EJAE, AUDREY NUNA and REI AMI, also known as HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters, talk about the importance of representation while accepting Billboard’s Women of the Year award, after performing their smash hit “Golden.” Zara Larsson lit up the stage with her performance with “Midnight Sun” while accepting this year’s Breakthrough award, while Keke Palmer kept the crowd laughing through the night.
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Zara Larsson, Kehlani and HUNTR/X of KPop Demon Hunters at Billboard’s Women In Music 2026 presented by Sonesta International Hotels brought the heat. And here’s everything you need to know. Women in Music united at the Palladium in Los Angeles, and the star power was at an all-time high. Keke Palmer served as the superstar host of the night, where she cracked plenty of jokes with the crowd. Meanwhile, the Women of the Year honor went to HUNTR/X of KPop Demon Hunters, AUDREY NUNA, EJAE and REI AMI. And you know, they brought down the house with a performance of “Golden,” it’s our moment. Ciara presented Kehlani with the Impact award and Zara Larsson strutted her stuff with a performance of “Midnight Sun.” Beyond the awards, a select group of attendees also felt the love with the VIP treatment courtesy of Sonesta international hotel’s award-winning loyalty program, Travel Pass. Fans were able to visit the Sonesta speakeasy to watch the show, grab a drink, get their hands on swag, and even receive a reading from an astrologer. For more on Billboard’s Women in Music 2026 presented by Sonesta International Hotels, head over to Billboard.com.
