Most Expensive Moments in Music History

With the advent of the internet and the lasting effects of Napster, it's hard to remember that music is a major money-making business. We've gathered some of the more ridiculous money making (and spending!) that has taken place for the sake of music. From exorbitant licensing fees to the cost of maintaining a 200-person entourage, we have the craziest price tags associated with your favorite headline-making artists.

By Julie Pereira, Thread Blogger

9 - 10 of 10

1 - 10 of 10

The Thread Videos Photo By Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Fri, Oct 12, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

9 of 10 photos

Madonna's record-setting Sticky & Sweet Tour - We told you the Material Girl was a big spender, and when you earn like Madge does there’s always extra cash to burn. Her 2008-2009 worldwide tour raked in $408 million in 32 countries, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time by a solo artist.
Madonna's record-setting Sticky & Sweet Tour - We told you the Material Girl was a big spender, and when you earn like Madge does there’s always extra cash to burn. Her 2008-2009 worldwide tour raked in $408 million in 32 countries, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time by a solo artist.