Cannes Lions has named Apple’s Eddy Cue, as its 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year.  

Created in 2019 (Lorne Michaels was the first recipient), the award recognizes the important role that entertainment plays in the marketing and communications landscape, according to the organization.  

Cue is credited with being instrumental in building Apple’s global entertainment ecosystem over the last six years, overseeing Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books, Apple Pay, Apple News, Fitness+, Apple Card, Apple Maps, and iCloud, as well as Apple’s productivity and creativity apps. 

Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said that Cue has “consistently pushed the boundaries of entertainment and storytelling, building platforms and experiences that have redefined how audiences engage with culture. Under his leadership, Apple has not only produced world-class content but has also shaped the future of entertainment through innovation, creativity and an unwavering commitment to quality.”