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Late Actor Chadwick Boseman To Be Honored w/ A Star On The Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Late Actor Chadwick Boseman To Be Honored w/ A Star On The Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Late Actor Chadwick Boseman To Be Honored w/ A Star On The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Here’s some good news for your timeline…

#ChadwickBoseman will be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on November 20 at 11:30 a.m. PT., Variety reports. Boseman, who passed away in August 2020 at the age of 43, d!ed following a private four-year battle with colon cancer. His de@th shocked fans and colleagues alike, as the actor had continued to work through his illness, completing several major films without publicly revealing his diagnosis.

Throughout his career, #Boseman became known for portraying iconic figures and complex heroes, from Jackie Robinson in 42 and James Brown in Get On Up, to Thurgood Marshall in Marshall. He is perhaps best remembered for his role as King T’Challa in Marvel’s #BlackPanther, which cemented his place in history as a symbol of strength, pride, and representation. His posthumous Walk of Fame star serves as a lasting tribute to his artistry, courage, and the cultural mark he left behind.


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Ciara, Kehlani & More to be Honored at Give Her FlowHERS Gala
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Ciara, Kehlani & More to be Honored at Give Her FlowHERS Gala

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Femme It Forward will be hosting its fourth annual Give Her FlowHERS Gala this month, Billboard can exclusively announce on Tuesday (Nov. 11).

Ciara will be honored with the Muse Award, which pays homage to a living legend whose legacy, impact and timeless music inspires past, current and future generations. Kehlani will receive the Alchemist Award, honoring a woman who turns her struggles into strength and her truth into timeless art. She is also being honored at ASCAP Women Behind the Music on Wednesday, Nov. 12. They also received two Grammy nominations when the full slate was announced last Friday (Nov. 7) for best R&B song and best R&B performance with “Folded,” Kehlani’s first Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit. Jhené Aiko will receive the Glow Getter Award, which honors women who embody wellness, self-care and purpose. Last year, Aiko launched her holistic self-care brand Jhenetics, which includes elixirs, body balms, lotions and bath soaks that aim to “nourish the spirit and cultivate balance from the inside out,” according to its website.

Mariah the Scientist will be honored with the Bloom Award, spotlighting a breakthrough artist whose growth and grace have transformed her journey into full bloom. Mariah’s “Burning Blue” lead single from her fourth studio album Hearts Sold Separately became her highest-charting hit on the Hot 100 (No. 25) this year, while Hearts Sold Separately became her highest-charting album on the Billboard 200 (No. 11). Normani will receive the Femme It Forward Award, which honors women who have made incredible inroads within their industries and communities through impactful service and leadership. Nikki Taylor, Teyana Taylor‘s mother, will be honored with the Queens Raising Queens Award, awarded to mothers and maternal figures whose love, guidance and example empower the next generation of women to rise, thrive and lead. Teyana — who received her first Grammy nomination for best R&B album with Escape Room — accepted the Visionary Award in 2023.

Gail Mitchell, Billboard executive director of R&B and hip-hop, will be honored with the Mentor Excellence Award, which recognizes leaders who open doors and pour into the next generation through mentorship at the highest level. Sylvia Rhone, former chairwoman/CEO of Epic Records, will receive the Legacy Award, which honors visionary leaders whose groundbreaking contributions have not only shaped the entertainment industry, but built the very foundation on which future generations now stand. Rhone was the first Black industry executive and woman to chair a major record company. She was Billboard‘s Women in Music executive of the year in 2023.

“Every year, Give Her FlowHERS reminds me why this work matters. It’s about celebrating the women who show up, do the work and keep moving our culture and industry forward,” says Heather Lowery, CEO/founder of Femme It Forward, in an exclusive statement. “For me, it’s not just about honoring them, it’s about creating a space where women feel seen, supported and inspired to take up space unapologetically. This year’s honorees truly embody what it means to lead with purpose, create from the heart and pour into others while they rise.”

The 2025 Give Her FlowHERS Gala will return to the Beverly Hilton on Friday, Nov. 21. This year’s theme, “Same Root. New Flower,” celebrates the beauty of evolution, the shared roots that connect us all as woman and endless ways we continue to bloom. The gala serves as a fundraiser for Next Gem Femme, Femme It Forward’s mentorship program that’s designed to improve equity and accelerate career opportunities for women in music and entertainment. The mentorship program and gala reflect Femme It Forward’s deep commitment to cultivating a thriving ecosystem of women supporting women, rooted in community, creativity and purpose.

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Will Diane Keaton Have a Funeral? How the Late Actress Will Be Honored – Hollywood Life
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Will Diane Keaton Have a Funeral? How the Late Actress Will Be Honored – Hollywood Life

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Diane Keaton blessed the film industry with countless performances, such as in The Godfather, Annie Hall, Reds and The First Wives Club. As such, her death broke hearts across Hollywood as fans, former co-stars and friends try to grapple with it. While the late 79-year-old’s cause of death has not been revealed yet, many are wondering if a funeral will be held for the public to say “goodbye.”

Below, get updates on how Keaton will be honored posthumously.

Will Diane Keaton Have a Funeral?

At the time of publication, it is unclear whether Keaton’s family plans to hold a public funeral or a private memorial. No one from her inner circle has commented on possible arrangements.

How Did Diane Keaton Die? What We Know About Her Death

Keaton’s cause of death has yet to be disclosed at the time of publication. However, sources close to the late actress said her health had “declined” during her final months.

“She declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her,” a friend of Keaton’s told People. “It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit. … In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family, who chose to keep things very private.”

Diane Keaton’s Children: Everything to Know About Her 2 Kids Dexter & Duke
(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

The source added, “Even longtime friends weren’t fully aware of what was happening.”

Another friend of Keaton’s Carole Bayer Sager told People in a separate interview that she saw the Oscar winner “two or three weeks” before her death, “and she was very thin.”

“She had lost so much weight,” Sager said. “She had to go to Palm Springs because her house had been damaged inside, and they had to clean everything. She was down there for a while, and when she came back, I was kind of stunned by how much weight she’d lost.”

On the day of Keaton’s death, October 11, 2025, the Los Angeles Fire Department was called to her home in California, and they transported an unidentified person to the hospital.

Years before her death, Keaton battled skin cancer.

Was Diane Keaton Married?

No, Keaton never married. She was in a few public relationships, including with longtime collaborator and friend Woody Allen and her Godfather co-star Al Pacino.

In 2019, Keaton told People, she was “really glad [she] didn’t [get married],” adding, “I’m 73 and … I think I’m the only one in my generation … who has been a single woman all her life.”

Who Are Diane Keaton’s Children? About Her Kids

Keaton is survived by her two adopted children, daughter Dexter and son Duke.

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John Legend Honored At 2025 Black Music Action Coalition Gala: Photos
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John Legend Honored At 2025 Black Music Action Coalition Gala: Photos

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The 2025 Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) Gala brought musicians, executives, journalists, and activists together for a common cause. For the fifth annual event, hundreds gathered at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA., to recognize the important work done by the organization as well as to fund and empower its future efforts. BMAC was founded in 2020 and, since its inception, has distributed over $4 million in direct economic relief, established over 200 paid internships and job placements, reached more than 5,500 students, and mentored over 500 emerging music artists and industry professionals.

“Many would think that the work and the progress that happened in 2020 was not effective, but it’s actually the complete opposite. The reason why we are feeling this sort of federal attack on diversity and inclusion is because of the impact that was made in 2020. So this is not the time to retreat, but the time to double and triple down on those commitments, and the music industry has always challenged this country and the world to live up to its potential, and so that’s what inspires us,” explained BMAC cofounder and CEO Willie “Prophet” Stiggers on the red carpet ahead of the event.

“BMAC might have formed in 2020, but we come from a long tradition of the entertainment industry being able to be a powerful platform to advance these conversations, and over the next five years, we are going to be as committed as we ever been,” as he continued to relay organization plans to expand its advocacy into global territory.

In all its elegance, the 2025 Gala added John Legend, Irving Azoff, Sherrese Clarke / HarbourView Equity Partners, Kai Cenat and Apple & Apple Music, and Primary Wave Music to its growing list of esteemed honorees in its five-year history. The event kicked off with a four-course dinner and musical selections performed by the 1500 Or Nothing musical ensemble. After a call for donations at the fundraising event, with the largest public commitment being $10,000, host Mickey Guyton took the stage to perform “Black Like Me.”

She was then joined by her co-host, Kenny Burns, who shifted attention to current events with lighthearted quips about Jimmy Kimmel being suspended indefinitely at ABC, accompanied by a brief snippet of YG and Nipsey Hussle’s politically-charged “FDT.” While the event featured first-time introductions, well overdue reunions, dancing, and a performance by Earth, Wind & Fire, all in attendance were united on the mission. Guests included Tyrese, Cash Cobain, Estelle, Eric Benét, and more.

During his time on stage, John Legend shared a passionate speech, bringing Burns’ opening remarks full circle.

“Progress isn’t guaranteed. Power doesn’t give itself away, and truth-telling doesn’t come without a cause. We’re watching it happen in real time. Our government is kidnapping and disappearing our friends and neighbors. People [are] taking their kids to school, serving food in the park. And then they’re flooding our streets with militarized soldiers, war fighters, to silence those who dare to speak out. We’re watching the richest people on earth get richer while our government takes from the poorest children in the world,” remarked the Ohio native as he accepted the BMAC Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award presented by Babyface.

“We’re watching journalists, truth-tellers, get punished for doing their jobs. Just this week, the Washington Post fired a black woman journalist, Karen Attiah, for simply quoting the exact words of the President’s favorite podcaster,” in reference to Charlie Kirk.

He continued, “We are living in a time where truth-telling comes with consequences, a time where progress is reversed, facts are distorted, and those who dare to speak up are punished. But every step forward we’ve ever taken in this country, every single win began with somebody telling the truth,” adding, “That’s what Nina Simone understood in 1963 when she sat down at her piano in a moment of fury and courage. And that’s the tradition I choose to walk in.”

Take a look at the 2025 BMAC Gala below.

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How the Late Film Icon Will Be Honored – Hollywood Life
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How the Late Film Icon Will Be Honored – Hollywood Life

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Robert Redford, the legendary actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, has died at 89. Known for classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President’s Men, Redford left an indelible mark on Hollywood and beyond. As tributes pour in from fans, colleagues, and world leaders, many are wondering how the film icon will be remembered.

Find out more below.

How Old Was Robert Redford When He Died?

Redford was 89 years old at the time of his passing. He was born on August 18, 1936.

MONACO, MONACO - OCTOBER 29: Robert Redford attends ' The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation's 2021 award ceremony ' at Grimaldi Forum on October 29, 2021 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)
MONACO, MONACO – OCTOBER 29: Robert Redford attends ‘ The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s 2021 award ceremony ‘ at Grimaldi Forum on October 29, 2021 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)

How Did Robert Redford Die? His Cause of Death

Redford died in his sleep at his home in Sundance, Utah. An exact cause of death has not been made public.

Cindi Berger, chairman and CEO of Rogers & Cowan PMK, told The New York Times that he died in his sleep while at home outside Provo, Utah, on September 16, 2025.

When Is Robert Redford’s Funeral?

Details about Redford’s funeral have not yet been announced. Fans and colleagues are awaiting word on when and how the beloved actor will be honored, with many expecting tributes in both Hollywood and his home state of Utah.

American actor Robert Redford, wearing a brown leather jacket over a blue shirt with a black tie, his cap in his right hand, with American actor Scott Newman, who wears a brown leather jacket, white scarf, an aviator's cap and flying goggles, a 'Dillhoefer's Flying Circus' biplane, bunting and flags in the background, in a publicity still from 'The Great Waldo Pepper', filmed in Elgin, Texas, 1975. The aviation drama, directed by George Roy Hill, starred Redford as Waldo Pepper. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
American actor Robert Redford, wearing a brown leather jacket over a blue shirt with a black tie, his cap in his right hand, with American actor Scott Newman, who wears a brown leather jacket, white scarf, an aviator’s cap and flying goggles, a ‘Dillhoefer’s Flying Circus’ biplane, bunting and flags in the background, in a publicity still from ‘The Great Waldo Pepper’, filmed in Elgin, Texas, 1975. The aviation drama, directed by George Roy Hill, starred Redford as Waldo Pepper. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Was Robert Redford Married?

Redford was married twice during his life. He first wed historian Lola Van Wagenen in 1958, and the pair were together until their divorce in 1985. Years later, he found love again with German painter Sibylle Szaggars, whom he married in 2009. The couple remained together until his passing.

Who Are Robert Redford’s Kids?

The film legend had four children with his first wife, Lola. Their first son, Scott, tragically died as an infant in 1959. Their daughter Shauna, born in 1960, has largely stayed out of the public eye. Their second son, James — known as Jamie — became a filmmaker but sadly passed away from cancer in 2020. Their youngest, Amy, born in 1970, followed in her father’s footsteps and built a career in acting and directing.

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Cardi B And More Honored At 2025 Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Power Players
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Cardi B And More Honored At 2025 Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Power Players

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Cardi B accepted the Impact Of The Year Award from Billboard’s Senior Director of R&B/Hip-Hop Carl Lamarre at Billboard’s R&B Hip-Hop Power Players 2025 event in New York City Thursday (Sept. 5). Her acceptance speech found her reminiscing on the influential women she aspired to be like as a young artist, as well as her desire to leave a lasting legacy.

“Hip-hop is a feeling. When I was growing up, I didn’t want to be the Shakiras, the J-Los, and the R&B artists; I wanted to be like Trina and Lil Kim. I wanted to be like them,” Cardi said. “I’m just so happy that I’m a part of something that I love. I always dreamed about this career — I just felt like with the environment that I was in, dreaming was dreaming. Reality crushes your dreams. So I’m happy that my career is the career that I always dreamed of.

“I want to be spoken about forever. We talk about all these hip-hop artists who came out 20 years ago and 30 years ago, and I want to be a part of that. I don’t want to be a moment. I want to be a legacy so I can die in peace one day and my kids can be like, ‘That’s my mama.’”

Other honorees included The Wu-Tang Clan, who accepted the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Award, and Leon Thomas, who took home the Breakthrough of the Year Award.

The event was held in concert with the release of Billboard’s annual R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players list, honoring executives throughout both genres, including Executive of the Year, TDE’s Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith.

Check out the full list here and snaps from the R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players party below.

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