For our list of the Most Powerful Entertainers, we based our rankings on a mix of criteria. First we looked at the hard numbers (global box office, album sales, TV ratings). We then added in less tangible factors, such as the stars’ influence within their industries, how well their brand translates across platforms, their overall footprint on pop culture, and their general command of the world stage. In other words, we set out to define what true power means in 2010, and to delineate who’s got it, who’s gaining it, and who’s losing it. Here are the top 10 results.

Denzel Washington will be the master of ceremonies at this year’s concert in honour of the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, to be awarded in December, organizers announced Thursday.