Bustle celebrates performers Alysa Liu and Tinashe

Bustle’s annual Entertainers Issue is highlighting prominent performers and creators from 2026, including figure skater Alysa Liu and singer Tinashe.

Alysa Liu recently achieved significant success at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, winning two gold medals for Team USA. Following her return to the sport after a brief retirement, Liu has secured a partnership with Nike, been named ESPN’s Breakthrough Athlete of the Year, and received a key to the city in Oakland, California.

Singer Tinashe is celebrating the release of her eighth studio album, Popstar, which debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200. Following a period of creative independence after leaving her previous label, her latest work has received critical acclaim, including a high score from Pitchfork. She is scheduled to open for Harry Styles on upcoming stadium dates.