Mary J Blige set to receive Icon Award at Billboard Music Awards

Morgan Wallen’s comeback continues after a scandal in which he was seen using a racial slur on video.

Morgan Wallen will perform at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards this month, a little over a year after footage of the country singer saying the N-word emerged.Set to take place on May 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, it will mark the first performance at a major awards ceremony for the artist since last year’s controversy saw him banned from that year’s Country Music Awards, American Music Awards and, indeed, the Billboard Music Awards.As Billboard points out, the decision was made by media conglomerate MRC, who own Billboard along with the Hollywood Reporter. In a statement to Billboard, a representative for MRC explained that the decision to invite Wallen to perform was made after extensive discussion by a diverse group of MRC staffers.“We oppose discrimination, harassment, or racism of any kind.

Morgan Wallen will soon be back on an awards show stage. On Friday, MRC and NBC announced that the 28-year-old country singer will perform at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards next month, marking his first awards show performance since he was seen on camera using a racial slur.

Billboard Music Awards, NBC and MRC announced Friday. The BBMAs will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 15 and will be broadcast at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.

The 2022 Billboard Music Awards now has a host!

Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to host the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, MRC and NBC announced on Friday. The famed rapper and producer will be pulling double duty as executive producer of this year's show, which comes 25 years after Diddy's first-ever Billboard Music Award wins. «This will be unlike any awards show – I’m bringing the love and setting the frequency at an all-time high,» he said in a statement.

2022 Latin American Music Awards brought out some of the biggest artists for a performance-packed show on Thursday, hosted by Rafael Amaya, Jacqueline Bracamontes, and Cristián de la Fuente.Going into the big night — held at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Bad Bunny led the pack of nominees with 10 nods in total, followed closely by Jhay Cortez with eight noms while J Balvin, Karol G, and Rauw Alejandro each had seven apiece.One particularly meaningful award given out was the Extraordinary Evolution award, presented to Mexican singer Christian Nodal. The award is a special honor presented to a young performer who has demonstrated change and accelerated growth as an artist.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will make his hosting debut at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, set for May 15 on NBC.

2022 Latin American Music Awards brought out some of the biggest artists for a performance-packed show on Thursday, hosted by Rafael Amaya, Jacqueline Bracamontes, and Cristián de la Fuente.Going into the big night — held at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Bad Bunny led the pack of nominees with 10 nods in total, followed closely by Jhay Cortez with eight noms while J Balvin, Karol G, and Rauw Alejandro each had seven apiece.One particularly meaningful award given out was the Extraordinary Evolution award, presented to Mexican singer Christian Nodal. The award is a special honor presented to a young performer who has demonstrated change and accelerated growth as an artist.

Billboard Music Awards are bringing your favorites to the stage! The first set of performers for this year's award show were announced on April 19, including Megan Thee Stallion and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.Megan Thee Stallion is set to make her Billboard Music Award debut at the event, which takes place at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15. In addition to her performance, the 27-year-old rapper is also a finalist for Top Rap Female Artist, the same category she won the Billboard Music Award for in 2021.The Red Hot Chili Peppers, meanwhile, are making their BBMAs comeback after 23 years.

Mary J. Blige will receive the Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 15.This will be her 11th Billboard Music Award, including album of the year and nine trophies for female R&B/hip-hop artist of the year and female Hot 100 artist.Previous recipients of The Billboard Icon Award include Pink, Garth Brooks, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson and Cher.Blige has been busy this past year, releasing her 14th album “Good Morning Gorgeous,” her 2022 Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show with Dr.

Mary J Blige is receiving a huge honor.

Mary J. Blige will receive the Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15. As a part of the recognition, the recent Super Bowl halftime show performer and ten-time BBMA winner and will perform during the broadcast, which will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and will stream live on Peacock.

Mary J. Blige is cementing her status as a music legend. The singer will be honoured with the Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. Blige will be one of only 11 other artists to receive the honour. The “No More Drama” singer will also perform at the show, broadcasting live, coast-to-coast, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas May 15.

Mary J. Blige is cementing her status as a music legend. The singer will be honored with the ICON Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.