Rihanna surpasses Madonna to become the richest female singer in the world
According to Forbes, the "Diamonds" singer has surpassed Madonna and Celine Dion to become the richest female singer in the world, with a fortune of 600 million USD.
According to the latest statistics ofForbes, Rihanna is currently worth up to600 million USD(than14,000 billion VND), becoming the richest female singer in the world today. She surpassed famous names like Madonna (570 million USD), Celine Dion (450 million USD) and Beyonce (400 million USD).
In recent years, Rihanna's income has mainly come from business. She has focused on building a cosmetics empire without releasing any new songs despite complaints from fans.
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| Rihanna has surpassed Madonna and Celine Dion to become the world's richest female singer. |
R&B star tells magazineThe New York Times Style: "I never thought I would earn this much money. No matter how 'huge' this number is, it won't stop me from working. Money is not the motivation that pushes me to try."
Besides, Rihanna shared that she uses the money to take care of her family, as well as create jobs for many people in the cosmetics factories - where she owns. SingerUmbrellaAffirmation: "I don't spend money on myself."
In September 2017, Rihanna partnered with LVMH to launch the cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty. In just the first few weeks, the black singer pocketed more than100 million USD. Sales continue to soar, estimated at approximately570 million USDlast year. Besides, she earned a lot of money from her own lingerie brand.
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| Rihanna is increasingly successful in the cosmetics and beauty business. |
In May, the newspaperWWDreportRihanna is continuing her deal with LVMH to create a new fashion brand under her ownership. She will also become the first black female designer for the conglomerate. High-end clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry are expected to be the main items Rihanna will launch.
Singer Rihanna was born in 1988, famous for her R&B music. The Barbados-born star has maintained her form for many years. She is also considered intelligent and creative. Rihanna's influence is increasingly widespread. The number of her followers on Instagram is also increasing rapidly, currently nearly 72 million.
