The 14th annual Billboard Women in Music event on Thursday, December 12, brought out some of the music industry’s brightest stars for a night of celebration. Taylor Swift was named the first ever Woman of the Decade and she used her speech to call out “toxic male privilege” in the industry in general and manager Scooter Braun in particular.
“Have you ever heard someone say about a male artist, ‘I really like his songs, but there’s something about him I don’t like’? No, that criticism is reserved for us,” the singer, who was celebrating her 30th birthday, said during her acceptance speech. She also called out “the unregulated world of private equity coming in and buying up our music as if it’s real estate, or an app, or a shoe line.”
Meanwhile Billie Eilish took home the Woman of the Year honor, while Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, Meghan Thee Stallion, Brandi Carlile and Rosalia all received honors as well. Also in attendance were celebs like Jameela Jamil, Cyndi Lauper, Normani, Lauren Jauregui, Hayley Kiyoko and Maggie Rogers.
See all the amazing looks from the night!
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Taylor looked fierce in a navy blue jumpsuit that featured delicate gold chains around her neck and waist. She paired the look with sky-high heels and pulled her hair back in a simple braid.
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Lauren presented the Rising Star honor to Rosalia, 26. The singer wore a dramatic, architectural white gown with cutouts.
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Her former Fifth Harmony band member Lauren, 23, wore white pants with a flowing train.
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Alicia, 38, rocked a purple pantsuit with a huge ruffle. She wore a matching purple bra top underneath. The “Girl On Fire” singer took home the Impact honor.
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Cyndi, 66, rocked a bright yellow mohawk on the carpet. She paired a black mini dress with a super long red robe with dramatic sleeves.
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Billie, 17, wore a chunky, khaki coat with matching shorts and sneakers. The focal point of the look was her iconic green and black hair.
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Megan, 24, was given the Powerhouse award. She wore a sparkling black crop top with a matching scarf.
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Normani looked incredible in a tropical print suit that perfectly hugged all her curves. The 23-year-old presented Nicki with her Game Changer award.
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Her former Fifth Harmony band member Lauren, 23, wore white pants with a flowing train.
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Lauren presented the Rising Star honor to Rosalia, 26. The singer wore a dramatic, architectural white gown with cutouts.
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Brandi, 38, looked sharp in a pinstripe suit with a huge flower on the lapel and a patterned shirt. She received the Trailblazer award.
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“The Story” singer accepted her award from Maggie, 25, who wore a groovy pair of red flare pants with an oversized, sheer purple shirt.
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Hayley, 28, looked Christmas party ready in a funky white minidress with green polka dots.
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Jameela, 33, wore a pajama-inspired silk pantsuit in light orange.
Taylor looked fierce in a navy blue jumpsuit that featured delicate gold chains around her neck and waist. She paired the look with sky-high heels and pulled her hair back in a simple braid.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Lauren presented the Rising Star honor to Rosalia, 26. The singer wore a dramatic, architectural white gown with cutouts.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Her former Fifth Harmony band member Lauren, 23, wore white pants with a flowing train.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Alicia, 38, rocked a purple pantsuit with a huge ruffle. She wore a matching purple bra top underneath. The “Girl On Fire” singer took home the Impact honor.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Cyndi, 66, rocked a bright yellow mohawk on the carpet. She paired a black mini dress with a super long red robe with dramatic sleeves.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Billie, 17, wore a chunky, khaki coat with matching shorts and sneakers. The focal point of the look was her iconic green and black hair.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Photo credit: Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock
Megan, 24, was given the Powerhouse award. She wore a sparkling black crop top with a matching scarf.
Photo credit: Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock
Normani looked incredible in a tropical print suit that perfectly hugged all her curves. The 23-year-old presented Nicki with her Game Changer award.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Her former Fifth Harmony band member Lauren, 23, wore white pants with a flowing train.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Lauren presented the Rising Star honor to Rosalia, 26. The singer wore a dramatic, architectural white gown with cutouts.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Brandi, 38, looked sharp in a pinstripe suit with a huge flower on the lapel and a patterned shirt. She received the Trailblazer award.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
“The Story” singer accepted her award from Maggie, 25, who wore a groovy pair of red flare pants with an oversized, sheer purple shirt.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Hayley, 28, looked Christmas party ready in a funky white minidress with green polka dots.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Jameela, 33, wore a pajama-inspired silk pantsuit in light orange.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
