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The 2024 Billboard Women in Music event took over YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, Calif., Wednesday night (March 6), with some of today’s biggest female stars coming together to uplift and celebrate one another.Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, this year’s event featured performances from honorees Karol G (Woman of the Year), Charli XCX (Powerhouse), Maren Morris (Visionary), NewJeans (Group of the Year, presented by Coke Studio), Tems (Breakthrough), Victoria Monét (Rising Star, presented by Honda), Young Miko (Impact, presented by American Express) and Luísa Sonza (Global Force).
Non-performing honorees included Ice Spice (Hitmaker), Kylie Minogue (Icon), Michelle Jubelirer (Executive of the Year), PinkPantheress (Producer of the Year, presented by Bose), Sarah Geronimo (Global Force) and Annalisa (Global Force).
Katy Perry, Sofia Vergara, Andra Day, Sky Ferreira, Nelly Furtado, GloRilla, Ellie Goulding, JoJo, Coco Jones, Bebe Rexha, Saweetie and Lainey Wilson were also among this year’s countless star-studded attendees.
When they weren’t cheering each other on from inside the event, the stars hung out backstage, where they caught up, shared hugs and took some photos. Billboard was there to capture all the sweet moments on camera.
From adorable group photos to stunning solo shots, see below for all the backstage portraits from the 2024 Billboard Women in Music event.
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Hyein, Hanni, Minji, Danielle and Haerin of NewJeans photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Karol G
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Karol G photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Ice Spice
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Ice Spice photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Victoria Monét
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Victoria Monét photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Kylie Minogue
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Kylie Minogue photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
PinkPantheress
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PinkPantheress photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Tems
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Tems photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Charli XCX
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Charli XCX photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Maren Morris
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Maren Morris photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Katy Perry
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Katy Perry photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Bebe Rexha
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Bebe Rexha photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Saweetie
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Saweetie photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Luísa Sonza & Demi Lovato
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Luísa Sonza and Demi Lovato photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Emily Estefan
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Emily Estefan photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Lainey Wilson
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Lainey Wilson photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
GloRilla
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GloRilla photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Coco Jones
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Coco Jones photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Annalisa
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Annalisa photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
JoJo
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JoJo photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Demi Lovato
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Demi Lovato photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Luísa Sonza
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Luísa Sonza photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Charli XCX & Benito Skinner
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Charli XCX and Benito Skinner photographed on March 6, 2024 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
Billboard takes a look back at the past Women Of The Year honorees at Billboard Women In Music event.
Katy Perry:I like to be viewed as a strong woman and I think that’s what Billboard is basically saying.
Tetris Kelly:Every year, Women in Music honor some of the best to ever do it and none more important than our Woman of the Year. Today we’re discussing a few of them, including the youngest to ever win. The girl power has never been stronger.
Katy Perry:I was also a bit surprised because I thought my year was over.
Tetris Kelly:2012 was the year Katy Perry wrapped up her California Dream Tour earned her seventh No. 1 song on the Hot 100 and took home Billboard’s Woman of the Year.
Katy Perry:I don’t really like to call myself a role model for my fans, but I hope that I am an inspiration for them, especially young women.
Tetris Kelly:In 2015, Lady Gaga ventured into jazz, acting and became Billboard’s Woman of the Year.
Lady Gaga:What I really want to say is that it is really hard sometimes for women in music. It’s like a f–king boys club that we just can’t get into.
Tetris Kelly:Giving an inspiring speech with a bit of humor.
Lady Gaga:Sorry, Grandma.
Tetris Kelly:But ultimately, keeping it real.
Lady Gaga:I might not be a lot of things but I can write songs and I can sing.
Tetris Kelly:Four years later, Billy Eilish took home the honor, the same year she released her debut album.
Billie Eilish:It’s really weird to be a Woman of the Year at 17.
Tetris Kelly:Billie became the youngest artist to be named Woman of the Year
Billie Eilish:Women who in the past have like, done what they weren’t supposed to do, has made my life a lot easier and made me able to do what I want and be what I want.
Tetris Kelly:What will happen this year when we honor Karol G? Tune into Women in Music March 7 at 5pm PT on BillboardWomenInMusic.com
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The 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards took over YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, Calif., Wednesday (March 6), with some of today’s biggest female superstars bringing the girl power to the red carpet, from Katy Perry to Ice Spice, Victoria Monét, Kylie Minogue and many others.Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, this year’s event featured performances from honorees Karol G (Woman of the Year), Charli XCX (Powerhouse), Maren Morris (Visionary), NewJeans (Group of the Year, presented by Coke Studio), Tems (Breakthrough), Victoria Monét (Rising Star, presented by Honda), Young Miko (Impact, presented by American Express) and Luísa Sonza (Global Force).
Non-performing honorees include Ice Spice (Hitmaker), Kylie Minogue (Icon), Michelle Jubelirer (Executive of the Year), PinkPantheress (Producer of the Year, presented by Bose), Sarah Geronimo (Global Force) and Annalisa (Global Force).
Andra Day, Sky Ferreira, Nelly Furtado, GloRilla, Ellie Goulding, JoJo, Coco Jones, Bebe Rexha, Saweetie and Lainey Wilson were also among this year’s star-studded attendees, taking the stage as this year’s presenters after hitting the red carpet.
“We could not be more excited to celebrate these inspiring and dynamic artists from around the world, as they move our culture forward and inspire women everywhere to push boundaries and pursue their own dreams,” Billboard’s editorial director, Hannah Karp, previously said in a press statement. “With the talented Tracee Ellis Ross as our host, this year’s Billboard Women in Music Awards will be an unforgettable evening.”
For fans who weren’t at the show in person, you can watch a full stream of the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards on Thursday, March 7, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on billboardwomeninmusic.com. In the meantime, check out our full gallery of photos from the red carpet below.
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Billboard takes a look back at the past Woman of the Year honorees at theBillboard Women in Music event. BeyoncéThank you, Billboard, for this honor. I’m very humbled. Thank you. Tetris KellyEvery year, Billboard Women in Music honors some of the best to ever do it and none more important than our Woman of the […]
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