They're amongst the most recognisable people in the world - with millions of fans just waiting for their next album or tour.
And the biggest names in the pop music industry can earn millions of dollars from streaming revenue and selling vast numbers of vinyl, compact discs, and cassettes (yes, they're on their way back too!).
Combine that with cash-harvesting tours (helped by dynamic pricing, golden circles and VIP tickets naturally), advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and these musical icons can become fabulously wealthy - especially if they also write their own material and own the publishing rights to their music.
Here are the 12 richest pop stars in the world in 2026, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
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9. The Weeknd - $600 million
It's only been 13 years since Canadian singer-songwriter and star producer The Weeknd released his debut studio album, but he's already worth an estimated $600 million. He could shoot up this list in the coming years. | Getty Images for REFORM Alliance
10. Victoria Beckham - $550 million
The artist formerly known as Posh Spice made her first fortune as part of band The Spice Girls - then went on to make far more money thanks to her own fashion line. Combined, they have earned her around $550 million. Marrying footballer David Beckham didn't hurt her bank balance either. Recent family dramas don't seem to have had a financial impact - her fortune has grown by around $100 million in the last year. | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
11. Gloria Estefan - $500 million
Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan, famous for such global mega-hits as Get On Your Feet and Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, has earned around $500 million over the course of her career - helped by the Miami Sound Machine. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Jennifer Lopez - $400 million
Probably as famous for her acting as she is for her singing, J-Lo has combined the two careers to earn around $400 million. | AFP via Getty Images