"Time 100" honors people who change the world
Time magazine is celebrating what it considers the most influential people in the world. A star-studded dinner Tuesday night featured many honorees of the "Time 100," reports CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller.
The list spans ages, backgrounds, races, nationalities and professions, and yet each person shares one characteristic: they possess the power to change the world around them.
They are the titans of their trades -- artists, icons and pioneers recognized for their contributions to entertainment, business and social change.
Controversial rapper Kayne West, a two-time honoree, made the list for his socially conscious rhymes and unapologetic tenacity.
And there are artists who are redefining genres, like musician, actor and family man Tim McGraw.
"I'm always going to lead with my heart. That's the way I'm made, that's the way I've always operated, that's the way I make my music, that's the way I live my life," McGraw said.
John Oliver was honored as a comedian with a conscience.
"I don't really think I should be here, that's the answer," Oliver said.
He said he wasn't comfortable.
"I'm comfortable making fun of events like this, not participating in them," Oliver said.
Lawyer Bryan Stevenson made the list for his relentless fight against social injustice, and Misty Copeland is a dancer who broke the traditional ballet mold.
"I understand what it is to keep pushing and why," Copeland said.
Financier Mellody Hobson earned her seat in some of the world's most powerful boardrooms.
"This feels like a function of a lot of hard work, not just a sudden moment," Hobson said.
The CBS News contributor also brought along her own biggest fan, husband George Lucas.
"She's awesome. She's intriguing. She's very smart," Lucas said, describing why he thought Hobson made the "Time 100" list.
Then there are those who need no introduction, the world leaders and iconic figures including Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Pope Francis, activist Malala Yousafzai.
Designer Diane von Furstenberg who turned a simple wrap dress into a more than $200 million brand, whose philanthropy helps women across the globe realize their own potential.
"For me my role in fashion is to make women feel confident, and so that if you feel confident you look beautiful," von Furstenberg said.