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Jennifer Lopez has been tapped the World’s Most Powerful Celebrity, according to Forbes.
The singer and “American Idol” judge, who also has multiple endorsement deals as well as a fragrance and clothing line, earned a whopping $52 million in the last year.
Forbes bases the list on factors such as a celebrity’s income and media visibility, including social media presence.
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Lady Gaga, who topped the list in 2011, dropped down to fifth.
She’s behind other media superstars such as Oprah Winfrey (no. 2) and Justin Bieber (no. 3).
Check out the top 10 below, and the full Celebrity 100 at Forbes.com.
1. Jennifer Lopez
2. Oprah Winfrey
3. Justin Bieber
4. Rihanna
5. Lady Gaga
6. Britney Spears
7. Kim Kardashian
8. Katy Perry
9. Tom Cruise
10. Stephen Spielberg
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Forbes magazine has released its annual list of the year's richest and most powerful celebrities and the rankings may surprise you.
Thanks to her lucrative endorsement deals and American Idol hosting gig, Jennifer Lopez is currently one of the highest-earning people in the entertainment biz, pulling in $52 million in the last 12 months alone. Remember a few years ago when J-Lo seemed hopelessly washed up? Yeah, those days are done. Looks like Casper Smart picked the right time to settle down with his sugar mama.
Nothing shocking about the number two spot, as Oprah Winfrey somehow managed to remain one of the world's richest and most influential celebs despite barely working. Number three on the list, however, may come as a surprise. At just 18, Justin Bieber has managed to become the world's most powerful male celebrity, raking in over $55 million last year. Not bad for a guy who's currently enjoying his first major radio hit. Never underestimate the spending power of the Beliebers.
You can check out Forbes full Top 100 list here.
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A number of totally bogus rumors spread in 2011. Here are some of the worst to cross Gossip Cop’s desk:
1. Katie Holmes “Drug Shocker”
Holmes slapped Star with a $50 million lawsuit after it ran a cover story claiming she was addicted to a Scientology treatment that had “an effect similar to heroin!” As part of the settlement, the tabloid was forced to eat its words and issue an apology to Holmes inside the mag.
2. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Split
In August, the couple slammed an In Touch report that they had separated after 13 years of marriage.
3. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Getting Married
If the tabloids weren’t declaring the Twilight stars broken up, then they were getting engaged and planning a secret wedding. Of course, none of the stories had a ring of truth to them.
4. Kourtney Kardashian Giving Baby to Sister Khloe
MediaTakeOut absurdly claimed a pregnant Kourtney was considering giving her baby to Khloe for a new reality show.
5. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Relationship Trouble
By the tabloids’ count, the couple was on the verge of breaking up approximately 50 times this year. They remained happily together through it all.
Lady Gaga, Jon Bon Jovi, Adam Sandler, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy and a slew of other celebs were victims of death hoaxes, most often begun by the Global Associated News.
By the tabloids’ count, the actress has now been pregnant on at least four different occasions. We’re anxiously awaiting the announcement(s)!
8. Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds Dating
The mags were obsessed with trying to make this couple happen, even going to far as to claim Reynolds was adopting Bullock’s baby. But they NEVER dated.
9. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Engaged
A sparkly ring on Gomez’s finger led clueless sites like HollywoodLife to wonder if Bieber had popped the question. In actuality, Gomez – like most women – just has an affinity for sparkly jewelry.
10. Taylor Lautner Comes Out On People Cover
A photoshopped People magazine cover appeared to show the Twilight star announcing he was “out and proud.” But the cover, a manipulated version of a 2006 issue, was “absolutely fake.”
Gossip Cop looks forward to busting more bad dish in 2012!
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