Jingle Ball Tour 2014
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour 2014 was a national holiday tour by iHeartMedia that began on December 5, 2014 in Los Angeles at the Staples Center hosted by Ryan Seacrest and special guest host Nick Jonas. The tour celebrates the holiday season and captures the holiday spirit of the iHeartRadio app, with performances by some of the year's biggest recording artists. The tour ended on December 22, 2014 in Tampa at the Amalie Arena (formerly known as Tampa Bay Times Forum). It is the highest grossing Jingle Ball Tour of all time. Z100's Jingle Ball in New York was streamed on Yahoo Live for fans nationwide and broadcast live on iHeartMedia Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) stations across the country on Friday, December 12, 2014. The event also aired nationwide as a two-hour special on The CW Network on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Performers * Iggy Azalea *Jason Derulo *Fall Out Boy * Becky G *Ariana Grande *Calvin Harris *Jessie J * Nicki Minaj * Jeremih * Nick Jonas * Kiesza * Mar ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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KIIS-FM Jingle Ball
The KIIS-FM Jingle Ball (also referred to as just Jingle Ball) is an annual concert produced by the Los Angeles radio station KIIS-FM that takes place in early-to-mid December. Since 2000, the concert series has been staged at various venues around southern California, including the Shrine Auditorium and Staples Center in Los Angeles, and the Honda Center in Anaheim. iHeartMedia sister stations in other cities, such as WHYI in Miami, WXKS in Boston, KRBE in Houston, Texas, and WIOQ in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have also hosted Jingle Balls of their own since 2011 as part of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour series. History The ″Jingle Ball″ concept and branding evolved from Top 40 radio station WHTZ (Z100)'s December 1994 ″Acoustic Christmas″ concert. The December concerts replaced WHTZ's annual ″birthday celebration″ summer concerts (1984–1993). The inaugural Z100 ″Jingle Ball″ concert was presented on December 5, 1996 at Madison Square Garden in Ne ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jessie J
Jessica Ellen Cornish (born 27 March 1988), known professionally as Jessie J, is an English singer. Born and raised in London, she began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical '' Whistle Down the Wind''. She studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and striking a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. After signing with Republic Records, Jessie J came to prominence following the release of her debut single, " Do It Like a Dude". Her following single, " Price Tag", topped the charts in nineteen countries including the UK and was followed by the release of her debut album, '' Who You Are'' (2011), which peaked at number two in the UK. Other singles from the album included "Nobody's Perfect", " Who You Are", "Domino" and " Laserlight", all of which peaked within the top ten on the UK Singles Chart, making Jessie J the first British female artist to have six top-ten singles from a sole studio album. "Domino" also attained fu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rita Ora
Rita Sahatçiu Ora (born Rita Sahatçiu; 26 November 1990) is a British singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence in February 2012 when she featured on DJ Fresh's single, " Hot Right Now", which reached number one in the UK. Her debut studio album, '' Ora'', released in August 2012, debuted at number one in the United Kingdom. The album contained the UK number-one singles, " R.I.P." and " How We Do (Party)". Ora was the artist with the most number-one singles on the UK Singles Chart in 2012, with three singles reaching the top position. Born in Pristina, modern-day Kosovo, Ora was named an Honorary Ambassador of Kosovo in 2015. Ora's second studio album, '' Phoenix'', was released in November 2018. The lead single, " Your Song", reached the UK top ten, and the subsequent singles, " Anywhere" and " Let You Love Me", reached the top five in the UK. "Let You Love Me" made Ora the first British female solo artist to have thirteen top ten songs in the United Kingdom. Early li ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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OneRepublic
OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2002. It consists of lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Tedder, lead guitarist and violist Zach Filkins, rhythm guitarist Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, drummer Eddie Fisher and keyboardist and violinist Brian Willett. The band achieved its first commercial success on Myspace as an unsigned act. In late 2002, after OneRepublic played shows throughout the Los Angeles area, several record labels approached the band with interest, but the band signed with Velvet Hammer, an imprint of Columbia Records. They made their first album with producer Greg Wells during the summer and fall of 2005 at his studio, Rocket Carousel, in Culver City, California. The album was scheduled for release on June 6, 2006, but the group was dropped by Columbia two months before the album was released. The lead single of that album, " Apologize", was released on April 30, 2006, on Myspace, event ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nico & Vinz
Nico & Vinz are a Norwegian duo consisting of Kahouly Nicolay "Nico" Sereba from Holmlia, Oslo and Vincent "Vinzy V" Dery from Lambertseter, Oslo. They formed in 2010 as Envy but changed their name to Nico & Vinz by the end of 2012. They are commonly associated with their biggest hit single " Am I Wrong", which peaked at number 2 in Norway, Denmark and Sweden, and number 1 in the United Kingdom. Music career 2010–11: Formation and debut mixtape Nicolay Sereba of Norwegian- Ivorian origin and Vincent Dery of Ghanaian origin created their music as a fusion of genres as diverse as pop to reggae to soul, having been exposed by the various musical influences of their parents with whom they did recurring trips to the West Coast of Africa. The duo was launched as Envy with its main debut appearance at Emergenza Festival in 2011. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jake Miller (singer)
Jacob Harris Miller (born November 28, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter and rapper. In 2013, Miller released his debut album ''Us Against Them''. In 2016, Miller's 7-song EP titled ''Overnight'' was released. He later released his second album, ''2:00am in LA'', as an independent artist in 2017, followed by his third album ''Silver Lining'' in 2018. In 2019, he released the EP ''Based on a True Story'', which he largely produced in his own bedroom. Life and career Jake Miller was born on November 28, 1992, in to Bruce and Lee Miller. His family is Jewish. 1992–2012: Early life and career beginnings In May 2011, Miller won the Samsung and T-Mobile USA national "Kick it With the Band" talent competition. As a grand prize winner, Miller was awarded $35,000 to use for his music career as well as a video with YouTube celebrity Keenan Cahill. Afterward he opened for Mac Miller and performed alongside Flo Rida, Sean Kingston, and Asher Roth at the "Think Pink Rocks" concert ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shawn Mendes
Shawn Peter Raul Mendes (; born August 8, 1998) is a Canadian pop singer. He gained a following in 2013, when he posted song covers on the video sharing platform Vine. The following year, he caught the attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton, which led to him signing a deal with the record label. Mendes' self-titled debut EP was released in 2014, followed by his debut studio album '' Handwritten'' in 2015. ''Handwritten'' debuted atop the US ''Billboard'' 200, making Mendes one of five artists ever to debut at number one before the age of 18. The single " Stitches" reached number one in the UK and the top 10 in the US and Canada. Mendes' second album ''Illuminate'' (2016) also debuted at number one in the US, with its singles " Treat You Better" and "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" reaching the top 10 in several countries. His self-titled third studio album (2018) was supported by the lead single " In My Blood". The album's number ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Maroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. It currently consists of lead vocalist Adam Levine, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael, lead guitarist James Valentine (musician), James Valentine, drummer Matt Flynn (musician), Matt Flynn, keyboardist PJ Morton and multi-instrumentalist and bassist Sam Farrar. Original members Levine, Carmichael, bassist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick first came together as Kara's Flowers in 1994, while they were still in high school. After self-releasing their independent album ''We Like Digging?'', the band signed to Reprise Records and released the album ''The Fourth World (album), The Fourth World'' in 1997. The album garnered a tepid response, after which the record label dropped the band and the members focused on college. In 2001, the band re-emerged as Maroon 5, pursuing a different direction and adding guitarist Valentine. The band signed with Octone Records, an independent record label with a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Magic!
Magic! (stylized in all uppercase) is a Canadian reggae fusion band based in Toronto, Ontario. The band is composed of lead vocalist, guitarist/producer Nasri Atweh, guitarist/keyboardist Mark "Pelli" Pellizzer, and bassist Ben Spivak. Active since 2012, the band is signed with Latium, Sony, and RCA Records, releasing their debut studio album '' Don't Kill the Magic'' in 2014, their second studio album '' Primary Colours'' in 2016, and their third studio album ''Expectations'' in 2018. They are best known for their hit single " Rude", which charted at No. 1 in several countries worldwide, including the US and UK. The band is heavily inspired by the Police and Bob Marley and the Wailers. They are known for having a signature reggae-influenced pop sound. History Early years All members of the band are from the Toronto area of Canada. The lead singer of Magic!, Nasri, had worked with and written songs for different pop acts prior to the start of the band, mainly alongside Ada ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Demi Lovato
Demetria Devonne Lovato ( ; born August 20, 1992), known as Demi Lovato, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series ''Barney & Friends'' (2002–2004), Lovato rose to prominence for playing Mitchie Torres in the musical television film '' Camp Rock'' (2008) and its sequel '' Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'' (2010). The former film's soundtrack contained " This Is Me", Lovato's debut single and duet with Joe Jonas, which peaked at number nine on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. After signing with Hollywood Records, Lovato released her pop rock debut album, ''Don't Forget'' (2008), which debuted at number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200. Its follow-up, '' Here We Go Again'' (2009), debuted at number one in the U.S., while its title track reached number 15 on the Hot 100. Her third studio album, '' Unbroken'' (2011), experimented with pop and R&B and spawned the U.S. platinum-certified single "Skyscraper". She released ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lil Jon
Jonathan H. Smith (born January 17, 1971) better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, producer and former frontman of the rap group Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz. He was instrumental in the emergence of the hip hop subgenre crunk, and is credited with bringing the genre into mainstream success. Lil Jon frequently collaborates with Miami-based rapper Pitbull, Bay Area-based rappers Too Short and E-40 . He participates as one-third of an unofficial trio consisting of Atlanta-based artists Ludacris and Usher who frequently create songs together. As a producer, Lil Jon has produced several ''Billboard'' Hot 100 hit singles including " Salt Shaker", " Cyclone", " Get Low", " Snap Yo Fingers", " Damn!", " Freek-a-Leek", " Lovers and Friends", " Goodies" and " Yeah!". As a five-time Grammy award nominee, Lil Jon won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance with Usher and Ludacris for "Yeah!" In 2013, Lil Jon collaborated with producer DJ Snake and released " ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mary Lambert (singer)
Mary Danielle Lambert (born May 3, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter and spoken word artist. She worked with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on a track on their album '' The Heist''. Lambert is the featured artist of their LGBTQ rights single, "Same Love". Her contributions to "Same Love" draw upon her experiences as "a lesbian growing up in a tumultuous, Christian upbringing." Lambert took the content she created for "Same Love" and used it to develop the song "She Keeps Me Warm" which she released on July 30, 2013. A music video was released on Vevo on August 24. Lambert's songs which are often emotional are sometimes considered a mix of Adele, Tori Amos and James Blake. Her shows are described as "safe spaces where crying is acceptable and even encouraged." Her debut EP, ''Letters Don't Talk'', was released on July 17, 2012, and peaked at number 18 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts. On December 17, 2013, Lambert released her second EP, ''Welcome to the Age of My ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |