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U2 raked in $156 million from 25 shows in 21 North American cities in 2011, making the band the highest-grossing touring act of the year, according to Pollstar. Worldwide, the group pulled in $231.9 million for the year. Taylor Swift just missed the $100 million mark in North America, earning $97.7 million over 80 dates in 59 cities on her "Speak Now" tour. Other top-grossing acts were Kenny Chesney ($84.6 million), Lady Gaga ($63.7 million) and Bon Jovi ($57.1 million), who were the biggest earners of 2010.

U2 are about to claim the record for the highest-grossing tour in history After the band's second show at Morumbi Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil the gross for the Irish band's U2 360 world tour will pass the $558 million mark eclipsing the Rolling Stones' take for their A Bigger...