American pop star 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 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.
