‘Time’ Names Ariana Grande and The Weeknd Next Generation Leaders The biannual franchise started in 2014 and has celebrated over 60 of the most influential young public figures around the world. Grande’s edition, titled ‘Ariana Grande Is Ready to Be Happy,’ highlights the popstar's resilience after the Manchester bombing in 2017. The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, discusses his pursuit of music, transitioning into adulthood and what his music means to millennials. Other Next Generation Leaders include actor Anthony Boyle, Chinese chess player Hou Yifan and British fashion model Adwoa Aboah.