Beyonce sings powerful industry tune, report says
Pop and R&B diva Beyonce Knowles ranks among the 20 most powerful entertainers in the world, according to an analysis of revenue and earnings potential by Entertainment Weekly. The 29-year-old Houston singer and actress was ranked at No. 19 in the listings released this week in the magazine’s Oct. 15 issue. According to the magazine, Beyonce has sold 11.3 million CDs, 21.2 million digital download tracks and has had 603 million video plays on YouTube during her career as a solo artist and with Destiny’s Child. Beyonce dominated the 2010 Grammy Awards with six trophies. Actor Johnny Depp topped the list as the most powerful entertainer, with his films having grossed nearly $6 billion at the box office; followed by pop singer Lady Gaga — who collaborated with Beyonce on the YouTube sensation video “Telephone” at No. 2 and daytime talkshow guru Oprah Winfrey at No. 3, with a net worth of $3 billion.
