Taylor Swift is named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ as she’s lauded for being a ‘master storyteller of the modern era’

  • The pop megastar’s massive tour earned her billionaire status this year.
  • She beat eight finalists, including Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

Taylor Swift has been named TIME magazine’s Person of the Year.

The pop megastar, whose massive tour earned her billionaire status this year, beat out Vladimir Putin, Barbie and Sam Altman, among others, for the honor.

Last year, it was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the “Spirit of Ukraine” who topped the rankings after dominating the headlines following the Russian invasion.

Over the past 96 years, this tradition has named a number of controversial figures, including Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin and Ayatollah Khomeini.

The pop megastar, whose mega tour grossed $1 billion this year, beat out Vladimir Putin, Barbie and Sam Altman for the award.

The pop megastar, whose mega tour grossed $1 billion this year, beat out Vladimir Putin, Barbie and Sam Altman for the award.