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How Did Taylor Swift Make History As Billionaire Music Icon: Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2024
In the realm of music and fame, Taylor Swift’s rise to the ranks of billionaires marks a historic moment. As her name graces Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List 2024, here is how the pop sensation navigated her path, rewriting the rules and setting unprecedented records along the way.
The singer-songwriter behind the ‘Eras Tour’ has made her debut on the Forbes World’s Billionaires list, joining a group of 14 celebrities collectively valued at $31 billion, according to the magazine. Joining her in this prestigious list are other notable newcomers like Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Christian Louboutin.
Leading the list is Bernard Arnault, with a staggering fortune of $233 billion as the overseer of the LVMH empire, which includes renowned fashion and cosmetics brands such as Louis Vuitton and Sephora.
Top 10 People on Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List: the yearly list of the Richest People
1. Bernard Arnault & Family
2. Elon Musk
3. Jeff Bezos
4. Mark Zuckerberg
5. Larry Ellison
6. Warren Buffett
7. Bill Gates
8. Steve Ballmer
9. Mukesh Ambani
10. Larry Page
Taylor Swift: A Year of Milestones and Achievements Culminating in Billionaire Status
Forbes adding Swift’s name to the list doesn’t come as a surprise. Her highly acclaimed Eras Tour, which kicked off on March 17, 2023, in Arizona and is scheduled to run until December, made history last year by becoming the first tour to surpass $1 billion in gross revenue, as reported by Pollstar.
During the tour, Swift’s team filmed multiple concerts, leading to the release of a movie in October 2023 that grossed an additional $261.6 million worldwide. Furthermore, Disney reportedly acquired the streaming rights to the movie for $75 million, making it available on their Disney+ platform
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While more challenging to quantify, equally significant were the professional accomplishments and personal milestones of the “Shake It Off” singer.
In December, Time magazine honored Swift as their 2023 Person of the Year, placing her among esteemed past recipients like presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as well as Pope Francis.
Subsequently, at the 2024 Grammy Awards in February, Swift achieved a record-breaking feat by clinching her fourth Album of the Year prize for “Midnights.” This victory surpassed esteemed musicians such as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, and Paul Simon, all of whom had previously secured three wins in the category.
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