英语文摘:Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga named as "World's Most Powerful Women"

BEIJING, Oct. 7 (Xinhuanet) -- Well-known Forbes unveiled its annual list of  "World's Most Powerful Women" on Wednesday.

The celebrities on the list include heads of state and first ladies, bankers and cultural icons, CEOs and entrepreneurial athletes.

U.S. First Lady tops the rankings while renowned talk show queen Oprah Winfrey takes the third place. Young pop idols Lady Gaga and Beyonce Knowles occupy the 7th and 9th places.

Following are top ten on the list:

1. Michelle Obama, U.S. First Lady

Age: 46

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a visit to U.S. Marine Base Camp Pendleton in California June 13, 2010.