Madonna Joins the Billionaire's Club

Madonna's a billionaire now, according to a new report in the New York Post.

Her net worth jumped after her MDNA Tour brought in a whopping $305,158,363, making it the highest grossing tour of 2012. That's not counting the $75 million in merch sales, nor does it include the $10 million in TV and DVD rights that came with the 88-stop jaunt around the globe.

The news comes amid a strong few months for the singer. Madonna made a bold statement at this year's GLAAD Awards, where she arrived to present Anderson Cooper with an award in full cub scout regalia. The costume was a comment on the Boy Scouts of America's gay ban, and drew the ire of the likes of Rick Perry.

Despite plenty of controversy and negative press, the singer continues to prove her staying power. In addition to the tour, "MDNA" notched a No. 1 Billboard debut. Madonna's 2012 Super Bowl halftime performance also drew in more viewers than Beyonce's did this past February.

According to Womens' Wear Daily, the 54-year-old singer's net worth had hovered around $700 million for some time.

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What the F*ck Moment of the Day: Beyonce's New Release, "Bow Down"

I just listened to Beyonce's latest release, "Bow Down". For the first and the last time. It's a track that would have been better suited for someone much younger than she. Second, Beyonce is suffering from the worst case of acute identity crisis I have ever seen in entertainment. She has no idea who she is. She completely missed the mark with this...song. And if in its audacious awfulness it succeeds at winning the masses, I will bow down, but I doubt it.  Now, it's time for her once adoring fans to begin sharpening their claws. Artist seem to be peaking much younger these days. 

Shame.

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