Sylvia Rhone to Receive Ultimate Icon Award at BET Awards

Music executive Sylvia Rhone is set to be honored with the 'Ultimate Icon' award at the upcoming BET Awards. This recognition celebrates her significant contributions to the music industry.

11 Jun, 16:00 — 11 Jun, 17:20

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Sylvia Rhone is a groundbreaking figure in the music industry, notably being the first woman to lead a major music company. This award from the BET Awards recognizes her significant impact and trailblazing career, celebrating her achievements in shattering industry ceilings for women and people of color.

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varietyMostly Factual18d ago

Sylvia Rhone to Receive ‘Ultimate Icon’ Award at BET Awards

Legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone — who was the first woman to lead a major music company — will receive the “Ultimate Icon” award at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The show will air on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. According to the announcement, “The Ultimate Icon […]

By Jem Aswad

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual18d ago

Sylvia Rhone To Receive “Ultimate Icon” Honor at BET Awards

"She championed artists and executives, shattered ceilings that had never been broken and redefined what leadership looks like for women and people of color in every boardroom that followed," BET head of programming Connie Orlando said.

By Ethan Millman

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billboardMostly Factual18d ago