Los Angeles: American singer Taylor Swift is set to receive the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter's annual Women in Entertainment gala, with filmmaker Greta Gerwig scheduled to present the honour.
The publication announced the decision on Wednesday, recognising Swift's contributions to the entertainment industry, particularly her work on artists' ownership rights, business independence and philanthropy.
The ceremony will take place in Los Angeles, where around 600 entertainment executives, artists and industry representatives are expected to attend. Although the event is generally held in early December, organisers have not announced a date.
The award is named after Sherry Lansing, the former chief executive of Paramount Pictures and the first woman to lead a Hollywood film studio. It recognises individuals who have contributed to leadership and charitable initiatives in entertainment and media.
The Hollywood Reporter's editor-in-chief, Maer Roshan, said Swift's efforts to regain control of her music catalogue had helped establish a precedent for other artists seeking ownership of their work.
Swift's dispute over the master recordings of her first six albums began in 2019 after her former record label was acquired by music executive Scooter Braun. She subsequently began re recording her albums to regain commercial control over her music.
In May 2025, the singer announced that she had purchased the rights to her original master recordings, ending a dispute that had drawn attention to ownership arrangements in the music industry.
Lansing also acknowledged Swift's influence on women working in entertainment and her charitable contributions, describing her career as an example of artists exercising greater control over their professional decisions. The award has previously been presented to figures including Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, Adele, Reese Witherspoon, Viola Davis and Charlize Theron.
Gerwig, who directed the 2023 film Barbie, will present the honour to Swift. The filmmaker has received Academy Award nominations for her work as a director and screenwriter.
The announcement comes during Hollywood's awards season, as Swift's music and film related projects continue to attract attention ahead of the Academy Awards. However, the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award is independent of the Oscars and does not indicate an Academy Award nomination or endorsement.
The gala will coincide with the publication of The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment issue, which includes its Power 100 list recognising women working across film, television, music and media.
The event also supports the publication's Women in Entertainment Mentorship Programme, which provides educational opportunities and career guidance to students in Los Angeles.
Swift's selection reflects increasing attention to ownership rights and representation in the entertainment industry, where artists' control over their recordings, contracts and commercial work has become a subject of debate.
The recognition follows her efforts to establish control over her music catalogue while expanding her work beyond recording and live performances.
