Young and famous are two words usually paired together. And this year’s Forbes list for the under-30 Best Paid Celebrities had included two of the most popular, controversial and really successful performers who are young leading the list.
Lady Gaga who was named as number one in the recent Forbes 100 Celebrity power list dethroning Oprah Winfrey is once again topping the current list for the under-30 best paid celebrities with the grossed of $170 million.
She had proven her power and popularity from the range of her successful concerts and top selling albums. No doubt that Lady Gaga is unstoppable. She had conquered the world through her music, her fashion sense and her firm stand to what she believes.
The coverage of the selection for the qualifiers of the list includes that of all the income and achievements they got from the months of May 2010 to May 2011.
On the other hand, Justin Bieber, the 17 year old fast rising star who was first seen via Youtube ranks number two with $53 million.
Unlike the typical teens on his age, Justin Bieber instead of enjoying the life of an ordinary teenager, he is now evolving in the noisy and controversial showbiz world where every move and every action is hunted by reporters. He spent his days touring in the world, reaching out his fans and making the best out of what he had right now. The song “Baby” is one of his most remarkable hits.
Other big names who make it to the list were Miami Heat’s Lebron James, Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart and also Rihanna.
The complete list of the Best Paid Celebrities is posted in Forbes.com, aside from being the second in the list, Bieber is also the youngest name who was included.