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Oprah Winfrey first in Celebrity 100 |
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Written by Zap2it.com, MCT
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Friday, 15 June 2007 |
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Power is money, fame and the ability to have fans kill to be on your "Favorite Things" episode.
Oprah Winfrey tops Forbes' celebrities list of 100 power players, which is based on earnings and media coverage.
The talk show host ousted last's year's topper, Tom Cruise, who slid down to eighth place. Winfrey's ranking was determined by her earnings - an estimated $260 million - and her pervasive media presence/coverage.
"A combination of strong financials and her enduring influence on the U.S. public, which could see her affecting the outcome of next year's U.S. elections, is enough to propel her back into the top spot," says a spokesperson.
Not quite giving her a run for her money, but still making a respectable showing or Madonna and Tiger Woods. The former Material Girl enjoyed a record-breaking Confessions tour last year that generated $195 million in ticket sales, while the golfer took in a cool $100 million.
Rounding out the Top 20 are: the Rolling Stones, Brad Pitt, "Pirates of the Caribbean" star Johnny Depp, Elton John, Cruise, rapper Jay-Z, director Steven Spielberg, "Da Vinci Code" star Tom Hanks, the ensemble cast of "Grey's Anatomy," shock jock Howard Stern, Pitt's partner Angelina Jolie, footballer David Beckham, golfer Phil Mickelson, late night talk show host David Letterman, Bon Jovi, Donald Trump and Celine Dion.
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