Music’s highest paid women

Beyoncé comfortably topped Forbes’ list of the highest paid women in music, her earnings boosted by the hugely profitable ‘Formation’ tour. Taylor Swift trails at three as sales of her world-conquering ‘Reputation’ album don’t count until next year’s list.

1. Beyoncé – $105 million

2. Adele – $69 million

3. Taylor Swift – $44 million

4. Celine Dion – $42 million

5. Jennifer Lopez – $38 million

6. Dolly Parton – $37 million

7. Rihanna – $36 million

8. Britney Spears – $34 million

9. Katy Perry – $33 million

10. Barbra Streisand – $30 million