Angelina Jolie was named the most powerful celebrity in the world in 2009 thanks to her roles in blockbuster films and extensive media coverage. However, in 2010 she dropped to 18th place on the Forbes list as Oprah Winfrey reclaimed the top spot. Jolie lost ground because she did not have a new movie that year, but continued to cement her popularity with upcoming films like "Salt" and "The Tourist". The article also provides publishing details for books written by Pradeep Thakur on various celebrities and public figures.