Recent Major Award Show Winners
In the past week, several major award ceremonies have celebrated outstanding achievements across music, film, and television. Here are the notable winners and highlights:
BET Awards 2025
Held on June 9, 2025, the BET Awards honored excellence in Black entertainment. (bet.com)
Major Winners:
- Album of the Year: GNX by Kendrick Lamar
- Best Male Hip Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar
- Best Female Hip Hop Artist: Doechii
- Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA
- Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Chris Brown
- Best New Artist: Leon Thomas
- Video of the Year: "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar
- Best Collaboration: "Luther" by Kendrick Lamar & SZA
- Video Director of the Year: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
- Best Actress: Cynthia Erivo
- Best Actor: Denzel Washington
- Best Movie: Luther: Never Too Much
- YoungStars Award: Blue Ivy Carter
- Sportswoman of the Year: Angel Reese
- Sportsman of the Year: Jalen Hurts
- BET Her Award: "Heart of a Woman" by Summer Walker
Standout Moments:
- Kendrick Lamar dominated the night with four major awards, including Album of the Year and Best Male Hip Hop Artist.
- Doechii's win as Best Female Hip Hop Artist marked a significant achievement in her rising career.
- Blue Ivy Carter received the YoungStars Award, highlighting her growing influence in the entertainment industry.
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025
The iHeartRadio Music Awards took place on March 17, 2025, celebrating the most-played artists and songs across iHeartRadio stations. (popstaronline.com)
Major Winners:
- Song of the Year: "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone
- Album of the Year: Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish
- Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
- Pop Artist of the Year: Sabrina Carpenter
- Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Gracie Abrams
- Best Collaboration: "Die with a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
- R&B Artist of the Year: SZA
- Country Artist of the Year: Jelly Roll
- Hip-Hop Artist of the Year: GloRilla
- Alternative Artist of the Year: Green Day
Honorary Awards:
- Innovator Award: Lady Gaga
- Icon Award: Mariah Carey
- Tour of the Century: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
- Landmark Award: Nelly, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Country Grammar
Standout Moments:
- Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things" won Song of the Year, marking a significant milestone in his career.
- Taylor Swift's Eras Tour was recognized as the Tour of the Century, underscoring its cultural impact.
- Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey were honored with special awards for their contributions to music and innovation.
Kids' Choice Awards 2025
The Kids' Choice Awards were held on June 21, 2025, celebrating favorites in entertainment as voted by children. (en.wikipedia.org)
Major Winners:
- Favorite Male Sports Star: LeBron James
- Favorite Female Sports Star: Simone Biles
- Favorite Male Creator: MrBeast
- Favorite Female Creator: Salish Matter
- Favorite Kids' Creator: Ms. Rachel
- Favorite Gamer: IShowSpeed
- Favorite Video Game: Roblox
Standout Moments:
- LeBron James and Simone Biles were recognized as favorite sports stars, reflecting their continued popularity among younger audiences.
- MrBeast's win as Favorite Male Creator highlights his significant influence in digital content creation.
- "Roblox" was named Favorite Video Game, underscoring its enduring appeal to children.
These ceremonies showcased a diverse array of talent and celebrated significant achievements across the entertainment industry.