Britney Highest-Paid Female Artist of 2012

Britney comes in at Number 7 on Forbes' annual Highest-Paid musicians list this year, earning $58 million, ahead of the rest of the ladies in the game. The pop diva returns to the ranks of music's elite earners with millions from endorsements and a fragrance line with Elizabeth Arden. Her latest album, Femme Fatale, earned platinum certification in the U.S. And X Factor, obv

What music star made the MOST $$$ this year?! Justin Bieber? Rihanna? You'd be surprised at this list just released from Forbes:

1. Dr Dre - $110 Million

2. Roger Waters - $88 Million

3. Elton John - $80 Million

4. U2 - $78 Million

5. Take That - $69 Million

6. Bon Jovi - $60 Million

7. Britney Spears - $58 Million

8. Paul McCartney - $57 Million (tie

8. Taylor Swift - $57 Million (tie

10. Justin Bieber - $55 Million (tie

10. Toby Keith - $55 Million (tie)

12. Rihanna - $53 Million

13. Lady GaGa - $52 Million

14. Foo Fighters - $47 Million

15. Diddy - $45 Million (tie)

15. Katy Perry - $45 Million (tie)

17. Kenny Chesney - $44 Million

18. Beyoncé - $40 Million

19. Red Hot Chili Peppers - $39 Million

20. Jay-Z - $38 Million

21. Coldplay - $37 Million

22. Adele - $35 Million (tie)

22. Kanye West - $35 Million (tie)

24. Michael Bublé - $34 Million

25. Sade - $33 Million