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The second-generation Redstone has made an indelible mark on her father's empire and moved into his old seat.

Few in the history of entertainment have created such a powerful, profitable and prolific personal brand.

Always a lifestyle trendsetter, the multi-faceted leader of OWN and Harpo Inc. hasn’t slowed a step.

The tech titan is betting on Hollywood, drone delivery and a new space age, all while battling tabloid publishers.

The serial entrepreneur founded and leads the Chinese Internet powerhouse that owns the fast-growing TikTok video platform.

The quintessential multi-hyphenate, she continually pushes to tackle controversial subjects and promote diversity in everything from docs to fantasy epics.

The actress and budding producer moves seamlessly between serious awards bait and comic-book tentpoles.

The first African-American woman to oversee programming at a major broadcast network, she's now forging a path in streaming.

Now well into his eighth decade, the beloved Hollywood icon is making his mark on the streaming space.