The New York Post has reported that Madonna is planning a world tour for her big five-oh birthday party. The tour is rumored to be dubbed as 'Madonna At 50'. How original. Madonna last toured last year 'Confessions' tour. With the news of the tour, can news of a new album be far off? Maybe not.

There are reports that she is leaving her record label because she can make more money on the road. She is set to sign a deal with Live Nation for $100 Million and leave Warner Music who she has been with for a quarter century.

Ireland Online had a quote from a a senior music industry source who stated:

"This is a sign of the times. At this stage in her career Madonna realises she stands to make more money from touring - $260m (€184.25m) on her last tour - than releasing records. So she wants to go with a company that can look after both rather than being tied to a record company."