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The Rolling Stones performed two concerts at the Prudential Center in December.

(Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

NEWARK — The Prudential Center in Newark is the eighth largest-grossing arena in the world, according to Billboard magazine's 2013 midyear rankings to be released Monday.

The Rock jumped seven spots from last year's 15th place thanks to concerts by the Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, the Who and others.

Devils Arena Entertainment chairman Jeff Vanderbeek says the ranking "solidifies our position as a must-play venue."

"We are pleased with our strong showing. It proves the point we have said right from our opening: By building a world-class arena, we would attract world-class talent," he said.

The 02 Arena in London tops the list, with the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn in the second spot. Madison Square Garden ranks fourth, and the Staples Center in Los Angeles is ranked sixth.

Home to the Devils hockey team, the New York Liberty women's basketball team and the Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball team, the Prudential Center opened in 2007 and hosts about 200 events annually. The midyear rankings include gross revenues from Nov. 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013.

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