Beyonce tops Forbes' list of 10 highest-paid women in music for 2017

Beyonce tops chart as highest paid woman in music

Stop the world! Global superstar Beyonce has topped another chart.

According to a newly released ranking from Forbes, Beyonce is the highest-paid woman in music. The magazine says she brought in $105 million from June 2016 to June 2017.
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1. Beyonce raked in $105 million as she released "Lemonade," according to Forbes.AP

2. British singer Adele earned $69 million, according to a Forbes estimate. She reportedly earns seven figures per tour stop.AP

3. Taylor Swift earned $44 million, a slight drop from last year's ranking. Earnings from her latest album "Reputation" did not make this year's tally.AP

4. Celine Dion earned $42 million, according to Forbes, due largely to her Las Vegas residency.AP

5. Jennifer Lopez brought home $38 million due largely to her lucrative Las Vegas residency, endorsements and her work on "World of Dance."AP

6. Dolly Parton earned $37 million, much of which came from her 63-stop tour where she reportedly earned six figures per show.AP

7. Rihanna earned $36 million, largely from touring, endorsements and licensing deals and her work on "Bates Motel," Forbes estimates.AP

8. Britney Spears earned $34 million, much of which came from her Las Vegas residency. Forbes estimates she earns six figures per night.AP

9. Katy Perry saw a $33 million paycheck, Forbes estimates. Her earnings could rise next year as she tours and joins the 'American Idol' reboot.AP

10. Barbara Streisand made $30 million, according to Forbes.AP

Nine other acclaimed songstresses rounded out the list. According to Forbes, many of them made their fortune through high-paying touring deals, lucrative Las Vegas residencies, work in film and television and endorsement deals:
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Beyonce, $105 million
Adele, $69 million
Taylor Swift, $44 million
Celine Dion, $42 million
Jennifer Lopez, $38 million
Dolly Parton, $37 million
Rihanna, $36 million
Britney Spears, $34 million
Katy Perry, $33 million
Barbara Streisand, $30 million

Forbes examined the entertainers' pre-tax income between June 1, 2016, and June 1, 2017, including fees charged by agents, managers and lawyers. Data from Nielsen SoundScan, Pollstar, the RIAA and interviews with industry insiders were used in creating the ranking.

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