Karol G received the 2024 Woman of the Year honor at the Billboard Women in Music Awards, presented by Sofia Vergara. In her acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude and highlighted the challenges she faced as a woman in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance, perseverance, and hard work. She encouraged women to pursue their dreams and not let others define their worth, while also acknowledging the women who have paved the way and those who continue to work hard in the industry.
Karol G made a stunning red carpet appearance at the Billboard Women In Music awards, donning a see-through silver gown covered in shimmering crystals from Zuhair Murad’s Spring/Summer 2024 Couture collection. The Colombian reggaeton singer, honored as Woman of the Year, expressed her joy and pride at receiving the award, emphasizing the significance of the recognition for women in the music industry.
Colombian singer Karol G has been named Billboard's 2024 Woman of the Year in recognition of her groundbreaking album, stadium tour, and first Grammy win. She will be honored at the Billboard Women in Music Awards on March 6 and the event will be streamed on March 7. The annual event will also recognize other influential women in the music industry, including Kylie Minogue, Maren Morris, and Charli XCX.
Colombian singer Karol G has been named Billboard's 2024 Woman of the Year, following her historic win at the Grammy Awards and the success of her album "Mañana Será Bonito." Known for her empowering lyrics and confidence, Karol G has made a significant impact in the music industry, particularly in the realm of música urbana. She will be honored at the Billboard Women in Music Awards in March, joining the ranks of previous honorees such as Madonna and Cardi B.
The NCAA Woman of the Year Selection Committee has announced the Top 30 honorees for the 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. These female student-athletes, representing all three NCAA divisions, have excelled in academics, athletics, community service, and leadership. The finalists will be chosen from the Top 30, and the NCAA Woman of the Year will be named at the NCAA Convention in January.
Controversial transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has been named the first-ever "Woman of the Year" by UK gay magazine "Attitude." Mulvaney, known as the "trans beer girl," received the honor despite facing backlash for a paid partnership with Bud Light. In her acceptance speech, she addressed the criticism she has faced and emphasized the importance of acceptance within the queer community. Mulvaney also mentioned that London became a safe space for her amid the controversy. The recognition has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the decision and others questioning its impact on cisgender women.
Shakira was spotted with Tom Cruise at the Miami Grand Prix after being recognized as Billboard's first Woman of the Year at the Latin Women in Music gala. In her speech, she celebrated the power of women while seemingly taking a shot at her ex, Gerard Piqué. Shakira and Piqué split last June and engaged in a custody battle of their two sons, Milan and Sasha, before reaching an agreement in November.
Shakira was spotted with Tom Cruise at the Miami Grand Prix after being recognized as Billboard's first Woman of the Year at the Latin Women in Music gala. In her acceptance speech, she celebrated the power of women while seemingly taking a shot at her ex, Gerard Piqué. Shakira and Piqué split last June and engaged in a custody battle of their two sons. She released a diss-track earlier this year, calling out both Piqué and his now-girlfriend.
Shakira gave an empowering acceptance speech at the Billboard Latin Women in Music event in Miami, where she was named Woman of the Year. She championed single mothers and the strength of women, particularly in the face of heartbreak and the search for independence. She also thanked her mother and all the women who have supported her, and called for a celebration of the year of the woman.
Shakira gave an emotional speech at Billboard's first Latin Women in Music gala to accept the Woman of the Year award, thanking her mother, friends, and women overall. Fellow Colombian star Maluma presented her with the award and praised her for turning adversity into art and creating a hit that is now a universal feminine anthem. Shakira also spoke about the importance of women supporting each other and celebrating the year of the woman.
Shakira will be recognized as Billboard's Woman Of The Year at their inaugural Latin Women in Music gala, celebrating Latin female artists, executives, and creatives who are proactively working for positive change, inclusion, and gender parity in the music industry. The accomplished singer has been in the music industry since her teens, with 11 studio albums under her belt and multiple Latin Grammys as well. With over 95 million records sold around the world, Shakira is not just one of the best-selling musical artists of all time but the number one selling female Latin artist ever, according to Billboard.
Shakira will be named the 2023 Woman of the Year at Billboard's first Latin Women in Music event next month, in recognition of her contributions to the music industry and philanthropic efforts. The event will celebrate Latin women artists, executives, and creatives, and will feature performances from Ana Gabriel, Emilia, Evaluna, Goyo, and Thalia. Shakira's decades-long career has opened doors for Latin artists to crossover into international artists, and she has sold more than 95 million records worldwide, making her the top-selling Latin woman artist of all time.
