The Run II' tour with wife Beyonce. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FXQUSLEVPUVOQUIWVNI44BIJKU.jpg?smart=true&auth=c7f62f6260beec27f1c7a5b26e2c916b2a600ee95e2d1e2de1122582712b3105&width=400&height=225)
![1) Singer Taylor Swift earned an estimated $185m from the release of her sixth album 'Reputation' and subsequent world tour. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YCGDCZANDTDJ3GFQNQWMUEN52Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=da39dbdab291ec84c9fe52e707ffca9613e3f07e5feb240f6a27b9b9c73eebab&width=400&height=225)
![2) 21-year-old Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest self-made billionaire thanks to her successful make-up line. Jenner has also launched her own skincare line, as well as lucrative modelling deals. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4ZTKDGWAOIURQDXQ5X6Q3RWT4U.jpg?smart=true&auth=63d072d1ba4c06c7ae59b226a3c1ef7cf337f72eb50c984bf84b9f22e52c759c&width=400&height=225)
![3) Kanye West earned the majority of his wealth through his Yeezy trainer brand, in partnership with Adidas. He also has his Yeezy apparel brand, which he owns outright.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PKMHTW7JPUDPKRXIBXIMC7S2FI.jpg?smart=true&auth=3ea69b3f6eb67ebfa42cdb5f33d5ac47e594425745ee98f2761296e541107fa5&width=400&height=225)
![4) Lionel Messi earns $80m annually at Barcelona, and has a life-long sponsorship deal with Adidas. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QGTLD45LK5DPV7OF5F74W5IUVU.jpg?smart=true&auth=445c0443506e0592064d6400feed994a02431e231b6fdd60acdc79396a5b2358&width=400&height=225)
![5) Ed Sheeran wrapped up two years of touring this summer, in which he reportedly grossed more than $600m worldwide. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XEDLKCXCOD2TADXLRRX464N6RQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=89d6f98565b56ad20ab02bdeb63e4ed56b5aa90397606016fe50533c61c9d548&width=400&height=225)
![6) Cristiano Ronaldo joined Juventus in 2018, signing a four-year deal worth $64m annually. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OHUSUOZR24SFVW3YZZVCUYDOWI.jpg?smart=true&auth=d67fb5cc5b0de2fc9e6ec0f5026c836f07a29e6861df7f9c8ce510da27e5b459&width=400&height=225)
![7) Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar is on a five-year contract with the club worth $350m. He is also the second most popular athlete on social media, with 200 million followers. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/C6GTCRB64JDZHYUMQYSB44S5LM.jpg?smart=true&auth=501bde13d308b559616891c04d4b17d1eb4718b6ff14ca2a252e3fa58cff612b&width=400&height=225)
![8) The Eagles recent 'An Evening with The Eagles' tour grossed more than $3.5m per stop. AP file](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/M3SDSZ3T2LXXWCZVAAVX3XJOD4.jpg?smart=true&auth=4a06c39077910e5ea223b3fb08c8ec6009731791df6bb693a7926d779216f1bb&width=400&height=225)
![9) US host Dr. Phil McGraw presents one of the best-watched talk shows on television, as well as co-founding the successful app 'Doctors on Demand'. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/EJA5STRHTOTYS2PZ5T3LHOYR64.jpg?smart=true&auth=fa97d43fe8e6724861978d83a5603d01ac89a97e11efc107c888bb91a6e19e64&width=400&height=225)
![10) Boxer Canelo Alvarez signed a major deal with streaming service DAZM in 2018, and is thought to earn at least $25m per fight. AP photo](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VUVZTZ7F2NFD6XTZ3LTVQOCG5Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=21c1a08ff3ec988adf2b365971d3557960196bccfa4c3de54669c76e06186b35&width=400&height=225)
![11) Tennis ace Roger Federer has won titles worth $124m over his career, while raking in another $86m in off-court earnings from sponsorship deals. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Q7TTH5YTJUAS54S7KFUDGM7UTE.jpg?smart=true&auth=144dfc4f0c237c4331bbc13b81dce8f7b5f21634b4b6fb5e97b9fe559c73885d&width=400&height=225)
![12) Howard Stern is the world's highest-paid radio host thanks to his eight-figure contract with SiriusFM. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7NNH3SGI5QOUMNPAHZBKOOXOWA.jpg?smart=true&auth=21cb02f4294ea7a7b40dcb0150ad88347cc8d8d192dbf6540544af2696fb6b1a&width=400&height=225)
![13) Author J K Rowling retained her position as the world's highest-paid author thanks to royalties from theme parks, theatrical productions and spin-off films from her Harry Potter franchise. Dan Hallman / Invision / AP Photo](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OGQ3HW4E6EFYFTP2OUJB425PVY.jpg?smart=true&auth=da47a137e0fcda6d078cf49bfa472bda86a858435742de03a59f892ef74b7a34&width=400&height=225)
![14) In 2018, Seattle Seahawks player Russell Wilson signed a $140m contract extension, making him the NFL's highest-paid player (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RCQ534QJ6WFAN4H73QXYOE4P7I.jpg?smart=true&auth=fa9ed624875eb9abab1ca298a3e5e03df0e13714a128aa96b806efd783b863f8&width=400&height=225)
![15) Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson retains his position as the world's highest-paid actor, with 2018 releases including 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle'. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/3F5BGEG46FAMJR4JCPXAIWMMW4.jpg?smart=true&auth=f962194ba63fb6601145dc8dd69d3cce195180c569669c0c4cfd7939216c56c2&width=400&height=225)
![16) Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed a record NFL contract deal in August worth $134m, with a base salary of $20m.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/23SRRLKIX2HTZ7LOG2AJDCDURU.jpg?smart=true&auth=f0c4ebad9c8dcf6c782e44e456bf65b71beb3ed23865a93c0ef3629534a0c98d&width=400&height=225)
![17) NBA star LeBron James joined the LA Lakers in 2018, signing a four-year contract worth $153m. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VYOI3HHNMVXNTMHXZKMXWDLRK4.jpg?smart=true&auth=c2704e317622f0ec10e5385f69be51b359a1d9fe44178c61017c9c405e4b7d08&width=400&height=225)
![18) US Talk show host Rush Limbaugh pulls in more than 30 million monthly listeners and has released seven books.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TDDYQDLYL7T6ULDXF3FLME55XE.jpg?smart=true&auth=d70c8b00c55e142c0720ba7681d7954cc306e595d6317941f6acf4dc91e374ad&width=400&height=225)
![19) British musician Elton John embarked on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, playing 101 shows over the past 12 months. He was also the subject of hit movie 'Rocket Man', which he helped produce. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/WLMOOBV5IVISSMQ5CBLY2KLEAI.jpg?smart=true&auth=2576ce9866975eeaf7dd74d671dec85ca86a8e03af67c671fafb2d0f80ee586e&width=400&height=225)
![20) Music mogul Jay-Z grossed roughly $5m per night during his 'On The Run II' tour with wife Beyonce. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FXQUSLEVPUVOQUIWVNI44BIJKU.jpg?smart=true&auth=c7f62f6260beec27f1c7a5b26e2c916b2a600ee95e2d1e2de1122582712b3105&width=400&height=225)
![1) Singer Taylor Swift earned an estimated $185m from the release of her sixth album 'Reputation' and subsequent world tour. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YCGDCZANDTDJ3GFQNQWMUEN52Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=da39dbdab291ec84c9fe52e707ffca9613e3f07e5feb240f6a27b9b9c73eebab&width=400&height=225)
![2) 21-year-old Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest self-made billionaire thanks to her successful make-up line. Jenner has also launched her own skincare line, as well as lucrative modelling deals. Reuters](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4ZTKDGWAOIURQDXQ5X6Q3RWT4U.jpg?smart=true&auth=63d072d1ba4c06c7ae59b226a3c1ef7cf337f72eb50c984bf84b9f22e52c759c&width=400&height=225)
![3) Kanye West earned the majority of his wealth through his Yeezy trainer brand, in partnership with Adidas. He also has his Yeezy apparel brand, which he owns outright.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PKMHTW7JPUDPKRXIBXIMC7S2FI.jpg?smart=true&auth=3ea69b3f6eb67ebfa42cdb5f33d5ac47e594425745ee98f2761296e541107fa5&width=400&height=225)
![4) Lionel Messi earns $80m annually at Barcelona, and has a life-long sponsorship deal with Adidas. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QGTLD45LK5DPV7OF5F74W5IUVU.jpg?smart=true&auth=445c0443506e0592064d6400feed994a02431e231b6fdd60acdc79396a5b2358&width=400&height=225)
![5) Ed Sheeran wrapped up two years of touring this summer, in which he reportedly grossed more than $600m worldwide. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XEDLKCXCOD2TADXLRRX464N6RQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=89d6f98565b56ad20ab02bdeb63e4ed56b5aa90397606016fe50533c61c9d548&width=400&height=225)
![6) Cristiano Ronaldo joined Juventus in 2018, signing a four-year deal worth $64m annually. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OHUSUOZR24SFVW3YZZVCUYDOWI.jpg?smart=true&auth=d67fb5cc5b0de2fc9e6ec0f5026c836f07a29e6861df7f9c8ce510da27e5b459&width=400&height=225)
![7) Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar is on a five-year contract with the club worth $350m. He is also the second most popular athlete on social media, with 200 million followers. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/C6GTCRB64JDZHYUMQYSB44S5LM.jpg?smart=true&auth=501bde13d308b559616891c04d4b17d1eb4718b6ff14ca2a252e3fa58cff612b&width=400&height=225)
![8) The Eagles recent 'An Evening with The Eagles' tour grossed more than $3.5m per stop. AP file](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/M3SDSZ3T2LXXWCZVAAVX3XJOD4.jpg?smart=true&auth=4a06c39077910e5ea223b3fb08c8ec6009731791df6bb693a7926d779216f1bb&width=400&height=225)
![9) US host Dr. Phil McGraw presents one of the best-watched talk shows on television, as well as co-founding the successful app 'Doctors on Demand'. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/EJA5STRHTOTYS2PZ5T3LHOYR64.jpg?smart=true&auth=fa97d43fe8e6724861978d83a5603d01ac89a97e11efc107c888bb91a6e19e64&width=400&height=225)
![10) Boxer Canelo Alvarez signed a major deal with streaming service DAZM in 2018, and is thought to earn at least $25m per fight. AP photo](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VUVZTZ7F2NFD6XTZ3LTVQOCG5Y.jpg?smart=true&auth=21c1a08ff3ec988adf2b365971d3557960196bccfa4c3de54669c76e06186b35&width=400&height=225)
![11) Tennis ace Roger Federer has won titles worth $124m over his career, while raking in another $86m in off-court earnings from sponsorship deals. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Q7TTH5YTJUAS54S7KFUDGM7UTE.jpg?smart=true&auth=144dfc4f0c237c4331bbc13b81dce8f7b5f21634b4b6fb5e97b9fe559c73885d&width=400&height=225)
![12) Howard Stern is the world's highest-paid radio host thanks to his eight-figure contract with SiriusFM. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7NNH3SGI5QOUMNPAHZBKOOXOWA.jpg?smart=true&auth=21cb02f4294ea7a7b40dcb0150ad88347cc8d8d192dbf6540544af2696fb6b1a&width=400&height=225)
![13) Author J K Rowling retained her position as the world's highest-paid author thanks to royalties from theme parks, theatrical productions and spin-off films from her Harry Potter franchise. Dan Hallman / Invision / AP Photo](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OGQ3HW4E6EFYFTP2OUJB425PVY.jpg?smart=true&auth=da47a137e0fcda6d078cf49bfa472bda86a858435742de03a59f892ef74b7a34&width=400&height=225)
![14) In 2018, Seattle Seahawks player Russell Wilson signed a $140m contract extension, making him the NFL's highest-paid player (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RCQ534QJ6WFAN4H73QXYOE4P7I.jpg?smart=true&auth=fa9ed624875eb9abab1ca298a3e5e03df0e13714a128aa96b806efd783b863f8&width=400&height=225)
![15) Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson retains his position as the world's highest-paid actor, with 2018 releases including 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle'. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/3F5BGEG46FAMJR4JCPXAIWMMW4.jpg?smart=true&auth=f962194ba63fb6601145dc8dd69d3cce195180c569669c0c4cfd7939216c56c2&width=400&height=225)
![16) Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed a record NFL contract deal in August worth $134m, with a base salary of $20m.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/23SRRLKIX2HTZ7LOG2AJDCDURU.jpg?smart=true&auth=f0c4ebad9c8dcf6c782e44e456bf65b71beb3ed23865a93c0ef3629534a0c98d&width=400&height=225)
![17) NBA star LeBron James joined the LA Lakers in 2018, signing a four-year contract worth $153m. Getty](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VYOI3HHNMVXNTMHXZKMXWDLRK4.jpg?smart=true&auth=c2704e317622f0ec10e5385f69be51b359a1d9fe44178c61017c9c405e4b7d08&width=400&height=225)
![18) US Talk show host Rush Limbaugh pulls in more than 30 million monthly listeners and has released seven books.](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TDDYQDLYL7T6ULDXF3FLME55XE.jpg?smart=true&auth=d70c8b00c55e142c0720ba7681d7954cc306e595d6317941f6acf4dc91e374ad&width=400&height=225)
![19) British musician Elton John embarked on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, playing 101 shows over the past 12 months. He was also the subject of hit movie 'Rocket Man', which he helped produce. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/WLMOOBV5IVISSMQ5CBLY2KLEAI.jpg?smart=true&auth=2576ce9866975eeaf7dd74d671dec85ca86a8e03af67c671fafb2d0f80ee586e&width=400&height=225)
![20) Music mogul Jay-Z grossed roughly $5m per night during his 'On The Run II' tour with wife Beyonce. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FXQUSLEVPUVOQUIWVNI44BIJKU.jpg?smart=true&auth=c7f62f6260beec27f1c7a5b26e2c916b2a600ee95e2d1e2de1122582712b3105&width=400&height=225)
Taylor Swift beats Kylie Jenner to be named this year's highest paid celebrity - here's what she earned
The 29-year-old singer tops Forbes Celebrity 100 list for the second time
![Sophie Prideaux](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Farc-authors%2Fthenational%2F12f775da-e760-44f0-9421-603001dd6073.png?smart=true&auth=a1d8def615b59cb2319cadb33b6b250426203024737a98b0c7d17cc97cf4da11&width=70&height=70)
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July 11, 2019
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