1
Justin Bieber
Age: 20
Earnings: $80 million
Growing up in the limelight is hard for anyone but Justin Bieber is having a particularly difficult time of it. Our 2012 cover boy has suffered through a string of embarrassing incidents this year -- almost all of them of his own making. From having his monkey quarantined in Germany to handling the backlash from leaked videos of the singer using the n-word, Bieber has become a media punching boy. But his fans still love him. Bieber has the highest social-networking profile on any of the stars on our list, according to StarCount, and he still brought in $80 million this year thanks mostly to cash from the tail end of his last world tour.
Earnings: $80 million
Growing up in the limelight is hard for anyone but Justin Bieber is having a particularly difficult time of it. Our 2012 cover boy has suffered through a string of embarrassing incidents this year -- almost all of them of his own making. From having his monkey quarantined in Germany to handling the backlash from leaked videos of the singer using the n-word, Bieber has become a media punching boy. But his fans still love him. Bieber has the highest social-networking profile on any of the stars on our list, according to StarCount, and he still brought in $80 million this year thanks mostly to cash from the tail end of his last world tour.
2
One Direction
Average Age: 21
Earnings: $75 million
The British boy band is the best argument for why singing contest shows still matter. The lads were brought together by Simon Cowell after they all auditioned separately for "The X Factor" in 2010. Cut to four years later and the band debuts on our Celebrity 100 with $75 million in earnings over the last 12 months. Their latest album, "Midnight Memories" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has spawned a multi-platinum hit with "Story of My Life."
Earnings: $75 million
The British boy band is the best argument for why singing contest shows still matter. The lads were brought together by Simon Cowell after they all auditioned separately for "The X Factor" in 2010. Cut to four years later and the band debuts on our Celebrity 100 with $75 million in earnings over the last 12 months. Their latest album, "Midnight Memories" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has spawned a multi-platinum hit with "Story of My Life."
3
Taylor Swift
Age: 24
Earnings: $64 million
Only 24 years old, Swift is making her fifth appearance on the FORBES Celebrity 100 with her highest earnings to date: $64 million. Swift's latest, "Red," was shut out at the Grammy Awards but the cross-over star was honored with the Pinnacle Award at the latest Country Music Association Awards for her success. The award has only been given to one other person, singer Garth Brooks. Swift also earns with endorsements for Diet Coke, Keds and CoverGirl.
4
Bruno Mars
Age: 29
Earnings: $60 million
Mars debuts on our list thanks to a busy touring schedule. The 28-year-old crooner played 118 dates during our time frame. He also managed to squeeze in a performance at the Super Bowl halftime (along with the Red Hot Chili Peppers) that earned him the title of the youngest halftime headliner ever. The performance helped propel sales of his latest album, "Unorthodox Jukebox" to double platinum.
Earnings: $60 million
Mars debuts on our list thanks to a busy touring schedule. The 28-year-old crooner played 118 dates during our time frame. He also managed to squeeze in a performance at the Super Bowl halftime (along with the Red Hot Chili Peppers) that earned him the title of the youngest halftime headliner ever. The performance helped propel sales of his latest album, "Unorthodox Jukebox" to double platinum.
5
Rihanna
Age: 26
Earnings: $48 million
Rihanna may be the perfect embodiment of the modern pop star. The 26-year-old Barbados native churns out radio hits like "We Found Love" and "Diamonds" and collaborates with some of the biggest names in the business like Jay-Z and Eminem. But she also uses social media better than almost anyone. Her Twitter and Instagram feeds allow her to connect with her fans in a way that feels honest and unfiltered and they love her for it. Rihanna is the second most-powerful social media user on our list after Justin Bieber.
Earnings: $48 million
Rihanna may be the perfect embodiment of the modern pop star. The 26-year-old Barbados native churns out radio hits like "We Found Love" and "Diamonds" and collaborates with some of the biggest names in the business like Jay-Z and Eminem. But she also uses social media better than almost anyone. Her Twitter and Instagram feeds allow her to connect with her fans in a way that feels honest and unfiltered and they love her for it. Rihanna is the second most-powerful social media user on our list after Justin Bieber.
6
Miley Cyrus
Age: 21
Earnings: $36 million
Cyrus returns to the FORBES Celebrity 100 after a four-year absence. The last time she made our list was when she was still rolling in Hannah Montana money. Now the pop singer is all grown up and courting controversy at every turn. Her twerking at the MTV Video Music Awards shocked many people who still see Cyrus as a little girl but the attention helped record sales. Her latest album "Bangerz" has been certified platinum.
Earnings: $36 million
Cyrus returns to the FORBES Celebrity 100 after a four-year absence. The last time she made our list was when she was still rolling in Hannah Montana money. Now the pop singer is all grown up and courting controversy at every turn. Her twerking at the MTV Video Music Awards shocked many people who still see Cyrus as a little girl but the attention helped record sales. Her latest album "Bangerz" has been certified platinum.
7
Jennifer Lawrence
Age: 24
Earnings: $34 million
Who says women can't be action heroes? Just 23 years old, Lawrence is proving that women can be as big a draw for blockbusters as men. "The Hunger Games" is the most successful young adult franchise since "Twilight" and her recent turn as Mystique in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" helped make the movie the highest-grossing of the franchise. Combine that box office prowess with three Oscar nominations and one win and you have the most powerful actresses in Hollywood.
Earnings: $34 million
Who says women can't be action heroes? Just 23 years old, Lawrence is proving that women can be as big a draw for blockbusters as men. "The Hunger Games" is the most successful young adult franchise since "Twilight" and her recent turn as Mystique in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" helped make the movie the highest-grossing of the franchise. Combine that box office prowess with three Oscar nominations and one win and you have the most powerful actresses in Hollywood.
8
Lady Gaga
Age: 28
Earnings: $33 million
Gaga's earnings continue to fall from her 2011 peak of $90 million. Her third studio album, "Artpop," has failed to produce the same success as her prior efforts and a hip injury side lined part of her world tour. Despite those setbacks, Gaga is still one of the most influential pop stars out there and she ranks 19th on our list. Only 28, she has plenty of time to return to the top 10.
Earnings: $33 million
Gaga's earnings continue to fall from her 2011 peak of $90 million. Her third studio album, "Artpop," has failed to produce the same success as her prior efforts and a hip injury side lined part of her world tour. Despite those setbacks, Gaga is still one of the most influential pop stars out there and she ranks 19th on our list. Only 28, she has plenty of time to return to the top 10.
9
Avicii
Age: 25
Earnings: $28 million
Just 24 years old, the Swedish DJ notched the best year of his career on the strength of his debut album "True." The record included "Wake Me Up," which became the first electronic song ever to move more than 4 million units in the United States. He continues to clean up on the road, taking home six-figure sums every time he spins at a club, which he did 80 times during our scoring period alone.
10
Skrillex
Age: 26
Earnings: $18 million
If electronic music is a creed, Skrillex might be its high priest, or at least a prominent member of its clergy. He's credited with popularizing dubstep, a particularly thumpy subgenre, and snagged three Grammys for his efforts last year.
source:forbes.
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