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Billboard Music Awards, With Spotify’s Help, Returning as Digital Awards Show

The Billboard Music Awards are returning as a digital awards show with the help of Spotify. Dick Clark Productions announced that the reimagined show will air on Nov. 19 across Billboard’s social media channels and on the awards show’s official website.  Last year’s Billboard Music Awards aired on NBC. The show typically airs in May, […]

Penske Media Launches Live Event Streaming Platform Harmony

Penske Media, parent company of The Hollywood Reporter and other entertainment brands, on Thursday announced the launch of Harmony, a proprietary livestreaming platform the company has been refining over the past year. The new platform makes it possible to view PMC’s portfolio of live entertainment shows and industry experiences across all of its owned and operated websites and social media […]

Dove Cameron, Wayne Brady Honor Victims of Colorado Springs Shooting at 2022 AMAs: “My Heart Is With You”

A number of stars used their time onstage at the American Music Awards on Sunday to speak about the Saturday night shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, which left five people dead and 25 others injured. “Every award that I ever win will always first and foremost be dedicated to the queer community […]

Pink Honors Olivia Newton-John With 2022 AMAs Performance

Pink pulled double duty at the 2022 American Music Awards on Sunday night (Nov. 20), following her opening performance with a passionate mid-show tribute to Olivia Newton-John and her eternal hit “Hopelessly Devoted to You.” Wearing an elegant, sparkly dress rife with feathers, Pink glided through “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and struck a different tone than her […]

Taylor Swift Sweeps 2022 American Music Awards, Extending Record as Most-Awarded Artist in AMAs History

Taylor Swift swept the 2022 American Music Awards Sunday night, winning all six awards for which she was nominated including the top prize of artist of the year. Three of her awards came for her work on her re-recorded Red (Taylor’s Version), including the 10-minute short film music video of “All Too Well,” starring Sadie […]

Pink Will Perform a Tribute to Olivia Newton-John at the 2022 American Music Awards

Pink will hit the stage at the 2022 American Music Awards to pay tribute to the late singer-actress Olivia Newton-John. Pink, who had previously been announced as a performer at the Nov. 20 show, will take the stage for a second time with a performance dedicated to the life and career of 10-time AMA winner […]

Lionel Richie Set to Receive Icon Award at 2022 American Music Awards

On the heels of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lionel Richie has been tapped to receive the Icon Award at the 2022 American Music Awards. Richie, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday Night, will be honored with the award at the Nov. 20 AMA ceremony. Dick […]

Pink, Carrie Underwood Set to Perform on American Music Awards

Pink, Carrie Underwood, Imagine Dragons, JID, Tems, Wizkid and Yola are set to take the stage at the 2022 American Music Awards, which will air live from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 20. Additional performers will be announced. Hosted by Wayne Brady, the 2022 American Music Awards will […]

Wayne Brady to Host 2022 American Music Awards

Wayne Brady is taking on the role of host at this year’s American Music Awards, Dick Clark Productions and ABC announced on Monday. “I’m ecstatic and honored to host this year’s AMAs. As a musician and music lover, it’s amazing to be part of a night where music fans make their voices heard!” said the actor […]

2022 American Music Awards: Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift Among Top Nominees

Bad Bunny tops the 2022 American Music Awards nominations, with the Latin artist recognized as this year’s most-nominated artist with eight nods, including his first nod for artist of the year. In addition to artist of the year, Bad Bunny is also nominated for favorite touring artist, favorite music video, favorite male pop artist, favorite […]

TV Ratings: American Music Awards Inch Up From 2020 Low

The 2021 American Music Awards improved — albeit just barely — on their all-time low numbers from the previous year. ABC’s broadcast of the show on Sunday averaged 4.04 million viewers and a 1.03 rating among adults 18-49, a hair better than the 4.01 million and 1.0 for the 2020 awards. The Nov. 10 CMA […]

American Music Awards: BTS, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion Take Home 3 Awards Each

Worldwide sensation BTS took home the top honor for artist of the year Sunday at the American Music Awards, along with awards for favorite pop duo or group and favorite pop song for their hit single “Butter,” while Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion also scored three wins. Taylor Swift broke her own record for […]