Those rich bastards!.......I'm crying on the inside The Wiggles Named Australia's Wealthiest

The Wiggles Are Australia's Wealthiest Entertainers,
Beating Out Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe

SYDNEY, Australia Apr 8, 2005 - The Wiggles have sung
and danced their way to the top of a list of
Australia's wealthiest entertainers, edging out
Hollywood heavyweights such as Nicole Kidman and
Russell Crowe.

The four Australian performers topped BRW Magazine's
list of Australia's 50 richest performers in 2004 with
an estimated gross income of $34.5 million, up from
$10.7 million in the previous year.

Kidman almost doubled her earnings and was Australia's
second richest performer with $30 million, according
to the magazine, which hit newsstands Thursday. She
was followed by Crowe, who earned an estimated $20
million in 2004.
Top Stories

BRW managing editor Tony Featherstone said in an
editorial that The Wiggles had topped the chart, which
is based on the magazine's estimates of their 2004
gross income, thanks to a great product and marketing.

"They got into the market early, they took time to
understand their audience, not only children but the
parents who pay for everything," he said.

AC/DC were in fourth place, with an estimated income
of $14 million.  ¶ 8:49 AM