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2024 Billboard Music Awards
The 31st ''Billboard'' Music Awards took place on December 12, 2024. Hosted by Michelle Buteau and presented by Marriott Bonvoy, the event was live streamed on Paramount+ and broadcast on Fox and Amazon Fire TV at 8:00 Eastern Time and Pacific Time. Performances were live streamed on ''Billboard''s official website and social media accounts. Performers The first line-up of performers were announced on December 2. Appearances The Awards featured interviews conducted by host Michelle Buteau and acceptance speeches by Award winners. Interview appearances * Flavor Flav * Zedd * Bishop Briggs Award recipients * Dua Lipa ― Top Dance/Electronic Song * Tommy Richman ― Top R&B Male Artist and Top R&B Song * Fuerza Regida ― Top Duo/Group and Top Latin Duo/Group * Coldplay ― Top Rock Touring Artist * Teddy Swims ― Top Hot 100 Song and Top Radio Song * Morgan Wallen ― Top Male Artist, Top Country Artist, Top Country Male Artist and Top Collaboration * Sevent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Time
The Eastern Time Zone (ET) is a time zone encompassing part or all of 23 states in the eastern part of the United States, parts of eastern Canada, and the state of Quintana Roo in Mexico. * Eastern Standard Time (EST) is five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC−05:00). Observed during standard time (late autumn/winter in the United States and Canada). * Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC−04:00). Observed during daylight saving time (spring/summer/early autumn in the United States and Canada). On the second Sunday in March, at 2:00 a.m. EST, clocks are advanced to 3:00 a.m. EDT, creating a 23-hour day. On the first Sunday in November, at 2:00 a.m. EDT, clocks are moved back to 1:00 a.m. EST, which results in a 25-hour day. History The boundaries of the Eastern Time Zone have moved westward since the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) took over time-zone management from railroads in 193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
W Hotels
W Hotels is an American hotel chain founded by Starwood Hotels and Resorts but now owned by Marriott International operating around 70 upscale hotels and long-stay apartment facilities worldwide. History W Hotels was launched in 1998 with W New York, a conversion of the former Doral Inn hotel on Lexington Avenue, Manhattan. Barry Sternlicht, then CEO of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Hotels 1995–2005, created the brand. The concept included dark, muted colors, brushed metal, hotel staff in black T-shirts, photographs, and a bar. His demand for all-white bedding required manufacturers to develop white fabric that stayed clean without weekly dry cleaning. Many properties are co-located with luxury apartments known as "Residences at the W", such as W Boston and W Austin. About 3 in 10 W Hotels have Residences. The earlier W Hotels in the U.S. were renovations of existing hotels within the Starwood group. Replacing the lobby with the "living room" concept, where guests could g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Caesars Arena
Little Caesars Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Midtown Detroit. Opening on September 5, 2017, the arena, which cost $862.9 million to construct, replaced Joe Louis Arena and The Palace of Auburn Hills as the home of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA), respectively. The arena features a unique, clear plastic roofed concourse connecting it to offices and shops surrounding it. It was designed to be the flagship of a new $2.1 billion sports and entertainment district, The District Detroit, with Mixed-use development, mixed-use neighborhoods with new residential and retail outlets located around the Cass Corridor, Ford Field, and Comerica Park. However, this has yet to materialize. Design Little Caesars Arena was designed by HOK (firm), HOK, and features a unique "deconstructed" layout. Buildings housing retail outlets, including several restaurants, the arena's box office, and the offices ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Am Not Okay
"I Am Not Okay" is a song by American singer Jelly Roll, released on June 12, 2024, as the lead single from his tenth studio album, '' Beautifully Broken''. It was written by Jelly Roll, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley, and Casey Brown, and produced by Zach Crowell. Background Jelly Roll debuted the song at the season 25 finale of '' The Voice'' on May 21, 2024. He also performed it at the CMA Fest on June 8, 2024, prior to releasing the song, and again during the In Memoriam segment at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. When announcing the release on Instagram, he wrote the song is "for everyone going through something". Composition and lyrics Jelly Roll wrote "I Am Not Okay" with Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley, and Casey Brown, while on tour in North Carolina in October 2023. After witnessing the crowd's emotional reaction, Phillips remarked that attending Jelly Roll's concert was akin to going to church, which prompted Jelly Roll to say that he was making it "OK for people not t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jelly Roll (singer)
Jason Bradley DeFord (born December 4, 1984), known professionally as Jelly Roll (originally stylized as JellyRoll), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Beginning his music career in 2003, he rose to mainstream prominence following the release of his 2022 singles " Son of a Sinner" and " Need a Favor". "Son of a Sinner" won three CMT Music Awards in 2023. That same year, he won the award for New Artist at the CMA Awards, and was also nominated for the Best New Artist award at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Early life DeFord was born and raised in the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. His father was a meat salesman and worked as a bookie on the side; his mother suffered from mental illness and addiction. DeFord was baptized at age 14, but says around that time he began "dabbling" in drugs and stopped going to church. "The same year that I got baptized, I got arrested, and that started what would be a 10 year cycle of incarceration in and out," he sai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of in . London metropolitan area, Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 14.9 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a tidal estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years. Its ancient core and financial centre, the City of London, was founded by the Roman Empire, Romans as Londinium and has retained its medieval boundaries. The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has been the centuries-long host of Government of the United Kingdom, the national government and Parliament of the United Kingdom, parliament. London grew rapidly 19th-century London, in the 19th century, becoming the world's List of largest cities throughout history, largest city at the time. Since the 19th cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shake Ah
''Tyla'' is the debut studio album by South African singer Tyla. It was released on 22 March 2024 by FAX and Epic Records. The deluxe edition titled ''Tyla +'' was released on 11 October 2024. Musically, ''Tyla'' blends elements of amapiano, pop, Afrobeats and R&B and its lyrical themes include empowerment and relationships. In an interview with Nandi Madida, Tyla expressed her desire to launch her album with a South African sound. ''Tyla'' includes guest appearances from Kelvin Momo, Tems, Becky G, Skillibeng, Gunna and Travis Scott. Recording sessions for the album took place in seven countries over two-and-a-half years. Tyla and her collaborators Ari PenSmith, Mocha Bands, Believve and Sammy SoSo led production and songwriting. The album was led by the single "Water", which proved to be her breakthrough, peaked at number 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and received multi-platinum certificates in many countries. Other singles from the album include "Truth or Dare", " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Push 2 Start
"Push 2 Start" is a song recorded by South African singer Tyla. Released in tandem with the deluxe edition of her self-titled studio album by FAX and Epic Records, it was initially teased at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. The song was also serviced to Italian radio stations via Sony Music Italy on 25 October 2024. In the United States, the song impacted the rhythmic crossover frequencies on 29 October 2024, and it was serviced to the contemporary hit radio on 28 January 2025. Musically, the song blends elements of amapiano, pop, R&B and reggae, while using car metaphors to explore themes of commitment and attraction. Tyla received praise from critics for her ability to merge lyrics and choreography with "Push 2 Start". She faced backlash for announcing the music video, which coincided with the 2024 U.S. presidential election. She was also praised for appointing her high school best friend as the creative director of the music video. Set in a vibrant car wash and for its 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyla
Tyla Laura Seethal (born 30 January 2002), known mononymously as Tyla, is a South African singer and songwriter. Her musical style is characterised by a fusion of pop and amapiano, with many publications dubbing her " Queen of Popiano". Born and raised in Johannesburg, Tyla signed with Epic Records in 2021 following the domestic success of her 2019 debut single, " Getting Late". She gained international recognition after the release of her 2023 single "Water", which entered the top ten in multiple countries including her native South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. "Water" was the first song by a South African soloist to enter the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 55 years and was awarded the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance. The single preceded her self-titled debut album (2024), which was released to critical acclaim and moderate commercial success, entering or approaching the top 25 in multiple countries including the United States. Ty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, often known as Music City, is the capital and List of municipalities in Tennessee, most populous city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the county seat, seat of Davidson County, Tennessee, Davidson County in Middle Tennessee, located on the Cumberland River. Nashville had a population of 689,447 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, making it the List of United States cities by population, 21st-most populous city in the United States and the fourth-most populous city in Southeastern United States, the Southeast. The city is the center of the Nashville metropolitan area, home to 2.1 million people, and is among the fastest growing cities in the nation. Named for Francis Nash, a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, the city was founded in 1779 when this territory was still considered part of North Carolina. The city grew quickly due to its strategic location as a port on the Cumberland River and, in the 19th century, a railr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megan Moroney
Megan Ann Moroney (born October 9, 1997) is an American singer and songwriter from Douglasville, Georgia, west of Atlanta. Moroney first gained attention from her single "Hair Salon", which was included on her debut EP ''Pistol Made of Roses''. " Tennessee Orange", the second single from her debut album, peaked at 10 on the US Hot Country Songs chart and helped boost Moroney's career to new heights. Her debut album '' Lucky'' was released in May 2023, reaching the top 40 of the ''Billboard'' 200. She released her second album, '' Am I Okay?'', in July 2024. Singles from the album like the title track, " Am I Okay?" and " No Caller ID", peaked at 39 and 58 respectively on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The album itself debuted at 9 on the ''Billboard'' 200, becoming her first album to peak in the top 10. Early life Moroney was born October 9, 1997, in Savannah, Georgia. She has a brother, Connor, who is an attorney. Moroney was raised in a musical household in Douglasville, Georgia. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, Financial District, Los Angeles, financial, and Culture of Los Angeles, cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3,878,704 residents within the city limits , it is the List of United States cities by population, second-most populous in the United States, behind only New York City. Los Angeles has an Ethnic groups in Los Angeles, ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a Metropolitan statistical areas, metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18.5 million residents. The majority of the city proper lies in Los Angeles Basin, a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
