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Madonna named world's top-earning celebrity

Madonna was the highest paid celebrity in the world over the past year.

The pop icon raked in an estimated £80m ($125m) over the last twelve months, according to Forbes.

The singer's MDNA World Tour pocketed over £190m ($300m) and the profits bagged by Madonna from the jaunt ensure she topped the list.

This meant that the 55-year-old beat film director Steven Spielberg £65m ($100m) to the top spot, whilst 50 Shades of Grey E.L. James made £60m ($95m) and came third in the list.

She was tied with US media personality Howard Stern and Simon Cowell.

Speaking about the results, Forbes' Dorothy Pomerantz said: "Madonna's success, at age 55, just goes to show the incredible power of a successful music career."

 

 

 

 

 

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