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Forbes presented a ranking of the highest paid singers. Taylor Swift took first place
Forbes magazine has unveiled the ranking of the highest paid singers in the world in 2019.
First place went to 29-year-old singer and actress Taylor Swift, whose pre-tax income from June 2018 to June 2019 was $185 million. The basis of her income was the Reputation Stadium concert tour, which brought in a record $ 266 million. She also signed a "nine-figure contract" with Republic Records, a division of the Universal Music Group.
Beyonce came in second with $81 million. Her income is based on a tour with her husband, rapper Jay-Z, and the album Homecoming.
In third place is Rihanna with $62 million. Most of the money came from her company Fenty Beauty, which has set up a joint venture with French luxury goods manufacturer LVMH.
The top 5 also included Katy Perry and Pink, who earned $57.5 million and $57 million, respectively.