Women in Music 2017

Billboard's annual celebration of music's highest achievers, starring Woman of the Year Selena Gomez and honoring a Rule Breaker (Kehlani), a Powerhouse (Kelly Clarkson), and Icon (Mary J. Blige) and more, as well as over 100 executives.

Lil Pump has had more commercial success than most SoundCloud rappers. His secret? A team of behind-the-scenes “influencers”— an increasingly powerful industry force.

Big Sean and Metro Boomin join forces for a surprise — and surprising — joint album.

On the Cover: Selena Gomez

Item: BLI-12/09/2017  Issue Date: 12/09/2017