Billboard and VENU Honor Khalid with Inaugural Disruptor Award at Live Music Summit
Khalid receives the Billboard Disruptor Award, presented by VENU, at the Billboard Live Music Summit in Los Angeles • Photo Credit: Rashida Zagon
LOS ANGELES, November 8, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Entertainment company Venu Holding Corporation and Billboard have presented singer-songwriter Khalid with the inaugural Billboard Disruptor Award. The award was given during Billboard’s Live Music Summit on November 3 in Los Angeles.
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The Billboard Disruptor Award, powered by VENU, recognizes artists and innovators who challenge conventions and contribute to shaping the future of the music industry. Khalid, known for chart-topping singles such as “Young Dumb & Broke,” “Location,” and “Better,” received the honor for his artistic versatility and cross-genre collaborations.
“Khalid isn’t just an artist. He’s an architect of what music can be when you ignore boundaries. He moves effortlessly between sounds, styles, and collaborations, creating something that is entirely his own. That kind of fearless creativity is what drives Khalid and VENU, where we believe that artists deserve a platform instead of just a stage and that fans should be part of the journey from the start. That’s what the Disruptor Award is about: the courage to reimagine what’s possible. Khalid embodies that vision, and VENU is proud to celebrate him as we reshape the future of live entertainment together,” said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU.
Khalid released his fourth studio album, after the sun goes down, through RCA Records on October 10. The artist, who rose to prominence at age 17, has several songs in Spotify’s Billions Club and has appeared on multiple Billboard charts spanning genres such as Adult Contemporary, Latin, Rock & Alternative, Rap, and Dance. His collaborations include work with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Marshmello, Halsey, and Billie Eilish.
VENU, a publicly traded company on the NYSE American exchange, operates a portfolio of luxury, experience-driven venues across the United States and is expanding nationwide. The company’s partnerships with major entertainment and hospitality organizations reflect its focus on developing premium, fan-centered live music destinations.
For more information, visit www.venu.live.
Source: Venu Holding Corporation
MusiCares Names Mariah Carey as 2026 Person of the Year
Mariah Carey • Photo Credit: Ethan James Green
SANTA MONICA, Calif., October 23, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Nonprofit organization MusiCares, a charity founded by the Recording Academy®, has announced that Mariah Carey will be honored as the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year. The event will take place on January 30, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, two nights before the 2026 GRAMMY Awards®.
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The honor recognizes Carey’s career achievements and her long-standing commitment to philanthropic work, including support for disaster relief and youth empowerment programs. Over her more than three-decade career, Carey has sold over 200 million albums worldwide and earned 19 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles, more than any solo artist in history.
“Mariah Carey’s influence extends far beyond her remarkable artistry. She has used her platform consistently to provide tangible support to communities, whether through disaster relief, youth empowerment, or programs that help those facing barriers to opportunity. Her work exemplifies the values at the heart of MusiCares: creating systems of care that lift people up and ensure music professionals and communities can thrive. Honoring her as Person of the Year celebrates both her incredible musical legacy and her dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others,” said Theresa Wolters, Executive Director of MusiCares.
“We are honored to recognize Mariah Carey as this year’s MusiCares Person of the Year, a true creative force and once-in-a-generation talent. Her artistry and her voice have helped shape the sound of our times. We look forward to celebrating her remarkable career on this very special night,” said Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares.
The Person of the Year gala, now in its 35th year, raises funds to support MusiCares programs that provide health and wellness services, addiction recovery, preventive care, disaster relief, and emergency assistance to music professionals. The 2026 event will include a dinner, reception, and tribute concert featuring performances from artists honoring Carey’s music and charitable contributions.
Carey joins a list of previous MusiCares honorees that includes Jon Bon Jovi, Joni Mitchell, Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, and The Grateful Dead. The 2026 event will be produced by live broadcast producers Lewis & Clark, led by Joe Lewis and R.A. Clark, and is supported by sponsors including AEG and the Wasserman Foundation.
Tables and tickets are available for purchase at personoftheyear.musicares.org. For more information, visit www.musicares.org.
Source: MusiCares
Demi Moore to Be Honored on SWAN Day 2025 for Career Achievements
Demi Moore • Photo Credit: FF2 Media
BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 4, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — International SWAN Day 2025 will recognize actress Demi Moore for her recent career resurgence and long-standing contributions to the film industry. The event, held annually on the last Saturday of March, will take place on March 29, 2025.
SWAN Day, which stands for Support Women Artists Now, highlights the work of women across various creative fields. This year’s celebration will feature screenings of Ghost in Manhattan and Metro Chicago in recognition of Moore’s role in the 1990 film.
Moore’s recent performance in The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat, has earned her Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice, and SAG awards in the Best Actress category, as well as her first Oscar nomination.
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“Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me that I was a 'popcorn actress.' And at that time, I made that mean that this wasn't something I was allowed to have. That I could do movies that were successful, that made a lot of money, but that I couldn't be acknowledged, and I bought in and I believed that. And that corroded me over time, to the point where I thought, a few years ago, that maybe this was it... And as I was at kind of a low point, I had this magical, bold, courageous, out-of-the-box, absolutely bonkers script come across my desk called The Substance. And the universe told me that you’re not done,” said Moore in her 2025 Golden Globes acceptance speech.
In addition to her recent success, Moore is being recognized for her more than 45-year career. The planned screenings of Ghost, in which she starred alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Patrick Swayze, will commemorate one of her most well-known roles. The film received two Academy Awards in 1991, including Best Supporting Actress for Goldberg.
For more information, visit www.iSWANS.info/events.
Source: FF2 Media