The stars shine bright for one of music’s biggest calendar nights – the Billboard Music Awards 2022!
Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the Diddy-hosted extravaganza features appearances from the likes of Icon recipient Mary J. Blige, Megan Thee Stallion, Chloe Bailey, Latto, Travis Scott, and Silk Sonic.
Check out the industry’s biggest names as they arrive at the scene.
See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses below…
From The Vault is back with a masterpiece courtesy of Pop Queen, Madonna. Today’s pick is ‘Frozen.’
After becoming a mother and taking vocal lessons for her leading role in the movie ‘Evita,’ the entertainer was keen to drive her music and image in a more serious and introspective direction.
Armed with this goal, her Madgesty released her seventh studio album ‘Ray Of Light.’ ‘Frozen’ was its first single.
With its cinematic and atmospheric sonic mise en scéne, it marked the birth of a new Madonna for the world. One which embraced her with open arms.
The William Orbit-produced track was a worldwide hit, peaking at #2 in the US, #5 in Australia, and #1 in the UK.
Chris Cunningham was in charge of visually translating the moody ambiance of the track and let’s just say he hit a home run.
Appearing as an eerie and mystical being, a brunette Madonna – dressed in Gaultier – hovers above the ground in a bleak desert and shapeshifts into various animals.
The visual won an MTV VMA for Best Special Effects in 1998.
This single – as well as its parent album – remains a critic (and fan) favorite and continues to inspire the Pop landscape, as seen with the TikTok-championed release of its trap-infusedremixes in recent months.
Polarizing to some, idolized by many, there is just no denying Madonna’s lasting impact nor her powerful ability to adapt and reinvent.
Janet Jackson‘s 56th birthday may be a day away, but the superstar singer was thrown a surprise bash – which was attended by some of her nearest and dearest.
Taylor Swift may have just begun the process of re-recording her first six albums, but it appears as though the impact is already being felt in the music industry.
Case in point, Ashanti is now crediting Swift for helping her to feel “empowered” to re-record her debut album.
The Lovers & Friends Festival proved to be memorable on a number of fronts.
For, while attendees lapped up performances from the star-studded line-up (which included the likes of Usher, Ciara, and Lil Kim), an issue with stampeding led to injuries.
Kendrick Lamar is hailed as a Hip-Hop royal for a multitude of reasons including his potent penmanship, his infallible flow, and his commercial clout.
All have created the perfect storm of buzz around the MC’s fifth studio album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ which looks like it’ll be stepping to big opening numbers.
Playing to a sold-out crowd at London’s O2 Arena, Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock brought electricity and emotion on what served as the final night of their ‘Confetti Tour’ and their final concert for the foreseeable future.
During the high-octane set, the ladies – who are eachembarking onsolo projects – powered through bops such as ‘Sweet Melody’ and ‘Touch,’ as well as heart-tugging dedication to each other – ‘Between Us.’
Head below for their address to fans, as well pics and clips…