The 2006 TIME 100

Here's our list of the 100 men and women whose power, talent or moral example is transforming our world More »

Leaders & Revolutionaries

Directors, democrats, holy men (and a TV host) — these are the people with the clout and power to change the world More »
Builders & Titans

Innovation, grand plans, style and substance — that's what it takes to be influential in the world of business More »
Artists & Entertainers

This diverse galaxy of influential stars has won fans and spawned imitators around the globe More »
Heroes & Pioneers

Meet some global icons — actors, politicians, athletes, entertainers and others — who are using their influence to do the right thing More »
Scientists & Thinkers

Whether by harnessing the power of the internet or probing the mysteries of the mind, they have come up with the big ideas of our time More »
TIME 100 Tales

This year's TIME 100 is a hefty issue packed with the people who define our times More »
Meet the Other 100

These people matter most — to Joel Stein More »
Photos: An Evening with the TIME 100

Scenes from the party More »