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BTS Perform “Butter” For First Time at 2021 Billboard Music Awards: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-24T02:00:35+00:00“>May 23, 2021 | 10:00pm ET BTS just served up a heaping helping of “Butter” at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. The K-pop idols’ performance marked their first live rendition of “Butter” since its release just two days prior. On stage from Seoul, the septet sang the song across several elaborate set pieces, including one made to look the Billboard Music Awards red carpet. Replay “Butter” below, and head here to see other performances from tonight’s Billboard Music Awards, including Doja Cat with SZA, The Weeknd, and Duran Duran. Related Video During the awards show, BTS also took home trophies for Top Duo/Group, Top Song Sales Artist, and Top Social Ar...
Duran Duran Teams Up with Blur’s Graham Coxon for Billboard Music Awards: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-24T03:01:31+00:00“>May 23, 2021 | 11:01pm ET Duran Duran turned up at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards to perform their new single “Invisible” as well as a pair of classics. Appearing virtually from London, the legendary new wave rockers were joined by Blur guitarist Graham Coxon. Together, they performed “Notorious” and “Hungry Like a Wolf” in addition to the live debut of “Invisible”. Replay Duran Duran’s full set below, and head here to see other performances from tonight’s Billboard Music Awards, including Doja Cat with SZA, The Weeknd, and BTS. Related Video “Invisible” serves as the lead single for the veteran band’s upcoming 15th studio album, FUTURE PAST— which i...
Bad Bunny Wins Top Latin Artist at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards
Bad Bunny was one of the big winners at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, taking home three of five awards in the Latin categories on Sunday night (May 23). During the awards ceremony that took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the Puerto Rican artist was awarded the top Latin artist title for a second consecutive year. Reggaeton stars Anuel AA, J Balvin, Maluma and Ozuna were also finalists. “Thanks a lot, first of all, to my fans all over the world,” he said during his speech. “Without you, no award would exist. Thank you, Billboard. I share this [award] with all of my colleagues nominated who are doing big things for the genre.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins wi...
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Bring Timely ‘Optimistic’ to the 2021 Billboard Music Awards With Sounds of Blackness and Ann Nesby
Legendary songwriter/producer duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis linked up with soul and gospel singers Ann Nesby and the Sounds of Blackness for a mighty performance of the early ’90s hit “Optimistic” at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night (May 23). Delivered as a tribute to the duo’s hometown of Minneapolis, from Prince’s Paisley Park, Jam and Lewis shouted out the “place that musically has always represented change to the status quo.” They were then joined on stage by Nesby and the Sounds of Blackness, who performed “Optimistic” in a towering a cappella rendition, with powerful photos of recent activism (much of which has been recently centered in Minneapolis) shown on a screen behind them. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you a...
P!nk Accepts the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards as an ‘Apology’ From Jon Bon Jovi
In accepting her award, P!nk took time to thank all her fans for continuing to support her throughout her career, and looked forward to a time when touring officially came back. “I love what I do and I love the people that I get to do it with, and we’re pretty good at what we do, but it wouldn’t matter if no one came to see us and play with us,” she said, gesturing to the live audience. “So all of you guys out there, and around the world, thank you for coming out and for letting us all heal together. I can’t wait until we can do it all again, until we can just sweat all over each other.” Closing out her speech, the “So What” singer made sure to let her fans know to keep sight of what’s important in these dark times. ...
The Weeknd Wins Top Hot 100 Song, Hints at New Music at 2021 Billboard Music Awards
The Weeknd offered a similar message earlier in the month when talking to Variety. “If the last record is the after hours of the night,” he told the publication at the time, “then the dawn is coming.” Also nominated in the category of Top Hot 100 Song were 24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior for “Mood,” Gabby Barrett ft. Charlie Puth’s “I Hope,” Chris Brown & Young Thug’s “Go Crazy,” as well as DaBaby and Roddy Ricch’s “Rockstar.” Earlier in the evening, The Weeknd nabbed the trophy for Top Hot 100 Artist. Nick Jonas hosted the 2021 festivities, which this year were held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The Billboard Music Awards are produced by dick clark productions, which is owned by MRC. MRC and Penske Media are co-parent companie...
Here Are All the Winners From the 2021 Billboard Music Awards
See a full list of winners below. Top ArtistDrakeJuice WRLDPop SmokeTaylor SwiftThe Weeknd Top New ArtistGabby BarrettDoja CatJack HarlowPop Smoke — WINNERRod Wave Top Male ArtistDrakeJuice WRLDLil BabyPop SmokeThe Weeknd — WINNER Top Female ArtistBillie EilishAriana GrandeDua LipaMegan Thee StallionTaylor Swift — WINNER Top Duo/GroupAC/DCAJRBTS — WINNERDan + ShayMaroon 5 Top Billboard 200 ArtistDrakeJuice WRLDPop SmokePost MaloneTaylor Swift — WINNER Top Hot 100 ArtistDaBabyDrakeDua LipaPop SmokeThe Weeknd Top Streaming Songs ArtistDaBabyDrake — WINNERLil BabyPop SmokeThe Weeknd Top Song Sales ArtistJustin BieberBTS — WINNERMegan Thee StallionMorgan WallenThe Weeknd Top Radio Songs ArtistJustin BieberLewis CapaldiDua LipaHarry StylesThe Weeknd ...
Saweetie ‘At a Loss for Words’ as a First-Time Billboard Music Awards Finalist
“I feel accomplished, although I have a lot of more work to do. Honestly, it’s just an honor. And I was really surprised, so I’m just very grateful,” she tells Billboard in a Zoom interview ahead of the show. “I’m just really excited about being nominated with no album out. I’m kind of at a loss for words.” As someone who was nominated as Female Athlete of the Year at her high school, where she competed in track, volleyball and powderpuff football, Saweetie likes a challenge. The 27-year-old MC has already defeated the forces that pit female artists against one another by extending her collaborations to women outside the rap game, like pop icon Gwen Stefani on the “Slow Clap” remix and British girl group Little Mix on th...
Jonas Brothers and Marshmello Set to Perform at 2021 Billboard Music Awards
They join a stacked bill that includes BTS, Duran Duran, The Weeknd, Migos and DJ Khaled featuring H.E.R., and twenty one pilots Also, P!nk will both perform and receive the Icon Award. It’s shaping as a huge weekend for the JoBros and Marshmello, whose collaboration “Leave Before You Love Me” will drop tonight at midnight ET. Just this week, the bros announced a sprawling massive summer “Remember This” tour, scheduled to kick off Aug. 20 at the Park Theater in Las Vegas. The Weeknd leads all BBMAs finalists with nods in 16 categories, followed by DaBaby (11 nominations), the late Pop Smoke (10) and Gabby Barrett (nine). Also on the night, Drake will receive the Artist of the Decade Award&nbs...
Revisit Nick Jonas’ Best Hosting Moments Before the 2021 Billboard Music Awards
The 2021 Billboard Music Awards will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 23, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC. But before Jonas does the honors of hosting the BBMAs for the first time, Billboard rounded up his best hosting gigs from the past below. January 2010: Live! With Regis and Kelly The Jonas Brothers member co-hosted the Jan. 8, 2010-dated episode of Live! With Regis and Kelly. He filled in for Regis Philbin and joined Kelly Ripa in interviewing Zach Braff and Marion Cotillard. The then-17-year-old teen sensation was greeted with screaming fans in the audience, much to Ripa’s surprise. June 2013: Miss USA pageant Although his wife Priyanka Chopra has Miss India and Miss World titles under her belt, and ex-girlfriend Oli...
BTS, Dua Lipa & More Lead 2021 Webby Awards Winners
Fans can watch this year’s show, hosted by actress, podcaster and activist Jameela Jamil, at http://watch.webbyawards.com on May 18 starting at 3 p.m. ET. Katie Couric, Gayle King, Naomi Watts and more are slated to appear as presenters and special guests. Comedy Central won as the Webby media company of the year for earning the most honors across all Webby categories: 14. Andra Day and Riz Ahmed, who were Oscar-nominated for their performances in The United States vs. Billie Holiday and Sound of Metal, respectively, won Webbys for best actress and best actor for their work in those films. Pharrell Williams is the winner of the inaugural Webby Anthem Award. The award honors Williams for working toward racial equity in education and entrepreneurship by empowering a new generation of student...
Goosebumps: Travis Scott To Be Honored By Parsons School Of Design
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Steven Ferdman / Getty Travis Scott will be adding another accomplishment to his trophy wall. The New School’s Parsons School of Design will honor him at this year’s Parsons Benefit. As reported on Hype Beast the “SICKO MODE” rapper will be given a special designation by the institution for their upcoming ceremony. Along with Cactus Jack several other noted figures who have contributed to design will grace the stage to receive an award. The other honorees include Jeff Gennette, chairman and CEO of Macy’s, Inc.; Angela Ahrendts, former SVP of Apple Retail and former CEO of Burberry; designers Gabriela Hearst and Kerby Jean-Raymond; and artist Carrie Mae Weems. Travis shared his enthusiasm regarding the distinction via a formal statement. “I’m ver...
