Diddy on His Big Return to Music & His 'Night of Surprises' as Host of the Billboard Music Awards (Exclusive)

Jon Gosselin is making music. The former “Jon & Kate Plus 8” star released his song, “Voicemail”, on Friday.

Jon Gosselin is making music. The former star released his song, «Voicemail,» on Friday.In a teaser post on Wednesday, Jon announced that this wouldn't be the only track he plans drop with his musical partner, DJ Casper.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAt the first UJA-New York ceremony in three years, LL Cool J, Gayle King and Andy Cohen paid tribute and Maneskin played an acoustic set for Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s influential president and chief content officer, before an audience packed with music-industry brass on Wednesday.Greenstein’s impact and influence was amply demonstrated not only by Maneskin — who flew in specifically for the event from Europe, where they performed on the Eurovision Song Contest over the weekend — but by a tribute video that featured personal messages from Bruce Springsteen, Drake, Jimmy Buffett, Howard Stern, Megyn Kelly, Kevin Hart, Sway, Little Steven and others.Most importantly, the event raised a record $2 million-plus for the United Jewish Appeal, which provides assistance to people in need everywhere from Ukraine and the Middle East to New York and more than 70 countries around the world. Every year, UJA allocates approximately $150 million in grants — and to date has allocated more than $13 million in emergency funds for Ukraine.

Megan Fox had a star-studded, sparkle-filled birthday this week. The newly 36-year-old actress joined her fiancé, Machine Gun Kelly, at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday before heading to her own celebration immediately afterward. «It's my fiancée's birthday at midnight so we are celebrating her wonderful night,» the  reported from Kelly on the BBMAs red carpet. The couple hosted the event at Tao nightclub in Las Vegas, where they were joined by Mary J.

“Drag Race” star Peppermint is celebrating the one and only Janet Jackson.

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.

Doja Cat has been cleaning up at awards shows recently, and Sunday's Billboard Music Awards was no exception!The «Kiss Me More” songstress took home multiple awards during the big show, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. During her second acceptance speech of the night, she drew attention from fans by first downing a drink she had before taking to the stage after her name was called.Speaking with ET's Cassie DiLaura after the show, Doja Cat explained that it was because she wasn't really expecting to win — or even aware of what was going on at that exact moment.»I'm briefed on things, like there's things that I know, like when I'm nominated and things like that.

Mary J. Blige has long been recognized among Black women as an icon. Now, she has the formal distinction from the Billboard Music Awards as well.

Janet Jackson got a standing ovation as she arrived onstage at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night in Las Vegas.The 56-year-old entertainer looked overwhelmed as she thanked the audience for their rapturous applause.Janet took to the stage to present Mary J Blige with the Billboard Icon Award - but the crowd appeared to be more in awe of the iconic Together Again singer. Overcome:Janet Jackson gets a standing ovation as she presents Mary J Blige with Icon accolade at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday nightThe Black Cat singer looked effortlessly stylish at the event, wearing a black tie-inspired ensemble and top hat.

Mary J. Blige collected the Icon Award at tonight’s (May 15) Billboard Music Awards 2022 in Las Vegas.The star was presented the trophy by last year’s winner of the same category, Janet Jackson, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.Jackson introduced Blige by saying she “represents truth – her work has always given us comfort because she sings me, she sings you”.

Janet Jackson was on hand to honor her longtime friend at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards!

ICON Award on Sunday at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. She is one of only 11 other artists to receive the honor.While accepting her award, presented by Janet Jackson, Mary reflected on the status of an «icon» in culture, and the public perception of artists deemed icons.«The way the world is now, I think people think icons are born that way, that they become a legend overnight, but that is definitely not the case,» she shared. «It takes a lot of time, hard work, and a lot of surviving, trial and error, to achieve greatness.»«What an icon means to me is overcoming obstacles to accomplish the unthinkable and be wildly admired for having influence over a multitude of people, and that is what I've always represented,» she continued.

Mary J. Blige looked incredible as she arrived on the red carpet at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday.The star, who's a 10-time BBMA winner during her illustrious career, is set to receive the Icon Award at the ceremony.Ahead of all the festivities, the so-called Queen of Hip-Hop Soul took to the red carpet and showed, at 51, that she can still strut her stuff with pride, alongside any of the other stars on the musical landscape.

Rap faves from Latto, to Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion were in attendance along with R&B Queens Mary J. Blige, Teyana Taylor, and Chloe Bailey.

Megan Thee Stallion brought the heat with her Billboard Music Awards stage debut on Sunday night! The 27-year-old wowed the Billboard audience with her fiery performance of «Plan B.»Dressed in a black, body cutout bodysuit, the singer performed her recently released single, «Plan B,»  while literal flames blasted behind her. She first previewed the track for her fans during the opening weekend of the Coachella Music Festival. The rapper called the song «very motherf**king personal» during the performance, and personally dedicated it «to whom it may the f**k concern.» The track takes aim at an ex, with lines like «popping Plan Bs cuz I ain't plan to be stuck with 'cha» and «d*ck don’t run me, I run d*ck.» And the GRAMMY winner echoed the sentiments of iconic rappers before her like Queen Latifah and Lil' Kim as she rapped, «Ladies, love yourself 'cause this sh*t could get ugly, that’s why it's f**k n****s, get money.»She also twerked and rapped her verse to her and Dua Lipa's hit, «Sweetest Pie.»Not only did Meg perform, but she's also took home the award for Top Rap Female Artist, the same category she won the Billboard Music Award for in 2021.The full list of 2022 BBMAs finalists was announced last month, with The Weeknd landing nominations in 17 categories. It was also later announced that Mary J.

Megan Thee Stallion raises her award high in the air after picking up the Top Rap Female Artist honor at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 15) in Las Vegas.

The Billboard Music Awards are back and ahead of tonight’s musical awards ceremony, a number of winners have already been announced.

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.