Official 2026 Rankings

CT20: Culture & Top 20 Trends

The definitive monthly power index tracking the top 20 most influential celebrities, viral creators, and pop-culture phenomena shaping global media.

All Top 20 Music & Stars Film & TV Creators & Digital Tech & Culture

The CT20 Power Index

Rankings updated weekly based on engagement, search volume, and cultural reach

#1 ▲ +1 Taylor Swift
Music & Stars

Taylor Swift

Index: 98.8

Dominating global music streams, tour records, and cultural headlines following new surprise releases.

#2 ▲ +2 MrBeast
Creators & Digital

MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson)

Index: 96.5

Breaking YouTube view records while expanding global consumer retail brands and philanthropic stunts.

#3 ▲ +4 Generative AI
Tech & Culture

Autonomous AI Agents

Index: 94.2

AI companions and video generation models transforming entertainment production and digital creation.

#4 ▼ -2 Zendaya
Film & TV

Zendaya

Index: 92.1

Red carpet icon and box-office blockbuster leading lady driving fashion discourse worldwide.

#5 ★ NEW Music Streaming
Music & Stars

Kendrick Lamar

Index: 90.7

Record-shattering hip-hop anthems taking over global radio and stadium concert tours.

#6 ▲ +3 Pedro Pascal
Film & TV

Pedro Pascal

Index: 88.4

Hollywood's most sought-after actor headlining major franchises and Internet viral memes.

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Taylor Swift (New Album Era) 38%
MrBeast ($10M Challenge) 31%
Autonomous AI Video Models 21%
Zendaya (Fashion World Tour) 10%

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