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Madonna's MDNA Tour Becomes Highest-Grossing Tour Of 2012

Madonna Rakes It In
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Madonna has proved she's still at the top of her game after her MDNA trek was named the highest-grossing tour of 2012.

'The Material Girl' has been on the road since May, and the jaunt, her ninth world tour, has taken her around the globe.

And the hard work has paid off - the concerts have pulled in a staggering $228 million (£141 million), making it the most lucrative tour this year, according to Billboard magazine.

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Madonna performs during her MDNA World Tour in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The huge figure leaves the singer way ahead of The Boss - Bruce Springsteen's ongoing Wrecking Ball Tour has made $198 million (£123 million).

Former Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters' The Wall Live show, which has been on the road since 2010, is in third place on the countdown with $186 million (£115 million), while the Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour by Cirque Du Soleil has pulled in $147 million (£90.9 million).

British rockers Coldplay ($147 million/£90.9 million), Lady Gaga ($124 million/£76 million), Barbra Streisand ($40 million/£24.7 million), Sir Elton John ($32 million/£19 million) and Justin Bieber ($30 million/£18.5 million) also make the list.

Madonna's Most Ridiculous Moments
Flexible At 50(01 of09)
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Seeing as her 200-person entourage includes a personal yoga instructor, it's no surprise that Madonna can rock a back bend at the 'Palais Omnisports de Bercy' in Paris on September 1st, 2004 (credit: BERTRAND GUAY/AFP/GettyImages))
Madonna's Infamous Make Out(02 of09)
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Who can forget the kiss seen round the world? Madonna shockingly frenched Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 28th, 2003. (credit:(Photo credit should read Scott Gries/AFP/GettyImages) )
Madonna's Giant H&M Ad(03 of09)
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There's no escaping her - an enormous H&M advertisement featuring the queen of pop graced the front of Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood on March 28th, 2007. The pop star teamed up with H&M as a designer and is currently coming out with a new fragrance 'Truth or Dare'. (credit:GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/GettyImages))
Madonna Exposes Herself(04 of09)
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Madonna's been in the news recently for flashing audiences on her 'MDNA Tour,' but at least in Barcelona during her 'Sticky & Sweet Tour' on July 21, 2009 the only thing Madonna flashed was her upper thigh. (credit:LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages)
Madonna vs. Gaga(05 of09)
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It's a good thing Lady Gaga wasn't around when Madonna worked a pole in Amsterdam during her 'Confessions Tour' on September 3rd, 2006. Considering their recent feud, Gaga might have received another blow to the head ... (credit:ROBERT VOS/AFP/GettyImages)
Madonna Hates Hydrangeas (06 of09)
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Madonna may loathe hydrangeas but her February 8th, 2006 Grammy performance with The Gorillaz at the Staples Center in Los Angeles proved that she loves to perform. (credit:TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/GettyImages)
Madonna's World Tour(07 of09)
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At age 53, Madonna is still somehow able to rock a high schoolers' majorette outfit during her first stop on her MDNA tour at Abu Dabhi's Yas Island Stadium on June 3rd, 2012. (credit:MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/GettyImages))
Madonna's Halftime Show Woes(08 of09)
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Madonna has no problem resting on top of LFMAO band member Red Foo's shoulders during her controversial halftime performance at the NFL Super Bowl XLVI on February 5th, 2012 (credit:TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Madonna's Fights And Feuds(09 of09)
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Feet in the air without a care in the world, Madonna kicks off 2012 by headlining the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show on February 5, 2012. Little did we know at the time, Madge would perform with Avicii, feud with DeadMau5 and France's National Front leader Marine Le Pen all within the first six months of the year. (credit:TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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