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Jamal Edwards is to be honoured with this year’s Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the music industry.Edwards is being celebrated for his music entrepreneurship, founding the multifaceted music platform SB.TV in 2006. He will be the MITS’ first ever posthumous recipient in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the UK music business.The author, broadcaster and DJ, who died unexpectedly in February, helped launch the careers of Stormzy, Skepta, Dave and Ed Sheeran via his youth broadcasting and production film channel SB.TV.

Glastonbury performance. The madness comes after he was hand-picked to perform at one the biggest celebrity events of the year. Sekou Sylla, from Ashby, is going from strength to strength after posting videos of his soulful singing to YouTube and Soundcloud.

Thania Garcia Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti” album continues its historic stride, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and filling four of the top 10 slots in the Hot 100 chart, led by “Moscow Mule” at No. 4.As the undeniable winner of the week, Bad Bunny earns the year’s biggest numbers yet for an album release with 274,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S.

Summer is just around the corner, which means the return of trips to the beach, late nights on patios, and the need for the hottest summer songs to get you up and on your feet to wipe away those winter blues!

2022 Billboard Music Awards that took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you know anything about a Diddy birthday bash, you know he knows how to not only throw a party but that he also brings an energy that lights up the room – his time on stage as host of the Billboard Board Music Awards was no different.After walking the carpet in a crisp white tuxedo, Diddy kicked off the night with a medley performance; his brand-new single “Gotta Move On” featuring Bryson Tiller, “First Class” with Jack Harlow, and “Mo Money, Mo Problems” with his son Christian Combs and Teyana Taylor.Throughout the rest of the evening, Diddy made several outfit changes – as an exciting host does – and although each look brought something different to the stage, collectively the looks had a cohesive throughline – monochromatic fashion. Whether he was wearing black, white, red, brown, or purple, Diddy looked great in every color and made his outfit changes look effortless.

Billboard Music Awards are here, which means the red carpet is filling up with some of the most interesting outfits of awards season. This year, the awards show will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Sean “Diddy” Combs set to host. Ahead of the awards ceremony, and performances by Florence + the Machine, Machine Gun Kelly, Ed Sheeran, and Dan + Shay, celebrities have already begun arriving on the red carpet.

Ed Sheeran performed ‘2step’ live in Belfast for the Billboard Music Awards 2022 earlier this week (May 12, 13).The star performed a pair of shows at the city’s Boucher Road Playing Fields last week, with footage from one of the concerts aired during tonight’s (May 15) awards ceremony.The BBMAs 2022 is taking place tonight at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, hosted by Diddy. Sheeran won the award for the Top Billboard Global (Excl.

Elle King took to Instagram on Sunday to call out Jack Harlow for ignoring her at the 2022 Billboard Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.The American singer, 32, posted a shot of herself backstage posing in a mirror while supported by a cane with the caption: '@jackharlow shut his dressing room door when I passed by in my wheelchair and said hi,'The Los Angeles native - who previously tore hertore her ACL in a 2019 skiing injury - tagged the rapper, 24, in the photo, though it was unclear if she was simply joking. Ignored:Elle King, 32, took to Instagram on Sunday to call out Jack Harlow, 24, for ignoring her at the 2022 Billboard Awards in Las Vegas, NevadaIt's the first time attending the awards for King, who is set to perform her hit Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home) with country sensation Miranda Lambert, 38.

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.

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.

Thania Garcia Sean “Diddy” Combs opened this year’s Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night (May 15) with a rousing performance and opening monologue.Shortly after he kicked off the show with a medley of his new single, “Gotta Move on” and Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 classic “Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems” — accompanied by  Bryson Tiller, Jack Harlow and Teyana Taylor — DJ Khaled presented the host saying “they didn’t want him to host the Billboard Music Awards — but God did.”Diddy, dressed in an all-black outfit with a diamond chain hanging off his neck, appeared on the BBMA stage, announcing himself as the “vibe curator” of the night. In a seemingly unrehearsed fashion, he continued:“This is a full-circle moment for me, I won my first Billboard Award 25 years ago — and now I’m executive producing and hosting the awards because I hate awards shows, awards shows are boring.

BTS broke a record previously held by Destiny’s Child at tonight’s (May 15) Billboard Music Awards, which are being held in Las Vegas.The annual awards show is currently underway at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, although the record-breaking band are not present at the event.Earlier today, it was announced that BTS had won the awards for Top Duo/Group, Top Song Sales Artist and Top Selling Song for ‘Butter’. The new wins take their total across all BBMAs to 12 trophies, becoming the group with the most victories in the history of the event.Destiny’s Child’s previous record – which was unbeaten for 17 years – was 11 wins.

Diddy opened the Billboard Music Awards 2022, featuring appearances from Bryson Tiller, Jack Harlow and Teyana Taylor.The annual awards show is taking place tonight (May 15) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, with Diddy acting as host.As the ceremony kicked off, the star addressed the crowd, calling himself the “vibe curator for this evening’s festivities” and telling the audience to “get up and get ready to have fun”.The opening performance kicked off with Diddy previewing a new song called ‘Gotta Move On’ with vocals from Tiller, before segueing into Harlow airing his recent single ‘First Class’.

Silk Sonic performed a cover of Con Funk Shun’s ‘Love’s Train’ at tonight’s Billboard Music Awards 2022.The annual awards show is taking place tonight (May 15) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.Following an opening performance from Diddy, featuring Jack Harlow, Bryson Tiller and Teyana Taylor, Silk Sonic took to the stage to perform the cover. The duo – comprised of Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars – were dressed in matching red suits and joined by a backing band wearing complementing outfits.The performance of the Con Funk Shun song, the original of which was released in 1982, followed Silk Sonic sharing a recorded version of their cover on Valentine’s Day this year.

Doja Cat made a huge statement in her high fashion ensemble at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards!

Jack Harlow isn't looking to shoot his shot with any ladies at this year's Billboard Music Awards.ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke with the «First Class» artist on the red carpet at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, and the artist said he's just «chillin'» and enjoying his pre-show glory.The artist — who was named as the winner for Top Rap Song, alongside Lil Nas X, for their song “Industry Baby” — also opened up about his past online flirtations with Doja Cat -- most notably in an Instagram Live from 2020.«I've become cool with Doja. That was early in our friendship, now we know each other pretty well.

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.

will be hosting the event live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m.