Forbes has compiled its annual list of The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities and superstar Beyoncé has ranked number one with the entertainer reportedly earning $115 million in the past year.
Queen B’s massive money haul comes courtesy of her Mrs Carter world tour which brought in an estimated $2.4 million per city, according to Pollstar.
Just a few months ago the 32-year-old was ranked TIME’s most influential celebrity and has added millions to her empire with endorsement deals for big brands like H&M, Pepsi and her own line of fragrances and clothing.
Beyoncé’s hubby, Jay Z also made the list at no. 6 but check out where the other top ten ladies ranked on this year’s celebrity compilation.
Beyonce topped Forbes Most Powerful Celebrities list with an estimated $115 million in earnings and a whole new legion of fans following her Mrs Carter world tour.
TV Queen Oprah Winfrey came in at no. 4 on this year’s list with her OWN network flourishing into surplice in 2013.
As the host and executive producer of The Ellen Show, Ellen DeGeneres reportedly earned $70 million in the past financial year. The 56-year-old managed to break the record for the most re-tweeted Twitter post in history with her A-list Oscar selfie featuring Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep, Bradley Cooper and other superstar award show attendees.
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Rihanna raked in $48 million over the past year which landed her at no. 8 on the list but her celebrity power is largely due to her massive social media following.
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Singer Katy Perry placed at no. 9 on the power list with the singer reportedly amassing a whopping $40 million over the past 12 months as well as fronting famous brands like CoverGirl and Pop Chips.
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As the star of The Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence proves that women can be just as good a draw card for blockbusters as the blokes. The 23-year-old earned an estimated $34 million in the past year and was named as the world’s most powerful actress.
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Controversial pop star Miley Cyrus came in at no. 17 on the list. The former Hannah Montana star twerked herself $36 million as of June 2014 and her risqué antics have bolstered album sales.
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Country crooner Taylor Swift sat at no. 18 after she amassed $64 million in the past 12 months. The 24-year-old also has huge audience reach with endorsements for brands like Diet Coke, Keds and CoverGirl.
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Perched at no.19 on the list is Lady Gaga whose army of ‘little monsters’ helped to contribute to the disco divas $33 million fortune according to Forbes.
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Jennifer Lopez slid to 33rd spot on the Forbes list despite topping it in 2012 but the 44-year-old is still a force in among Hollywood heavyweights. J-Lo released a self-titled album earlier this year and made $37 million over the last 12 months.
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