Ashley Padilla and More Celebrities Make 'TIME'100 Next List
The list spotlights 100 rising leaders across entertainment, sports, business and science, with Raye, Ashley Padilla and Druski on the cover.
- On Wednesday, TIME revealed the 2026 TIME100 Next list recognizing 100 rising leaders. Singer-songwriter Raye, actor Ashley Padilla, and comedian Druski headline the three worldwide covers.
- TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs noted that influence now derives from channels outside traditional power structures. Editors spent months identifying individuals leading efforts in education, AI innovation, and global political change.
- Bob Odenkirk wrote that Padilla "creates beautiful, human comedy out of small moments," revealing recognizable people fighting to restore dignity in compromised situations. His essay accompanies her recognition.
- Comedian and actor Druski joins Padilla among entertainers highlighted on the list. Padilla described her Saturday Night Live experience as "collaborative and fun," noting "everyone's just trying to make people laugh."
- The list spans fields including science, technology, and sports, with 15-year-old cricket player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the youngest honoree. TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley said listmakers are "pushing boundaries, creating new possibilities.
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