It’s been a quiet year for Katy Perry: no new albums, no new movies and no new songs. And yet the American songstress has earned more than other female artist with a huge $135 million dollar earned in the last year, according to Forbes. The analysers credit the pay day to her worldwide Prismatic tour and various endorsement deals with Coty and Covergirl.

Taylor Swift finished in second place with $80 million, while Fleetwood Mac, Lady Gaga and Beyonce rounded out the top five.

The rest of the rankings were as followed:

1. Katy Perry – $135 million

2. Taylor Swift – $80 million

3. Fleetwood Mac – $59.5 million

4. Lady Gaga – $59 million

5. Beyonce – $54.5 million

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