Oprah Top Forbes Top 100 Celebrities
Oprah Winfrey, again top the list of Forbes Magazine Top 100 Celebrity list after she grabbed the title last year.
The magazine states that the Oprah has a power in “continuing to influence audiences around the world through her vast media empire, which earned her $275 million during the past year.”
Golf superstar, Tiger Woods ranked a close second with $115 million, making him the highest-earning athlete in the world.
Outstanding celebrity couples Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt and Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z made strong showings on the list, with the ladies pulling ahead of their man. Jolie came out above partner Pitt, who rounded out the Top 10. And, singer Knowles edged out her new husband.
Miley Cyrus, Zac Efron, and the Jonas Brothers were among those who claimed spots in the new “tween” category. Other noticeable newcomers include The Hills star Lauren Conrad and Sex and the City’s Sarah Jessica Parker, who’s been all the buzz since her show’s big screen success.
Forbes uses the celebrities earnings and media coverage as basis of their rankings.
The Forbes Top 10
1. Oprah Winfrey
2. Tiger Woods
3. Angelina Jolie
4. Beyoncé Knowles
5. David Beckham
6. Johnny Depp
7. Jay-Z
8. The Police
9. J.K. Rowling
10. Brad Pitt
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