Winner announced for the “2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” on Blue Ant Entertainment

KENDRICK LAMAR AND ED SHEERAN TIE THE NIGHT FOR MOST WINS WITH SIX EACH

BRUNO MARS, LUIS FONSI, DADDY YANKEE AND JUSTIN BIEBER CLOSE BEHIND WITH FIVE

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED JANET JACKSON’S HEART POUNDING PERFORMANCE AS SHE ACCEPTED THE NIGHT’S ICON AWARD, KELLY CLARKSON’S INAUGURAL HOSTING JOB AND ONE-OF-A-KIND COLLABORATIONS

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards,” hosted by “The Voice” coach, Kelly Clarkson, was an emotional and celebratory night of nostalgic and one-of-a-kind musical performances and touching moments all to celebrate this year’s biggest and best in music! This year’s show aired live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, 21 May, on Blue Ant Entertainment.

Global Superstar Janet Jackson to receive the coveted Icon Award and deliver a highly anticipated performance at the “2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” on BlueAnt Entertainment

Jackson’s Billboard Music Awards Performance to Mark Her First on Television in Nine Years

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena on MONDAY, 21 MAY, 8:00 A.M. on BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

dick clark productions and announced that music legend, Janet Jackson, will be honored with the prestigious ICON Award at the “2018 Billboard Music Awards,” and will deliver a highly-anticipated performance that will be her first on television in nine years.

Multiplatinum-selling artist Ariana Grande will open the ‘2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS’ Live on Blue Ant Entertainment

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena on MONDAY, 21 MAY, 8:00 A.M. on BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

dick clark productions announced today that multiplatinum, record-breaking superstar Ariana Grande will open the “2018 Billboard Music Awards” with a show-stopping performance from her upcoming LP.

The pop songstress, who’s new single “No Tears Left to Cry” hit No. 1 on iTunes in 85+ markets and No. 1 on U.S. iTunes for seven consecutive days in its debut week, will join previously announced performers BTS, Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa and Shawn Mendes on a night filled with music’s biggest names.

Shawn Mendes and Khalid to collaborate for a special performance at the “2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” on Blue Ant Entertainment

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena on MONDAY, 21 MAY, 8:00 A.M. on BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

dick clark productions announced that five-time Billboard Music Award nominee Khalid will perform during the “2018 Billboard Music Awards.” Khalid and Shawn Mendes will take the stage for a special collaboration and the world television premiere of Mendes’ new single, “Youth,” immediately following Mendes’ performance of his hit single ”In My Blood.”

A Special Performance from Ed Sheeran, Plus Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey team up to perform “THE MIDDLE” on the “2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” on Blue Ant Entertainment

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena on MONDAY, 21 MAY, 8:00 A.M. on BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

dick clark productions announced that global superstar Ed Sheeran, as well as chart-toppers Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey will perform at the “2018 Billboard Music Awards.”

Sheeran, a leading nominee this year with 15 nominations including Top Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album, Top Male Artist and Top Hot 100 Song, is in the midst of his worldwide stadium tour and will deliver a special performance on location from Dublin, Ireland. Zedd and Maren Morris – also nominees this year – will be joined by Grey to perform their monster hit “The Middle” for the first time on television.

Macklemore and Kesha perform their Top 10 Hit "GOOD OLD DAYS" at the "2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS" on Blue Ant Entertainment

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena on MONDAY, 21 MAY, 8:00 A.M. on BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

dick clark productions announced that chart-topping musicians Macklemore and Kesha will perform their heartfelt single, “Good Old Days,” together in a special performance presented by T-Mobile, as part of the “2018 Billboard Music Awards.” The duo will perform their feel-good hit – which debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart - just down the Strip from the main show on Toshiba Plaza outside of T-Mobile Arena.

Legendary Rap Artists Salt-N-Pepa to perform with En Vogue at the “2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” on Blue Ant Entertainment

2018 Marks the 30th Anniversary of the Renowned Trio Becoming the First Female Rappers to Ever Crack the Top 20 on Billboard Hot 100

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena on MONDAY, 21 MAY, 8:00 A.M. on BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

dick clark productions and NBC announced today that the legendary female rap trio Salt-N-Pepa will shoop onto the stage to perform several of their monster hits at the “2018 Billboard Music Awards!” Joining them for this one-of-a-kind special performance will be the highly celebrated female vocal group En Vogue. Salt-N-Pepa’s “2018 Billboard Music Awards” performance marks the 30th anniversary of them becoming the first female rappers to crack the Top 20 on Billboard Hot 100. The renowned group burst onto the hip- hop scene in 1987 with their debut Billboard chart hit "My Mike Sounds Nice," and then notched their first crossover pop smash with "Push It" the following year.

Global Icon Jennifer Lopez to perform at the “2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” on Blue Ant Entertainment

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena on MONDAY, 21 MAY, 8:00 A.M. on BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

dick clark productions announced that singer, songwriter, actress and producer Jennifer Lopez will hit the stage the only way she knows how—with a performance at the “2018 Billboard Music Awards.”

Lopez first revealed the news during her appearance on “Today.”

Powerhouse Vocalists Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato to perform World Television Debut of New Duet at the “2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” on Blue Ant Entertainment

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena on MONDAY, 21 MAY, 8:00 A.M. on BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

dick clark productions announced that the rumors are true – Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato have teamed up for the first time and will perform the world television debut of Aguilera’s new single, “Fall In Line,” featuring Lovato, at the “2018 Billboard Music Awards.” Rumors have been swirling that the pop chanteuses have been collaborating together on a track since early this year, and fans have been eagerly awaiting confirmation of the news.

It was also announced that global superstar, Janet Jackson, will receive this year’s ICON Award, given to artists who have led industry-defining careers and shaped the music landscape. Jackson will also take the stage for a highly anticipated performance of her greatest hits, marking her first performance on television in nine years.

Host Kelly Clarkson and two-time Billboard Music Award Winner John Legend added to the star-studded line-up of performers at the “2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” on Blue Ant Entertainment

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena on MONDAY, 21 MAY, 8:00 A.M. on BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

dick clark productions and announced that “2018 Billboard Music Awards” host, Kelly Clarkson, and two-time Billboard Music Award winner, John Legend, will both perform on the three-hour live telecast, airing on Monday, 21 May at 8:00AM on Blue Ant Entertainment.

“The Voice” coach was announced as the “Billboard Music Awards’” host last week and will emcee the award show for the first time. Legend is coming off his starring role in commercially and critically acclaimed “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.”

The artists will join previously announced performers BTS, Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Shawn Mendes on a night filled with music’s biggest names. The show will feature performances from this year’s hottest musical acts, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy moments that celebrate 60 years of the Billboard Hot 100.

Global Sensation BTS to perform World Television Premiere of New Single at the “2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” on Blue Ant Entertainment

The “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena on MONDAY, 21 MAY, 8:00 A.M. on BLUE ANT ENTERTAINMENT

dick clark productions announced that global sensation and reigning Top Social Artist winners BTS, will perform the world television premiere of their new single at the “2018 Billboard Music Awards.”

The Korean pop band, who just announced their highly anticipated new album, “Love Yourself: Tear,” will join previously announced performers Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa and Shawn Mendes on a night filled with music’s biggest names.

Hosted by “The Voice” coach Kelly Clarkson, the “2018 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, 21 May at 8:00AM on Blue Ant Entertainment. The three-hour telecast will feature performances from this year’s hottest musical acts, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy moments that celebrate 60 years of the Billboard Hot 100.