Beyoncé is world's most powerful celebrity
theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé has been crowned the world's most powerful celebrity Monday, topping this year's Forbes Celebrity 100.
Beyoncé has been crowned the world’s most powerful celebrity Monday, topping this year’s Forbes Celebrity 100.
The rankings are generated measuring a celebrity’s earnings and social impact as well as social media mentions and social media status, reports Today.
Queen Bey took the top spot from Oprah, who fell to No. 4 this year.
The magazine credits the superstar’s hit album, entitled Beyoncé, and her hugely successful world tour, reportedly raking in roughly $2.4 million per show, for sending her to the top.
Beyoncé is also involved in multiple business ventures outside of the music industry. The “Drunk In Love” singer has endorsements from Pepsi and H&M, and she also plays a key role in her fashion and fragrance endeavors.
Between June 1, 2013, and June 1, 2014, Forbes estimates Beyoncé earned $115 million.
Miami Heat star LeBron James follows at No. 2, earning an estimated $72 million.
Rapper, producer and businessman Dr. Dre is listed at No. 3. Following the recent sale of his electronics company, Beats, to Apple, Dre’s annual income skyrocketed to an estimated $620 million. Forbes reports it as “the highest yearly earnings total of any entertainer ever evaluated.”
Ellen DeGeneres, Jay Z, Floyd Mayweather, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Robert Downey Jr. round out the top 10.
Beyoncé recently started a new world tour with her husband, rapper Jay Z. The power couple’s On The Run tour began last week in Miami, and the last date is slated for September 13 in Paris, France.
Reign on, Queen Bey. Reign on.
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