Ebony Power 100 to Celebrate Teyana Taylor and Olandria Carthen in Los Angeles

Now this is what celebration looks like. The Ebony Power 100 Gala returns for its 80th anniversary on November 4, bringing together a lineup that reaffirms the brand’s legacy of celebrating Black excellence. Among the anticipated highlights, Teyana Taylor will be honored as Entertainer of the Year, while Love Island USA’s Olandria Carthen will receive the fan-voted People’s Choice Award. Both women represent artistry, resilience, and the generational influence shaping culture today.

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Taylor’s upcoming award spotlights her evolution as a creative powerhouse who continues to defy categories. From her acclaimed role in One Battle After Another to her visual album Escape Room, she embodies a modern vision of versatility and impact. Variety praised her for “redefining the meaning of entertainer for a new generation,” and fans online share that excitement. One post read, “It’s about time Teyana Taylor gets the shine she deserves. This isn’t just an award—it’s a statement that hustle still means something.”

Olandria Carthen’s Rise from Reality Star to Power Player

Olandria Carthen’s win in the People’s Choice category underscores the power of audience connection. The Love Island USA breakout was chosen by fans over nominees like Audra McDonald, Tracee Ellis Ross, and tennis star Taylor Townsend. Her transparency and charm after the show have earned her a loyal following, particularly among Gen Z viewers who see her as both relatable and aspirational.

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Social media has already begun celebrating the news. “From Love Island to Ebony’s Power 100—authenticity still beats algorithms,” one post declared. Another viral comment—“Talk to her niceeee”—captured the collective joy of fans eager to see her take the stage. Online threads describe her win as proof that genuine voices can still shape mainstream recognition.

A Defining Year for Representation

Hosted by Robin Thede at the Beverly Hilton, the 80th anniversary gala will also honor Iman, Shaquille O’Neal, Lonnie G. Bunch III, and Tracee Ellis Ross. Together, this year’s honorees reflect the evolution of Black excellence across generations—from artistry and advocacy to innovation and enterprise.

Taylor and Carthen’s upcoming honors signal a defining moment for representation. Both women embody the spirit of EBONY’s Power 100: talent that inspires, authenticity that endures, and a community that keeps moving the culture forward.

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