Magazine Forbes released that Oprah Winfrey is still the woman of the world's highest-paid entertainment, reaching USD290 million (Rp2, 5 trillion) between May 2010 to May 2011.
However, as the end to show The Oprah Winfrey Show in May 2011 and then, Forbes predict the position of woman from California can be marginalized. The Oprah Winfrey Show who was 25 years old is the biggest contributor to the coffers of wealth Oprah.
Indeed, her 57-year fixed seeks to maintain its earnings to remain at the highest place by making its own cable network which is labeled OWN (The Oprah Winfrey Network).
But the effort started in the last five years has not yielded maximum results. Even since launched several programs in January this year, the impression in prime time produced OWN have not gotten a positive response from the community.
Average impressions prime time OWN witnessed only 250,000 viewers. The OWN is currently preparing to launch the "weapon" new, that is Rosie O'Donnell, which aired this month.
"The networks have a long way to go before advertisers start paying the prescribed fee for Winfrey's syndicated show," said Dorothy Pomerantz of Forbes who compile the list by screening a variety of information from the agents, managers, lawyers and others who know the subject.
While Winfrey should rush to promote his new television network, of course, money makers got a chance to seize the crown as the highest paid women in the world of entertainment.
Lady Gaga by Forbes placed in second position with revenues of USD90 million (Rp800 billion) is considered as the strongest candidate to shift Oprah. Yes, Lady Gaga income is still far from revenue Winfrey. But, Forbes view, it is not impossible the Poker Face This would shift Winfrey someday.
Pop stars who have fans nicknamed "Little Monsters" is very clever in getting money. Gaga is not afraid to gamble with some products such as Virgin Mobile phone in the video.
Twitter network that grossed 14 million followers (follower) His crash even when the follower This attempt to download singleHis songs are so available. Her latest album, "Born This Way", sold 1 million copies in the week pertamanmya.
"Gaga just need to stay relevant defend himself if he wanted to continue to reap revenue that way," said Forbes.
Actually, Gaga has shifted the throne Winfrey when Forbes issued a list of 100 Most Powerful Celebrity in the World.
The singer, known as an eccentric style of dress immediately perched on the top and sliding Winfrey who resigned the crown for the third time in seven years. And, of course, Gaga at the top of the list not because of the difference in income is still $ 200 million from Winfrey.
But, because fans Facebook it reached 32 million and 14 million followerHer on Twitter. While the top three list of female Hollywood star occupied by the highest income reality show Bethenny Frankel with USD55 million (more complete info see graphic).
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen was ordained that year at the fourth position back to work shortly after giving birth to her first son last year. But, if he did not do it, the wife athlete Tom Brady is still keeping his money coffers.
Most of his income just does not come from catwalk, But from Ipanema, a partnership he had with Brazilian footwear company, Grendene. Bundchen is also confirmed just want to be paid by the Brazilian real currency and the euro. This is what helped boost earnings.
Of the top 10 highest paid women in the entertainment world, the names of singers and television dominating figure in this list. None of those who work as wide-screen actress.
Forbes compiling a list of the estimated income of the women in the entertainment world by talking to lawyers, agents, producers, and people who are knowledgeable about the subject to obtain income information between May 2010 to May 2011.
"Revenues in the list reflects the gross income and not counted for some things such as taxes and wages of managers," added Forbes.