Singer Taylor Swift topped the Forbes' list of top 10 highest-paid women in music for the year. As per the magazine, the singer pulled in about USD 185 million in pre-tax earnings over the past year.
The 29-year-old, on Monday, also took home the award for Video of the Year at the MTV's annual Video Music Awards.
A major part of Swift's income came from her Reputation Stadium Tour, which - according to Forbes - 'grossed a U.S.-record $266 million'. She also signed a nine-figure deal with Universal’s Republic Records, in addition to the money from her latest album 'Lover', that became the top-selling album in the US.
Last month, Forbes named Swift 2019's highest-paid celebrity overall.
Beyoncé, who reportedly raked in about USD 81 million in pre-tax earnings, took the second spot on the list. The difference between the first and second spots on the list was of over $100 million.
L to R: Rihanna ($62 million), Lady Gaga ($39.5 million), and Celine Dion ($37.5 million) also made it to the list. Queen Bey's On The Run II stadium tour with husband Jay-Z, her Homecoming live album and Netflix special were the major contributors towards her wealth.
On the third spot was Rihanna with an estimated earnings of USD 62 million. Katy Perry, with USD 57.5 million, was at the fourth spot, followed by Pink, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, and Lady Gaga.
From left: Katy Perry raked in $57.5 mn, Ariana Grande earned $48 mn, and Jennifer Lopez was at $43 mn. Here's a look at the complete list:
1. Taylor Swift ($185 million)
2. Beyoncé ($81 million)
3. Rihanna ($62 million)
4. Katy Perry ($57.5 million)
5. P!nk ($57 million)
6. Ariana Grande ($48 million)
7. Jennifer Lopez ($43 million)
8. Lady Gaga ($39.5 million)
9. Celine Dion ($37.5 million)
10. Shakira ($35 million)
Cat Rich List: Wealthy Felines Of Taylor Swift, Karl Lagerfeld
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Benjamin Button
6 May, 2019
There is a new boy in Taylor Swift’s life. His name is Benjamin Button, and he’s a cat. Swift already owns two female cats, considered the richest in the feline world. They’ve got plenty of company on that coveted Pet Rich List. Read on...
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Olivia Benson (and Meredith Grey)
6 May, 2019
To consummate viewers of American television shows, these names bring to mind fictional female characters in two popular shows. To Taylor Swift, they are her Scottish fold cats. Being nominated for top honours like the “cutest musician pet” comes after a hard day’s work, often times. Benson (R), the younger of the two, has appeared in videos and commercials alongside Swift. According to a 2018 Pet Rich List, Benson is worth $97 million.
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Choupette
6 May, 2019
When Karl Lagerfeld died earlier this year, he was famously survived by his fashion legacy as well as his beloved Choupette, a Burmese cat. And considering that this furball is used to zipping around in private jets and multiple servants who tend to her white fur and blue eyes, she needs that $200 million inheritance, or at least a part of it. Of course, if work keeps pouring in (she’s been a car brand ambassador and has her own beauty line), Choupette can keep adding to her coffers.
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Tommasino
6 May, 2019
This Italian kitty’s now dead owner may not have headline-grabbing credentials. But by bestowing upon Tommasino, a black stray, an inheritance of $15.6 million in 2011, 94-year-old Maria Assunta ensured that her cat had better luck than her in the fame department. The widow of a successful builder, Assunta owned several properties. After her death, it could be said that Tommasino became a property magnate, with “flats and houses worth 10 mn euros scattered from Milan in the north to Calabria in the south”.
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Street Cat Bob
6 May, 2019
The story of this ginger cat and his author-owner James Bowen is slightly different. The duo saw their fortunes change together, and in fact gave each other a leg up in that regard. Bowen was homeless and a drug addict, making his living as a street busker when he ran into this injured ginger cat. In a manner of speaking, the two adopted each other. Tending to Bob helped Bowen overcome his addiction and he went on to even write books with titles inspired by his beloved cat. As the books gained popularity, the duo rose in prominence and opportunities came pouring in. Apparently today, Bob is worth almost $5 million.
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