Time 100: Introducing the Most Influential People in the World

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The 'Time 100' issue of Time Magazine fronted by Beyoncé Knowles, features this year's 100 most influential people in the world.

Time Magazine has recently unveiled its 2014 list of the "Most Influential People in the World," in which the names of U.S. President Obama and Pope Francis emerged among the listings highlights.

Time 100 recognizes Pope Francis, who is likewise featured in an inside article written by the U.S. President Barack Obama.

Topping the entire list is the famed member of Destiny's Child, Beyoncé Knowles, eclipsing other high-profile figures in the entertainment bracket, including Seth Meyers, Pharrell Williams and Kerry Washington.

Also in the list are a few influential political, business and cultural leaders like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen, and Hillary Clinton.

Aside from standing out in the Time 100, Hillary Clinton also surfaced as writing on another honoree on the list, in the person of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

Here are other names tagged among the world's most influential people, as unveiled in the 2014 Time 100 honorees and luminaries writing on them:

• Miley Cyrus by Dolly Parton
• Rand Paul by Mitch McConnell
• Serena Williams by Dwyane Wade
• Vladimir Putin by Madeleine Albright
• Robert Redford by Harvey Weinstein
• Eric Holder by John Lewis
• Alice Waters by Ruth Reichl
• Charlie Rose by Michael Bloomberg

According to Time Magazine, this year's list has set a new record for the number of women included, which has 41 in total.

Time Magazine’s 'Time 100' issue reaches news stands Friday.

-AP

Categories: Entertainment, World