The2019 Billboard Music Awardsare almost here!
The annual awards show, which celebrates artists’ performances on theBillboardcharts, will air live on NBC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
This year’s star-studded line-up of nominees and performers is sure to keep everyone singing along throughout the three-hour broadcast.
Who’s Hosting?
Kelly Clarksonwill be returning to host the Billboard Music Awards for a second time.
The singer announced, “I had so much fun hosting the ‘Billboard Music Awards’ last year that I’m back for more. We’re turning it up a notch this year and I can’t wait to celebrate all of my fellow amazing artists for another unforgettable night of live music.”
Clarkson is no stranger to theBillboardcharts: she has 27 hits on theBillboardHot 100 chart and three No. 1s, including “A Moment Like This,” “My Life Would Suck Without You” and “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).”
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Who Are the Nominees?
Cardi Bleads the nominations with 21 nods across 18 categories. The “Bodak Yellow” singer is competing against herself in three categories: top hot 100 song, top-selling song, and top collaboration.
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A Star Is Born’sLady GagaandBradley Cooperreceived nominations for the chart achievement award, top soundtrack, and top-selling song for “Shallow.” Gaga is also nominated separately for top song sales artist.
AlongsideCardi B,Ariana Grande,Post Malone, andTravis Scottare all vying for the top artist award, for having this year’s most popular songs and albums.
Who’s Performing?
Taylor Swiftwill open up the show with a performance of her new single “ME!” which also features Panic! at the Disco’sBrendon Urie.
This will be Swift’s first live performance of the track, and mark her first time performing at the Billboards Awards Show since 2013, when she sang hit song “22.”
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The Jonas Brotherswill also perform their smash hit “Sucker,” marking their first televised award show performance in 10 years.
They’re not the only ones making a comeback to the award show scene:Madonnawill be performing her first new track in four years — a collaboration withMaluma—“Medellín.”
Other artists confirmed to hit the stage include hostKelly Clarkson,Ariana Grande,Khalid,Lauren Daigle,Halsey and BTS,Dan + Shay,Ciara,Tori Kelly, andMariah Carey, who will be receiving the 2019 ICON Award.
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How Can You Watch?
The red carpet pre-show will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas from 6-8 p.m., and will be livestreamed on the Billboard Music Awards Twitter (@BBMAs). Hosts Sway Calloway, Sofia Reyes and Jaymes Vaughan will be hosting the BBMAs Red Carpet Live and conducting exclusive interviews with the stars and nominees.
You can also catch the pre-show on the E! News livestream – “Live From the Red Carpet” – beginning at 6 p.m. ET and airing on E!
source: people.com
