On Wednesday night at West Hollywood's Zouk LA, Billboard brought together some of the best and brightest of the music industry to celebrate the unveiling of our 2026 Billboard Power 100 list and to single out six of our honorees with awards presentations.
First up was our Executive of the Decade Jody Gerson. The Universal Music Publishing Group CEO was presented by Mariah Carey, as well as pre-taped messages from Chris Martin, Brandi Carlile, J Balvin, Barry Gibb, Gracie Abrams and Rosalía.
Then there was Lucian Grainge, Universal Music Group chairman and CEO, who landed at No. 1 on the Power 100 for a record eighth time. He was presented with the No. 1 Award by Sherry Lansing, former film studio executive and chairwoman of UMG's board of directors, who noted: "The only thing harder than becoming No. 1 is staying No. 1."
Pusha T presented his manager Alex DePersia, who was named Billboard's Breakthrough Executive of the Year, while Executive of the Year Janelle Lopez Genzink was toasted for her music management company Volara, whose clients include Sabrina Carpenter, HAIM and Marina. Lopez Genzink was introduced by Billboard's 2025 Executives of the Year, Island co-CEOs Justin Eshak and Imran Majid.
Next was PlaqueBoyMax receiving the Disruptor Award from VENU president of growth & strategy Terri Liebler. And the night wrapped with Sharon Osbourne accepting the Visionary Award from record execs Clive Davis and Michelle Anthony.
(Billboard)
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