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For lifetime earnings and net worth in the music field, Jay-Z is currently the wealthiest music artist in the world, with an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion as of 2024; he is followed by Taylor Swift with a net worth of $1.6 billion, and Rihanna with $1.4 billion.
Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Celine Dion, and Madonna are the currently wealthiest musicians in the world that have amassed impressive fortunes through their music careers, endorsements, and various business ventures. These artists have not only made a mark in the music industry but have also diversified their income streams to build their wealth.

Jay-Z: With a net worth of $2.5 billion, Jay-Z tops the list; his wealth comes from his music career, investments, and business ventures.
Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift is the wealthiest female musician, with a net worth of $1.6 billion; her fortune is largely due to her music catalog, world tours, and real estate investments.
Rihanna: Rihanna's net worth is estimated at $1.4 billion; she has earned her wealth through music, her beauty and fashion brands, and various business ventures.
Celine Dion: With a net worth of $800 million, Celine Dion is one of the wealthiest music artists in Canada; her Las Vegas residencies and record sales have contributed significantly to her wealth.
Madonna: The "Queen of Pop" has a net worth of $580 million; her long career, numerous tours, and business ventures have made her one of the highest-grossing solo touring artists.

Dr. Dre holds the record for the highest annual earnings for a musician, collecting $620 million in 2014; his massive amount came mainly from the sale of his headphone-manufacturing company, Beats Electronics.
In 2024, Adam Sandler emerged as the highest-paid actor, earning a staggering $73 million; his success can be attributed to his Netflix deals and producing credits, particularly from films like "Murder Mystery". Other top earners included Margot Robbie, who made $59 million, and Tom Cruise, who earned $45 million from his blockbuster franchise, "Mission Impossible".
Keanu Reeves holds the record for the highest earnings from a single production; he made a staggering $156 million for the first two Matrix sequels, "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Matrix Revolutions,". Tom Cruise, who has earned over $100 million per film on three occasions. Sandra Bullock, who made over $70 million for her role in "Gravity".
Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, Moana 2, Despicable Me 4, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Wicked are the top-grossing movies of 2024. These films were particularly successful at the box office, with sequels and familiar franchises leading the pack.

Inside Out 2 - $1.69 billion
Deadpool & Wolverine - $1.33 billion
Moana 2 - $717 million
Despicable Me 4 - $650 million
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - $600 million
Wicked - $500 million

Top 10 movies that have grossed over $1.5 billion at the worldwide box office

Avatar (2009) - $2.92 billion
Avengers: Endgame (2019) - $2.79 billion
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) - $2.32 billion
Titanic (1997) - $2.26 billion
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) - $2.07 billion
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) - $2.05 billion
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) - $1.92 billion
Jurassic World (2015) - $1.67 billion
The Lion King (2019) - $1.66 billion
The Avengers (2012) - $1.52 billion

As of September 2023 around 553 million movies with a feature-length of 40 minutes or more were in existence.
As of November 2023, Walt Disney Animation Studios has produced a total of 62 feature films with its first feature-length animated film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" produced in 1937.
Barbie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Oppenheimer are the top 5 movies in 2023.
Raising Arizona (1987), Airplane! (1980), Superbad (2007), Tropic Thunder (2008), and Dumb and Dumber (1994) are the 5 funniest movies of all time.
Avatar (2009; $2.92B) is the highest-grossing films of all time, following by Avengers: Endgame (2019; $2.78B), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022; $2.31B), Titanic (1997; $2.25B), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015; $2,07B), Avengers: Infinity War (2018; $2.05B), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021; $1.92B), and Jurassic World (2015; $1.67B).
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002; $242M), What Women Want (2000; $183M), Hitch (2005; $180M), Pretty Woman (1990; $179M), and There's Something About Mary (1998; $177M) are the 5 highest grossing romantic comedy of all time.
This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Airplane! (1980), Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979), Annie Hall (1977), and Groundhog Day (1993) are the best comedy movies of all time.
Casablanca (1942), which won the Oscars for Best Picture, Director and Screenplay, is the most romantic movies ever; the movie, played by movie stars Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid, is about a cynical expatriate American cafe owner who struggled to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco.
Citizen Kane (1941), starring and directed by Orson Welles, had five consecutive decades at number 1 in the British Film Institute's Sight and Sound decennial poll of critics; it's the #1 greatest movie of all time.
Citizen Kane (1941), The Godfather (1972), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), La Dolce Vita (1960), Seven Samurai (1954), In the Mood for Love (2000), and 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) are considered as the best movies of all time.
The Beatles (UK; 1960–1970; 292.9M), Elvis Presley (US; 1953–1977; 233.9M), Michael Jackson (US; 1964–2009; 284.9M), Elton John (UK; 1962–Present; 210.7M), Queen (UK; 1971–Present; 185.2M), Madonna (US; 1979–Present; 184.5M) are/were the 6 best-selling music artists (singers/musicians) who sold 184 million or more records.
American singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson (1958–2009) is the famous King of Pop; he popularized complicated street dance moves, such as the moonwalk, as well as the robot.
"It's a Small World," is the most played song in music history — around 50 million times; it was first heard in 1964.
"Old Town Road", which was released in December 2018, is the song that has held number 1 for the longest time with 19 weeks; it became the fastest song in history to be certified diamond by the RIAA in October 2019 for selling ten million total units in the U.S.
"Happy Birthday to You", also known as "Happy Birthday", which is the most recognized song in the English language, followed by "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow", was written by American sisters Patty and Mildred J. Hill in 1893 because they needed a song that they could sing to their kindergarten class on someone's birthday.

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