The rising rapper Doechii has earned the title of Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year, landing her in the same company as Taylor Swift, SZA, Lady Gaga and Karol G, last year’s honoree.

The news arrives a month after Doechii won for best rap album at the Grammy Awards, making her only the third woman to win in that category.

When it came time to give her award speech, the tears were immediate. “This category was introduced in 1989. Two women have won, Lauryn Hill —” she said, correcting herself on Feb. 2. “Three women have won. Lauryn Hill, Cardi B and Doechii.”

She will be honored as Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music Awards on March 29. Other previous honorees include Madonna, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande.

Doechii’s breakout mixtape, “Alligator Bites Never Heal,” is a versatile album that teeters from the romance of her smooth R&B and the acuity of her flows.

“Doechii is taking pop culture by storm, this year becoming the third woman in history to win a Grammy best rap album, and dazzling fans of every musical genre with her breathtaking performances, ultra-candid lyrics and utterly unique sound, style and spirit,” said Hannah Karp, Editor-in-Chief of Billboard in a statement.

Billboard Women in Music will air live March 29 on Vizio WatchFree+.

Musician Wiggins dies: D’Wayne Wiggins — a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group Tony! Toni! Tone! behind the classic 1990s jams “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” and (Lay Your Head on My) Pillow” — has died. He was 64. Wiggins died Friday after battling bladder cancer, according to a statement released by his family.

Wiggins was a vocalist and bass guitarist of the beloved R&B group, which included his brother Raphael Saadiq and their cousin Christian Riley. The group became mainstays of the New Jack Swing movement, blending R&B, jazz and traces of gospel melodies.

Wiggins also produced and helped grow young artists who would become some of today’s brightest stars, including Zendaya, H.E.R., Kehlani and Destiny’s Child.

‘Mickey 17’ tops box office: “Parasite” filmmaker Bong Joon Ho’s original science- fiction film “Mickey 17” opened in first place on the North American box-office charts. According to studio estimates Sunday, the Robert Pattinson-led film earned $19.1 million in its first weekend in theaters, which was enough to dethrone “Captain America: Brave New World” after a three-week reign.

Overseas, “Mickey 17” has made $34.2 million, bringing its worldwide total to $53.3 million. But profitability for the film is a long way off: It cost a reported $118 million to produce, which does not account for millions spent on marketing and promotion.

March 11 birthdays: Journalist Sam Donaldson is 91. Actor Tricia O’Neil is 80. Singer Bobby McFerrin is 75. Director Jerry Zucker is 75. Actor Elias Koteas is 64. Singer Lisa Loeb is 57. Actor Terrence Howard is 56. Musicians Joel and Benji Madden are 46. Singer LeToya Luckett is 43. Actor Thora Birch is 43. Actor Jodie Comer is 32.