Maxim magazine's Hot 100: Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Nicole Scherzinger

Any woman would be honored to makeMaxim's Hot 100 List. The magazine has been ranking the most beautiful women in the world for the past 10 years. The 2010 list was revealed today with Katy Perry winning the top spot.
Why Perry? "It's that feeling you get when you suddenly realize that the smartest, funniest, coolest girl you know also happens to the best looking and a pretty good skateboarder too," Joe Levy, Maxim editor in chief, explained to ABC News. "All of a sudden, your crush goes supernova, and this is Katy's supernova moment."
Taylor Swift made an honorable appearance on the list coming in at No. 31 just ahead of Jessica Biel. As the fresh new face ofCoverGirl, it is no surprise to see the 20-year-old singer in the top half of the list this year.
While she got her start as a member of the Pussycat Dolls, Nicole Scherzinger has recently gained notoriety as a finalist onDancing with the Stars. The sexy singer came in at No. 24 on Maxim's list this year.
Other recording artists to make the list include Britney Spears at No. 54 and Christina Aguilera at No. 38.
Do you think Katy Perry deserves the top spot on Maxim's Hot 100 list? What are your thoughts about the rest of the list? Leave comments below.