Trending on Billboard Theodore Shapiro received the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI Film, TV and Visual Media Awards, which was held on Wednesday (May 13) at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The award recognized his body of work across film and TV over the last 25 years. The event also saluted the composers of the previous year’s top-grossing films, top-rated primetime network television series, highest-ranking cable and streamed media programs and video games. Related Mike Steinberg , BMI executive vp, chief revenue & creative officer, presented Shapiro with the BMI Icon Award, stating “Teddy, it is such a privilege to celebrate your incomparable and enduring contributions to the world of film and television music.…