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October 26, 2022
TIME hosts the Annual TIME100 NEXT Gala celebrating the 100 Individuals who are shaping the Future
Photo: Four TIME100 Next covers.
NEW YORK, October 25, 2022 — Tonight, TIME hosts the second TIME100 Next Gala to celebrate the members of its annual TIME100 Next list, an expansion of the TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world. The event will be hosted by Keke Palmer, with special remarks from members of this year’s list, including Simone Ashley, Lily Collins, Nalleli Cobo, Joel Kim Booster, George M. Johnson, Leah Thomas, Leah Thomas, and others, along with TIME co-chair Marc Benioff and TIME editor-in-chief and CEO Edward Felsenthal.
The 2022 TIME100 Next list, which highlights 100 rising stars who are defining the next generation of leadership in business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science, activism, and more, was revealed on September 28. Here is the Full List:
ARTISTS
- SZA
- Jonathan Majors
- Joe Alwyn
- Jennette McCurdy
- Lashana Lynch
- Jack Harlow
- Devery Jacobs
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
- Sadie Sink
- Nida Manzoor
- Lily Collins
- Ncuti Gatwa
- Machine Gun Kelly
- Casey McQuiston
- Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan
- Rina Sawayama
- Taylor Tomlinson
- Oscar Murillo
- Dan Erickson
- Jordan Casteel
- Frida Escobedo
- Ilia Malinin
PHENOMS
- Sydney Sweeney
- Ja Morant
- Simone Ashley
- Khaby Lame
- Finneas
- Hoyeon
- Tyler Mitchell
- Raul Lopez
- Elizabeth Wathuti
- Trinity Rodman
- Edgar Rico
- Maria Taylor
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss
- Erriyon Knighton
- Leah Thomas
- Austin Russell
INNOVATORS
- Keke Palmer
- FKA Twigs
- Ali Sethi
- Ayo Edebiri
- Law Roach
- Mykhailo Fedorov
- Mariana Matus and Newsha Ghaeli
- Sam Kerr
- John Thornton
- Toby Kiers
- Jessica Nouhavandi
- Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher
- Eugenia Kargbo
- Maryna Viazovska
- Donnel Baird
- Leah Stokes
- Dylan Field
LEADERS
- Farwiza Farhan
- Kaja Kallas
- Wally Adeyemo
- Cassidy Hutchinson
- Annalena Baerbock
- Francia Márquez Mina
- Chris Murphy
- Bogolo Kenewendo
- Spencer Cox
- Andy Yen
- Michelle Wu
- Oleksandr Kubrakov
- Lawrence Wong
- Mattie Parker
- Park Ji-hyun
- Eva Copa
- Enoch Wu
- Dana Tizya-Tramm
- Amrapali Gan
- Akash Ambani
ADVOCATES
- Joel Kim Booster
- Nalleli Cobo
- Ross Morales Rocketto and Amanda Litman
- George M. Johnson
- Luisa Neubauer
- Daniel Motaung
- Oriaku Njoku
- Momoko Nojo
- Caitlin Bernard
- Michael W. Twitty
- Hannah Davis
- Alba Rueda
- Joseph Osmundson
- Lina Abu Akleh
- JB Straubel
- Ifeoma Ozoma
- Natasha Pickowicz
- Quentin Bell
- Yuval Sharon
Members of the TIME100 Next attending the celebration include Keke Palmer, Machine Gun Kelly, Jennette McCurdy, Lily Collins, Simone Ashley, Jonathan Majors, Joel Kim Booster, Law Roach, Lashana Lynch, Joe Alwyn, Donnel Baird, George M. Johnson, Ayo Edebiri, Dan Erickson, Devery Jacobs, Erriyon Knighton, Raul Lopez, Nida Manzoor, Casey McQuiston, Jessica Nouhavandi, Trinity Rodman, Leah Thomas, Taylor Tomlinson, Nalleli Cobo and many more.
Of the rising stars and changemakers on the 2022 list, TIME editor-in-chief and CEO Edward Felsenthal writes: “Real change requires urgency and the determination to respond quickly to global challenges. The leaders featured on this year’s TIME100 Next list have demonstrated that spirit. They are shaping our world—and demanding we join them.”
The 2022 TIME100 Next event is presented by signature partner Booking.com and supporting partners Glenfiddich and HSBC.
Source: TIME
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JKN Global Group acquires The Miss Universe Organization from IMG
The transaction will expand JKN Global Group’s (“JKN”) portfolio of broadcast and entertainment properties to become a world-leading omnichannel powerhouse.
The acquisition will seek to build on The Miss Universe Organization’s more than 70-year legacy, including expanded investment in licensing and merchandising opportunities.
With today’s announcement, JKN Chief Executive Officer Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip becomes the first woman owner in The Miss Universe Organization’s history.
Photo: Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, CEO of JKN Global Group and the first woman owner of The Miss Universe Organization.
BANGKOK, Oct. 26, 2022 — JKN, a Thai-owned media and content conglomerate, has announced the acquisition of The Miss Universe Organization from IMG.
The Miss Universe Organization is an international, inclusive organization that celebrates women of all backgrounds, cultures, and traditions and exists to advocate for a future forged by women and suitable for all. At 71 years, MISS UNIVERSE® is one of the longest-running and most-watched competitions in the world, broadcast in 165 countries worldwide and seen by more than half a billion people annually.
Led by CEO Amy Emmerich and President Paula Shugart, the Miss Universe Organization provides a global platform for more than 10,000 women annually to affect positive change through dedicated personal, professional, and philanthropic activities worldwide. Today’s announcement further propels the Organization’s commitment to inclusivity, with JKN Global Group’s Chief Executive Officer Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip becoming the first woman owner of The Miss Universe Organization. The transition expands JKN’s global broadcast and media portfolio across entertainment and consumer products. JKN’s acquisition will build on The Miss Universe Organization’s strong brand and vision, developing an integrated and compelling proposition with new opportunities to grow the business in key and untapped markets, including Asia.
JKN said that it would leverage the strength of the Miss Universe brand and JKN’s lifestyle portfolio to create a new range of merchandise, as well as entertainment and various business opportunities that reflect the brand’s strength.
Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, Chief Executive Officer of JKN Global Group, said: “We are incredibly honored to be acquiring The Miss Universe Organization and working with its visionary leadership team. The global reach of the Organization, its relationships with global partners and brands, and its wealth of content and merchandising opportunities make this a strong, strategic addition to our portfolio. We seek to continue its legacy of providing a platform to passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and traditions and to evolve the brand for the next generation.”
Amy Emmerich, Chief Executive Officer, and Paula Shugart, President of The Miss Universe Organization, shared: “We are excited to continue the evolution of The Miss Universe Organization with JKN. Our relationships with global partners and brands have never been stronger, and our progressive approach positions us at the forefront of our industry. We want to thank IMG for providing a foundation to realize our aspirations for the brand.”
Source: JKN Global Group
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