General News: Vh1 India to air 2019 Billboard Music Awards on 2 May

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MUMBAI: Vh1 India will air the 2019 Billboard Music Awards as it happens at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on 2nd May live at 6:30 am with a repeat telecast at 9 pm.

Cardi B leads the nominations with 21 mentions, followed by Drake & Post Malone with 17 each. Taylor Swift will open the 2019 Billboard Music Awards with the worldwide premiere performance of her brand new single ‘ME!’ featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco. Moreover, Madonna, BTS, Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey, Halsey, and Jonas Brothers have been added to the list of performers.


Bestowed upon by the Billboard, nominations for these awards are determined on the basis of sales of album & digital songs, streaming, radio airplay, tours, and social engagement. Billboard chart-topper – Kelly Clarkson returns as host.

“Home and heart to all English & International music in India, Vh1 has been showcasing the most prestigious awards & events for viewers. The 2019 Billboard Music Awards is a much-awaited and coveted night for artists and fans world over rooting for their favorites to win. Keeping everyone on their toes, with a list of record-breaking nominees & performers such as Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Drake, Madonna, BTS, Taylor Swift & many more, the Billboard Music Awards will be a night to remember for all.” said Viacom18 head programming, English entertainment Hashim Dsouza.

Making a debut at the Billboard Awards, Panic! At The Disco and Daigle take the stage. The night will also witness the performance by Madonna with Maluma, as they bring the worldwide television debut of their single ‘Medellin’, and BTS performs with Halsey on their single ‘Boy With Luv’. The pulsating performers for the night also include host Kelly Clarkson, Paula Abdul, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Ciara, Dan + Shay, Tori Kelly, and Khalid. But the starry night doesn’t end there as the Jonas Brothers will perform for the first time in over a decade grooving to Sucker and Cool amongst other hit singles.

The 2019 Billboard Music Awards will also honour living legend and leader of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990’s – Mariah Carey, who remains the only artist to top the chart in every year of any decade. With six of her albums claiming the No.1 spot at the Billboard 200 albums chart, a megastar in every sense, Carey will be conferred upon the Icon Award at this year’s awards.

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