U2 top Billboard’s Money Makers list

Washington: Irish superstars U2 are music industry’s top money makers after raking in more than 108 million dollars in 2009.The band landed at the top of Billboard magazine`s 2010 Money Makers list, thanks to their 360 world tour that boosted their earnings for the past year, reports Contactmusic.

Bruce Springsteen came second with 57 million dollars, while Madonna banked 47 million dollars. AC DC were the fourth biggest earners, followed by Britney Spears at five with 43 million dollars and 38 million dollars respectively. Billboard editors came up with the list after using information including cash earned through tours, music sales and publishing royalties. ANI