Madonna still the Material Girl as income tops $125m

She’s still the Material Girl. Pop diva Madonna, 55, is the world’s top-earning celebrity, according to a Forbes list, raking in an estimated $125m (€93m) in the past year, mainly from her $305m-grossing MDNA tour, but helped by sales of clothing, fragrance, and various investments.

Steven Spielberg — who had a big hit last year with Lincoln — was a distant second with earnings of $100m in the year to June, most of which came from his catalogue of past hits such as ET and Jurassic Park, which continue to bring in big money.

“Madonna’s success, at age 55, just goes to show the incredible power of a successful music career,” Forbes reporter Dorothy Pomerantz said, noting that Lady Gaga has been channelling Madonna’s career.