In a World of Need, Celebrities Rake in the Dough
American talk show host Oprah Winfrey is the richest woman in entertainment, according to business magazine Forbes. Its latest poll estimates her net worth at $1.5bn (£760m), based on the $225m (£114m) she is said to earn from TV, radio, magazines and other ventures. Harry Potter author JK Rowling comes second in the list with a net worth estimated at $1bn (£506m). Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, pop star Madonna and singer Celine Dion take the next three places.