“One Battle After Another” star Teyana Taylor and “Love Island USA” breakout Olandria Carthen will be among the special honorees at this year’s Ebony Power 100 Gala.
Taylor will be recognized as Entertainer of the Year at the ceremony, scheduled for Nov. 4 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The award salutes the multihyphenate talent for “redefining the meaning of entertainer for a new generation,” following a run of recent hits including an award-worthy performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film and the release of the visual album, “Escape Room.”
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Carthen, who became a social media sensation after appearing on “Love Island USA,” is the winner of the fan-voted people’s choice award. Carthen was nominated alongside Tony-winning stage legend Audra McDonald, singer Elmiene, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, tennis star Taylor Townsend and Emmy nominee Tracee Ellis Ross.
Ross will also receive special honors at the ceremony; she’ll be presented with the prestigious Pathbreaker of the Year award, saluting her for her artistry and work advancing representation and inclusion in the entertainment and beauty industries.
Rounding out the lineup of special honorees are supermodel Iman, who will receive the Icon of the Year award in celebration of her pioneering 50-year career in fashion; Lonnie G. Bunch III, the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian, who will receive the Humanitarian of the Year award; and NBA legend turned business titan Shaquille O’Neal, who will be presented with the Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Comedian, writer and actor Robin Thede will host the Ebony Power 100 Gala, which celebrates the storied brand’s 80th year.
Led by CEO Eden Bridgeman Sklenar, Ebony continues to celebrate and elevate Black excellence and year’s lineup of Power 100 honorees embodies that mission. The list includes Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson (as hosts of “The IMO Podcast”), Blue Ivy Carter, “Girlfriends” and “Forever” creator Mara Brock Akil, Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Sterling K. Brown, Tony Award winner Kara Young, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin, recent “SNL” alum Ego Nwodim, creator & activist RaeShanda Lias, Waymo co-CEO Tekedra N. Mawakana, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, and “Sinners” stars Wunmi Mosaku and Miles Caton.
The full lineup of Power 100 honorees — which salutes culture-shaping leaders across 10 categories: artists in residence, business disruptors, community crusaders, entertainment powerhouses, generation next (rising stars under 40), influential creators, leaders in sports, media mavens, music innovators and STEM trailblazers — can be found on Ebony’s website.
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