Old Guys are Still Raking in the Dough

Forbes has released their annual list of the top earning acts in music, and it's no surprise that veteran rock band U2 top the list. Because of their massive 2009 tour the band was able to pull in a whopping $130 million over the past year.

Right behind the Irish supergroup is another old-guy's-past-their-prime band AC/DC, who earned $114 million from their Black Ice tour. And yet another old dude comes in at #4 this year, as Bruce Springsteen earned $70 million.

There was some fresh young blood in the top 5, however, as Beyonce came in at #3 with a reported $87 million. The Beyonce empire continues to grow with new music, fashion, and sponsorship deals that earn the diva more than her hubby Jay-Z.

And our girl BRITNEY SPEARS rounds out the top 5, earning $64 million over the past year, thanks in part to her sold out comeback tour and a #1 album, Circus.

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