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The 2023 TIME100 Next list has been announced by TIME, recognizing 100 emerging leaders from across the globe who are defining the future and shaping the next generation of leadership. This issue has three worldwide covers featuring singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini, football quarterback Jalen Hurts, and chef Mory Sacko, each highlighting a member of the list.

The annual list of the most influential people in the world and the Next list, which features guest contributors writing about list members, are both surprises. The third annual list includes individuals such as Bella Ramsey, Mae Martin, Ice Spice, Kelsea Ballerini, Metro Boomin, Jalen Hurts, Hailey Bieber, Everette Taylor, Shalanda Young, Alexandra Cooper, David Moinina Sengeh, and more. Emma D'Arcy, Elliot Page, Ziwe, Shania Twain, John Legend, Peyton Manning, Ashley Graham, Aurora James, Nancy Pelosi, Chelsea Handler, and Melinda French Gates are among the contributors.

According to TIME's CEO Jessica Sibley, the individuals featured on this year's TIME100 Next list are up-and-comers making strides toward a brighter future. The upcoming TIME100 Next event in October will honor these exceptional individuals. TIME's Editor-in-Chief, Sam Jacobs, notes that the magazine has a history of recognizing influential figures through initiatives such as Person of the Year and TIME100. He believes a great media company should reflect the present and inspire us to strive for a better future. This is the goal of TIME100 Next. https://bit.ly/3EDItaO

An event called TIME Next, the third annual of its kind, will be held on October 24th to celebrate individuals featured on the 2023 list. The event will take place at SECOND in New York City and will be hosted by TIME CEO Jessica Sibley and TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs. An exceptional musical performance by singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini, honorary tributes from members of this year's list, and more will be featured. The 2023 TIME Next event is presented by signature partners Novo Nordisk and Verizon and supporting partner LaCroix Sparkling Water.

This year's list includes over 50 women, such as Mira Murati, Stephanie Hsu, Rachel Zegler, Megan Davis, Hailey Bieber, Alexandra Cooper, Emily Henry, Pinky Cole, Yulia Svyrydenko, Kate Ryder, Celine Song, R.F. Kuang, Ice Spice, and more.

The TIME Next list 2023 includes prominent figures from the United States political scene, such as J.D. Vance, Shalanda Young, Zooey Zephyr, David Holt, and Anna Paulina Luna. The list also features notable athletes like Jalen Hurts, Harmanpreet Kaur, Angel Reese, Ronald Acuña Jr., Rose Zhang, Salma Paralluelo, and Sophia Smith. Moreover, artists, entertainers, and storytellers who have significantly impacted their respective fields are spotlighted on the list. Some of these individuals include Kelsea Ballerini, Tyler James Williams, Alexandra Cooper, Lily Gladstone, Corey Hawkins, Emma Corrin, Paul Mescal, Tems, Kali Uchis, Celine Song, Noah Kahan, Peso Pluma and more.

Leaders on the list who are working to advocate for and expedite climate action and solutions include Kristina Dahl, Anastasia Volkova, Michael Regan, Cynthia Houniuhi, John Chweya, Txai Suruí, Rikki Held, Xiye Bastida, Andreas Flouris and Peter Reinhardt.

While the TIME100 Next list has no age limits, the youngest person on the 2023 list is Dylan Brandt, age 17.