Time Releases “100 Most Influential People in the World” Issue

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Apr 19, 2019, 07:13

Taylor Swift, TV journalist Gayle King and soccer star Mohamed Salah are among the six famous faces featured on the covers of Time's annual "100 Most Influential People in the World" issue.

The other cover stars also included House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and actors Sandra Oh and Dwayne Johnson. Fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton wrote Pelosi "is living proof that when it comes to getting the job done, more often than not, it takes a woman."

This combination photo shows (Top row, L-R): President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, CBS News' Gayle King, (Bottom row, L-R): Actor-producer Dwayne Johnson, actress Sandra Oh and singer Taylor Swift, who are among the people honored in Time's "100 Most Influential People in the World" issue. VOA

Johnson was praised for establishing a positive work environment, while Oh is cited for her creative life. Musician Shawn Mendes wrote Swift "makes anyone older feel young again."

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The issue is comprised of short tributes written by fellow global luminaries throughout all industries.

Beyonce penned an essay on former first lady Michelle Obama. President Donald Trump and Special Counsel Robert Mueller were also on this year's list. (VOA)

Time Releases “100 Most Influential People in the World” Issue

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