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Madonna is now believed to be a billionaire thanks to her highly successful world tour and savvy business ventures

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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 bracket include chat sho

Petra Ecclestone, who is believed to have had a daughter, stepped out for lunch in LA on Thursday

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She is yet to confirm reports that she has given birth to a little girl called Lavinia. But unconcerned about making an official announcement, Petra Ecclestone decided to take a break from her new role and treat herself to a leisurely lunch.  The heiress, who has instantly snapped back to her former shape, was joined by her newly engaged sister Tamara and her fiancé Jay Rutlland in Los Angeles. Looking good: Petra Ecclestone, who is believed to have had a daughter, stepped out for lunch in LA on Thursday The 24-year-old mother showed off her figure in a tight grey dress, which she wore with a pair of denim platform trainers.   She accessorised her look with a pink patterned scarf and a grey handbag, while her long blonde hair was worn loose and she covered her eyes with sunglasses. While Petra certainly looked bronzed, her tan just didn’t compare to her old sister’s Tamara, who has recently been sporting a rather extreme colour.  Sister time: Pet

Cheryl Cole ditched the fluttering false lashes in favour of going au naturel as she launched the new the L'Oréal Paris Glam Shine Stain Splash in an edgy shoot by acclaimed fashion photographer Rankin

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She's sported more than her fair share of dramatic make-up throughout the duration of the recent Girls Aloud 10 tour. But Cheryl Cole ditched the fluttering false lashes in favour of going au naturel as she launched the new the L’Oréal Paris Glam Shine Stain Splash in a stripped-back shoot by acclaimed fashion photographer Rankin. Showcasing her naturally flawless complexion, the 29-year-old singer shunned her usual glowing tan in favour of perfect porcelain skin as she posed up a storm in the artistic shoot.  Stripped back: Cheryl Cole ditched the fluttering false lashes in favour of going au naturel as she launched the new the L'Oréal Paris Glam Shine Stain Splash in an edgy shoot by acclaimed fashion photographer Rankin Looking every inch the pretty china doll, the L'Oreal Paris spokesmodel positively smouldered as she worked her magic for the iconic British snapper while posing in a bathtub filled with rose petals. The Geordie beauty opted for an

Model in the making: Ireland Baldwin showed off her figure on a beach in Hawaii on her Tumblr account recently

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She was recently signed on by two of America's most prestigious modeling agencies. And Ireland Baldwin looks set to become a star of the fashion world if new pictures are anything to go by. The 17-year-old showed off her toned figure in two recent pictures from her Tumblr and Instagram accounts. Model in the making: Ireland Baldwin showed off her figure on a beach in Hawaii on her Tumblr account recently In the Tumblr shot, Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger's daughter can be seen wearing a bikini with her back to the camera, her head turned to the side. The other snap is a self-portrait, and shows the young model wearing pink Nike hot pants and a black Nike sports bra as she takes the picture with her cellphone. She sports a washboard-flat stomach as she flips her head to one side while standing in a bathroom. Sporty girl: The 17-year-old also posted a self-portrait to her Instagram showing off her athletic figure As the daughter of two of the

Whiteley Shopping Centre Manager Neil Carter was delighted with the turn-out at the jobs fair

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Some wore smart suits, others were dressed down in jeans. But all braved the bitter cold for one reason – they are desperate for a job. No fewer than 4,000 applicants turned up yesterday hoping to secure one of 1,000 positions at a new shopping centre. They began queuing two hours before the doors opened at a recruitment fair in Whiteley, Hampshire. This sobering reminder of the country’s faltering economic recovery came as it emerged Britain has just dodged a triple-dip recession. A one-in-one-out policy was operated as queues mounted for a jobs fair at the Solent Hotel, in Hampshire A desperate 4,000 job seekers flocked to a hotel in the hope of finding work at a new £84million shopping centre The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said the UK economy grew at an annual rate of 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2013. An announcement before this month’s Budget revealed the jobless total in the UK had risen by 7,000 to 2.52millio

Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius successfully appealed against some of his bail restrictions on Thursday

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Oscar Pistorius could make a sensational return to the track at this summer's World Championships after a judge today changed his bail conditions as he awaits trial for killing his girlfriend. But UK Athletics chairman Ed Warner said it was ‘very unlikely’ Pistorius would be invited to take part in the London Anniversary Games at the end of July. Lawyers for the 'Blade Runner', who was not in court for the hearing, applied for the conditions to be changed to allow Pistorius to travel abroad to compete. The 26-year-old is on bail after being charged with the premeditated murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot dead at his home in Pretoria last month. Verdict: Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius successfully appealed against some of his bail restrictions on Thursday Pistorius is likely to stand trial before the end of the year, the High Court in Pretoria heard today, and his next court appearance is on June 4. Meanwhile, Pistorius&

Fernando Torres and Demba Ba train ahead of Chelsea's Easter Saturday clash against Southampton

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Rafa Benitez insists Chelsea won't be looking over their shoulders and instead believes Manchester City can be caught in the final games of the season. Benitez's men are four points adrift of City ahead of their trip to Southampton on Saturday. The Saints are battling for survival, four points above the drop, with just nine games of the season remaining. Scroll down for video Strike: Fernando Torres and Demba Ba train ahead of Chelsea's Easter Saturday clash against Southampton 'I would like to see us reduce the gap,' said Benitez. 'They (City) will be concerned like we are with Tottenham, Arsenal and Everton. 'The main things are that you are a team. We are playing very good football, so if you keep the momentum going I won't be worried about the other teams but watching Manchester City.' The Chelsea manager confirmed that captain John Terry would be available for selection this weekend. Case for the defence: John