Award Shows

BBMA's Top Streaming Artist: Who is Baauer?

Jaclyn Brandt — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:09:00 -0700

Baauer became the first unknown artist to debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, but who is he? Chances are you've heard his music, even if you didn't realize it.

Taylor Swift's award drought: Is it time for her to win again?

Julie Sprankles — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:35:00 -0700

It’s been a roller-coaster of an awards show year for Taylor Swift. The girl used to be a shoo-in for any nominations she got, but lately she hasn’t been able to trump other contenders. Will the Billboard Music Awards put her back on top?

10 Things you didn't know about Maroon 5's Adam Levine

Julie Sprankles — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Between his band's hit songs and his choice gig as a judge on The Voice, Maroon 5's Adam Levine has never been hotter. But how well do you really know the talented singer?

BBMA Top New Artist nominee Psy: A timeline of his success

Deirdre Kaye — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 -0700

If you thought pop sensation and "Gangnam Style" creator Psy came out of nowhere, you were wrong.

Top 10 "Harlem Shake" fails

Leigh Ann Dolan — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:35:00 -0700

A chorus of "with the terrorists" is the first thing you hear when you click on a "Harlem Shake" link. From there, the bass drops and chaos ensues. Some of these internet memes are awesome, but some, like these, are epic fails.

Adam Levine vs. Justin Bieber: Who'll do the most damage in Vegas?

Kristyn Burtt — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:00 -0700

Two of music's hottest pop stars are going to hit Vegas for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. Who will do the most damage? We weigh in.

Fun facts about the Billboard Music Award nominees

Julie Sprankles — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700

It's no surprise that the artists up for Billboard awards are great musicians, but here are a few fun tidbits you may not know about this year's talented crop of nominees.

Taylor Swift vs. Harry Styles: Exes to battle it out at the Billboard Music Awards

Kristyn Burtt — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:55:00 -0700

Music sensations Taylor Swift and Harry Styles had a rocky romance and breakup. Now, they're set to battle it out at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in three categories.

Best of Prince: Proof he deserves the Billboard Icon award

Kat Hobza — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 -0700

Yes! Yes! Yes! The Billboard awards hit a solid bulls-eye when it decided to give Prince its Icon award. If James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and Lenny Kravitz had a kid, and the kid did his own thang that no imitator could touch, it would be Prince. Here we honor the man, the symbol, the legend.

Presenters and performers scheduled for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Jaclyn Brandt — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:24:00 -0700

With a lineup of performers that looks like the Who's Who of the music industry, the 2013 Billboard Music Awards is likely to be one to remember.

2013 BET Awards nominations: Drake's the man to beat

Krystal Clark — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:31:00 -0700

The 2013 BET Awards have unveiled the nominees. Hip hop artists like Drake and Jay-Z scored nods, while Halle Berry and Jamie Foxx represent for the actors.

Neil Patrick Harris to host Tonys for fourth time

Joyce Slaton — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:49:00 -0700

The charismatic actor/singer/dancer returns to the stage awards show for the June 9 broadcast. Broadway lovers lick lips in anticipation.

2013 CMT Music Awards nominations

Deirdre Kaye — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:17:00 -0700

The CMT Music Awards announced its list of nominees today and all our favorite people are on the list!

2013 Daytime Emmy nominations: Ellen leads the pack

Caroline Goddard — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:23:00 -0700

The 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards nominations were announced by The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences yesterday. Here are the highlights.

Jon Hamm to host ESPY Awards

Deirdre Kaye — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:09:00 -0700

Who isn't, right?

Aubrey Plaza kicked out of MTV Movie Awards

Joyce Slaton — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:32:00 -0700

Was Aubrey Plaza just rowdy and drunk and hoping for publicity when she weirdly rushed the stage at Sunday's MTV Movie Awards? Or is something else going on?

Best dressed at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

Jaclyn Brandt — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:41:00 -0700

The 2013 MTV Movie Awards brought an eclectic mix of fashion, movie and music together. Which stars stood out from the crowd?

Rebel Wilson does her best to save the MTV Movie Awards

Jaclyn Brandt — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:03:00 -0700

Rebel Wilson's first big hosting opportunity was an interesting one. There were ups and downs at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, but no one can say Wilson wasn't herself.

Who won big at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards?

Caroline Goddard — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:19:00 -0700

Sexy shirtless dudes, sultry smooches and one fabulous female trailblazer made this year's MTV Movie Awards one to remember! See the complete list of winners.

MTV Movie Awards brought actors, movies and awkwardness

Jaclyn Brandt — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:01:00 -0700

The MTV Movie Awards show has been around for a long time now, and host Rebel Wilson was expected to make it a hilarious evening. She tried her best to make it memorable, so where did she go wrong?

Jamie Foxx receives the 2013 MTV Generation Award

Jaclyn Brandt — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:29:00 -0700

The actor has accomplished what very few people thought he would, and MTV awarded him with the Generation Award Sunday night at the MTV Movie Awards.