According to the Forbes magazine, Oprah Winfrey, the US TV host is the most powerful celebrity across the world. She has gone passed the famous Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie to reach at the top spot of the annual celebrity 100 list of Forbes. This ranking is based on the media exposure and earnings of the celebrities.

Renowned singer Beyonce is following Winfrey and has been placed in the second position. Popular film director James Cameron has made his entry to the list once again at number three position with his film Avatar. Lady Gaga is the new entrant to the list. She is at number four spot.

The golf king Tiger Woods is the only sports person to be in the top 10 list released by the magazine. Britney Spears is at number six and the U2 is at number seven position.

The winner of an Oscar for best actress this year, Sandra Bullock raced up to the 8th position from 92nd in the chart. Johnny Deep is at ninth position.

The pop star Madonna slipped down to 10th position from her third spot.