Beyonce highest earning woman in music

Beyoncé has been named as the highest earning female in music in 2014 , according to a new list published by Forbes.
Her self titled smash album as well as the mega grossing Mrs Cater Show World Tour and On The Run tour with hubby Jay Z , saw Beyoncé pocket a massive $115m. Her lucrative deals with Pepsi and H&M , also added to the total , ensuring Blue Ivy stays in designer gear. Beyoncé reissues last years surprise self titled album with The Platinum Edition on November 24th.


Woman of the moment ,  Taylor Swift , was second on the list with an impressive $64m , earned from her Red world tour as well  as deals and endorsements with CoverGirl. Expect Swift to top next years list , with a massive world tour to come.


Despite a quiet year musically , apart from side project You+Me ,  the mighty Pink earns third place with earnings of $52m.

Most surprising placing on the list is perhaps Lady Gaga. Despite massive hype and promotion for ARTPOP and its subsequent world tour , Mother Monster is placed at 9th on the list with $33m


The full list of the top 10 highest earning women in music 2014 is as follows


1. Beyoncé ($115m / £72.3m)
2. Taylor Swift ($64m / £40.2m)
3. Pink ($52m / £32.7m)
4. Rihanna ($48m / £30.2m)
5. Katy Perry ($40m / £25.1m)
6. Jennifer Lopez ($37m / £23.2m)
=7. Miley Cyrus ($36m / £22.6m)
=7. Celine Dion ($36m / £22.6m)
9. Lady Gaga ($33m / £20.7m)
10. Britney Spears ($20m / £12.5m)