Diddy Delivers Hilarious, Inspiring Opening Monologue at 2022 Billboard Music Awards

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.

2022 Billboard Music Awards lit up the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, and some of the biggest names in music came together for a performance-filled night of fun and celebration.Sean «Diddy» Combs took over hosting duties for this year's show, and charismatically led a fun show filled with impressive musical numbers, stirring acceptance speeches and some truly unexpected surprises.Here's a look at some of the highlights you'll be talking about tomorrow from this year's Billboard Music Awards.Getting the 2022 #BBMAs started off the right way

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

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.

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.

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.

2022 Billboard Music Awards, and they're walking the red carpet in style!Dressed to the nines in the most lavish looks and eye-catching ensembles, artists and celebs went all out as they posed for pics on the carpet at the Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday.The rockstar couple hit the carpet in neo-goth chic, with Fox showing off her figure in a curve-hugging black gown, while Kelly sparkled in a jewel-encrusted shirt under a spike-lined pseudo-tuxedo.The «Plan B» artist looked striking in a brown, white and tan ensemble that showed off her toned figure as she posed for the press ahead of the big show.The celebrated artist rocked a quasi-futuristic chic number with a dramatic black and semi-sheer gown that she paired with a golden bell jar clutch.For more red carpet sightings at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, check out the gallery below!  Billboard Music Awards 2022: How to Watch and Who's Performing Michael Bublé, Chloe Bailey & More to Present at the 2022 BBMAs Diddy on His 'Night of Surprises' as Host of Billboard Music Awards Travis Scott to Perform at 2022 Billboard Music Awards  

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’.

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott were the it couple at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. The couple walked the red carpet during Sunday night’s ceremony — marking their first joint public appearance sincethe Astroworld Festival Tragedy and welcoming their son in February.Kylie, 24, donned head-to-toe Balmain. Travis, 31, wore a green suit with a white T-shirt underneath.

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott were the it couple at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. The couple walked the red carpet during Sunday night’s ceremony — marking their first joint public appearance sincethe Astroworld Festival Tragedy and welcoming their son in February.Kylie, 24, donned a long silver dress. Travis, 31, wore a green suit with a white T-shirt underneath.

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.

Music’s biggest stars are hitting the red carpet.

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.

The winners of 54 awards were unveiled ahead of tonight’s 2022 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) during a TikTok livestream hosted by Tetris Kelly and Tiffany Taylor.

leads the nominations with 17 chances at a trophy. His future touring partner, Doja Cat, is right behind him with 14 nods. The two have had a major year with highly acclaimed sets at Coachella last month.

Wallen has returned from a temporary exile for uttering a racial slur that was caught on video. Scott has only just begun performing again after laying low following his disastrous Astroworld festival, which saw 10 people die in a crowd crush.