Forbes' Most Paid Women in Music: Katy #1, Taylor #2
Some of ATRL's faves:
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1. Katy Perry ($135 million)
Our Celebrity 100 cover star also claims the top spot on this list, largely because of her Prismatic World Tour. During our scoring period, Perry grossed more than $2 million per city over the course of 126 shows. She adds to her total through deals with Coty, Claire's and Covergirl.
2. Taylor Swift ($80 million)
More than a year after the launch of 1989--the top release of 2014 with over 3.6 million copies sold—Swift is still selling. Her latest single, “Wildest Dreams,” has ascended to the top of the charts, boosted by a music video featuring Swift and Scott Eastwood. With her 1989 Tour grossing some $4 million per city, she’s got the early edge for the No. 1 spot on our list next year.
3. Fleetwood Mac ($59.5 million)
4. Lady Gaga ($59 million)
Gaga has remained one of the biggest names in the music industry for nearly a decade, pushing limits with her over-the-top performances and fashion choices. Aside from playing 66 shows during our scoring period, Gaga also cashed in from deals with Versace and MAC, as well as her own Fame fragrance.
5. Beyoncé ($54.5 million)
Last year’s On The Run tour with husband Jay Z grossed over $100 million for 19 North American dates, giving music's first couple a nightly average comparable to that of the Rolling Stones. Deals with Pepsi, L'Oréal and her own Heat fragrance add considerable cash to her plentiful coffers.
6. Britney Spears ($31 million)
The cyborg pop star continues to release new songs like "Pretty Girls," her collaboration with Iggy Azalea, but it’s her Planet Hollywood residency in Las Vegas that accounts for the bulk of her bucks. She also cashes in on The Intimate Britney Spears, a lingerie line that sells globally.
7. Jennifer Lopez ($28.5 million)
8. Miranda Lambert ($28.5 million)
9. Mariah Carey ($27 million)
In May 2015 the golden-voiced diva joined a long line of cash queens in taking her talents to Las Vegas for a residency. Dubbed Mariah Carey's #1's, the series is set to stretch into 2016, making her an early favorite to land on next year's list.
10. Rihanna ($26 million)
After seven albums in eight years through 2012, Rihanna has gone quite some time without a full-length release, and she only played nine dates in our scoring period—resulting in a lower-than-usual finish on our list. That’s set to change with the launch of new album Anti, and likely a tour, in the coming months.
10. Rihanna ($26 million)
After seven albums in eight years through 2012, Rihanna has gone quite some time without a full-length release, and she only played nine dates in our scoring period—resulting in a lower-than-usual finish on our list. That’s set to change with the launch of new album Anti, and likely a tour, in the coming months.
The queen of pop at the top where she rightfully belongs
This is great, but I'd really like for her to top a list that isn't "top female" but actual overall. (though even if males were included here she'd still be #1)
"Cyborg" though.
I would like to see Adele and Taylor's numbers next year.
Gaga has remained one of the biggest names in the music industry for nearly a decade, pushing limits with her over-the-top performances and fashion choices. Aside from playing 66 shows during our scoring period, Gaga also cashed in from deals with Versace and MAC, as well as her own Fame fragrance.
But ATRL told me she's over since 2011 including the Navy. Why is Rih barely making the list with Puma, Dior, Riri fragrance, a movie, and new music among other things?