Forbes Names Lady Gaga the Most Powerful Celebrity in the World

It seems Oprah Winfrey is no longer the most powerful celebrity in the world. Lady Gaga, she of the crazy makeup and raw meat dress, topped Forbes magazine's annual list of the 100 most powerful celebrities, bumping the beloved talk show host from the top slot.
Gaga moved up four spots on Forbe’s list, which ranks celebrities based on earnings, popularity on the Internet, and mentions in newspapers and on radio. Though Lady Gaga earned $200 million less than Oprah Winfrey, the “Born This Way” singer bested Oprah because of her social media savvy.
"Lady Gaga beat Oprah this year because of her social media power," said Forbes editor Dorothy Pomerantz. "She's the best example of how celebrities will need to manage their careers in the coming years."
So just how strong is Lady Gaga's social media presence? The performer commands 10 million Twitter followers and 32 million Facebook fans, and Gaga’s devoted fan base, the “Little Monsters,” also downloaded the singer’s newest single, “Born This Way,” over a million times in just five days. Not too shabby.
Other celebrities in the top ten include Justin Bieber, who is no stranger to social media himself, U2, Elton John, Tiger Woods, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Simon Cowell, and LeBron James.
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