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Richest women in music | Entertainment

Some of the wealthiest women in music only need to be introduced by their first names (or their stage names)—think Rihanna, Madonna, or Lady Gaga. To gauge the richest women in music, Stacker looked at Celebrity Net Worth data for singers, rappers, rock stars, and DJs, to rank the top 26 women based on their respective accumulated wealth. Many successful women in music have made significant money…

#37. ‘Purple Rain Soundtrack’ by Prince & The Revolution (tie)

– Certified units sold: 13 million – Record label: Warner Bros. Most soundtracks feature various artists, but Prince recorded all the music for his film “Purple Rain.” In addition to the famous title track, the album also features hits like “When Doves Cry …

We ranked 20 former group members by their solo career success—here’s who’s #1 |

– Certified album sales: 89M – Number of #1 Billboard Hot 100 singles: 13 The King of Pop spent most of his childhood as the lead vocalist of family band The Jackson 5. When it came time for him to break out on his own, Jackson hit the ground—or rather the airwaves—running. Though he had released four solo albums while still a member of the Jackson 5, it was 1979’s “Off the Wall” that marked his…