Mars: The World’s Highest-Paid Latino Musician

Bruno Mars is the 60 Million Dollar Man…

The 29-year-old part-Puerto Rican singer-songwriter raked in $60 million in the last year, earning him a spot on Forbes’ 2014 World’s Highest-Paid Musicians list and making him the world’s highest-paid Latino artist.

Bruno Mars

“I feel like I’m just getting started,” said Bruno Mars, whose earnings last year locked him into a three-way tie with Jay Z and Diddy at No. 12 on the magazine’s annual list. “I haven’t even really scratched the surface yet.”

Mars, who broke viewership records during his halftime performance at this year’s Super Bowl, grossed more than $100 million on his Moonshine Jungle Tour.

Further down the list, the only other Hispanic artist: Jennifer Lopez.

The 45-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress and American Idol judge comes in at No. 24, tying country singer Jason Aldean with $37 million.

Jenny From the Block” has earned more than divas half her age due to her to the judges’ table on Fox’s reality singing competition, as well as her live shows and lucrative endorsements.

In forming its top 30 list, Forbes considered income from touring, music sales, publishing, merchandise, endorsements and various other ventures based on the June 2013-June 2014 fiscal year.

Here’s a look at the full Forbes World’s Highest-Paid Musicians 2014 list:

  1. Dr. Dre ($620 million)
  2. Beyoncé ($115 million)
  3. The Eagles ($100 million)
  4. Bon Jovi ($82 million)
  5. Bruce Springsteen ($81 million)
  6. Justin Bieber ($80 million)
  7. One Direction ($75 million)
  8. Paul McCartney ($71 million)
  9. Calvin Harris ($66 million)
  10. Toby Keith ($65 million)
  11. Taylor Swift ($64 million)
  12. Jay Z ($60 million)(tie)
  13. Diddy ($60 million)(tie)
  14. Bruno Mars ($60 million)(tie)
  15. Justin Timberlake ($57 million)
  16. Pink ($52 million)
  17. Michael Bublé ($51 million)
  18. Rihanna ($48 million)
  19. Rolling Stones ($47 million)
  20. Roger Waters ($46 million)
  21. Elton John ($45 million)
  22. Kenny Chesney ($44 million)
  23. Katy Perry ($40 million)
  24. Jason Aldean ($37 million)(tie)
  25. Jennifer Lopez ($37 million)(tie)
  26. Miley Cyrus ($36 million)(tie)
  27. Celine Dion ($36 million)(tie)
  28. Muse ($34 million)(tie)
  29. Luke Bryan ($34 million)(tie)
  30. Lady Gaga ($33 million)(tie)
  31. Drake ($33 million)(tie)

Mars Named to Billboard’s Highest-Paid Musicians in 2013 List

Bruno Mars is making bank…

The 28-year-old part-Puerto Rican singer-songwriter is one of Billboard’s highest-paid musicians of the past year.

Bruno Mars

Mars, who attracted a record audience during his Super Bowl Halftime Show, ranks No. 12 on Billboard’s Music’s Top 40 Money Makers 2014: The Rich List with $18.8 million in reported earnings. He’s actually the only Latino to make this year’s list.

Before his unforgettable Super Bowl performance, Mars entertained fans during his sold-out Moonshine Jungle Tour, which finished at No. 23 on Billboard’s list of the top 25 tours of 2013, grossing $46.4 million.

In addition to Mars’ share of that revenue ($12.2 million), the previous year marked his chart-topping ascent with his Grammy-winning sophomore album Unorthodox Jukebox.”

Selling 1.4 million in 2013 and charting four Hot 100 hits, including No. 1s “Locked Out of Heaven” and “When I Was Your Man,” these feats helped Mars earn the title of Billboard’s 2013 Artist of the Year.

The top five artists on the list include Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Justin Timberlake, Bon Jovi and The Rolling Stones.

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