Pretty & Powerful: Hollywood Heavyweights Stun On The Red Carpet At The Ebony Power 100 Gala

The article recaps the star‑studded EBONY Power 100 Gala in Los Angeles, where leading figures in Black culture and entertainment gathered to celebrate the 2025 Power 100 honorees. Among the honorees was Love Island USA Season 7 standout Olandria Carthen, who won the People’s Choice Award, voted on by fans, placing her alongside icons like Teyana Taylor and Tracee Ellis Ross on EBONY’s annual list of influential Black leaders and culture‑shapers. Although she could not attend the gala in person, Olandria sent a heartfelt acceptance speech that was shown at the event, underscoring her rising influence beyond reality TV.