Madonna is now believed to be a billionaire thanks to her highly successful world tour and savvy business ventures
Her latest tour generated plenty of controversy – and, it seems, plenty of cash. Madonna has become the world’s first billionaire female pop star after the most successful year of her three-decade career. The 54-year-old has earned more than $300million (£200million) in the past 12 months, pushing her net worth above the $1billion (£650million) mark. Material Girl: Madonna is now believed to be a billionaire thanks to her highly successful world tour and savvy business ventures A string of concerts that saw her baring her bottom, flashing her breasts and posing with pistols attracted more than 2million fans and grossed $305million (£200million), making it the most successful tour by any artist in 2012. Added to profits from business ventures, merchandise sales, property and endorsements, plus $700million already in the bank, it has elevated the Material Girl singer into the billionaires’ club. Others in the same wealth ...