Canyon News
LOS ANGELES—I will admit I channel surfed while watching the 2021 Billboard Music Awards that were handed out on Sunday, May 23. Yes, it’s a piece of normalcy, but I’m over award shows giving high praise to celebrities, especially after the chaos we endured as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are just so many other things of importance transpiring that should be a focus for us.
The ceremony kicked off outdoors from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles with a performance by H.E.R. feat. DJ Khaled and Migos for their hit “We Going Crazy.” The ceremony was hosted by Nick Jonas of the popular Jonas Brothers trio. I did wonder if Nick would still host after news broke this week that he was injured and broke one of his ribs per TMZ. Nick still hosted, but it was apparent he was not at his fullest potential. Some attendees were wearing masks, others were not and I thought viewers would see more from Nick whose kickoff for the show was short and sweet, as he introduced Doja Cat and Sza.