Katy beats Taylor again!

Forbes released the top 5 earning women in music…. This may come as a surprise based on the fact that Taylor Swift makes about a million bucks a day, however; Katy Perry leads the way when it comes to money earned by female musicians this past year. This was fueled by the fact she grossed $2 million per city on her 126 tour dates…wow! Katy added to her numbers with several endorsement deals and raked in a total of $135 million in 2015. The Top 5: 1. Katy Perry – $135 million 2. Taylor Swift – $80 million 3. Fleetwood Mac – $59.5 million 4. Lady Gaga – $59 million Beyonce – $54.5 million

Melissa Mathison, who was Oscar-nominated for original screenplay for Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. and also wrote “The Black Stallion,” died Wednesday in Los Angeles after an illness, she was 65. Mathison, who was married to Harrison Ford from 1983 to 2004, had two children with the actor, Malcolm and Georgia.

“Honey Boo Boo” star June Shannon is returning to television. Mama June and Sugar bear will be a part of the cast of the reality TV show “Marriage Boot Camp”…TLC Cancelled “here comes honey boo boo” in Oct 2014 (so just a year ago) after allegations surfaced that she was romantically involved with a convicted sex offender and child molester. In case you want to set your PVR- “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars” Season 4 premieres on Dec. 4.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are in the beginnings of a relationship, a source confirms exclusively to PEOPLE. “Blake and Gwen have begun dating,” says the insider. “They’ve been supporting each other through a difficult time and they’re really happy together.” Shelton – whose rep also confirms the romance to PEOPLE – and Stefani kicked romance rumors into overdrive over Halloween weekend when they were spotted together at various parties.

This is no joke: Eddie Murphy is going to be a father for the ninth time! The comedian, 54, and his girlfriend Paige Butcher, 36, “are pleased to announce that they are expecting a child in May,” Murphy’s rep told E! News Wednesday. This will be the first child for Butcher, an actress and model who has been dating Eddie for four years.