"Friday" makes £850,000 ($1.4 million) for Rebecca Black
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The video for Rebecca Black's single 'Friday', the so-called 'worst song ever', has almost reached 38 million views on YouTube, nearing the figure achieved by Lady Gaga's new track 'Born This Way'.
The wannabe popstar could also soon be a millionaire, after the track was downloaded two million times, earning her and her label over £850,000.
The single and video reportedly cost just £1,200 to make, a fee paid by Black's mother.
Since the track went viral online, she has become a worldwide phenomenon.