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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Jennifer Lopez Named World’s Most Powerful Celebrity By Forbes, Beats Oprah

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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.

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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Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber: Forbes Most Powerful Celebs of 2012

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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