One Direction named as Britain's richest boyband

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Apr 23 2013 | 7:40 AM IST
One direction has been declared as Britain's richest boyband with a combined wealth of a whopping 25 million pound.
The former contestants of "The X Factor" UK, has clinched the top slot at the Sunday Times Rich List 2013.
The boyband has pushed JLS band to the second position with a combined wealth of approximately 24 million pound, reported Ace showbiz.
The publication's other list declared Paul McCartney at the top spot. The former member of legendary band 'The Beatles' seized the top spot in the musician's category with 680 million pound.
Oscar-winning singer Adele grabbed the top spot in the Young Musician Rich List (aged 30 and under) with a fortune of 30 million pound. Cheryl Cole managed the second spot in the same category with a 14 million pound wealth. Leona Lewis and Katie Melua shared the third place with a wealth of 12 million pound.
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First Published: Apr 23 2013 | 7:40 AM IST

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