Billboard music Awards: The Weeknd Leads Early Winners With 7 Nods

other correct winners blanketed Pop Smoke and BTS, whereas Icon Award recipient crimson took the stage for an acrobatic-filled performance along with her 9-year-old daughter, and Drake introduced out his three-year-historic son to accept the Artist of the decade Award.

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The Weeknd changed into the massive winner at Sunday night's Billboard track Awards, taking domestic precise artist honors.

He additionally won the first award handed out on the reside telecast, for high hot one hundred artist. appearing in a black swimsuit and coat, he joked, "Thank God I don't must put on that red suit anymore," a reference to the outfit worn via a "persona" he looked as for a number of months after dropping his album After Hours in quite a few video clips, late-night appearances, awards-exhibit performances at performing at the tremendous Bowl halftime show. The carrying on with storyline adopted a person on a night long past incorrect, then on a violent streak, later with bandages showing first his injurie s then later signaling a message about cosmetic surgery in Hollywood (in a single video, he sings on stage after evident facial surgery).

The Weeknd also took domestic seven awards in a couple of categories that had been announced off-air ahead of Sunday's are living telecast on NBC. The singer changed into named accurate male artist, properly radio songs artist, suitable R&B artist and desirable R&B male artist. moreover, After Hours changed into named properly R&B album, whereas his single "Blinding Lights" received for high radio track and accurate R&B song.

Later within the reveal, The Weeknd performed "shop Your Tears" in a la parking space, with drivers of several vehicles and 18-wheelers doing choreographed movements to the tune.

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Lil Rel Howery introduced The Weeknd together with his top scorching a hundred artist award, joking that he acquired Glenn near dance to "Da Butt" on the Oscars and talked about if he saw Barbra Streisand later Sunday evening, he turned into going to get her to do the "Tootsie Roll."

meanwhile, DJ Khaled feet. H.E.R. and Migos kicked off the 2021 Billboard music Awards on an out of doors stage in downtown l. a. on Sunday evening with scores of fanatics in attendance.

The excessive-power performance kicked off what BBMA host Nick Jonas informed The Hollywood Reporter remaining week could be an in-person ceremony following all pandemic protection protocols, with about 500-600 attendees — which, it will be stated, is seemingly one of the crucial biggest audiences for a Hollywood awards display amid the pandemic thus far that features regular folks (the Golden Globes viewers was full of healthcare worker's, whereas the Grammys and Oscars saved invites to business individuals).

Jonas then got here out on the out of doors stage Sunday evening at L.A. reside and stated the past yr has been  "an insane rollercoaster experience" but reiterated his enthusiasm for being lower back in entrance of a reside viewers — all of whom seemed to be donning masks. "we are live and there is a crowd to peer our efficiency," he stated, including: "we're making bound to comply with all of the relevant public fitness and protection protocols." He later mentioned, "i'm having a fine time. It's first rate to hear this crowd. i will be able to't get sufficient. It's a pretty, beautiful component. I haven't left my apartment in practically a  yr and a half, and now we have this stunning crowd. i love it." (a number of of the performances took location inner but it surely's doubtful if an audience become latest, and an on-air c hyron cited that parts of the reveal had been pre-recorded.)

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bad Bunny became named desirable Latin artist throughout the reside ceremony, and delivered his speech completely in Spanish. He additionally won three awards in the off-air classes: suitable Latin male artist, good Latin music and proper Latin album, a class in which he set a listing for fitting the primary Latin artist to land three nods within the identical category.

Gabby Barrett became named properly country female artist and teared up all the way through her acceptance speech, noting how significant the award became to her.

Drake, who holds the title for most Billboard tune Award wins of all time, obtained the Artist of the last decade Award. He turned into introduced by way of a gaggle of his household and pals and came out onstage with his 3-year-historical son, Adonis Graham.

"That video was in fact full of loads of self belief and bravado but the actuality is I'm actually unhealthy at taking compliments," he stated of a video touting his accomplishment that aired earlier than he took the stage. "even though I do an outstanding job I at all times ask yourself, how might I actually have achieved it greater?"

He persevered: "I didn't truly write a grandiose speech about a way to make it work or what it took as a result of to be in fact honest with you, I don't somewhat be mindful it myself. …. I simply understand that I've spent an incalculable volume of hours attempting to analyze all of the things I did wrong, but tonight for once I'm sure as hell we've finished whatever right."

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Pop Smoke bought the award for high Billboard 200 album for his posthumously launched debut album, Shoot for the celebs, aim for the Moon. Audrey Jackson authorised the award on behalf of her son, who died in February 2020 at age 20 of gunshot wounds after 4 intruders broke into the apartment he become renting. certainly one of them became simplest 15.

"He created music for the child who has to sleep four in his room, for the youngster who has to figure out how to get to school daily so he can graduate and make his mom proud," Jackson referred to of her son. "He did this so 14-yr-olds don't have to kill to prove they're someone. that's the irony in this."

Pop Smoke additionally won four off-air awards, including precise new artist, correct rap artist, correct rap male artist and accurate rap album.

Jon Bon Jovi delivered Icon Award recipient red, noting that that they had been longtime pals after assembly when she was 22 and told him she had been a "large crush" on him when she became 7. "considering the fact that then, we've been pals. no longer in that fake, music-company variety of means, but true chums," he stated. She then took the stage for a medley of her songs, kicking off with one among her signature acrobatic-stuffed performances alongside her 9-year-old daughter, Willow (they launched a duet, "cover Me In Sunshine," earlier this 12 months). She later segued into a couple of of her hits, together with "similar to a tablet" and "be trained to like once again."

In her speech, pink all started off by means of humbly calling the honour "ridiculous." To Bon Jovi, she joked that she "did not come out of my room for every week should you married Dorothea. I ripped your poster off my wall and replaced you with Sebastian Bach. I'm glad you found everlasting love you broke my heart. I take this as an apology."

She brought of her award: "here's an absolute honor. Dream massive as a result of what if it comes real?"

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computing device Gun Kelly turned into named excellent rock artist, giving girlfriend Megan Fox a kiss earlier than taking the stage. He cited it'd been 15 years seeing that he launched his mixtape and told viewers this become the "first big stage I've been invited to accept an award on. I simply are looking to say to the dreamers who're going to be proven by way of truth he approach i used to be. suspend common sense and invite magic. If five years or 10 years or 12 years would were too lengthy awaiting this moment, then I wouldn't be having this moment. So simply display the universe that it may possibly't take a dream from you."

Tina Knowles-Lawson presented fellow Houston native Trae Tha actuality with the alternate Maker Award for his "unwavering dedication to combating for, and delivering, social and clinical fairness in his group."

"Coming from the place I come from, nothing was ever promised," he observed in his speech. "I observed, if I ever acquired into a position, I'd be there for those in want — no matter if it be aiding little homies in music, no matter if or not it's aiding people who were in want of aid, or no matter if it's simply combating on the front lines for people that can't fight for themselves."

He endured: "When it involves alternate, it's vital. … It's crucial to change americans's lives. It's vital to exchange the techniques of those that surrender now and then. And it's essential to trade issues that wasn't designed for our most beneficial pastimes. I come from the streets. We obtained to protect our ladies, we bought to offer protection to our little ones. We bought to offer protection to our elderly. … It's about stepping up and on no account taking no for an answer."

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BTS received 4 awards — appropriate duo/neighborhood, accurate music earnings artist, true-selling track and exact social artist (a fan-voted prize) — and carried out "Butter" from their domestic base of Seoul.

different massive musical moments came courtesy of Alicia Keys, who carried out a medley of her hits after being added Michelle Obama by way of video.

The Jonas Brothers ended the show on the outside stage with Marshmello, who launched a single together, "leave before you love Me," on Thursday. They also performed a medley of their contemporary hits, including "Sucker" and "most effective Human."

other performers included AJR, unhealthy Bunny, Duran Duran, Glass Animals, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis with Sounds of Blackness that includes Ann Nesby, Karol G, The Weeknd and Twenty One Pilots.

somewhere else, Morgan Wallen received three off-air awards, for top country album, proper country artist and tope nation male artists. In February, a video surfaced of Wallen the usage of the N-observe. He apologized for the usage of "an unacceptable and inappropriate racial slur" after TMZ posted the video. In a statement Sunday, producer Dick Clark Productions reiterated past comments emphasizing that the BBMA finalists and winners are "determined by way of efficiency on the Billboard charts and are not chosen by a vote casting committee or membership organization. BBMA finalists and winners are based on key fan interactions with track (including album and digital song income, streaming, radio airplay, social engagement), tracked via Billboard and its records companions, together with MRC records."

They also repeated that "his contemporary habits doesn't align with our core values, [and therefore] we will not be including him on the demonstrate in any capacity (performing, presenting, accepting). it is heartening and encouraging to listen to that Morgan is taking steps in his anti-racist event and starting to do some meaningful work. We plan to consider his progress and may consider his participation in future shows." (Dick Clark Productions is a division of MRC, which is a co-proprietor of The Hollywood Reporter through a joint venture with Penske Media titled P-MRC.)

Winners had been unveiled in a total of 51 classes spanning multiple genres. other off-air winners included Taylor Swift for prime feminine artist and top Billboard 200 artist, Kanye West for prime gospel artist and precise gospel music, lady Gaga as suitable dance/digital artist and top dance/digital album, Carrie Underwood for top Christian album, Drake for top streaming earnings artist, and Megan Theee Stallion for top rap feminine artist.

The listing of winners below could be up-to-date as they're introduced Sunday all through the are living display. Refresh for the latest.

precise ArtistThe Weeknd (WINNER)DrakeJuice WRLDPop SmokeTaylor Swift

proper New ArtistPop Smoke (WINNER)Gabby BarrettDoja CatJack HarlowRod Wave

right Male ArtistThe Weeknd (WINNER)DrakeJuice WRLDLil BabyPop Smoke

accurate female ArtistTaylor Swift (WINNER)Billie EilishAriana GrandeDua LipaMegan Thee Stallion

desirable Duo/GroupBTS (WINNER)AC/DCAJRDan + ShayMaroon 5

top Billboard 200 ArtistTaylor Swift (WINNER)DrakeJuice WRLDPop SmokePost Malone

desirable sizzling a hundred ArtistThe Weeknd (WINNER)DaBabyDrakeDua LipaPop Smoke

right Streaming Songs ArtistDrake (WINNER)DaBabyLil BabyPop SmokeThe Weeknd

proper tune income ArtistBTS (WINNER)Justin BieberMegan Thee StallionMorgan WallenThe Weeknd

suitable Radio Songs ArtistThe Weeknd (WINNER)Justin BieberLewis CapaldiDua LipaHarry styles

true Social Artist (Fan Voted)BTS (WINNER)BLACKPINKAriana GrandeSB19Seventeen

top R&B ArtistThe Weeknd (WINNER)Jhené AikoJustin BieberChris BrownDoja Cat

proper R&B Male ArtistThe Weeknd (WINNER)Justin BieberChris Brown

true R&B female ArtistDoja Cat (WINNER)Jhené AikoSZA

accurate Rap ArtistPop Smoke (WINNER)DaBabyDrakeJuice WRLDLil baby

excellent Rap Male ArtistPop Smoke (WINNER)Juice WRLDLil child

desirable Rap female ArtistMegan Thee Stallion (WINNER)Cardi BSaweetie

suitable country ArtistMorgan Wallen (WINNER)Gabby BarrettKane BrownLuke CombsChris Stapleton

desirable country Male ArtistMorgan Wallen (WINNER)Luke CombsChris Stapleton

precise nation feminine ArtistGabby Barrett (WINNER)Maren MorrisCarrie Underwood

top nation Duo/GroupFlorida Georgia Line (WINNER)Dan + ShayMaddie & Tae

properly Rock ArtistMachine Gun Kelly (WINNER)AC/DCAJRFive Finger loss of life Punchtwenty one pilots

accurate Latin Artist unhealthy Bunny (WINNER)Anuel AAJ BalvinMalumaOzuna

exact Latin Male Artist unhealthy Bunny (WINNER)J BalvinOzuna

exact Latin feminine ArtistKarol G (WINNER)Becky GRosalía

precise Latin Duo/community Eslabón Armado (WINNER)Banda MS de Sergio LizárragaLos Dos Carnales

exact Dance/electronic ArtistLady Gaga (WINNER)The ChainsmokersKygoMarshmelloSurf Mesa

desirable Christian ArtistElevation Worship (WINNER)Casting Crownsfor KING & COUNTRYCarrie UnderwoodZach Williams

precise Gospel ArtistKanye West (WINNER)Kirk FranklinKoryn HawthorneTasha Cobbs LeonardMaverick metropolis song

suitable Billboard 200 AlbumPop Smoke Shoot for the celebs, aim for the Moon (WINNER)Juice WRLD Legends by no means DieLil child My TurnTaylor Swift folkloreThe Weeknd After Hours

proper R&B AlbumThe Weeknd After Hours (WINNER)Jhené Aiko ChilomboChris Brown & younger Thug Slime & BDoja Cat hot PinkKehlani It became respectable unless It Wasn't

properly Rap AlbumPop Smoke Shoot for the celebs, purpose for the Moon (WINNER)DaBaby Blame It On the BabyJuice WRLD Legends certainly not DieLil baby My TurnLil Uzi Vert everlasting Atake

accurate country AlbumMorgan Wallen dangerous: The Double Album (WINNER)Gabby Barrett GoldmineSam Hunt SouthsideChris Stapleton starting OverCarrie Underwood My present

exact Rock AlbumMachine Gun Kelly Tickets to My Downfall (WINNER)AC/DC energy UpMiley Cyrus Plastic HeartsGlass Animals DreamlandBruce Springsteen Letter to You

desirable Latin AlbumBad Bunny YHLQMDLG (WINNER)Anuel AA EmmanuelBad Bunny El Último Tour Del MundoBad Bunny Las que no iban a salirJ Balvin Colores

suitable Dance/digital AlbumLady Gaga Chromatica (WINNER)DJ Snake Carte BlancheGryffin GravityKygo Golden HourKylie Minogue Disco

suitable Christian AlbumCarrie Underwood My reward (WINNER)Bethel track PeaceElevation Worship Grave Into GardensWe the kingdom Holy WaterZach Williams Rescue Story

exact Gospel AlbumMaverick metropolis track Maverick city Vol. three part 1 (WINNER)Koryn Hawthorne I AMTasha Cobbs Leonard Royalty: are living on the RymanMaverick city track Maverick city Vol. three part 2Kierra Sheard Kierra

correct sizzling a hundred song introduced by way of RockstarThe Weeknd "Blinding Lights" (WINNER)24kGoldn toes. iann dior "mood"Gabby Barrett ft. Charlie Puth "i am hoping"Chris Brown & young Thug "Go crazy"DaBaby toes. Roddy Ricch "ROCKSTAR"

exact Streaming SongDaBaby feet. Roddy Ricch "ROCKSTAR" (WINNER)Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion "WAP"Future feet. Drake "existence Is respectable"Jack Harlow toes. DaBaby, Tory Lanez, & Lil Wayne "WHATS POPPIN"The Weeknd "Blinding Lights"

precise promoting SongBTS "Dynamite" (WINNER)The Weeknd "Blinding Lights"Gabby Barrett feet. Charlie Puth "i am hoping"Cardi B toes. Megan Thee Stallion "WAP"Megan Thee Stallion "Savage"

exact Radio SongGabby Barrett ft. Charlie Puth "i hope" (WINNER)Chris Brown & younger Thug "Go loopy"Dua Lipa "Don't birth Now"Harry styles "Adore You"The Weeknd "Blinding Lights"

true Collaboration (Fan Voted)Gabby Barrett toes. Charlie Puth "i hope" (WINNER)24kGoldn feet. iann dior "mood"Chris Brown & young Thug "Go crazy"DaBaby feet. Roddy Ricch "ROCKSTAR"Jack Harlow feet. DaBaby, Tory Lanez, & Lil Wayne "WHATS POPPIN"

right R&B SongThe Weeknd "Blinding Lights" (WINNER)Jhené Aiko toes. H.E.R. "B.S."Justin Bieber ft. Quavo "Intentions"Chris Brown & young Thug "Go crazy"Doja Cat "Say So"

right Rap SongDaBaby feet. Roddy Ricch "ROCKSTAR" (WINNER)24kGoldn ft. iann dior "temper"Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion "WAP"Jack Harlow ft. DaBaby, Tory Lanez, & Lil Wayne "WHATS POPPIN"Megan Thee Stallion "Savage"

properly nation SongGabby Barrett "i am hoping" (WINNER)Jason Aldean "acquired What I obtained"Lee Brice "one in every of Them women"Morgan Wallen "Chasin' You"Morgan Wallen "more than My place of origin"

accurate Rock SongAJR "Bang!" (WINNER)All Time Low ft. blackbear "Monsters"Glass Animals "heat Waves"computer Gun Kelly ft. blackbear "my ex's best friend"twenty one pilots "stage of situation"

appropriate Latin SongBad Bunny & Jhay Cortez "Dákiti" (WINNER)bad Bunny "Yo Perreo Sola"Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin "RITMO (bad Boys for life)"Maluma & The Weeknd "Hawái"Ozuna x Karol G x Myke Towers "Caramelo"

true Dance/electronic SongSAINt JHN "Roses (Imanbek Remix)" (WINNER)woman Gaga "stupid Love"lady Gaga & Ariana Grande "Rain on Me"Surf Mesa toes. Emilee "ily (i really like you child)"topic & A7S "Breaking Me"

exact Christian SongElevation Worship toes. Brandon Lake "Graves Into Gardens" (WINNER)for KING & country, Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly "together"Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, & Elevation Worship "The Blessing (live)"Tauren Wells feet. Jenn Johnson "famous For (I trust)"Zach Williams & Dolly Parton "There changed into Jesus"

correct Gospel SongKanye West toes. Travis Scott "Wash Us in the Blood" (WINNER)Koryn Hawthorne "speak To Me"Jonathan McReynolds & Mali track "Movin' On"Marvin Sapp "thank you For all of it"Tye Tribbett "We Gon' Be very well"

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