Oprah Winfrey has been named the world's most powerful celebrity.
The US chat show host beat golfer Tiger Woods and Madonna to top Forbes
magazine's annual list, Celebrity 100.
The list takes into account celebrities' earnings, internet presence and
press, TV and radio coverage.
Last year, Oprah - whose talk show is watched by 30 million US viewers each
week - was beaten to the top spot by Tom Cruise.
However, her estimated earnings of $260 million secured her pole position
this year.
A Forbes spokeswoman said: "A combination of strong financials and her
enduring influence on the US public, which could see her affecting the
outcome of next year's US elections, is enough to propel her back into the
top spot."
Second-placed Tiger banked $100 million, the most a professional
sports person has ever earned in one year.
Madonna, who was in third place, missed out on last year's list but the
success of her 2006 'Confessions Tour' helped to boost her earnings and
press coverage.
Others stars included in the prestigious list include, Angelina Jolie, Will
Smith, Sir Elton John and David Beckham - whose $250 million five-year
contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team propelled him from 43rd
place to 15th.
Stars who failed to make the cut this year include, Jim Carrey, Halle Berry,
Cameron Diaz and Paris Hilton.
