TIME100 Next

TIME has revealed its 2026 TIME100 Next list, honouring emerging and influential figures shaping the future. Among the musicians recognised are RAYE, Sombr, Troye Sivan and Conan Gray, alongside other artists and public figures highlighted by Billboard. The annual list typically spotlights rising leaders, entertainers and innovators, and the inclusion of several pop and R&B acts has drawn attention from music fans worldwide.

The mayor of Beppu, Japan, who became the country's first sitting mayor to take maternity leave, has been named to TIME's TIME100 Next list recognising emerging leaders. She drew wide attention in Japan for taking leave while in office, a landmark move in a country where politicians balancing pregnancy and public office remain rare.

Indian teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named to TIME magazine's 2026 TIME100 Next list, which recognises emerging leaders and rising stars across fields. The honour underscores how quickly the young batter has risen in world cricket, drawing attention from fans and commentators who see him as one of the sport's most promising new talents.

TIME has announced its 2026 TIME100 Next list recognising emerging leaders, with a strong showing from music. British singer RAYE and rising American artist Sombr are among the honourees, alongside Australian pop star Troye Sivan and US singer-songwriter Conan Gray. The list highlights figures shaping the next generation of culture, entertainment and public life, and fans are celebrating the musicians' inclusion.

Chamorro attorney and writer Julian Aguon has been named to TIME's 2026 TIME100 Next list, which recognizes emerging leaders shaping the future. Aguon, founder of the law firm Blue Ocean Law, is known for his work on climate justice and Indigenous rights in the Pacific. The recognition is drawing attention to his advocacy for frontline communities facing climate impacts.