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Amapiano Star Tyla, 'Stranger Things' Actor Wolfhard Among 2025 Power of Young Hollywood Honorees
22 Jul
Summary
- Tyla, Finn Wolfhard, and Sam Nivola to be honored at 2025 Power of Young Hollywood party
- Tyla's breakout 2023 hit "Water" earned her global fame and Grammy Award
- Wolfhard is known for "Stranger Things", recently directed "Hell of a Summer"
In 2025, the entertainment industry will come together to honor promising young talents at the annual Variety Power of Young Hollywood party on August 7. This year's honorees include world-renowned singer Tyla, actor Finn Wolfhard of "Stranger Things" fame, and rising star Sam Nivola.
Tyla, who blends pop and R&B with the vibrant rhythms of amapiano, had a breakout 2023 with her hit song "Water." The track earned her a Grammy Award, 2x-platinum certification, and the distinction of being the highest-charting African female soloist on the Billboard Hot 100. Tyla's self-titled debut album "TYLA" followed in March 2024, and she cemented her superstar status with high-profile performances and award wins later that year.
Wolfhard, known for playing Mike Wheeler in "Stranger Things," has also made a name for himself as a musician, director, and actor. He recently made his feature directorial debut with "Hell of a Summer," which premiered at TIFF, and has appeared in films like "The Legend of Ochi" and "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire."
Nivola, named one of Variety's "10 Actors to Watch" in 2022, has had roles in "The White Lotus" Season 3 and Netflix's "The Perfect Couple." He has also starred in acclaimed projects like "White Noise" and "The Pursuit of Love."
