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5/14/2026

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Drew Afualo at Yahoo at the Billboard Women in Music 2026 held at Hollywood Palladium on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Natt Lim

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Billboard Women in Music 2026 was a stunning testament to the power of women supporting women across the music industry, including the artists, executives, and the teams who move culture. Just ask our red carpet co-host Drew Afualo.

Afualo, a New York Times bestselling author, creator and host of The Comment Section podcast known for her deep devotion to women, brought contagious energy to the evening. As a friend and admirer of some of the artists honored during the ceremony, she represented the fan perspective on the red carpet, presented by Yahoo.…