2010 Forbes Celebrity 100

See what celebrities made the most money this past year.

Multi-Talented - Off the court, Williams is the chief executive officer of an interior design firm called “V Starr Interiors,” in Jupiter, Florida.

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83. Venus Williams - The tennis star had another successful year with $15.5 million.

Akon - Kon landed in hot water when a clip of the singer throwing a teenage boy off the stage during a show in Fishkill, NY surfaced.

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80. Akon - Though he remained quiet as a musician, Kon likely made a few bucks due to Lady Gaga's success. The singer made $21 million last year.

Show Stopper - Weezy's energy will be difficult to replace. During his sentence, Wayne will miss the BET Awards and the MTV VMAs, which are both slated to be held in Los Angeles.

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74. Lil Wayne - Unlike most on this list, Weezy made most of his money due to music. Word is he commands up to $500,000 per show. The self-proclaimed "best rapper alive" made $20 million last year.

Diddy Eyeing U.K. Soccer Team - Rap entrepreneur Diddy is looking to purchase a European soccer team. He is planning to put a bid on London’s Crystal Palace Football Club. The team was a premier club at one time but has been struggling recently.

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60. Diddy - Puff continued to add to his empire with $30 million. Ciroc Vodka, Sean John and his starring role in "Get Him to the Greek" are just a few of the things that helped him earn in the past calendar.

64. Derek Jeter - The Yankees slugger made $30 million.

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64. Derek Jeter - The Yankees slugger made $30 million.

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52. Shaquille O'Neal - The Diesel made $30 million.

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52. Shaquille O'Neal - The Diesel made $30 million.

61. Serena Williams - The younger Williams sister made $20 million.

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61. Serena Williams - The younger Williams sister made $20 million.

Hero - At the 2008 Summer Olympics, James averaged 15.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest.

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28. LeBron James - One of the NBA's most recognizable figures, James cashed in deals with McDonald's and Sprite.

25. Tyler Perry - Perry's had another successful year with movies like "Why Did I Get Married Too" and his "Meet the Browns" and "House of Payne" series on TBS.

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25. Tyler Perry - Perry's had another successful year with movies like "Why Did I Get Married Too" and his "Meet the Browns" and "House of Payne" series on TBS.

Michael Jordan Net worth: $525 Million - Former NBA player and future Hall-of-Famer Michael Jordan is fourth on the list. His brand, which includes his popular basketball sneaker with Nike, along with endorsement deals with Gatorade, Hanes and Upper Deck have contributed to his fortune. He is also a part owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats.

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20. Michael Jordan - Though retired, Jordan is still one of the most powerful brands on the market. The NBA legend made $55 million.

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BEP Hit the Stage - Fergie performs with the Black Eyed Peas at the opening concert for the soccer World Cup at Orlando stadium. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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16. Black Eyed Peas - Record sales and an extensive world tour helped the Peas rake in $48 million.

Jay-Z - Six is the magic number for the veteran rapper-cum-author. "Empire State of Mind" is competing for Record of the Year, Best Rap/Sung Collabo and Best Rap Song, while "On to the Next One" featuring Swizz Beatz, is nominated for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Jigga's Blueprint 3 is also nominated for Best Rap Album.

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15. Jay-Z - Hov made a cool $63 mill. His Blueprint 3 tour generated up to $1 million per show.

Kobe Makes Big Comeback - Kobe Bryant returned to the lineup after missing five games with an ankle injury and made a 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 99-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday night. Bryant led the Lakers with 32 points, including his team's final nine points. His 3-pointer with 54 seconds left tied the game at 96. His game-winner came off an inbounds play 4 seconds after his layup attempt was blocked by Rudy Gay.

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14. Kobe Bryant - The Black Mamba scored $48 million from a combinations of endorsements and his salary with the Lakers.

Making History - Woods won his first major golf championship at the 1997 Masters, becoming the youngest player to win the Masters and the first non-White player to take home the Green Jacket.

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5. Tiger Woods - Despite being involved in one of the biggest scandals in sports history and being dropped from sponsors, Woods made $105 million.

Beyoncé - Despite being off-cycle, the multi-talented diva managed to get a few nods. "Halo (Live)" is nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. She was also nominated for her appearance on Lady Gaga's "Telephone."

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2. Beyonce - Beyonce beats out husband Jay-Z for the second consecutive year. This year, Bey earned $87 million.

Oprah Gives Staff $10,000, iPad - In commemoration of O Magazine’s 10-year anniversary, the talk show diva surprised her magazine staff with an Apple iPad and a check for $10,000. The gifts were “a thank you for their hard work and dedication,” according to a magazine spokeswoman.

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1. Oprah Winfrey - No surprise here. Winfrey took home $315 million last year.