LL Cool J, John Legend and Jennifer Lopez.Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage; Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images
TheiHeartRadio Music Awardsare here!
Back for its ninth year, the award show will celebrate music’s biggest stars and most-played hits on iHeartRadio stations.
Here’s everything you need to know about the big night.
Who’s hosting?
LL Cool Jis “Doin' It!”
LL Cool J will be hosting and performing at the award show on Tuesday.
“It’s an honor to return to the stage as host of the iHeartRadio Music Awards and bring live music back to fans all over the world as we celebrate our favorite artists,” LL Cool J, 54, whose real name is James Todd Smith, said in a press release. “I have a special performance for the fans, and the show will have some great surprises throughout the night. See you there!”
LL Cool J.Andrew Toth/FilmMagic
Who’s performing?
A star-studded list of performers will hit the stage on Tuesday. Among those to perform areMegan Thee Stallion,Jason Aldean,John Legend,Charlie Puth, host LL Cool J,MåneskinandJennifer Lopez.
Additionally, Lopez, 52, will receive this year’s icon award, which recognizes “her impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force,” according to a press release. Last year’s recipient was Elton John.
Megan Thee Stallion.Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic
Who’s up for awards?
This year,Justin BieberandOlivia Rodrigolead the nominations list with nine nods total. Bieber is nominated for song of the year twice, male artist of the year and more, while Rodrigo is nominated for female artist of the year, best new pop artist and more.
Meanwhile,Adele,Lil Nas X,Dua Lipa,BTS,The Weeknd,Billie Eilish,Bruno Mars,Maroon 5andLuke Combsreceived multiple nominations.
Drake, Ed Sheeran, Bieber, Lil Nas X and The Weeknd are up for male artist of the year, whileAriana Grande, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Rodrigo andTaylor Swiftare up for female artist of the year.
This year will feature two new categories, TikTok songwriter of the year and best comeback album. For comeback album, nominees are Adele’s30, Drake’sCertified Lover Boy, Foo Fighters’Medicine at Midnight, Lorde’sSolar Power, Kacey Musgraves’Star-Crossed, Bleachers’Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Nightand ABBA’sVoyage.
Click here for thefull list of nominees.
Who’s showing up?
Among those set to make appearances at the award show are Rodrigo, Lil Nas X,Silk Sonic,Billy Porter, The Kid LAROI, David Guetta,Avril Lavigne, Shaun White, All Time Low,Willow Smithand Robin Thicke.
Nicole Scherzinger, Gina Torres, Oliver Hudson, Taylor Momsen, Lainey Wilson,Dove Cameron, and Danica McKellar will also make an appearance.
Check out PEOPLE’s full iHeartRadio Music Awards coverage.
Olivia Rodrigo.Amy Sussman/FilmMagic
Where to watch?
The iHeartRadio Music Awards will air from The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 22 from 8-10 p.m. ET on FOX. The ninth annual event also will also air live on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
source: people.com
