Lady Gaga highest earning female singer

Pop star Lady Gaga has topped the Top Earning Women in Music List of 2011 beating the likes of Taylor Swift and Katy Perry.

According to Forbes.com, the singer earned $90 million which is more than double any other female pop star earned over the past 12 months.

Singer Taylor Swift was on second position with $45 million, while Katy Perry grabbed third position with $44 million. Beyonce Knowles and Rihanna rounded off the top five with $35 million and $29 million, respectively, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Gaga's earnings were mainly due to her 'Monster Ball' tour, which grossed $1.3 million a night as well as many endorsement deals.