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According to Time, the award is a tradition that traces its origins back to 1927 and is an "annual designation for the person, group, or concept that most significantly influenced the headlines, whether for positive or negative reasons.".
Past recipients of the award include notable figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Pope Francis, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.AgenciesThe nine candidates were named on NBC's "Today Show", highlighting individuals, concepts or groups that "had the most influence on the world throughout the previous 12 months."..
Time Magazine on Monday revealed nine coveted Person of the Year award...
With her re-released albums registering record-setting streams to her 'Era's Tour' becoming one of the highest-grossing global tour, the American pop singer had a massive year, making her one of the strong contenders for the honour...
The Russian President, who was Time's Person of the Year in 2007 and has made to Time100 list multiple times, is also been considered for the honour..
