Billboard Music Awards 2022 criticised for “tone deaf” Morgan Wallen booking

Travis Scott thanked the Billboard Music Awards Wednesday, days after he performed for the first time on television in the wake of last fall's tragedy at the Astroworld festival when a crowd surge left 10 people dead.'Thank u BB awards for letting us move mountains,' the Houston native, 31, captioned a shot of himself while performing at the event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.At the award show, the Grammy-nominated artist, whose real name is Jacques Webster, performed his song Mafia with the stage dressed up to reflect a wintry polar theme, along with backup dancers. The latest:Travis Scott, 31, thanked the Billboard Music Awards Wednesday on Instagram, days after he performed for the first time on television in the wake of last fall's tragedy at the Astroworld festival when a crowd surge left 10 people deadHe later performed the track Lost Forever in front of a black and white background prior to moving the camera to face the crowd at the venue.The Escape Plan artist did not refer to the Astroworld festival in his set amid ongoing legal battles linked to the ill-fated November 5, 2021 incident at Houston's NRG Park.

Country comeback. Morgan Wallen is opening up about how being a father helped him “grow” in the wake of his N-word scandal.

Morgan Wallen took home the award for top country male artist at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. "I got the best d--- fans," Wallen said during his acceptance speech. "Thank you to my momma for being my date tonight.

It was a night of redemption at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night.First, there was country star Morgan Wallen — who had been banned from performing at the Grammys and the Country Music Association Awards for a video that surfaced in early 2021 of him using the N-word — getting the chance to take the stage at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. He milked the opportunity by going gospel for maximum sympathy with his song “Don’t Think Jesus.” Then there was Travis Scott performing publicly for the first time since last December’s Astroworld tragedy that killed 10 concertgoers.

Travis Scott and Morgan Wallen returned to the stage at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. This marks the first major televised appearances these music stars have made since their respective controversies last year.

Morgan Wallen appears to be on the comeback trail.The country music artist, 29, won the Top Country Male Artist at the MGM Grand Garden Arena at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, where he also performed a pair of his tracks.The high-profile outing came about 15 months after Wallen's career appeared to be derailed after he was caught on camera using the N-word outside of his home in early 2021. The latest: Morgan Wallen, 29, won the Top Country Male Artist at the MGM Grand Garden Arena at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, where he also performed a pair of his tracksThe Sneedville, Tennessee native, with his band in tow, performed the tracks Don't Think Jesus and Wasted on You on a night the show's host Diddy said he was looking to 'uncancel' Wallen in the wake of his professional struggles following the controversy over his use of the racial slur.The Whiskey Glasses artist thanked family and fans after his win in the category, saying he's got 'the best damn fans' while thanking his mother Lesli Wallen for accompanying him to the event.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticThe Billboard Music Awards telecast positioned itself this year as the official awards show of forgiveness for so-called “canceled” stars, with performance slots offered to both Morgan Wallen and Travis Scott. In the case of Wallen, that also extended to a major on-air award, as Wallen was called to the BBMAs’ podium Sunday night to accept a trophy for top country artist.It wasn’t Wallen’s first win at an awards show since his career time-out in early 2021; he won album of the year at the fan-voted Academy of Country Music Awards in March.

Morgan Wallen took to the stage to perform at this year’s Billboard Music Awards after previously being cancelled for his use of the N-word.

Thania Garcia In his first televised performance since the Astroworld disaster last fall, Travis Scott performed his song “Mafia” on the Billboard Music Awards, on a polar-themed set reminiscent of “Game of Thrones.”The camera slowly zoomed in on him inside a cave-like room framed by a polar scene, wearing a fur-and-white outfit as he launched into the song surrounded by similarly garbed dancers. All of them lurched around fake bolders and ice slabs; the scene would suddenly lurch into a surreal, blurry black background like some parallel dimension.He performed a brief segment of a new song — presumably from his forthcoming album, “Utopia” — before the performance ended abruptly, followed, naturally enough, by Morgan Wallen accepting an award presented by Pusha T.

Morgan Wallen took to the stage to perform at this year’s Billboard Music Awards after previously being cancelled for his use of the N-word.

Megan Thee Stallion showed her curves in a sandy halter top and miniskirt on Sunday at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.The 27-year-old rapper wore a revealing brown and beige outfit for the awards ceremony held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.Megan's two-tone crop top outfit featured a small ombre train that floated behind her. Awards attire:Megan Thee Stallion showed her curves in a sandy halter top and miniskirt on Sunday at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards in Las VegasEnglish model Cara Celevingne, 29, at one point helped Megan with her train as the rapper posed on the carpet.Megan, real name Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, completed her outfit with collar heels.

2022 Billboard Music Awards.The previously “canceled” 29-year-old performed not one, but two songs Sunday night a year after a February 2021 video of him surfaced drunkenly calling his friend the N-word and other expletives went viral.“F— Morgan Wallen and this Jim Crow music,” one user wrote. “With what just happened in Buffalo, we coulda cut him from the lineup.

Kylie Jenner and daughter Stormi made it a family affair as they supported Travis Scott at the Billboard Music Awards 2022.The Kardashians star has kept a low profile in public since giving birth to her second child with the Sicko Mode rapper in February.But the 24-year-old made a surprise appearance on the red carpet at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday night, beside her beau and their eldest child.The mom-of-two looked incredible in a floor-length, long-sleeved printed gown, complete with strappy heels and gold jewelry.While her beau – who is marking his first TV performance since the Astroworld tragedy last year – hugged her close in front of photographers, donning a simple black blazer and trouser combo, with a white T-shirt.Little Stormi proved to be a total fashionista in a mini white dress and trainers, and was unfazed by all the attention as she walked alongside her famous mom.Their son, whose new name has not been shared since it was changed from Wolf, did not make the journey to the carpet.Travis was announced as one of the many performers at the ceremony, beside Ed Sheeran and Megan Thee Stallion.While fans have been left more than divided over the appointment, Diddy instead that it is time to ‘forgive’ the dad-of-two over the Astroworld disaster, after 10 people died at his festival.After being asked why it was important to have Travis – and Morgan Wallen (who faced backlash after using a racist slur) – performing, Diddy said he is ‘un-canceling the canceled.’‘Travis went through a tragedy. Morgan [used the N-word] while talking to his boy.

Morgan Wallen is giving props to his son. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the country music singer at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas Sunday night, where he shared how his son has helped his «grow» over the past year.«I think mostly I can attribute it to being a dad,» Wallen said of his growth over the last year, which he attributes to one-year-old Indigo, who he shares with KT Smith.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs wore an all-white outfit on Sunday as he promised to 'uncancel the canceled' while hosting the 2022 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.The 52-year-old rapper upon arrival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena told E! about his decision to invite Morgan Wallen, who apologized last July after using racist language, and Travis Scott, whose Astroworld festival ended in tragedy last November when 10 concertgoers died from a crowd surge.'Tonight, first of all, we are uncanceling the canceled. Love does not rock like that. I looked at Morgan's situation.

The 2022 Billboard Music Awards kick off Sunday at 8 p.m.The Weeknd leads the pack of nominees with 17 nods. His “Save Your Tears (Remix)” with Ariana Grande is up for 6 nominations.His future “After Hours Til Dawn” touring partner Doja Cat trails right behind him with 14 nominations.Justin Bieber, Kanye West, and Olivia Rodrigo are all up for 13 nominations each.

The biggest names in the music industry descended upon Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the artists who dominated the charts over the past year at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs).And Dove Cameron kicked off the glamorous red carpet in a plunging red gown that showcased her cleavage and midriff while arriving at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.Becky G arrived in a purple feathered Zuhair Murad mini dress, highlighting her toned legs. Gorgeous: Becky G showcased her toned legs in a feathered and sparkling purple mini dress, adding silver heelsSean 'Diddy' Combs is hosting the evening, exactly 25 years since he won his first Billboard Music Award in 1997 for his multi-platinum album No Way Out.The evening will honor the year's top performing artists on the Billboard Charts across all genres of music and showcase spectacular performances and surprise collaborations.Among the musical acts confirmed is Travis Scott, who will be making his first TV appearance since his deadly Astroworld festival last year that left 10 fans dead.

Music’s biggest stars are hitting the red carpet.

Olivia Rodrigo and Kanye West are leading the winners at the Billboard Music Awards 2022 today (May 15), following 54 of the show’s 62 victors being announced.The bulk of the awards were handed out during a TikTok livestream, while the rest of the winners will be revealed at a ceremony at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena tonight. The show begins at 8pm ET (1am BST).Rodrigo and West are currently tied on six wins apiece at this year’s BBMAs, with the ‘Sour’ star collecting Top New Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist and more.

Ellise Shafer The Billboard Music Awards are back in Las Vegas for their 2022 edition, promising a star-studded evening in celebration of music’s most chart-topping artists.Before the awards ceremony airs on NBC at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, Billboard announced many of the night’s winners, including Drake, who took home five awards for top artist, male artist, rap artist, rap male artist and rap album.