Friday, October 12, 2012

World's Richest Rock Stars according to MTV

1. Bono - $1 Billion
    * In 2009, Elevation Partners- Bono's Investors, Acquired a 1% stake in Facebook for $90 Million
    * Facebook is now valued at $100 Billion this year, Bono's Stake will be worth One Billion.
2. Sir Paul McCartney - $800 Million
    * Over a five-decade-long-record-breaking career
    * Interest in Beatles-owned Apple Corp
    * His Own MPL Corp
3. Madonna - $650 Million
    * Dabbled in fashion Footwear, Underwear and Accessories and perfumes
    * Writing the fastest selling children's picture book ever
    * Her chain of gyms is called Hard Candy Fitness
    * Interest in "Coconut Water"
4. Sean "Diddy" Combs - $500 Million
    * Interests in two clothing lines, market firm, record label
    * Contract with spirit giant Diaged to promote Ciroc Vodka

5. Mariah Carey - $500 Million
    * Contracts with Pepsi and Elizabeth Arden
    * Her own line of shoes, jewelry and Fragrances on HSN
6. Jay-Z - $450 Million
    * He has interests in a Clothing line, Record label & Beauty Label
    * Co-owns the exclusive 40/40 club
    * Chain & New jersey Nets
7. Sir Elton John - $309 Million
    * He's had several sold-out concerts
    * Impressive property portfolio
    * Fabulous art & photography collection
8. Mick Jagger - $300 Million
    * He's the lead singer for the rolling stone
    * Spent time studying for business degree from the London school of economics
9. Sting - $284 Million
    *He has an impressive property portfolio that includes homes in England, the US, Italy and the Caribbean.
10. Keith Richards - $276
    * He's one of the best guitarists of all time according to rolling stone.
    * He's co-written 14 songs that are in rolling stones 500 greatest songs of all time

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