Doechii called her Woman of the Year award at the 2025 Women in Music event “a full-circle moment.” She had previously accepted the Rising Star honor a few years before. “This is our night to rightfully come together to acknowledge each other, support each other, and celebrate,” she said. “We are the creators, the executives, the innovators who are just as central to this industry as the men.
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Tina Knowles, mother to Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, accepted the first Mother of the Year honor at the event. Many stars stopped by the backstage photo booth to take stunning portraits against red and black backgrounds. Some of the celebrities included Doechii, Gracie Abrams, Erykah Badu, Angela Aguilar, Jennie, Muni Long, Tyla, Megan Moroney, ANNA, GloRilla, Laverne Cox, Meghan Trainor, Charlotte Cardin, Becky G, Heidi Montag, Tina Knowles, Julia Michaels, Kali Uchis, Lauren Jauregui, Mickey Guyton, Madison Beer, Suki Waterhouse, Zara Larsson, Summer Walker, Tanner Adell, Victoria Monét, Gracie Abrams, Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles, Sasha Calle, Tyla and Becky G.
The event continues to highlight and celebrate the incredible contributions of women in the music industry. It provides a platform for recognition and inspiration for future generations. Doechii and Tyla hit the red carpet over the weekend in sheer looks that approached transparent dressing quite differently.
Doechii wore a vintage Donna Karan piece from fall 2014 with a daring hip-high slit balanced by velour paneling. She paired it with a multi-colored, beaded Fendi baguette, silver and gold bangles and Manolo Blahnik heels.
Doechii celebrates Woman of the Year
Tyla donned a knit dress from Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s recent guest couture collection for Jean Paul Gaultier. It was designed with large, open-face stitches and concluded in a long train. Tyla kept it simple with just a black thong and metallic heels.
Tyla’s dress was part of an evening of planned wardrobe changes. She met up with Doechii inside wearing a suede leather jacket and later hit the stage to perform. This week’s Star Gazing roundup is filled with Black excellence, bold fashion, and unforgettable moments.
From the Billboard Women in Music event to the GLAAD Media Awards, stars like Doechii, Erykah Badu, GloRilla, Tina Knowles, Cynthia Erivo, Victoria Monét, Summer Walker, Ari Lennox and Muni Long made headlines. Doechii was honored as Billboard Woman of the Year and also snagged the Outstanding Music Artist award at the GLAAD Media Awards. Cynthia Erivo received the Stephen F.
Kolzak Award at the GLAAD Honors. Other noteworthy appearances included Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, and Anthony Anderson at the “G20” premiere, Will Smith on SiriusXM’s “Sway In The Morning”, and Peppermint, Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, and Tone Bell at Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” Season 2 Premiere. This week has proven to be a tapestry of talent and celebration, highlighting the contributions and achievements of Black creatives in the entertainment industry.
