This post is part of our feature on Money Winners of 2008. See all 20.
The recent release of Beyonce Knowles' Sasha Fierce album has garnered the singer, song writer, and producer her fifth number one hit song. She also has two motion pictures coming out soon, Cadillac Records and Obsessed, and will go on a world tour in 2009. That should considerably increase her already sizable earnings.
I don't own any of Beyonce's albums, but after listening (and watching) her AOL Sessions version of "Irreplaceable" a few times, I plan to put one on my Christmas list. Which one should I ask for, Beyonce fans? Her second solo album, B'Day, which has "Irreplaceable" on it, or her new double-album?
I also plan to see Cadillac Records, in which she plays the legendary Etta James. The New York Times says her performance is impressive. In the interview, it's clear that Beyonce has designs on being legendary herself.
At 27, Beyonce certainly is well on her way. And she is clearly a money winner this year -- Forbes estimates she pulled in $80 million between June 2007 and June 2008, ranking her the top celebrity earner under 30. But with her album, tour, movies (not to mention her clothing line and endorsement deals with Pepsi and L'Oreal), next year could provide even greater riches.
Beyonce made our Money Winners for 2008, but she looks like a shoe-in for our 2009 list as well.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
12-15-2008 @ 9:51AM
Aaron said...
KUDOS!!!this is one performer who is earning her paper the CORRECT way.She is doing it all and there are no signs of stopping.easily the #1 diva in the game with NO bad publicity.I guess you can still act like you have sense and have a smoking hot career.I even hear she could be playing Wonder Woman?What cant this girl do?The elemental force known as Beyonce is one to be reckoned with
12-16-2008 @ 7:37AM
wisdom said...
Beyonce is making all the right moves.She is the new bank of america.