Grammy- and Tony-winning actress Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), actress-director Teyana Taylor (A Thousand and One), Emmy-nominated industry veteran Marla Gibbs (227) and Emmy-nominated creator, writer and-producer Raamla Mohamed (Reasonable Doubt) are 2025's honorees for the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards.

Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs & Raamla Mohamed named Essence Black Women in Hollywood honorees. Aldis Hodge to host the Oscar week event.

ESSENCE proudly announces its coveted honorees for the 18th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, returning to the stage on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, in the luxurious backdrop of the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.

Given everything happening in the world, the Grammy Awards have signaled that the 2025 ceremony will be different, and a series of special performances featuring a dozen newly announced performers will highlight the show,

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo will take the stage this Sunday at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards as part of a series of special performances that will highlight the award ceremony.

Here's a look at who's set for the Grammys special performances: the "In Memoriam" segment and tributes to Quincy Jones and Los Angeles.