Meet Hollywood's NEW Most Powerful Celebrity

Better luck next year, Oprah.

Forbes magazine has named their most powerful celebrities in the world in their annual "Celebrity 100" list, with Angelina Jolie dethroning Oprah Winfrey after two years at the top.

Based on entertainment related earnings and media visibility, Jolie nabbed the top spot on the list despite falling short of being the top earning celebrity.

Oprah made $275 million, Madonna (#3) made $100 million, and Angelina brought in a paltry $27 million --- what a pittance! How is she expected to survive on that?

Though if the list had been based on media coverage just over the past few weeks, Jon and Kate Gosselin would have probably edged her out.

Angelina's main squeeze Brad Pitt came in at number nine, which we'd totally hold over his head whenever he started to get out of line if we were her.

And of course you can't talk about Brangelina without the other leg on the tabloid triangle, Jennifer Aniston. Brad's ex was number eight so at least she can take solace in the fact that she beat him in this numeric wrestling match. We imagine it's the little victories like this that help get her through the day.

So if they're hot, who's not? Leading the list of the coolest celebs who have now gone cold is Justin Timberlake. In 2008, he was number 12. This year, he didn't even make it into the top 100. Humpf, he was robbed. Robbed, we say! His leotard-clad impersonation of Beyonce's "Single Ladies" should have given him an automatic in.

Also gone but not forgotten: Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lopez and Tyra Banks. Ouch. J-Lo loses out on a reality show to Octomom (for real) and is d-listed all in the same week? Man, we wouldn't want to be hubby Marc Anthony during her temper tantrum.

Which just goes to prove that while their money lasts, fame is fleeting. And for some, there's less of both every year.

Forbes List of Top Ten Most Power Celebrities

1) Angelina Jolie

2) Oprah Winfrey

3) Madonna

4) Beyonce Knowles

5) Tiger Woods

6) Bruce Springsteen

7) Steven Spielberg

8) Jennifer Aniston

9) Brad Pitt

10) Kobe Bryant

But some of the bold-face names that made the list, and where they landed, is definitely cause for some WTF moments.

To wit, Jim Carrey (#56) somehow beat the Jonas Bros (#60). What has he done this year besides date Jenny McCarthy? Though if it was Jenny circa early-1990s we'd understand.

And Katherine Heigl, whose smug sense of entitlement is second only to Gwyneth Paltrow's, pulled rank (#82) over Anne Hathaway (#85). OSCAR-NOMINATED Anne Hathaway. This is just great. Now the big-screen wannabe is going to start walking around wearing a tiara and only answering when you call her "Katherine the Great."

You might want to sit down for this one. Run-away bride Jennifer Love Hewitt came in at #99. We'll say that again, Jennifer Love Hewitt made the list. Over Justin Timberlake. Ok, we're totally questioning Forbes' credibility at this point. J-Love can't even get into the Ivy to use the restroom for heaven's sake!

The only thing that makes sense is that the list was put together by some 60-year-old geezers since they are the only ones watching the dreck that is Ghost Whisperer. No wonder the JoBros did so poorly; the powers-that-be probably thought they were an accounting firm or something. That or a bunch of monkeys were left in a room and they randomly pulled names out of a hat.

Sadly, both scenarios are equally plausible.

By Paige Muller

Paige Muller, Gossip & Hollywood Hijinx
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		Paige Muller is a gossip gal with an appreciation – some would say obsession – for Hollywood hijinx, celebrity style and the latest fashion trends.  From who hooked up, who's knocked up and "WTF are they wearing?", Paige offers all the dish, with a side of snark. When not pondering Jennifer Aniston's perplexing post-breakup PR strategy, Paige is a published writer and communications professional who has worked with brands like Dove, L'Oreal, More magazine, Gap and WE: Woman's Entertainment.
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