Talentless? Then you too can make millions by becoming a Youtube star!

For those who haven't heard about Rebecca Black, or seen her infamous video "Friday," please consider yourself lucky. For those of you who have, I am sorry, and I feel your pain. For those that are really interested...here's the video:

If you sat through the entire video, I applaud you. I have attempted several times but to no avail, in fear of losing my already diminishing IQ points from watching other pointless and utterly brainless videos sourced from YouTube. But one thing still remains: this video has over 62 Million views. That means 62 MILLION PEOPLE have seen this video. Despite the un-catchy, lyrically incompetent song and horrifying portrayal of  rich North American girls (how many 14 year olds do you know roll up to pick up chicks at the bus stop in what looks like a convertible benz? and why is there a rapper 3 times her senior in the video? should someone tell her parents?), you have to admit, this video "worked." So what do I mean by "worked?"
I mean, GIRLZ GOT $$$

According to Forbes, YouTube makes approximately $1 for every 1000 views (according to 2010 reports), and content creators earn 68% of the profits earned by YouTube. "Friday" is also being sold on iTunes, with artists receiving $0.70 for every download. So according by these figures, Rebecca Black can earn somewhere over $1 Million, not including other endorsement deals that I bet she'll receive. But at least shes donating it.

YouTube has become a melting pot for entertainment and a general source of procrastination and distraction since its creation in 2005. I've always been curious as to how and if YouTube stars make money, and after a little digging, it turns out that top YouTube channels, or "YouTube Partners" can earn up to 6 figures a year, depending on their channel views, subscribers and other factors (ads through cost per click, commercials). That said heres a list of the top 10 YouTube Partners and how much they averagely earn per year.

Kinda makes you re-think your future career choice eh?