Top 10 Olympians of All Time

The first sporting events got underway in London couple of days ago and the grand opening ceremony, making today the perfect day to get ready for this Thirtieth Olympiad by looking back at our list of the 10 greatest athletes ever to grace the Summer Olympic Games.

Some of the names you already know, some of them (especially if you’re younger) you do not. But what these 10 men and women have in common is that they left the longest-standing global athletic competition forever changed.

#10 | Michael Johnson – Sprinter – United States
1992 (Barcelona)/1996 (Atlanta)/2000 (Sydney)

To who grew up in the ’90′s or earlier, Michael Johnson will forever be the Fastest Man on Earth and Usain Bolt will be nothing more than his less-talented successor. Johnson originally won five Gold Medals in three different games, but voluntarily returned the fifth when one of his relay partners, Antonio Pettigrew, admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs years later. Still, Michael Johnson has four other Gold Medals to his name as well as the famous gold shoes. Earlier this year, Johnson came out and said that he believed much of the success he achieved in his career is due to genetic advantages he was born with as part of his slavery-laden ancestry. Many refute that claim, but whatever the cause, he remains one of the great Track and Field athletes ever.

#9 | Usain Bolt – Sprinter – Jamaica
2008 (Beijing)/Still Active

We’d like to put Usain Bolt higher on this list, but he may not even be halfway through his Olympic career. So we leave his name at #8 with an asterisk with us reserving the right to move him up or down later! As it is, however, Bolt already has three gold medals to his name. He was a part of the 4X100 Meter Jamaican Relay team and also won Gold in the Men’s 200 Metres. But the crowning moment of his career so far of course came when he absolutely torched the competition in the 100 Metres and slashed down his own World Record with a new time of 9.69 seconds. He will be one of many household names closely watched in the upcoming 2012 London Games.

#8 | Jesse Owens – Track and Field Athlete – United States
1936 (Berlin)

Jesse Owens had no official nickname, but “Captain America” might be pretty fitting. No, he doesn’t look like the much taller (and Caucasian) comic book character, but Owens performance at the Berlin Games brought a spirit of national pride when the good ‘ole U.S. of A. need it most. You see, Nazi Germany was on the up and up, and Adolf Hitler saw his country hosting the Olympic Games as the perfect opportunity to prove his theories on race superiority. The United States was by no means close to Germany in its political ideologies, but the nation, for the most part, wasn’t all that progressive, either. So the chances of a Black athlete taking the limelight between these two juggernauts weren’t very good. But Owens did just that as he won four Gold Medals at the games. But don’t chalk this up to America rallying behind one of their own. Franklin D. Roosevelt never invited the world champion for a formal ceremony at the White House. Reports at least suggest Hitler shook the man’s hand behind closed doors after he won. And when Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their black-gloved fists at the games over THREE DECADES later, it was still considered controversial.

#7 | Larisa Latynina – Gymnast – Soviet Union
1956 (Melbourne)/1960 (Rome)/1964 (Tokyo)

Larisa Latynina is quite the mouthful for a name, and when you try wearing all the Olympic Medals she has won, your neck will hurt, too. That’s because Latynina is currently the all-time Olympic leader in medals won. During her career spanning from the 1956 Melbourne Games to the 1964 Tokyo Games, Latynina won nine Gold medals, five Silver, and four Bronze for a grand total of 18 medals. Now, Michael Phelps is nipping at her heels and will likely surpass her during his program at the London Games, but Latynina remains the champion for now.

#6 | Steve Redgrave – Rower – Great Britain
1984 (Los Angeles)/1988 (Seoul)/1992 (Barcelona)/1996 (Atlanta)/2000 (Sydney)

Before Redgrave came along, the best Olympians in the world had ever only dreamed of grabbing the Gold in four different games. But the British Rower changed all that in the 80′s and 90′s when he became the first Olympian in ANY discipline to win a Gold Medal in five different games let alone consecutive ones. After winning his first in the Coxed Four event, Redgrave won his next three in the Coxless Pair in ’88, ’92, and ’96 then captured his fifth in the Coxless Four event in Sydney in 2000. Though we’ve only had two games since 2000, his record still stands strong today with no one even close to threatening it. In fact, the feat was so impressive he was knighted in 2001 by Queen Elizabeth II. So that’s SIR Steven Redgrave to you!

#5 | Mark Spitz – Swimmer – United States
1968 (Mexico City)/1972 (Munich)

Even though Spitz’s only claim to fame was ousted by the man, the U.S. swimmer owes Michael Phelps a debt of gratitude. Why? Because if it hadn’t been for him, most of us probably would have forgotten the man did something way more impressive than grow a wicked mustache. The success to which I refer to took place at the 1972 Games when Mark Spitz famously became the first man to win seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games, three in relay events and four in individual competitions. Add that with the two win one in Mexico City as well as the Silver and Bronze he won there and Spitz’s total Olympic Medal count for his career stands at 11. His record set at the Munich Game stood for 36 years before Michael Phelps won 8 at Beijing in 2008. Still not bad for a guy most people mistook for a porn star.

#4 | Alexei Nemov – Gymnast – Russia
1996 (Atlanta)/2000 (Sydney)

Those who were expecting me to do a “In Soviet Russia” Simpsons joke here are going to be let down, because Alexei Nemov was one of the coolest dudes ever to wear a unitard. Between the games in Atlanta and Sydney the Russian gymnast racked up four Gold medals, two silver, and six Bronze. Yeah, that’s TWELVE total medals in TWO Olympic Games. From the vault, to the floor, to the pommel horse, to the bars, Nemov did it all. And, more times than not, he ended up winning something. But with six of them being for third place, does he really deserve to be #4 on this list? Well almost all of his colleagues above never attained such a Medal count, so he stands comfortably just inside the Top 5.

#3 | Nadia Comaneci – Gymnast – Romania
1976 (Montreal)/1980 (Moscow)

If a teacher or coach ever tries to console you with the cliché “nobody’s perfect”, you kindly ask them to tell that Nadia Comaneci. That’s because, while competing in the team portion of the games, she aced her routine on the uneven bars and received a perfect score of ’10′. Not only had no one ever received a perfect score, no one was anticipating it either, which proved to be a problem because the scoreboards inside the arena had no way of displaying such high marks. Instead, her score read ’1.00′. Eventually, though, the crowd put two and two together and gave her a standing ovation. Between her performances at those Montreal Games and later at the less-attended Moscow Games, Comaneci racked up five Gold medals, three silver, and one Bronze. Oh, and you want to hear the kicker? She was only 14 when she received that perfect score in 1976.

#2 | Michael Phelps – Swimmer – United States
2004 (Athens)/2008 (Beijing)/Still Active

If you don’t know who Michael Phelps is, you’ve been living under a rock wearing a tinfoil hat for the last decade. The man they call the Baltimore Bullet (No, he wasn’t in ‘The Wire’) is the only Olympian, swimmer or otherwise, to win eight Gold medals. But he’s not willing to rest on those laurels alone. Those eight Gold medals as well as the six and two Bronze medals he received in Athens brings his grand total medal count to 16 and the 27-year-old isn’t done yet. Phelps will compete in seven medal events at the London Games even though he qualified for eight, the eight he broke history with back in 2008. He only needs to medal in three events to surpass the Soviet Union’s Larisa Latynina as the all time Medal count leader.

#1 | Carl Lewis – Track and Field Athlete – United States
1984 (Los Angeles)/1988 (Seoul)/1992 (Barcelona)/1996 (Atlanta)

Track stars don’t typically enjoy long stints on top of the sport. It seems like, just as they reach the top, some young gun comes rearing up from behind challenging them for the throne. Enter the exception to the rule, Carl Lewis, who walked away with a Gold medal in a Track and Field event in FOUR different Olympic Games. Add that to the fact that he’s one of only five Olympians to win at least 9 Gold medals and the fact that no other Track and Field star have had such a widespread range of events in which they dominated for so long, and you have the reason why Carl Lewis is our #1 Olympian of all time. When you look at each criterion separately, Carl Lewis doesn’t stand atop a single one. But when you step back and look at the bigger picture — at the sheer scope of just how Lewis dominated the Olympic Game he participated in — you can see why he has a ‘numero uno’ next to his name here. – Guysnation

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Top 5 hottest upcoming supercars

The economic meltdown that hit the world a couple of years back did the worst kind of damage to the auto industry. Some ambitious projects were forced to be canned. Things have improved over the years and the auto industry is not only back on track but rather entering a great phase. There’s never been a more exciting time to be a car enthusiast, so we decided to come up with the five hottest supercars automakers will unveil over the next four years.

5. Lamborghini Cabrera (2015)

What makes it special? In the world of performance machines, things move relatively at a slower pace. Generally, a sports car stays into production for many years before it is finally retired, and till then it receives endless tweaks and subtle makeovers to keep it updated. Lamborghini Gallardo has been with us for over a decade, and notwithstanding the amazing credentials, it’s time to be replaced with something better, something new. Enter the Lamborghini Cabrera which is all set to become the successor to Gallardo and will take its place to be the company’s volume model. As of now, there is a little lack in clarity on its name as some industry experts believe Lamborghini will name it “Deimos” after a trademark application was discovered while most of the rumors suggest the Italian marquee will stick to the name Cabrera. Prototypes wearing heavy camouflage have been spied in the wild quite frequently giving us a fair idea of its design. It looks like a cross between Gallardo and the Aventador with reshaped LED headlamps. Lamborghini design philosophy is never disappointing and we don’t think it would be any different with the Cabrera.

Underpinnings and Powertrain: Much like the Gallardo, Cabrera will be the smaller Lamborghini on offer sharing its mid-engine platform with the second generation Audi R8. The shell will be made out of aircraft grade aluminum and a lot of carbon fiber is guaranteed to be used to make it as light as possible. In all probability, it’ll be powered by an engine similar to the current naturally aspirated 5.2 liter V10 engine which could be tuned to churn out close to 600 HP.

Arrival, Pricing and Competition: As per what we think, Lamborghini might unveil the Cabrera at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show and will start selling it by the end of 2014 or early 2015. On the pricing front, Lamborghini might price it close to the current Gallardo models with a starting price of $200,000. Audi R8 V10 will be its closest competitor with the cousin giving it a tough fight.

4. BMW M8 (2016)

What makes it special? To answer in simple words; the M badge, its truncated LED lights and BMW’s return to making proper sports cars after a gap of almost three decades make it special. With its retro looks — reminiscent of the old M1 of the 80s – fused with the latest design philosophy of BMW, the M8 coupe promises to be a great performance machine in the making. And the good news is, it won’t come with an electric motor like its duplicate cousin, the BMW i8. It will be powered by a proper gasoline engine only to produce raw, brute horsepower. It would be a lot different than the other M-badged Beamers and will herald BMW’s foray into premium sports car market.

Underpinnings and Powertrain: The M8 will share its platform the futuristic i8 which will be made using carbon fiber and aluminum, but it will be powered by a proper petrol engine. There is no official confirmation but we suspect it will come with a retuned version of the M5’s 4.4 Liter V8 engine which can produce upwards of 600 HP.

Arrival, Pricing and Competition: We are still a few years away before BMW M8 enters into production, but if things go according to the current plans, it should hit the markets by 2016 with a price-tag reading upwards of $300,000 (without factoring in the inflation). When launched, it will compete against Porsche 911(s) and Audi R8.

3. Mercedes Benz SLC (2015)

What makes it special? Mercedes is ending the production of the SLS AMG this year and will unveil its last version, named the ‘SLS AMG GT’, at the upcoming Los Angeles Motor Show. The lunaticsupercar with its iconic gullwing doors replaced the SLR AMG back in 2010, but after a successful run, it’s time for the V8 rocket to retire. The car that’ll replace the SLR AMG, codenamed C190, has been spied in the wild quite a few times draped in black camouflage. The car which is being called the baby SLS is expected to come with a new ‘SLC’ moniker, a name which makes a comeback after almost 30 years. The Mercedes SLC will be lighter and more agile than the car it replaces but the contours lo

ok very similar to the SLS AMG. It’s expected to come with a 5.5 liter V8 and new headlights, similar to the ones on all the new Mercs, but the most noticeable change is its door. It won’t come with thegullwing doors, but rather have the normal doors.

Underpinnings and Powertrain: Though information on the Mercedes SLC is scarce but we expect it to come with a brand new chassis which will be lighter and smaller than that of the SLS AMG. It will be powered by a bi-turbo 5.4 liter V8 which should be good to produce 600hp. Though the lightweight shell will make it more agile and will give it sharp performance, but it might lose the lunatic supercar image the SLS AMG earned for itself.

Arrival, Pricing and Competition: With the last version of the SLS AMG making a debut this month and the production slated to end early next year, it won’t be long before the Mercedes SLC breaks cover. If rumors are to be believed, it might be unveiled at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Pricing is expected to be kept below the current SLS AMG and might come under $100,000. A toned down Mercedes SLC will take on Porsche 911(s) and Audi R8.

2. Porsche 960 (2017)

What makes it special? The Porsche 911 Turbo and GT3 are fantastic sports cars but they don’t quite measure up well against supercars with more power and grunt. And on the other end of the spectrum is Porsche’s hypercar, 918, which costs more than $1 million along with optional extras. To bridge the wide gap between the two, Porsche is working on 960, a mid-engine supercar positioned above the 911s. Though there is very little information available on the Porsche 960 but it’s expected to be designed to look more like the 918 rather than the conventional Porsches.

Underpinnings and Powertrain: The Porsche 960 will feature an aluminum chassis combined with carbon fiber, magnesium and titanium to keep the weight down to below than 3,000 pounds. To give it some serious grunt, Porsche might use a boxer eight-cylinder engine which will be juiced up by four turbochargers according to sources. To take on the some very capable supercars, Porsche might tune the engine to produce upwards of 650hp.

Arrival, Pricing and Competition: Initially it was expected to arrive by 2015, but there is a delay in the project. Unlike the 918, this won’t be a limited-run model as Porsche plans to sell 3000 to 4000 over a six-year life cycle. Production will likely commence in early 2017 and will come with an expected price tag close to $300,000. The Porsche 960 will compete against Ferrari 458 Italia and Lamborghini Aventador.

1. LaFerrari (2014)

What makes it special? Is that even a question? Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, theLaFerrari might have an odd name but has looks to die for. That’s what we call a proper pin-up poster king! The hyper-car which was codenamed ‘F150’ is the successor to the legendary Enzo. The limited edition flagship is Ferrari’s first hybrid and promise to be the fastest ever Ferrari on road till date. Only 499 will be ever made. It isn’t production ready yet as Ferrari is taking its time to perfect it. Every once in a while it’s spotted while being tested at different tracks across the world. Recently a prototype was spied at the Nürburgring circuit being put through its paces. A lot of the technologyon this hyper-car has been sourced from F1 including the HY-KERS system and the V12 engine that features a F1-derived variable geometry air intake system.

Underpinnings and Powertrain: The LaFerrari uses four different kinds of carbon fiber,all hand-laminated and autoclave-cured in the racing department using the same design and production methods as the F1 car. It weighs just 2800 pounds – almost half a ton lighter than F12 Berlinetta. The hybrid hypercar is powered by a 6.3 liter V12 which produces 789 hp and an electric motor which lifts the peak power to a stratospheric 950 hp. Thanks to the insane amount of power, theLaFerrari goes from 0-60mph under 3 seconds and 0-124mph under 7 seconds.

Arrival, Pricing and Competition: Maranello hasn’t officially confirmed the price for its newestflagship but it’s believed to be in the range of ₤1 million ($1.6 million approx). Each of the 499 Laferraris were sold long before it was even unveiled this year at the Geneva Motor Show. Deliveries are expected to start from 2014 onwards and it will compete with McLaren P1 and Porsche 918.luxurylaunches

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Greatest Philosophers: 10 Greatest Philosophers of All Time

Who are the greatest philosophers in the World? Here is the list of top 10 greatest philosophers. In this ever changing world, the only constant thing is change. Aside from all these changes, one thing that remains constant would be the ancient beliefs that we hold on to. All the ideals we have stem from ancient philosophical practices. From the way our countries are governed to how the law is implemented in each country all have its foundation in philosophy. Many just think that philosophy is an outdated branch of the academic world. But if one would really get down to the core of philosophy, one would see how our current lives are closely intertwined with philosophical principles and how we have imbibed these standards and made it part of our daily lives. With this, here is a list of the top 10 greatest philosophers in the world:

10.  John Locke

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One of the greatest philosophers in the history who had shaped politics of the modern world, John Locke is often touted to be the Father of Liberalism. His ideas were focused on principles that dealt with humanism and individual freedom. He was the proponent behind equal rights. He strongly believed in “government with the consent of the governed.” It is his belief that the ideal government is one wherein people are given equal rights under the law. Part of his theory was that there are three rights which are natural and innate to all human beings. These would the right to life, right to liberty and right to estate. He was not in agreement to the ways of the European nobility as he felt that the poor people were not given equal rights as compared to those who were of noble descent. He is at number 10 in our list of greatest philosophers.

9. Niccolo Machiavelli

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One of the most renowned philosophers, Niccolo Machiavelli possessed an unparallel and incomparable philosophy of mind. Being a statesman and a political theorist in Italy, he constantly looked at the realistic side of things. He wrote the Prince in 1513 which contained his hypothesis on how one can use absolute power in order to be able to achieve political strength. One of the more salient assumptions that made Machiavelli very popular would be his belief that the end justifies the means. He believed that the ways one would choose to go about to attain a certain goal is not important. What matters would be the actualization of the goal in mind.He is at number 9 in our list of greatest philosophers.

8. Jean-Paul Sartre

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Highly renowned for his views on existentialism, Jean-Paul Sartre was known to have written plays and other works which showcased his philosophical observations found in his collection ofphilosophy journal. The plays he wrote were targeted to the general public and not to the elite, like his other contemporaries. Known for his analysis on existentialism, existentialism focused on what it meant to be “Being” and how it differed from “Nothingness. With views rather similar to that of Karl Marx, it was part of his theory that men are “condemned to be free”. Having a choice or making choices are not a privilege but rather a responsibility.He is at number 8 in our list of greatest philosophers.

7. Michel Foucault

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A member of the academe, Foucault would often ask about how things happened and how things worked. He would constantly have questions about the nature of things and why things turn out the way they do. He was deeply interested in the nature of human beings and refused to accept the common beliefs as to why human beings will choose to behave in certain ways. He focused his study on the interaction between humans and science as seen in society. In order to formulate theories, he used ideas seen in sociology and history to understand the interaction of humans in ancient philosophy. He believed that there is not just one clear cut reason as to why something would happen. He is at number 7 in our list of greatest philosophers.

6. Confucius

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Considered to be the most important philosopher seen in the Eastern history, Confucius is highly popular and reputed for his wise sayings and teachings. As he worked closely with the government, he had a lot of assumptions on politics and even ethics. Many would say that the idea behind democracy was a product of the Western world. But upon going through Confucius’ works, it could be seen that he was already writing about politics in line with democracy as early as 500 BC. In fact one of his more popular beliefs would be that “the best government is one that rules through rites and the people’s natural morality, rather than by using bribery and coercion.” Coinciding with the thoughts of the Greeks in realms of the Greek Philosophy, Confucius believed that the government should be ruled by the people. He is at number 6 in our list of greatest philosophers.

5. Socrates

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One of the first Greek thinkers and Greek philosophers, Socrates was known for being one of the first philosophers of the Western world. He is best known for the Socratic Method. The Socratic Method teaches one to ask for the definitions of concepts that are abstract in nature. Once one would get the answer, one needs to look for any contradictions to these answers. He is at number 6 in our list of greatest philosophers.

4. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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One of the most important people during the time of the French Enlightenment, Rousseau was known for “The Social Contract”. He believed that men are inherently good when they are born. However due to the society they live in, they tend to eventually become corrupted. This became an integral part in Philosophy of Education because of the contribution that he had shared in the history. He is at number 5 in our list of greatest philosophers.

3. Friedrich Nietzsche

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Well known for his beliefs on how he would reject the Christian doctrine in line with the Western nobility, Friedrich Nietzsche believed that the solution to the imperfection seen in the society during his time would be by creating or being a person who lives by celebrating life and upholds his own values. His theory stated that one’s own morality or will to power makes me superior as compared to other human beings. His works were used widely by the Nazis when they created their own doctrines that also changed the history of philosophy. He is at number 3 in our list of greatest philosophers.

2. Plato

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Known to be one of the major forces behind the philosophies of the Western world, Plato is known for his theory, “The Forms”. According to him, abstractions which are immaterial are the highest form of reality in this world. As things in our material world changes, so does the human perception of these material things. Because of that, we are lesser beings as compared to a greater being who created the Universe.  Plato philosophy is really exceptional, and it’s being quoted from one generation to next generation. He is at number 2 in our list of greatest philosophers.

1. Aristotle

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One of the most popular philosophers, Aristotle is known to have written works ranging from topics on logic to ethics, politics and even literature.  He was also the first person who started arguing that the Universe follows a hierarchy. He believed that there are purposes for every being in this Universe as seen in the Animal Kingdom, Plant Kingdom and as seen among humans. His way of thinking is really amazing that will drive men to ponder deeply his thoughts. He is at number 1 in our list of greatest philosophers.

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Powerful Actresses: Top 10 Most Powerful Actresses in the World

Looking for the most powerful actresses? Here is the list of top 10 Most powerful Actresses. The movie industry is growing at high rate, with most of the people rushing to cinema halls on weekends or after hours of work to go and watch a movie of their choice. Some pass by a movie store nearby to buy one or two movies to go and watch at the comfort of their home. This trend has led to the growth of the most powerful actresses in Hollywood. Just like any other profession in the job market, some people are very influential and rich, so is the movie industry too. 

List of Most Powerful Actresses: 

The list below shows the most powerful actresses 2013 in the world today.

10. Sandra Bullock

This lady has been in Hollywood for quite some time and she is still doing big. She has been featured in different types of movies ranging from thriller, romance, to comedy. She has won a couple of awards in her acting job. She was ranked as the 14th richest woman in the entertainment industry in 2007. She has also entered the Guinness Book of Records in 2012 as the highest paid actress. This charming lady has also produced some few movies in Hollywood. On our list, she is at number 10 in our list of most powerful actresses.

9. Cameron Diaz

She is one of the top actresses in Hollywood you got to love the way she plays her role. This beautiful actress stands out with her attractive blue eyes and tall height. She started her career in 1994 but “The Mask” is a movie which gave her the spotlight in the Hollywood scene. This amazing and charming actress has been getting a lot of attention from media because of her relationship with baseball star, Alex Rodriguez. Any movie which features Cameron Diaz is always a must-watch. Cameron is at number 9 on our list of top 10 most powerful actresses.

8. Natalie Portman

She is an actress who can easily draw crowd with her amazing performance. She has acted in more than one movie but Black Swan made her to win an Oscar Award. She has served as the youngest jury in the Annual Cannes Film Festivals back in 2008. The movies which she has acted are like No Strings Attached, Your Highness, and many others. An outstanding performance is want she always give her funs and the fraternity of movie lovers in general. She is at number 6 on our list of top 10 most powerful actresses in the world.

7. Sarah Jessica Parker 

This hot Hollywood actress is known for her fancy and fun life in the series Sex and the City. She has a fabulous way of changing her character to fit in any role. She has played different roles and always come out very well. Apart from being an actress, she is also a producer where she has created a variety of movies. Her eyes always spark out very beautifully, which is something that captures the attention of whoever is watching the movie. Parker is at number 7 in our list of top 10 most powerful actresses in the world.

6. Julia Roberts

Some know her as drama queen in most of the movies. She became famous worldwide after the release of the romantic comedy, Pretty Woman together with Richard Gere. Her smile, which sometimes looks like she is faking it, made her to be attached to play the evil queen in some movies. In 2005, she was the highest paid actress in the world. Julia is at number 6 in our list of most powerful celebrities.

5. Gwyneth Paltrow

If you are a person who goes to cinemas or buy movies of Hollywood then you must have come across Gwyneth Paltrow. This is because she has been in the field of acting since 1990 and has played roles in many movies. Apart from acting, she is also a singer, where she has sung some few songs which have been chart toppers. She has also written a variety of food and nutrition books which are selling on the global market. She has collected a number of awards where the most famous one is when she was awarded for an outstanding performance in Shakespeare in Love. She has also been named as the most beautiful actress by People’s Magazine. So when selecting a movie to watch, select the one featuring Gwyneth and you won’t get bored. She is at number 5 in our list of powerful celebrities in the world.

4. Kristen Stewart

She is famously known for her role as Bella in the Twilight Saga. She is an amazing actress who started acting in 1999. Most of her acting roles are on the field of thriller. Her fans love the recently released movie, Snow White. Her cute and innocent face always makes her to come out like an angel who does not know much. Although she is in number four, critics say that they are still waiting for her big hit yet. She is one of the Hollywood actress names that should be clearly watched because of her great potential in acting. Steward stook at number 4 as the world's most powerful actress on our list.

3. Jennifer Aniston

Statistics show her to be in third position in the actress list of 2013. Her name has hit media more than once because of her complicated love life. If you are a fan of movies, then you must have come across one movie which features her. This is because she has been in the entertainment industry for some time now. She appeared as number 64 in the top celebrity ranking globally. Her performance in movies has given her notable critical praises. Jennifer is at number 3 in our list of most powerful actresses in World.

2. Jennifer Lawrence

She started her acting career in 2006 and she is currently at the age of 22. She has received a number of nominations for different types of awards. Her beautiful face always makes her fans and supporters to anxiously wait for the next release of her new movies. She is the youngest person ever to be nominated for two Academy Awards. Starting acting at younger age, she has gained enough experience to act for different roles. This has enabled her to achieve international recognition for best performance. Lawrence is at number 2 in our list of most powerful actresses in the world.

1. Angelina Jolie

According to statistics taken by Forbes, it shows that Angela Jolie is the most powerful actress in the world today. This beautiful lady has acted in a number of films since she started her career of acting. She is also an author, film director and screenwriter for various movies. She has been ranked number 41 in the overall top 100 celebrities globally. She always has an amazing smile, which comes out very well in her movies. She has won a number of awards from her movies. She has also received two Screen Actors Guild Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and an Academy Award. Angelina tops our list of top 10 most powerful actresses.

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Powerful Celebrities: 10 Most Powerful Celebrities in 2013

Looking for the most powerful celebrities in the World? Here is the list of top 10 most powerful celebrities in the World as of 2013. Anyone who holds a prominent profile and a certain degree of public fascination can be regarded as a celebrity. Musicians, athletes, actors, and actresses are celebrities who influence day-to-day media and garner a degree of fame in particular niche, of which the most common are the fields of sports and entertainment. May it be on their wealth, general popular appeal or achievements, these celebrities are widely acclaimed and considered public figures whose identities are recognizable in the mass media.

List of Most Powerful Celebrities in 2013

Here is a list of the 10 most powerful celebrities in the world 2013, according to Forbes:

10. Ellen Degeneres

An American stand-up comedian, television host, and actress, Ellen Degeneres is best known for her daytime television talk show, The Ellen Degeneres Show. She came out publicly as a lesbian in 1997 during an appearance in The Oprah Winfrey Show. Throughout her career, Degeneres has won 13 Emmy Awards and other awards for her active involvement in charity. In 2010, she served as campaign ambassador to the Adopt-a-Turkey Project of the Farm Sanctuary and has since then advocated the tradition of adopting turkeys instead of eating them during Thanksgiving. Ellen comes at number 10 in our list of most powerful celebrities in the World.

9. Justin Bieber

Born Justin Drew Bieber, Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actor who rose to fame in 2008 after American talent manager Scooter Braun discovered his videos on Youtube. Since his debut, he has received several awards which include Artist of the Year Awards at the 2010 and 2012 American Music Awards. He was also nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album during the 53rd Grammy Awards and was recognized as the 3rd most powerful celebrity in the world by Forbes in 2012. Currently, his 40 million+ followers on Twitter reveal his strong global fan base, known as “Beliebers”. As of 2012, he has sold over 15 million albums.Justin Bieber comes at number 9 in our list of most powerful celebrities in the world.

8. Roger Federer

Ranked World No. 3 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player who is referred to by commentators as the greatest tennis player of all time. Since the beginning of his career, he has appeared in 24 men’s Grand Slam finals and appeared in 18 of 19 finals from the 2005 Wimbledon Championships. He currently holds several men’s world records, including the World No. 1 position for 302 weeks overall. He has won six ATP World Tour Finals and currently shares the Open Era record for most titles at the Australian Open with his two fellow notable tennis players, Dijovik and Agassi. Roger federer comes at number 6 in our list of most powerful celebrities in the world.

7. Bon Jovi

Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi is an American rock band that consists of lead vocalist Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan and drummer Tico Torres. Since 1986, Bon Jovi has received several global recognitions, starting with its album entitled Slippery When Wet. The band reached the peak of its career between 1995 and 1996, when it had 13 of the U.S. Top 40 Hits. Since 1983, Bon Jovi has released a total of 12 studio albums, including two live albums and three compilations. The band has sold over 130 million albums worldwide, making it one of the best selling bands of all time. Bon Jovi comes at number 7 in our list of most powerful celebrities in the World.

6. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter who was raised in Wyoming, Pennsylvania. She began her musical career when she pursued country music at age 14. The youngest songwriter ever hired by the Sony/ATV Music Publishing House, she rose to popularity as a country music star in 2006, following the release of her eponymous debut album. Swift was also the youngest star who single-handedly wrote and performed a number one song on the country chart. Her songs are known to narrate her experiences as a teenager and a young adult. Since the dawn of her career, she has won seven Grammy Awards, seven Country Music Association Awards, six Academy of Country Music Awards and eleven American Music Awards. Taylor Swift is 6th in our list of top 10 most powerful celebrities in the World.

5. Madonna

Born in 1958, Madonna is an American actress, songwriter, singer, and entrepreneur who began to pursue a career in modern dance in 1977. She released her first self-titled album in 1982, after she signed a contract with Warner Bros. Records affiliate Sire Records. As an entertainer, she is best known for continuously reinventing her music and image as well as for keeping an autonomous standard in the music industry. She has sold over 300 million records worldwide and has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as thebest-selling female recording artist of all time. Time also recognized her as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century. Madonna is at number 5 in our list of most powerful celebrities in the world.

4. Beyonce Knowles

Beyonce is an American singer and actress who began her musical career when she became the lead singer of Destiny’s Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. When the group was disbanded in 2005, Beyonce released her second solo album entitled B’Day which included the hits Irreplaceable and Beautiful Liar. She is described as a modern day feminist because most of her songs depict relationships, love, empowerment, and female sexuality. Throughout her career, she has won seven Grammy Awards and has sold over 118 million albums worldwide. She was once recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America as the Top Certified Artist of the 2000’s. Beyonce comes at number 4 in our list of top 10 most powerful celebrities in the world.

3. Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg is an American film director, producer, and entrepreneur who has been in the entertainment business for more than four decades. He is best known for his science fiction and adventure films and for incorporating humanistic issues in his projects such as the Holocaust, which tackled war, transatlantic slave trade, and terrorism. Among his most notable films are Schindler’s List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998)which earned him two Academy Awards for Best Director. The Science Fiction Hall of Fame inducted him in 2005 to recognize his notable achievements in the science fiction genre. Steven is at 3rd in our list of most powerful celebrities in the World.

2. Lady Gaga

Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter, activist, fashion designer, and businesswoman who began her music career in the rock scene through Manhattan’s Lower East Side. She initially worked as a songwriter at Interscope Records and came to prominence following the release of her first album, The Fame, in 2008. As a singer, she is widely recognized for her flamboyance and diversity, as can be seen in her music videos and fashion. She has been among The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women of Forbes from 2010 to 2013 and is known today as one of the most influential people in the world by Time. Lady Gaga at number 2 in our list of powerful celebrities.

1. Oprah Winfrey

Best known for her award-winning talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor and talk show host who has been ranked as the richest African-American of the 21st century, the world’s only black billionaire, and the greatest black philanthropist in the history of the United States. As a television personality, she is widely credited for creating a more intimate confessional form of communication as well as for popularizing and revolutionizing the tabloid talk show genre on television. She is also attributed as a powerful woman in the world. Oprah tops our list of most powerful celebrities in the World.

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