Laverne Cox has been officially announced as the host for Billboard Women in Music 2025, and we sat down with the star to get her feelings on hosting an empowering night for women, creating her new show ‘Clean Slate’ and more!

Hosted by Laverne Cox, the star-studded evening will take place on Saturday, March 29 at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, honoring the most influential artists and industry leaders with inspiring performances,

By design, Cox’s series has all the hallmarks of a classic TV sitcom, from the eclectic cast of supporting characters, to the charming theme song, right on down to the fact that it boasts the late, great Norman Lear among its executive producers.