Sandra Bullock Tops Forbes Highest-Paid Actress List

Her personal life has had its ups and downs in the last year but professionally Sandra Bullock couldn't be hotter – or richer.

The Oscar winner, 46, has been named Hollywood's highest-paid actress by Forbes magazine, with an estimated $56 million in earnings from June 2009 to June 2010.

And Bullock, who was the eighth most powerful star in the magazine's annual Celebrity 100 list, sits at the top for a good reason: Her romantic comedy The Proposal grossed $320 million at the box office on a $40 million budget and The Blind Side scored an impressive $310 million.

Reese Witherspoon and Cameron Diaz tied for No. 2 on the list, which was determined by the stars' upfront pay on movies they are currently shooting, in addition to back-end pay given after a movie was released. The magazine also factored in earnings from perfume and clothing lines and ad campaigns.

Jennifer Aniston raked in with $27 million, followed by Sarah Jessica Parker with $25 million and Julia Roberts and Angelina Jolie each with $20 milllion

Oprah Winfrey Regains Her Power – on Forbes List

Oprah Winfrey is back on top.

A year after slipping to No. 2 on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list, the media queen regained her crown as 2010's most powerful star worth an estimated $315 million.

Last year's title holder, Angelina Jolie, fell 17 spots while Beyoncé climbed to No. 2 with $87 million in earnings (husband Jay-Z landed the No. 15 spot).

The list – determined by a celebrity's earnings and fame – placed Avatar director James Cameron, who pocketed $210 million, at the No. 3 ranking. Lady Gaga and Tiger Woods rounded out the top five.

It was also a good year for Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift, who jumped up to No. 12 from 69, and Twilight stars Robert Pattinson (No. 50) and Kristen Stewart (No. 66). The popular franchise also helped author Stephenie Meyer earn a No. 59 ranking.

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Simon Cowell is Top Earning Man on U.S. TV

Simon Cowell, the acerbic "American Idol" judge, creator of "America's Got Talent" an record producer, is the top earning man on prime-time U.S. television with an estimated haul of $75 million, http://www.forbes.com/ said on Tuesday.

Cowell, 50, beat out "The Apprentice" show host Donald Trump ($50 million) and "American Idol" presenter Ryan Seacrest ($38 million), based on estimated pre-tax earnings from June 1, 2008 to June 1, 2009.

Most of the top earners have several entertainment related ventures, Forbes said. Cowell has his own record label which has signed singers including Leona Lewis and Susan Boyle, in addition to his duties as a judge on "American Idol" -- the most watched TV show in the United States for seven years.

Apart from "The Apprentice", Trump lends his name to products ranging from neckties to vodka and reaps fees from speeches and books.

Seacrest, 34, has a Los Angeles morning radio show, is a celebrity TV host and developed the TV reality show "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," as well as hosting "American Idol".

Rounding up the top ten were "Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen ($21 million), "The Office" actor Steve Carell ($20 million), "Deal or No Deal" host Howie Mandel ($15 million), 24's Kiefer Sutherland ($13 million), Jeff Foxworthy from "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader" ($11 million), "House" star Hugh Laurie ($10 million) and "CSI: Miami" actor David Caruso ($9 million).

Madonna Reigns Supreme In Cash Countdown

Madonna, Celine Dion and Beyonce have proved women are still on top in the music industry - they have been named the world's highest earning musicians.

The Queen of Pop reigned supreme over her fellow singers as she raked in a mammoth $110 million in the year from June 2008 to June 2009 thanks to her worldwide Sticky & Sweet tour, according to Forbes magazine.

Dion didn't fall too far behind the Material Girl, taking home $100 million in the same time period.

Beyonce came in third in the countdown, pulling in $87 million due to the success of her I Am... Sasha Fierce trek.

But it wasn't all bad news for the boys - rocker Bruce Springsteen and country star Kenny Chesney rounded out the top five with earnings of $70 million and $65 million respectively.

Meanwhile, Coldplay, Rascal Flatts and AC/DC all tied after garnering $60 million .

The complete top 12 is as follows:

1. Madonna $110 million
2. Celine Dion $100 million
3. Beyonce Knowles $87 million
4. Bruce Springsteen $70 million
5. Kenny Chesney $65 million
6. (tie) Coldplay $60 million
6. (tie) Rascal Flatts $60 million
6. (tie) AC/DC $60 million
9. The Eagles $55 million
10. Toby Keith $52 million
11. Bon Jovi $50 million

12. Dave Matthews Band $45 million

Angelina Jolie: World’s Most Powerful Celebrity

Angelina Jolie has unseated talkshow diva Oprah Winfrey to become the World’s Most Powerful Celebrity, according to Forbes.

Here’s what Forbes had to say about the 33-year-old’s power based on money and fame: “Eclectic actress and gossip-column favorite dethrones media maven Oprah Winfrey atop this year’s Celebrity 100. Jolie has always been able to attract tabloid attention and Oscar nods, but this year, she’s finally figured out a way to make serious money. Her most recent blockbuster, Wanted, proved this mother of six’s sweet spot is action films; the movie earned $340 million at the box office. Up next: Salt, in which Jolie plays a CIA officer accused of being a spy.”

Here’s who rounded out the top 10:
#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