Tom Cruise has beaten Johnny Depp to become the world's most powerful movie star in the new Guinness Book of World Records.

Depp was the one on the top of the list last year, but now Cruise has taken over the reigns reveals Contactmusic.

In the ladies category, the top spot was shared by Brad Pitt's ex Jennifer Aniston, and his present Angelina Jolie.

The record book named CSI: MIAMI the world's most-watched show in the world.

It also featured a new a new record for The Most Hits From A Soundtrack In The U.S. Charts simultaneously.

That honour went to the High School Musical which got a record nine hits. (ANI)