Los Angeles is about to experience a seismic cultural moment. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced that global superstar Doja Cat will headline the 14th Annual Art+Film Gala Presented by Gucci, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, 6:00 PM PT. This year’s gala will honor the creative brilliance of artist Mary Corse and visionary filmmaker Ryan Coogler, co-chaired by longtime supporters Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio.

For more than a decade, the Art+Film Gala has fused Hollywood glamour with boundary-pushing artistry. Adding Doja Cat to the lineup ensures that this year’s event will be one for the history books.

“Doja Cat is a boundary-breaking creative force who will bring her incomparable energy to the evening,” said Eva Chow, LACMA trustee and Gala Co-Chair.

The Rise of a Global Icon

Doja Cat’s journey is a masterclass in turning vision into dominance. At just 16, she uploaded her first tracks to SoundCloud in 2013, showcasing her genre-bending artistry inspired by icons like Erykah Badu, Nicki Minaj, and Busta Rhymes. Within a year, she signed with RCA Records and began carving a lane uniquely her own.

Her playful viral hit “MOOO!” in 2018 cemented her as a cultural phenomenon, but it was her platinum 2019 album Hot Pink that catapulted her into global superstardom. From the GRAMMY-nominated “Say So” to the hypnotic “Streets,” Doja Cat’s sound proved both innovative and irresistible.

By 2021, she was unstoppable. Her third studio album Planet Her topped charts worldwide, delivering multi-platinum hits like “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA and “Woman.” Along the way, Doja Cat collected one GRAMMY Award, five American Music Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards, while also being named to TIME100’s Most Influential People in 2023.

Her momentum only grew with the release of Scarlet (2023), the follow-up Scarlet 2 CLAUDE (2024), and her genre-blending fifth album Vie (2025)—a daring homage to the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s that has already garnered critical acclaim. With more than 36 billion streams worldwide, Doja Cat is not just a pop star—she’s a cultural architect reshaping the sound and style of a generation.

Doja Cat at the Art+Film Gala

The 2025 LACMA Art+Film Gala promises to be more than an elegant evening—it will be an artistic explosion at the intersection of film, fine art, fashion, and music. Previous gala performers have included Charli XCX and Billie Eilish, but Doja Cat’s presence marks a bold new era. Her fearless creativity and magnetic stage presence are the perfect reflection of what the Gala represents: innovation without boundaries.

Funds raised during the evening will directly support LACMA’s curatorial programming, educational initiatives, exhibitions, and acquisitions, reinforcing the museum’s mission to expand access to art and film on both local and global scales.

Why This Matters for Houston Style Readers

Though Los Angeles hosts the event, Doja Cat’s performance at the Art+Film Gala resonates far beyond the Pacific coast. Houston Style Magazine readers recognize her as a trailblazer who reflects the fusion of art, music, and culture that defines today’s generation. Her journey from viral videos to headlining Coachella 2024 and commanding one of the most prestigious galas in the world is proof that boundary-defying creativity is the future of entertainment.

Doja Cat is not just performing at a gala—she’s making history on one of art’s grandest stages.

Event Details

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM PT
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Honoring: Mary Corse and Ryan Coogler
Musical Guest: Doja Cat
Presented by: Gucci

For tickets and table sales, contact artandfilm@lacma.org or call 323-857-4770.

Final Note

Houston Style Magazine readers, as Doja Cat takes the stage at the 2025 LACMA Art+Film Gala, she’s not just performing—she’s redefining what it means to be a modern icon. Stylish, daring, and unapologetically original, she embodies the kind of fearless creativity that Houston Style Magazine champions.

Expect the night to be dazzling, expect the art to inspire, and most of all—expect Doja Cat to bring the fire.