The ranking is based on the Canadian teen singing sensation’s income and fame. The 18-year-old, who is dating former Disney star Selena Gomez, made $55 million last year, which earned him the cover as well.
The “Boyfriend” singer, who has sold 15 million albums since his debut in 2009, posed for a photo with his manager, Scott Braun, who has been instrumental in getting him to the top.
“I do calls every week with my business manager and my lawyer,” Bieber told Forbes. “Each week I’m learning something about my business and what I need to know for my career.”
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| Justin Bieber on the cover of Forbes |
Placement on the list is determined by a combination of fame and money. Fame is defined as “media visibility in print, television, radio and online, plus social media power, which we measure by looking at each celebrity’s presence on Facebook and Twitter,” writes Forbes.
“Bieber is more than just a pop star,” says the cover story. “He’s also a budding venture capitalist. Bieber has used his fame and fortune to invest in startup companies like Spotify, Tinychat and Enflick.”
Jennifer Lopez is number one on this year’s Forbes list with $52 million in earnings, knocking Lady Gaga down from the top spot to fifth.
Justin Bieber is third on Forbes’ Most Powerful Celebrities list
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- Oprah Winfrey
- Justin Bieber
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- Lady Gaga
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- Kim Kardashian
- Katy Perry
- Tom Cruise
- Steven Spielberg
- Taylor Swift
- Tiger Woods
- Angelina Jolie
- Donald Trump
- LeBron James
- Beyonce Knowles
- Elton John
- Simon Cowell
- Rush Limbaugh
- Tyler Perry
- Paul McCartney
- Jennifer Aniston
- Glenn Beck
- Adele
- Bon Jovi
- Dr. Dre
- Kobe Bryant
- Brad Pitt
- Ryan Seacrest
- Howard Stern
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- David Beckham
- Manny Pacquiao
- Ellen DeGeneres
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- George Lucas
- James Patterson
- Jay-Z
- Jerry Bruckheimer
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- David Letterman
- Sean “Diddy” Combs
- Kristen Stewart
- Cristiano Ronaldo
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- Leonardo Dicaprio
- Rafael Nadal
- Phil Mickelson
- Toby Keith
- Lionel Messi
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- Floyd Mayweather
- Kenny Chesney
- Dick Wolf
- Sandra Bullock
- Johnny Depp
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- Will Smith
- Cameron Diaz
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- Gisele Bundchen
- Mark Burnett
- Alex Rodriguez
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Tom Hanks
- Stephen King
- Taylor Lautner
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- Lil Wayne
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- Maria Sharapova
- Ben Stiller
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- J.K. Rowling
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- Larry The Cable Guy
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- Tina Fey
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- Bethenny Frankel
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- Melissa McCarthy
- Adriana Lima
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Justin Bieber is third on Forbes’ Most Powerful Celebrities list
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