Katy Perry apparently had a very good year. According to "Forbes," the singer is the Highest Paid Woman in Music this year, earning $83 million this year, thanks to her “Witness: The Tour,” as well as her gig on “American Idol,” which reportedly earned her more than $20 mil.
Coming in just behind Katy is her former enemy Taylor Swift, with $80 mil, thanks to her “Reputation” album and tour, followed by Beyoncé in third with $60 mil, mainly from her joint album and tour with hubby Jay-Z.
Top Ten Highest Paid Women in Music
- Katy Perry ($83 mil)
- Taylor Swift ($80 mil)
- Beyoncé ($60 mil)
- Pink ($52 mil)
- Lady Gaga ($50 mil)
- Jennifer Lopez ($47 mil)
- Rihanna ($37.5 mil)
- Helene Fisher ($32 mil)
- Celine Dion ($31 mil)
- Britney Spears ($30 mil)