The figure reflects two decades of pop dominance, a reported $225 million catalog sale to Litmus Music in 2023, seven seasons as an American Idol judge at a reported $25 million per season, and a long Las Vegas residency.
Estimated figure, based on published reports.
The 2023 sale of her Capitol Records catalog to Litmus Music for a reported $225 million, covering five albums from One of the Boys through Smile.
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A reported $25 million per season on American Idol, totaling at least $175 million across seven seasons from 2018 to 2024.
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Forbes named her the highest-paid woman in music in 2015 with estimated earnings of $135 million, and she remains the most diamond-certified female artist in RIAA history with four diamond singles.
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She has earned 13 Grammy nominations, five MTV Video Music Awards, and a place as one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
She has spoken openly about her experiences with depression and has supported mental health initiatives, and she has donated to.
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