Standouts on the newly released Forbes “World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities 2015” list include Palm Beachers who are moneymakers in broadcasting, writing and music.
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Earning $90 million over the past year, Brooks grabbed the No. 6 slot primarily due to his much anticipated return to the stage after a hiatus from performing.
Professional boxers fill the top two spots on the list.
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Swift isn’t far behind, however, at No. 8. The disc, which was released last October, has sold more than 5 million copies in the US and became the best-selling album of 2014. Other notable entertainers included Beyoncé at #29 with $54.5 million, Bruno Mars at #52 with $40 million, Kevin Hart at #95 with $28.5 million, and Jennifer Lopez at #95 with $28.5 million. Tim McGraw lands at No. 58 ($38 million), while Florida Georgia Line come in at No. 61 ($36.5 million). Under the musicians category, Sean “Diddy” Combs cops out on top in the world of Hip-Hop moguls at $60 million. Out of all 100 celebrities, only 16 are women – a direct reflection of the gender pay gap in the workforce and lack of female representation in Hollywood. On this year’s highest-paid Forbes List, several Hip-Hop stars show and prove that their pockets are quite straight for 2015.
