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November 22, 2008 8:48:24 CST



Oprah Tops Powerful Celebs List Again

Posted Jun 12, 08 11:12 CDT in Arts & Living Glossies 

(Newser) 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
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Sources Forbes, Reuters

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David Beckham's move to America brought him fame, a tidy salary and fifth place at "Forbes."   (AP Photo)
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey tops "Forbes'" list of powerful celebrities despite a drop in ratings.   (AP Photo)
Tiger Woods comes in at No. 2 for earning $115 million last year.   (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Jolie and Pitt ranked third and tenth, respectively. The couple's peace activism and celebrity tots made them popular with magazines.   (AP Photo, file)
Beyonce and Jay-Z are the second couple to make "Forbes'" top 10. Beyonce landed fourth place and Jigga seventh.   (KRT Photos)
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