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Home • Entertainment

Stars Dazzled at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards, Hosted by Ciara

H.E.R., Summer Walker and Saweetie Were Among the Night’s Honorees
Stars Dazzled at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards, Hosted by Ciara
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 02: Ciara attends Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on March 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic)
By As told to Regina R. Robertson · Updated March 3, 2022
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Last night, just after 6 pm, the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards kicked off at the YouTube Theater at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Ciara took center stage as host of the celebration, which shined the spotlight on powerhouse women in the industry.

The night’s honorees included H.E.R. (Impact Award), Summer Walker (Chartbreaker Award), Doja Cat (Powerhouse Award) and Saweetie (Game Changer Award), as well as Olivia Rodrigo (Woman of the Year), Gabby Barrett (Rising Star Award) Phoebe Bridgers (Trailblazer Award), Karol G (Rule Breaker Award) and legendary artist, Bonnie Raitt (Icon Award).  

Stars Dazzled at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards, Hosted by Ciara
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 02: Summer Walker attends Billboard Women in Music 2022 at YouTube Theater on March 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Billboard)

Along with the honorees, the theater was overflowing with some of music’s biggest stars and the industry’s highest-ranking executives. And the pink carpet was lit, of course. Take a look at how some of your faves shut down the step and repeat…