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Harris, 31, a record producer who has worked with the likes
of Rihanna and Ne-Yo, saw his 2014 album "Motion" debut at the
top of the U.S. dance charts. He is also the face of Giorgio
Armani's underwear, eye wear and watch lines, and is currently
dating pop star Taylor Swift.
Harris's estimated haul of $66 million from his music work and
endorsements earned him more money than Oscar-winning actress
Lawrence, who last week topped Forbes' list of the world's
highest paid actresses with $52 million.
"The rise of dance music has been astronomical... I happened to
be in the right place at the right time," Harris told Forbes.
Harris was followed by French DJ David Guetta ($37 million), who
plays in Las Vegas and Ibiza and was one of the headliners at
this year's Coachella Festival in southern California.
Dutch DJ Tiesto came in third with $36 million, while Americans
Skrillex and Steve Aoki rounded out the Top 5, tying with $24
million apiece.
Forbes estimated earnings from music, endorsements and other
fields for the 12 months ending June 1, 2015 to compile the
list.
EDM has been one of the fastest-growing genres in music around
the world and was crowned at the 2012 Grammy Awards when EDM was
given its own stage at the annual music industry ceremony.
(Reporting By Jill Serjeant; Editing by Alan Crosby)
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