Beyonce named most powerful woman in music by Forbes

Beyonce has been named the world's most powerful woman in music by Forbes.

The 2018 world's most powerful women list was released hours ago to celebrate women who are making strides and charting the course.

For the most powerful women in entertainment, popular names such as Shonda Rhimes, Anna Wintour, Priyanka Chopra, Serena Williams, Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey and more made it to the list.

The 2018 World's Most Powerful Women list celebrates the icons, innovators, and instigators who are using their voices to change power structures and create a lasting impact.