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Move over New England Patriot Tom Brady and model Gisele Bundchen there's a new number one in town.

Rap mogul Jay-Z and superstar wife Beyonce have topped Forbes magazine's "World's Highest Paid Celebrity Couples" list for 2012.

The power couple reportedly earned $78 million combined this past year, allowing them to jump into first place of this year's list. after being number two last year.

Looks like Beyonce is the breadwinner in the family, raking in what Forbes reports as $40 million dollars from her fragrance, album sales, royalties, and endorsement deals.

Jay-z was not far behind earning $38 million  from his album "Watch The Throne" with Kanye West, his book "Decoded", his stake in the Brooklyn  Nets, and the countless other business ventures he is a part of.

Other notable couples include Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith who grossed approximately $40 million.