2021 Billboard Music Awards red carpet: Pink works a plunging fuchsia frock while Alicia Keys and Saweetie brighten up the awards show in their upbeat ensembles
- Pink, Alicia Keys, and Saweetie were among the big names working the 2021 Billboard Music Awards red carpet
- The awards show was held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, and hosted by singer Nick Jonas
- Billboard said in a statement earlier this month: ‘This is Jonas’ first time as host of the Billboard Music Awards, which is two years older than he is. (He’s 28; the show launched 30 years ago)’
- The Weeknd leads the Billboard Music Awards nominations with 16 nods
The stars dazzled as they kicked off the 2021 Billboard Music Awards in style.
Pink, Alicia Keys, and Saweetie were among the celebrities slaying the red carpet at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The superstars brightened up the red carpet in their brightly-hued ensembles, consisting of eye-catching shades of fuchsia, pink, and tangerine orange.
Hitting a fashion high note! Pink, Alicia Keys, and Saweetie were among the celebrities slaying the red carpet as they arrived to the 2021 Billboard Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday
Pink, 41, took the plunge in a dazzling fuchsia gown with a matching pair of chandelier style earrings upping the glam factor.
The hit-maker glammed up her ordinarily edgy hairdo with a touch of curls.
She was joined by her two children, Willow, nine, and Jameson, four, who were both looking cool in their own red carpet-ready looks.
Meanwhile, Alicia, 40, bared her gym-honed abs in a blush pink crop top, matching trousers, and billowing jacket hanging over her elbows.
Family affair! She was joined by her two children, Willow, nine, and Jameson, four, who were both looking cool in their own red carpet-ready looks
Super glamorous: Pink took the plunge in a dazzling fuchsia gown with a matching pair of chandelier style earrings upping the glam factor
Resplendent: Alicia’s over-the-top jacket grazed the floor
Working it! The Icy Girl singer brightened up the awards show in her juicy-hued look
Sunset vibes: The hit-makers got heads turning in their beautiful attire
With her beautiful complexion accented with a natural hue of makeup, the Fallin’ singer was a sight to behold as she made her grand entrance.
Also putting on head-turning display was My Type singer Saweetie, 27, who flashed her cleavage in a princess-style gown adorned with a floral design and tulle skirt.
Pink, claw-like nails, silver heels, and metallic floral earrings finished off the ultra-glamorous look.
Stars in stripes! Doja Cat put on a traffic-stopping display in a black-and-white crop top, billowing sleeves, and flared leggings
Va va voom! Priyanka Chopra brought the wow factor in her crystal-encrusted gold gown with thigh-high slit as she posed with husband Nick Jonas
XOXO: The power couple did not let the spotlight stop them from showering each other with affection
Doja Cat put on a traffic-stopping display in a black-and-white crop top, billowing sleeves, and flared leggings.
Kehlani was looking red hot in a dazzling beaded bra top, crimson shrug and matching semi-sheer skirt.
It will only be a matter of time before the superstars are gathered inside for another action-packed night of music.
Despite his recently injury, Nick Jonas will be hosting duties the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, live from the Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, CA on Sunday.
Heaven sent! Gabrielle Union and Padma Lakshmi looked divine in their stunning white ensembles
Taking the plunge! Union flashed some cleavage in her low-cut Prada frock
Flashing the flesh! Padma’s dazzling suit showcased plenty of cleavage
Can’t keep his hands off of her! Machine Gun Kelly held his scantily-clad girlfriend Megan Fox close
Packing on the PDA: The rapper put his black tongue on display as he showed his girlfriend some love
Sparkle and shine! Dixie D’Amelio stole the show in her glittering metallic number as she posed with boyfriend Noah Beck
Looking out of this world! Kelsea Ballerini put on a very leggy display in a revealing LBD designed with stars and crescent moons
Sending temperatures soaring! Kehlani was looking red hot in a dazzling beaded bra top, crimson shrug and matching semi-sheer skirt
All that glitters! H.E.R., Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Karol G lit up the red carpet in their sparkling ensembles
It’s the first time the 28-year-old singer and actor has hosted the show.
Billboard said in a statement earlier this month: ‘This is Jonas’ first time as host of the Billboard Music Awards, which is two years older than he is. (He’s 28; the show launched 30 years ago).’
‘But he’s had lots of awards show experience, including teaming with his wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, to announce this year’s Oscar nominations.’
Nick – who is taking over from Kelly Clarkson as presenter – joked: ‘Truly an honor to have already received the first preemptive 2021 #BBMAs award. Best host ever?! Wow! Tune-in May 23rd at 8pm ET/5pm PT on @NBC.’
Ready for The Weeknd! Music sensation The Weeknd looked ready for business in his suit and tie
Making them green with envy! Nick Jonas and Lena Waithe hit the show in various shades of green
Simply stunning! Cynthia Erivo wowed in a ruffled polka dot dress with thigh-high slit
Looking good! Migos members Takeoff, Quavo, and Offset stole the red carpet spotlight
Spot on! DJ Khaled kept his cool in a polka dot shirt, black trousers, and green and yellow sneakers
Brotherly love! Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers struck a pose on the red carpet
Music makers! The trio shared the spotlight with Marshmellow, whom they collaborated with on their new single Leave Before You Love Me
Meanwhile, The Weeknd leads the Billboard Music Awards nominations with 16 nods.
The Save Your Tears hitmaker’s acclaimed album After Hours – which was snubbed at the Grammys – is in contention for Top Billboard 200 Album and Top R&B Album.
The 31-year-old megastar is also up for Top Male Artist, Top R&B Artist, and Top Hot 100 song for Blinding Lights. DaBaby is up for 11 prizes and Pop Smoke has posthumously received 10 nominations.
Golden girl! Gabby Barrett took Hollywood glamour to a whole new level with her lavish gold dress
It takes two! The singer was joined by her husband, Cade Foehner
Razzle dazzle! Tina Knowles rocked a crystal-encrusted black suit and chic heels
It goes with everything! Kathryn Hahn topped off her chic white tank with an equally stylish black blazer
Hello sunshine! Chelsea Handler was a vision in a summery yellow dress and gold heels
Rock on! All Time Low members Rian Dawson, Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, and Zack Merrick were ready to rock
Meghan Thee Stallion has landed nine nods, including Top Rap Song and Top Selling Song for Savage.
The Hot Girl Summer hitmaker will go up against herself in the two categories, as her Cardi B collaboration ‘WAP’ is also nominated for the two awards.
Taylor Swift – who is up for four prizes in total – will go head-to-head with The Weeknd’s After Hours Lil Baby’s My Turn and the late Juice WRLD’s Legends Never Die for Top Billboard 200 Album.
And the coveted Top Artist prize will either go to Drake, Juice WRLD, Pop Smoke, Taylor Swift or The Weeknd.
Wild things! Glass Animals members Edmund Irwin-Singer, Drew MacFarlane, Dave Bayley, and Joe Seaward made a stylish appearance at the show
Looking good! Lil Rel Howery was looking smart with his plaid trousers, leather footwear, and brown button down
Picture perfect! Lindsay Diann looked fab in an edgy white number that put her legs on display
Stealing the spotlight! Surf Mesa and Iann Dior grabbed attention on the red carpet
2021 BILLBOARD AWARD NOMINEES
Top Billboard 200 Album
Juice WRLD ‘Legends Never Die’
Lil Baby ‘My Turn’
Pop Smoke ‘Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon’
Taylor Swift ‘folklore’
The Weeknd ‘After Hours’
Top R&B Album
Jhené Aiko ‘Chilombo’
Chris Brown & Young Thug ‘Slime & B’
Doja Cat ‘Hot Pink’
Kehlani ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t’
The Weeknd ‘After Hours’ — WINNER
Top Rap Album
DaBaby ‘Blame It On the Baby’
Juice WRLD ‘Legends Never Die’
Lil Baby ‘My Turn’
Lil Uzi Vert ‘Eternal Atake’
Pop Smoke ‘Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon’ — WINNER
Top Country Album
Gabby Barrett ‘Goldmine’
Sam Hunt ‘Southside’
Chris Stapleton ‘Starting Over’
Carrie Underwood ‘My Gift’
Morgan Wallen ‘Dangerous: The Double Album’ — WINNER
Top Rock Album
AC/DC ‘Power Up’
Miley Cyrus ‘Plastic Hearts’
Glass Animals ‘Dreamland’
Machine Gun Kelly ‘Tickets to My Downfall’ — WINNER
Bruce Springsteen ‘Letter to You’
Top Latin Album
Anuel AA ‘Emmanuel’
Bad Bunny ‘El Último Tour Del Mundo’
Bad Bunny ‘Las que no iban a salir’ — WINNER
Bad Bunny ‘YHLQMDLG’
J Balvin ‘Colores’
Top Dance/Electronic Album
DJ Snake ‘Carte Blanche’
Gryffin ‘Gravity’
Kygo ‘Golden Hour’
Lady Gaga ‘Chromatica’ — WINNER
Kylie Minogue ‘Disco’
Top Christian Album
Bethel Music ‘Peace’
Elevation Worship ‘Grave Into Gardens’
Carrie Underwood ‘My Gift’ — WINNER
We The Kingdom ‘Holy Water’
Zach Williams ‘Rescue Story’
Top Gospel Album
Koryn Hawthorne ‘I AM’
Tasha Cobbs Leonard ‘Royalty: Live at the Ryman’
Maverick City Music ‘Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1’ — WINNER
Maverick City Music ‘Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 2’
Kierra Sheard ‘Kierra’
Top Hot 100 Song Presented by Rockstar
24kGoldn ft. iann dior ‘Mood’
Gabby Barrett ft. Charlie Puth ‘I Hope’
Chris Brown & Young Thug ‘Go Crazy’
DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch ‘ROCKSTAR’
The Weeknd ‘Blinding Lights’ — WINNER
Top Streaming Song
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion ‘WAP’
DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch ‘ROCKSTAR’ — WINNER
Future ft. Drake ‘Life Is Good’
Jack Harlow ft. DaBaby, Tory Lanez, & Lil Wayne ‘WHATS POPPIN’
The Weeknd ‘Blinding Lights’
Top Selling Song
Gabby Barrett ft. Charlie Puth ‘I Hope’
BTS ‘Dynamite’ — WINNER
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion ‘WAP’
Megan Thee Stallion ‘Savage’
The Weeknd ‘Blinding Lights’
Top Radio Song
Gabby Barrett ft. Charlie Puth ‘I Hope’
Chris Brown & Young Thug ‘Go Crazy’
Dua Lipa ‘Don’t Start Now’
Harry Styles ‘Adore You’
The Weeknd ‘Blinding Lights’ — WINNER
Top Collaboration (Fan Voted)
24kGoldn ft. iann dior ‘Mood’
Gabby Barrett ft. Charlie Puth ‘I Hope’ — WINNER
Chris Brown & Young Thug ‘Go Crazy’
DaBaby ft.
Roddy Ricch ‘ROCKSTAR’
Jack Harlow ft. DaBaby, Tory Lanez, & Lil Wayne ‘WHATS POPPIN’
Top R&B Song
Jhené Aiko ft. H.E.R. ‘B.S.’
Justin Bieber ft. Quavo ‘Intentions’
Chris Brown & Young Thug ‘Go Crazy’
Doja Cat ‘Say So’
The Weeknd ‘Blinding Lights’
Top Rap Song
24kGoldn ft. iann dior ‘Mood’
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion ‘WAP’
DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch ‘ROCKSTAR’ — WINNER
Jack Harlow ft. DaBaby, Tory Lanez, & Lil Wayne ‘WHATS POPPIN’
Megan Thee Stallion ‘Savage’
Top Country Song
Jason Aldean ‘Got What I Got’
Gabby Barrett ‘I Hope’ — WINNER
Lee Brice ‘One of Them Girls’
Morgan Wallen ‘Chasin’ You’
Morgan Wallen ‘More Than My Hometown’
Top Rock Song
AJR ‘Bang!’ — WINNER
All Time Low ft. blackbear ‘Monsters’
Glass Animals ‘Heat Waves’
Machine Gun Kelly ft. blackbear ‘my ex’s best friend’
twenty one pilots ‘Level of Concern’
Top Latin Song
Bad Bunny ‘Yo Perreo Sola’
Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez ‘Dákiti’ — WINNER
Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin ‘RITMO (Bad Boys For Life)’
Maluma & The Weeknd ‘Hawái’
Ozuna x Karol G x Myke Towers ‘Caramelo’
Top Dance/Electronic Song
Lady Gaga ‘Stupid Love’
Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande ‘Rain on Me’
SAINt JHN ‘Roses (Imanbek Remix)’ — WINNER
Surf Mesa ft. Emilee ‘ily (i love you baby)’
Topic & A7S ‘Breaking Me’
Top Christian Song
Elevation Worship ft. Brandon Lake ‘Graves Into Gardens’ — WINNER
for KING & COUNTRY, Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly ‘TOGETHER’
Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, & Elevation Worship ‘The Blessing (Live)’
Tauren Wells ft. Jenn Johnson ‘Famous For (I Believe)’
Zach Williams & Dolly Parton ‘There Was Jesus’
Top Gospel Song
Koryn Hawthorne ‘Speak To Me’
Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music ‘Movin’ On’
Marvin Sapp ‘Thank You For It All’
Tye Tribbett ‘We Gon’ Be Alright’
Kanye West ft. Travis Scott ‘Wash Us In The Blood’ — WINNER
Top Gospel Artist
Kirk Franklin
Koryn Hawthorne
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Maverick City Music
Kanye West — WINNER
Top Artist
Drake
Juice WRLD
Pop Smoke
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Top New Artist
Gabby Barrett
Doja Cat
Jack Harlow
Pop Smoke — WINNER
Rod Wave
Top Male Artist
Drake
Juice WRLD
Lil Baby
Pop Smoke
The Weeknd — WINNER
Top Female Artist
Billie Eilish
Ariana Grande
Dua Lipa
Megan Thee Stallion
Taylor Swift — WINNER
Top Duo/Group
AC/DC
AJR
BTS — WINNER
Dan + Shay
Maroon 5
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Drake
Juice WRLD
Pop Smoke
Post Malone
Taylor Swift — WINNER
Top Hot 100 Artist
DaBaby
Drake
Dua Lipa
Pop Smoke
The Weeknd — WINNER
Top Streaming Songs Artist
DaBaby
Drake — WINNER
Lil Baby
Pop Smoke
The Weeknd
Top Song Sales Artist
Justin Bieber — WINNER
BTS
Megan Thee Stallion
Morgan Wallen
The Weeknd
Top Radio Songs Artist
Justin Bieber
Lewis Capaldi
Dua Lipa
Harry Styles
The Weeknd — WINNER
Top Social Artist (Fan Voted)
BLACKPINK
BTS — WINNER
Ariana Grande
SB19
Seventeen
Top Radio Songs Artist
Jhené Aiko
Justin Bieber
Chris Brown
Doja Cat
The Weeknd
Top R&B Artist
Jhené Aiko
Justin Bieber
Chris Brown
Doja Cat
The Weeknd — WINNER
Top R&B Male Artist
Justin Bieber
Chris Brown
The Weeknd — WINNER
Top R&B Female Artist
Jhené Aiko
Doja Cat — WINNER
SZA
Top Rap Artist
DaBaby
Drake
Juice WRLD
Lil Baby
Pop Smoke — WINNER
Top Rap Male Artist
Juice WRLD
Lil Baby
Pop Smoke — WINNER
Top Rap Female Artist
Cardi B
Megan Thee Stallion — WINNER
Saweetie
Top Country Artist
Gabby Barrett
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen — WINNER
Top Country Male Artist
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Top Country Female Artist
Gabby Barrett — WINNER
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood
Top Country Duo/Group
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line — WINNER
Maddie & Tae
Top Rock Artist
AC/DC
AJR
Five Finger Death Punch
Machine Gun Kelly — WINNER
twenty one pilots
Top Latin Artist
Anuel AA
Bad Bunny — WINNER
J Balvin
Maluma
Ozuna
Top Latin Male Artist
Bad Bunny — WINNER
J Balvin
Ozuna
Top Latin Female Artist
Becky G
Karol G — WINNER
Rosalía
Top Latin Duo/Group
Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Eslabón Armado — WINNER
Los Dos Carnales
Top Dance/Electronic Artist
The Chainsmokers
Kygo
Lady Gaga — WINNER
Marshmello
Surf Mesa
Top Christian Artist
Casting Crowns
Elevation Worship — WINNER
for KING & COUNTRY
Carrie Underwood
Zach Williams
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