Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Thursday, April 25, 2024 75° Today's Paper


News

Billboard Music Awards to feature Travis Scott, Ed Sheeran and Becky G

AMY HARRIS/INVISION/AP / 2021
                                Travis Scott performs at Day 1 of the Astroworld Music Festival at NRG Park in Houston. Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards on May 15, will include performances by Scott, Ed Sheeran, Becky G and other artists who have enjoyed chart-topping success. Sean “Diddy” Combs will emcee the show, which is being broadcast live from the MGM Grand Arena and will air live on NBC and its Peacock streaming service.
1/2
Swipe or click to see more

AMY HARRIS/INVISION/AP / 2021

Travis Scott performs at Day 1 of the Astroworld Music Festival at NRG Park in Houston. Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards on May 15, will include performances by Scott, Ed Sheeran, Becky G and other artists who have enjoyed chart-topping success. Sean “Diddy” Combs will emcee the show, which is being broadcast live from the MGM Grand Arena and will air live on NBC and its Peacock streaming service.

JOEL C RYAN/INVISION/AP / FEB. 8
                                Ed Sheeran performs on stage at the Brit Awards 2022 in London. Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards on May 15 will include performances by Sheeran, Travis Scott, Becky G and other artists who have enjoyed chart-topping success. Sean “Diddy” Combs will emcee the show, which is being broadcast live from the MGM Grand Arena and will air live on NBC and its Peacock streaming service.
2/2
Swipe or click to see more

JOEL C RYAN/INVISION/AP / FEB. 8

Ed Sheeran performs on stage at the Brit Awards 2022 in London. Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards on May 15 will include performances by Sheeran, Travis Scott, Becky G and other artists who have enjoyed chart-topping success. Sean “Diddy” Combs will emcee the show, which is being broadcast live from the MGM Grand Arena and will air live on NBC and its Peacock streaming service.

AMY HARRIS/INVISION/AP / 2021
                                Travis Scott performs at Day 1 of the Astroworld Music Festival at NRG Park in Houston. Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards on May 15, will include performances by Scott, Ed Sheeran, Becky G and other artists who have enjoyed chart-topping success. Sean “Diddy” Combs will emcee the show, which is being broadcast live from the MGM Grand Arena and will air live on NBC and its Peacock streaming service.
JOEL C RYAN/INVISION/AP / FEB. 8
                                Ed Sheeran performs on stage at the Brit Awards 2022 in London. Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards on May 15 will include performances by Sheeran, Travis Scott, Becky G and other artists who have enjoyed chart-topping success. Sean “Diddy” Combs will emcee the show, which is being broadcast live from the MGM Grand Arena and will air live on NBC and its Peacock streaming service.

LAS VEGAS >> Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards will include performances by Travis Scott, Ed Sheeran, Becky G and other artists who have enjoyed chart-topping success.

Sean “Diddy” Combs will emcee the show, which is being broadcast live from the MGM Grand Arena and will air live beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC and its Peacock streaming service.

Becky G, who released the album “Esquemas” on Friday, will perform her hit song “MAMIII,” which topped the Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart. Sheeran will deliver a remote performance from Northern Ireland, where he is on tour.

Other acts taking the stage include Scott, who’s nominated in the dance/electronic music category, as well as Miranda Lambert, Meghan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, and Grammy Awards darlings Silk Sonic.

Nominees are determined by Billboard chart rankings and winners are selected based on several criteria, including their album and digital song sales, airplay and streaming success and touring.

By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. Having trouble with comments? Learn more here.