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Beyoncé: Diva Named 2014's Highest Paid Woman In Music

'Beyonce played 95 shows during our scoring period, bringing in an average of $2.4 million per city,' says Forbes.


 
Goodbye Taylor Swift, Beyoncé has been named Forbes Highest Paid Woman in music for the year 2014 with an estimated earnings of $115 million this year alone.
The "Flawless" crooner made more the double of what she made last year and what Swift made this year - $64 million.
Nicki Minaj lost out in Forbes Highest Paid Women List 2014
Nicki Minaj lost out in Forbes Highest Paid Women List 2014
According to Forbes magazine Tuesday, most of Queen Bey's cash came from her world tour – Mrs. Carter World Tour.
The 33-year-old mother of one elevated from fourth place last year to lead the list this year and on top of pop star Taylor Swift, 24, with $64 million, who also jumped up one spot from last year to No. 2.
"Beyonce played 95 shows during our scoring period, bringing in an average of $2.4 million per city," said Forbes, citing data from the Pollstar trade magazine.
The R&B singer's self-titled album released last December and endorsement deals pushed her earnings up further assuring her the top spot.
Shockingly pop star Pink came third behind Swift with $52million. Forbes claim she did 85 concerts in the time frame raking in more than $1M per city.
Other stars who made the list include: Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. But where is Nicki Minaj?
Check out the Top 10 Highest Paid Women in Music 2014 via Forbes:
1. Beyoncé - $115 million
2. Taylor Swift - $64 million
3. Pink - $52 million
4. Rihanna - $48 million
5. Katy Perry - $40 million
6. Jennifer Lopez - $37 million
7. Miley Cyrus - $36 million, tie
7. Celine Dion - $36 million, tie
9. Lady Gaga - $33 million
10. Britney Spears - $20 million
 

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