Jennifer Lopez has topped the annual Forbes list of the 100 most
powerful celebrities in the world, taking over from fellow pop singer
Lady Gaga and beating out media mogul Oprah Winfrey
.
The 42-year-old singer and actress who rose up through the
entertainment world ranks from her humble birthplace of the Bronx, New
York, jumped a surprising 50 places from last year’s list that measures
power by entertainment related earnings, media visibility and social
media popularity.
Forbes estimated Lopez’ earnings in the past 12 months at $52
million, through her gig as a judge on the popular “American Idol”
television talent show, a new clothing line and an upcoming tour.
Winfrey, who has admitted struggling with her OWN TV network after
ending “The Oprah Winfrey Show” syndicated TV chat show last year after
25 years, kept her No. 2 slot from last year, earning an estimated $165
million.
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, 18, also stayed at No. 3 where he
debuted last year, earning $55 million, with Forbes reporting he has
become a serious investor whose portfolio includes music streaming
service Spotify.
Pop star Rihanna landed on the list for the first time with estimated
earnings of $53 million due to hits in the past year such as “We Found
Love,” and “Talk That Talk,” while also landing lucrative endorsement
deals with the likes of Nivea and Vita Coco, Forbes said.
Dropping four places from last year, Lady Gaga was ranked No. 5,
earning $52 million, while new “The X Factor” judge Britney Spears
returned to the list after a one-year hiatus landing at No. 6, earning
an estimated $58 million helped by a successful tour. (read more)
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