Power 50: Anderson Cooper

In the fickle world of media, Cooper's versatility keeps him relevant and recognizable. With a sharp tongue that can just as easily eviscerate antigay bigots as it can land a joke, Cooper's hard-hitting journalism for CNN and CBS has taken a ratings dip, but his New Year's Eve show with Kathy Griffin was a bona fide hit this year. And in AC2: An Intimate Evening With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, he's giving the people more of what they want: him, live, unabashed, and uncensored.

SLIDESHOW | Out's 9th Annual Power List