Rihanna: one of the world's most influential stars - At 30 years old, Rihanna seems to have the world at her feet. Equipped with great talent, the young Barbados native was named by TIME on their annual list of the 100 most influential people on the planet. Adele was the personality chosen to give testimony about the singer. Click through to learn more about Rihanna and check out who else made the list!

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Young star - In statement to TIME, Adele says she remembers Rihanna from when she first debuted on the music scene in 2005 with her hit 'Pon de Replay.' The British singer said that Rihanna was young and extremely beautiful.

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Successful single - Adele also said that it was with the song 'Umbrella' that Rihanna established herself as a brilliant star who hasn't slowed down since. 

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Innovator - The British singer also says that Rihanna has done things her way in a fashion that no one could copy. Adele adds that the 'Umbrella' singer creates her own rules and challenges ours.

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Natural glow - Adele says that every time she meets Rihanna, she has a natural elegance, and is extremely funny and playful. The Brit says the Barbadian beauty seems to have a natural glow.

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Icon - Finally, Adele notes that it is clear that Rihanna does not care much for what others think. She calls her fearless with the right attitude to continue to be the icon that she is.

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Full name - Rihanna is not the singer's first name. Her full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty.

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Record deal - At the age of 16 the singer signed a record deal with Def Jam Records. The record label was headed by Jay-Z at the time.

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Star on the rise - The singer's first single 'Pon de Replay' reached number two the Billboard singles chart, Biography says.

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Relationship - The singer lived through a tumultuous romance with singer Chris Brown. In 2009, Brown was accused of assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna, pleading guilty in court, as Zimbio reports.

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Awards - At only 30 years old, the singer already has a vast collection of awards related to her music career. Among the top are Grammy and Billboard Awards.

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Fashion world - In addition to being a successful singer, Rihanna also shines bright like a diamond in the fashion world. Apart from having carried out her own productions in the industry, the singer has also collaborated with other prestigious brands.

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Cosmetics line - Fenty Beauty is a popular cosmetics brand launched in 2017 by the singer. Interestingly, one of the brand's products was considered by TIME one of the best inventions of 2017.

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Hollywood - Rihanna can also be seen on the big screen. After minor appearances in some movies and series, the singer landed larger roles in the films 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' and 'Ocean's 8.'

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Indisputable influence - Singer, actress, model, fashion designer, and businesswoman are just a few of the titles attributed to Rihanna. It is no wonder why TIME considers her one of the most influential people on the planet. Check out some of the other entertainment personalities that made the list.

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Hugh Jackman - The Australia native starred in the successful films 'Logan' and 'The Greatest Showman' in 2017.

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Shawn Mendes - The 19-year-old Canadian singer has been nominated for several awards including a Billboard Music Award. In TIME, John Mayer pays the young singer several compliments.

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Jennifer Lopez - At the age of 48, Jennifer Lopez proves she is still killing it both physically and professionally! The fit music star is still very much successful in music, fashion, and does not seem to want to slow down anytime soon!

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Trevor Noah - Since 2015 the South African commentator has hosted 'The Daily Show.' Speaking to TIME, Lupita Nyong'o says that Trevor is a fantastic storyteller who likes to challenge rules.

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John Krasinski - The 38-year-old American needs no introduction as an actor. But this year he also directed the movie 'A Quiet Place.'

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Tiffany Haddish - The actress and comedian has stood out greatly recently! Kevin Hart tells TIME that Haddish brings something fresh to comedy. Hart and Haddish can be seen in the upcoming film 'Night School' later this year.

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Millie Bobby Brown - At only 14, the actress is the youngest person ever to join TIME's Most Influential People list. With the third season of 'Stranger Things' scheduled for 2019, Brown, who stars in the series, seems to be only at the start of her success.

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Cardi B - The rapper has risen to ultra popularity. Cardi B recently became the female solo artist with the most tracks on the Billboard Hot 100, simultaneously.

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Kesha - The 31-year-old American singer has gained tremendous prominence after speaking publicly about sexual harassment. This was before the #MeToo movement. In 2017 she released the album 'Rainbow.'

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Issa Rae - The 33-year-old American seems to be very good at playing several roles simultaneously. This is proven in the hit series 'Insecure,' where she takes on the role of protagonist and also executive producer.

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Nicole Kidman - The 50-year-old actress needs no introduction. In 2017 she was in full swing due to her work on the series 'Big Little Lies.' Naomi Watts told TIME that Kidman has intelligence, compassion, and good humor.

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Sterling K. Brown - The 42-year-old American has been in the spotlight ever since he starred in the hit series 'This Is Us.' Brown had already been seen in 'American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson.' 

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Ryan Coogler - The American director has been in the spotlight due to the grand success of his film 'Black Panther.' Coogler is only 31 years old!

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Kumail Nanjiani - The American-Pakistani actor and scriptwriter has been in the spotlight for the past few months now. Along with his wife, Najiani wrote the script for the movie 'The Big Sick,' which he also starred in.

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Gal Gadot - A native of Israel, the 32-year-old actress is enjoying the best time in her career thus far. Protagonist of the movie 'Wonder Woman,' Gadot was praised by Lynda Carter who referred to the Israelite as a loving and wise person in her testimony in TIME.

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