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Forbes has come out with their list of top female earners in the music business. Madonna topped that list with a whopping $72 million between June 2006 and June 2007.

That money is from live shows and various merchandise. That’s enough for her to buy a bunch of houses and turn them into gyms.

Here’s the full list:

1. Madonna – $72 million
2. Barbra Streisand – $60 million
3. Celine Dion – $45 million
4. Shakira – $38 million
5. Beyonce – $27 million
6. Gwen Stefani – $26 million
7. Christina Aguilera – $20 million
8. Faith Hill – $19 million
9. Dixie Chicks – $18 million
10. Mariah Carey – $13 million
11. Hilary Duff – $12 million
12. Avril Lavigne – $12 million
13. Martina McBride – $12 million
14. Britney Spears – $8 million
15. Carrie Underwood – $7 million
16. Nelly Furtado – $7 million
17. Fergie – $6 million
18. Jennifer Lopez – $6 million
19. Sheryl Crow – $6 million
20. Norah Jones – $5.5 million

It’s true. According to reports, Sheryl Crow has said that she uses her new album to put her little one, Wyatt, to sleep. It works for me, too. I just put that crap on and I’m out in no time.

Heck, that’s even better than reading an encyclopedia for insomnia.

Just my opinion.

Girlfriend has lost it. Seriously. Reports have said that she’s getting treatment for her mental disorder, but I’m not likely to believe them. I think she has spoiled rich brat syndrome, but that’s just me.

Amy Winehouse’s father, Mitch, has said that his daughter is not ready for the pressure of a live show. He has insisted that she is too fragile to cope with performing at such a prestigious event, but has said that he’s happy that she is finally getting the help she needs.

Mitch has been adamant that her attend the ceremony. He said, “I’m not sure the Grammys are going to happen. I don’t want her to go – I think it might be a bit too soon for her. She’s not well – that’s why she’s in rehab. But she’s doing okay. She is getting good treatment.”

Amy Winehouse has been nominated for six Grammy Awards for 2007 and was reportedly planning to perform at the February 10th show.

Cuz this dude is a big freakin’ dork. And he sucks singing Journey. But I guess at 2am when the bar is about to close, everyone sounds good, right?

Gwen Stefani just found out that she is 13 weeks pregnant with her and Gavin Rossdale’s second child. They found out at Cedars-Sinai Hospital and couldn’t wait to share the news with everyone.

I am sure they are delighted to have a little brother or sister for Kingston. And he is so adorable, I just wanna pinch his cheeks.

Congratulations Gwen & Gavin!

I dunno if I could picture Lenny Kravitz and Paul McCartney doing a duet, but that’s exactly what Lenny wants to do.

He owns a mixing desk from London’s Abbey Road Studios where Lenny says all of the Beatles albums were recorded. Now, he wants Macca to fly out to his home in Miami to record a song with him.

“When you see pictures of John Lennon sitting at the desk it’s just priceless. I’d love to bring Paul McCartney back to my place and make a record with him. How cool would that be?”

I don’t think that would be too far-fetched of an idea. I like both singers, so it would definitely make an interesting combination.

Ashanti made an appearance at Pure Nightclub, Saturday night and performed her song, “The way I love you” for the crowd. It’s a short clip, but it’s still good. I like Ashanti, but my favorite song by her is still the duet she did with Ja Rule, “Always on Time.”

Erykah Badu’s new video, Honey, for your viewing pleasure. What do you think?

I like the beat to the song, but the video looks a little strange to me. But, that’s just Erykah for ya.

Michael Jackson is set to make a surprise comeback at the SuperBowl this weekend in TV ads to promote the 25th anniversary of Thriller.

The weirdo former star is to be honored in a Pepsi commercial based on the Thriller video, which air during the game between the New England Patriots and the the New York Giants on Sunday.

This is all a nice way for him to pimp out the special anniversary version of his album, cuz you know, the man’s got bills to pay.

Hard rockers Black Tide will embark on a U.S. tour with metalcore favorites All That Remains. The trek will kick off in late February in San Francisco and conclude in New Jersey at the famed Starland Ballroom.

Black Tide will release their debut album, Light From Above, March 18th on Interscope Records.

Thu/Feb-21 San Francisco CA Slims
Fri/Feb-22 San Diego CA SOMA
Sat/Feb-23 Las Vegas, NV Jillian’s
Mon/Feb-25 Los Angeles CA House of Blues
Tue/Feb-26 Phoenix, AZ Marquee
Thu/Feb-28 Dallas TX The Door
Fri/Feb-29 San Antonio TX White Rabbit
Sat/Mar-01 Houston TX Meridian
Mon/Mar-03 Orlando, FL House of Blues
Tue/Mar-04 Atlanta GA The Masquerade
Wed/Mar-05 Charlotte NC Amos Southend
Thu/Mar-06 Washington DC 9:30 Club
Fri/Mar-07 Sayreville NJ Starland Ballroom

Where’s the Cleveland date guys???