May 13 (UPI) — The 2022 Billboard Music Awards are set to take place live Sunday from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is serving as the host and is also executive producing the event. Combs is hosting 25 years after he won his first BBMA for his album No Way Out.
The Weeknd leads all artists with 17 nominations, including Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top R&B Artist. Doja Cat has earned 13 nominations, including Top Female Artist, Top Streaming Songs Artist and Top R&B Female Artist.
Mary J. Blige is set to be honored with the Icon Award.
How to watch
Time: The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. EDT
Network: NBC
Online: The show will be available to stream through Peacock. NBC is also available through Sling TV, Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV.
Performers: Blige, Ed Sheeran, Travis Scott, Silk Sonic, Burna Boy, Miranda Lambert, Florence + The Machine, Megan Thee Stallion, Latton, Morgan Wallen, Rauw Alejandro, Machine Gun Kelly Becky G, Elle King Maxwell and Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to perform.
Presenters: Michael Bublé, Chloe Bailey, Giveon, Dixie D’Ameliom Liza Koshy, Heidi Klum, Dove Cameron and more will be presenting awards.
Nominees
Top Artist
Doja Cat
Drake
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top New Artist
Giveon
Masked Wolf
Olivia Rodrigo
Pooh Shiesty
The Kid Laroi
Top Male Artist
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
Top Female Artist
Adele
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group
BTS
Glass Animals
Imagine Dragons
Migos
Silk Sonic
