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Forbes has
crowned Beyonce as the highest-paid woman in music. Forbes magazine says the
singer earned $105 million over a yearlong period stretching from June 2016 to
June of this year. Beyonce's earnings were boosted by her "Formation"
world tour last year, which Forbes says grossed $250 million. Runner-up Adele
also enjoyed a successful year on the road. Her tour helped contribute to $69
million in earnings. Taylor Swift, Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez complete the
top five highest female earners in the business. Dolly Parton is a surprising
sixth. Forbes says the 71-year-old brought in $37 million with the help of 63
shows during the yearlong period.
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