Forbes

Taylor Swift is talented, beautiful, rich and powerful, and beloved by her legion of dedicated fans. All of those qualities came together to help the singer earn a top position on the latest Most Powerful Celebrities List, as published by Forbes. Appointment to the list is based on several factors besides income over the past 12 months.

What does Taylor Swift have that, say, peers such as Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Adele don’t? The official title of ‘Highest Paid Celebrity Under 30,’ that’s what. Swift was crowned with this accolade by Forbes, which annually estimates and tallies the earnings of celebrities. The singer topped the overall list, edging out many of her contemporary, popular music peers by coll