Katy Perry Named 2015 Highest Paid Woman in Music

Mila Yakubu

Singer Katy Perry has been named 2015′s highest paid woman in music.

The star earned $135 million thanks to her Prismatic world tour, endorsements with Coty, accessories company Claire’s and Covergirl and her music.

Perry has beaten out her closest rival, rumored real-life foe Taylor Swift, by $55 million. The Shake It Off star’s total earnings comes to $80 million for the second spot on the list.

The female members of Fleetwood Mac come in third with $59.5 million, while Lady Gaga and Beyonce close out the top five, respectively.

Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Miranda Lambert, Mariah Carey and Rihanna are also included on the list.

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