THE MOST POWERFUL STARS

摘要

For the first time since Beyonce debuted on the FORBES Celebrity 100 in 2004, the singer claims the top spot on our list, thanks mostly to her massive Mrs. Carter World Tour. But Beyonce is about more than music. Her business empire includes clothes and perfume, and she commands instant attention with her 63 million Facebook fans and 13 million followers on Instagram. Rankings on the Celebrity 100 combine earnings with press mentions, social media power and a "cultural impact" figure. Dr. Dre is our highest earner, making an astounding $620 million over the past 12 months (the most ever for a celebrity), thanks to Apple's purchase of his Beats headphone line for $3 billion. Madonna falls off the list despite ranking fifth last year, while Bradley Cooper and Jimmy Fallon are making their debuts.