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Time magazine releases its '100 most influential people' issue for 2019

President Donald Trump, CBS News' Gayle King, actors Dwayne Johnson, Sandra Oh and singer Taylor Swift are among the people honoured in Time's '100 Most Influential People in the World' issue.

The issue has short tributes written by global peers throughout all industries

From left, actor-producer Dwayne Johnson, actor Sandra Oh and singer Taylor Swift are among the people honoured in Time's "100 Most Influential People in the World" (The Associated Press)

Taylor Swift, TV journalist Gayle King and soccer star Mohamed Salah are among the six famous faces featured on the covers of Time's annual "100 Most Influential People in the World" issue.

The other cover stars also included House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and actors Sandra Oh and Dwayne Johnson.

Canadian artist Cline Diongave a tribute to Lady Gaga being acknowledged on the list.

Fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton wrote Pelosi "is living proof that when it comes to getting the job done, more often than not, it takes a woman."

Johnson was praised for establishing a positive work environment, while Oh is cited for her creative life.

Musician Shawn Mendes wrote Swift "makes anyone older feel young again."

In 2019, Sandra Oh became the first woman of Asian descent to earn two Golden Globes. (Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images)

The issue is comprised of short tributes written by fellow global luminaries throughout all industries.

Beyonc penned an essay on former first lady Michelle Obama. U.S. President Donald Trump and Special Counsel Robert Mueller were also on this year's list.