Forbes today announces its 20th annual ranking of The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. The list highlights inspirational female CEOs, entertainers, politicians, philanthropists, and policymakers who are making a significant impact on the world.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, 65, tops the list, for the second consecutive year. (Bloomberg)
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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, 67, ranks number two on the list. (Reuters)
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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
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White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel where 133 cardinals are gathering on the second day of the conclave to elect a successor to late Pope Francis, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025 . (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
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Every year, the crème de la crème of the celebrity world attends the Met Gala. Each year, there's a particular theme that somewhat determines what they wear to the gala. The 2025 Met Gala's theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, celebrating Black dandyism on the red carpet. The style mostly includes sharp tailoring, patterns, a monochromatic palette, statement accessories, and cultural references. Let’s take a look at which A-listers turned heads this year with their ‘weird outfits' and who all completely missed the assignment.
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Nothing ever really ends in the land of franchise filmmaking, but the “final” in the title suggests this could actually be Tom Cruise’s last ride as Ethan Hunt. Even if it isn’t, audiences can trust it’ll be full of death-defying spectacles worthy of the big screen.
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Black and white has never been so stylish. With an open hat and an equally gorgeous emerald necklace, Priyanka Chopra completed her polka-dotted attire.
