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Forbes.com has
recently released their Celebrity 100 list of 2012 and the ones that came out
on top sure do it all! Back in the day, you were considered a celebrity if you
just simply sang, danced or acted.
Nowadays, celebrities are in competition with clothing lines, fragrances,
restaurants and various other investments.
For the
first time ever, Jennifer Lopez has landed the number one spot on the celebrity
100 list this year. Over the past12 months, Lopez has earned $52 million and an
enormous amount of fame and spotlight. For a long time, many thought that Lopez’
career was over. However, in 2010, she landed a judging seat on American Idol
which opened up many doors. American
Idol put Lopez on a pedestal to re-launch her career and make it better than
ever.
Coming in at
number two is Oprah Winfrey. This media powerhouse remains on top, despite an
earnings drop this past year. Winfrey has also come out on top on many of
Forbes list. She is #2 on the celebrity 100 list, #1 in money, #1 in TV/Radio,
#13 in Press, #18 in social and #19 in Web.
Landing the
number 3 spot is teen pop star and sensation Justin Bieber. “Bieber-Fever” has
certainly taken off over the past twelve months and shows in the young Canadians
earnings. As of May 2012, Biebers earnings are estimated to be around $55
million. Bieber sold over 12 million albums since his 2009 debut and has 21
million Twitter followers! His first single “Baby” got 750 million views which
made it the most-watched video in all of YouTube’s history. Along with Winfrey, Bieber is another name
seen amongst the top on many of Forbes lists. He comes in at #3 on the
celebrity 100, #24 in money, #4 in TV/Radio, #9 in Press, #3 in social and #9
in web!
Coming in at
the number four spot is Barbados native and music sensation, Rihanna. As of May 2012, Rihanna’s earnings are a
reported $53 million. This is the first
time Rihanna has appeared on the celebrity 100 list and after this past year,
it isn’t a surprise to see her on the list. With new hit singles, performing
over 85 shows in the past 12 months, and a new fragrance, it is no wonder
Rihanna has come out on top!
And last but
not least, coming in at the number five spot is Lady Gaga. Although Lady Gaga was at number one on the
celebrity 100 list last year, because of a lack of touring this past year, Gaga
lands at number five. However, the young celeb remains on top due to her
powerful social media influence. As of May, Gaga’s earnings are at a reported
$52 million.
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