Oprah Tops Powerful Celebs List Again

Talk show maven edges out Tiger, Jolie
By Michael Foreman,  Newser Staff
Posted Jun 12, 2008 11:12 AM CDT
Oprah Tops Powerful Celebs List Again
David Beckham's move to America brought him fame, a tidy salary and fifth place at "Forbes."   (AP Photo)

Forbes ranks the 100 most powerful celebs of 2008 (complete with tweens), and Oprah leads the pack for the second year running. Stars are judged on the size of their paychecks and media clout, including their showing on the Internet. Here's how the A-listers stacked up:

  1. Oprah Winfrey
  2. Tiger Woods
  3. Angelina Jolie
  4. Beyonce Knowles
  5. David Beckham
 

  1. Johnny Depp
  2. Jay-Z
  3. The Police
  4. JK Rowling
  5. Brad Pitt
Click below for 90 more influential media darlings. (More lists stories.)

Get the news faster.
Tap to install our app.
X
Install the Newser News app
in two easy steps:
1. Tap in your navigation bar.
2. Tap to Add to Home Screen.

X