Who is the honored 'Woman of the Year 2017'?
The 25-year-old singer was honored by Billboard magazine.
On October 31, Billboard magazine announced the "Woman of the Year" award with the title belonging to Selena Gomez.
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Selena Gomez had a turbulent year as she focused on medical treatment and broke up with her boyfriend. |
John Amato, president of Billboard Media Group, commented: "Selena is not only famous on the charts but also continuously inspires young girls around the world to live authentically and contribute. She has never been afraid to speak her mind and use her influence to advocate for others."
Before Selena Gomez, female stars honored by Billboard included: Reba McEntire (2007), Ciara (2008), Beyoncé (2009), Fergie (2010), Taylor Swift (2011), Katy Perry (2012), Pink (2013), Taylor Swift (2014), Lady Gaga (2015) and Madonna (2016).
Selena Gomez has won four Billboard Music Awards and has had two albums top the Billboard 200 chart.
The singer thanked the magazine on her personal page. She will receive the award at a party on November 30.
Selena Gomez has been relatively quiet this year. She has been taking time off to treat her Lupus and underwent a kidney transplant earlier this summer. On October 30, People reported that Selena Gomez had broken up with The Weeknd amid rumors of her reuniting with Justin Bieber. Selena and Justin have been together for the past few days, going to church, eating out, and visiting each other's homes.
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