Jay-Z & Beyonce's New Year 2009

Jay-Z and Beyonce spent New Years just like any other power couple capable of doing whatever they want whenever they want. The married superstar duo reportedly rented a $200,000 a week yacht named "The Galaxy" and headed for some fun in the sun. During the trip Jay-Z took digital pictures of his wife while she posed for him on board. Beyonce also enjoyed her time on a jet ski and water trampoline during their outing to St. Barts in the Caribbean. Entertainmentwise.com has 20 photos posted from their sea voyage here. Beyonce can definitely help afford the yacht trip, since she recently won the prestigious title of "Richest Young Star" during Forbes naming of the richest stars under 30. Knowles at age 27 currently has an estimated $80 million in her bank account. She edged out #2 singer Justin Timberlake and #3 NBA star Kobe Bryant, showing the solo sensation Beyonce has the ability to pay her "Bills". In other Jay-Z news, the recession has apparently hurt his plans for a new luxury hotel. The hotel supposed to launch in New York's West side early this year has been delayed. According to allhiphop.com the plans to break bround are "postponed indefinitely". The reason? The J Hotels line is reportedly just delayed and not canceled, however the current economic climate “can no longer support the $370 million in loans and investment” needed to make the planned five-star hotel a reality. According to experts it may take up to 2 years for any new buildings to appear in the city's skyline. Read more about Jay-Z's luxury hotel story here.