The event, presented by Disney+, will take place Aug. 5 in Los Angeles
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Courtesy Images; McRae: Charlie Denis Grammy-nominated artists Tate McRae and Sombr, along with actors Tyriq Withers and Malachi Barton, will be honored at Variety’s 2026 Power of Young Hollywood presented by Disney+, on Aug. 5 in Los Angeles. The annual event will recognize the best new and upcoming actors, musicians and artists who are taking the industry by storm.
McRae will receive the Triple Threat Award. The pop sensation has garnered over 20.8 billion overall streams, multiple No. 1 Top 40 hits and a No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. She has received numerous accolades, including artist of the year at both the 2024 and 2025 JUNO Awards. Her honors also include two MTV VMAs, nominations for five Billboard Music Awards, multiple People’s Choice Awards and iHeartRadio Music Awards, among others. Last year, McRae graced the worldwide cover of TIME100’s Next issue and received the Powerhouse Award at Variety Hitmakers. In 2021, she was included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, making her the youngest musician to be recognized.
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