Lorde is among the youngest of the list at only twenty years old. Forbes said Lorde is "one to watch this year" as she prepares for the release of her new album Melodrama.
World Rugby Player of the year Beauden Barrett came in as a top athlete on the list with Forbes saying he's at the top of rugby fans' minds.
Jason Gui, the creator of smart glasses Vue, made the cut with Forbes describing him as a "serial entrepreneur and inventor". He has also developed a smart headset that helps drivers stay awake on the road.
Beauden Barrett of the Hurricanes dives over for a try during the round eight Super Rugby match. Photo / Getty
Crimson Education co-founders Jamie Beaton and Sharndre Kushor were both named on the list. Both aged 22, they head up a company valued at a staggering $220 million.
Josiah Humphrey and Aussie Mark McDonald were both listed for their Appster mobile development agency. Their company, which has 350 staff and a $19m worth, has never taken any outside investment.
University dropout Sam Ovens was also named for the success of his consulting business Consulting.com.
Ovens, who has opened offices in New York and Dublin, has an estimated net worth of $94m.
Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui looks through an award. Photo / Getty
Other notable names include Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui, who won hearts at the Olympics when her surprise reaction to her win went viral, and Australian actress Margot Robbie.
