Madonna Really Is Material Girl!!

Pop superstar Madonna is the highest earning star in the music business - bringing in a massive $242 million in 2008.

The Holiday hit-maker released her latest album Hard Candy last year and launched her Sticky & Sweet world tour. And all the hard work has paid off for the singer - she has topped Billboard's Moneymakers list of 2008, earning a grand total of $242,176,466. Yes, she's 50 years old, she's been in the biz for 30 years and she's still making more money then, well, everyone! She may not have a hubby or many friends but lawdy lawdy does she have a lot of dough!!

Rockers Bon Jovi came second in the poll, followed by Bruce Springsteen, The Police and Celine Dion, all of whom toured last year.

The top 10 is as follows:

1. Madonna: $242 million
2. Bon Jovi: $157 million
3. Bruce Springsteen: $156, million
4. The Police: $109, million
5. Celine Dion: $99,171,237
6. Kenny Chesney: $90 million
7. Neil Diamond: $82 million
8. Rascal Flatts: $63 million
9. Jonas Brothers: $62 million
9. Coldplay: $62 million