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If you ask who are the highest earning couple in the music industry, without a doubt, the answer is Jay-Z and Beyonce. Both are successful in their own careers. This is why their multi-million dollar earning is no wonder. Read on for more info about this highest-earning couple.

Showbiz news: Jay-Z's million-dollar music empire

Jay-Z is actually one of the financially most successful hip hop artists and businessman. He is said to have a net worth of over $150 million. This is actually not surprising for he have sold over 30 million copies of his album in the US alone. He also received several Grammy awards for his musical work. His businesses include The 40/40 Club and the NBA"s New Jersey Net. He is also the creator of the clothing line Rocawear.

Gossip news: Beyonce's success

Beyonce was the lead singer of the Destiny's Child before she launched herself for a solo career. Her solo albums were instant success and she earned 10 Grammy award nominations for her musical work. She is also into acting. In 2001, she appeared in the musical film "Carmen": a Hip Hopera. In 2006, she starred in the film adaptation of the 1981 Broadway musical "Dreamgirls." She earned two Golden Globe nominations for that film. She has her own fashion line, House of Dereon. She is also an endorser of various brands including Pepsi, Armani, L'Oreal, and Tommy Hilfiger. In 2009, she was listed by Forbes as the number four in the list of 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world. She was third in Forbe's list of top-grossing musicians, and one in the list of Best-Paid Celebs under 30.

The massive earnings of Jay-Z and Beyonce are not surprising given how successful they are in both music and enterpreneurial enterprises.

The life of a celebrity couple is usually rough, what with all the controversies surrounding them. Oftentimes, celeb couples end up breaking. Read on for 2009's most controversial break-ups.

Showbiz news: The breakup of Rihanna and Chris Brown

Rihanna and Chris Brown's break up was very controversial. Not just because they're both celebrities, but also because the break up involved a serious case of domestic violence. Chris Brown allegedly hit Rihanna. And the latter's family is said to have convinced Rihanna to break up with Chris Brown despite Rihanna's desire to give Chris Brown a second chance.

Gossip new: The divorce of Jon and Kate Gosselin

The divorce of the reality TV show couple Jon and Kate Gosselin was also a controversial issue. Their show "Jon and Kate Plus Eight" was a top-rating one. The last years of the couple's marriage was really rough given the controversies surrounding them. Jon was accused of having a mistress, and Kate was also said to have an affair with her bodyguard. The episode of the show where they announced their separation was the most watched episode in the series.

For 2009, the break up of Rihanna and Chris Brown, and the divorce of Jon and Kate Gosselin were among the most controversial ones.