Padma Lakshmi is
an Emmy-nominated food expert, television host, producer and
The New York Times best-selling author. She is the creator, host, and executive producer of the critically acclaimed Hulu series “Taste the Nation.” Lakshmi also serves as host and executive producer of Bravo’s Emmy-winning series “Top Chef.” Lakshmi is co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA) and an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Artist Ambassador for immigrants’ rights and women’s rights.
Chinese-born
Kelly Mi Li is a serial entrepreneur and the executive producer and star of Netflix’s “Bling Empire.” At the age of 24, she became an early investor in major tech startups including Change.org, Me Undies and Nature Box. Around this same time, she also began working as a talent manager in the music industry, filling a void by connecting top talents in Asia and the US. Most recently she founded Wet Paws Media. She was also appointed as the first and only in
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
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”
FINALISTS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER (BY FIRST NAME):
24kGoldn (3): Top Hot 100 Song Presented by Rockstar; Top Collaboration (Fan Voted); Top Rap Song
A7S (1): Top Dance/Electronic Song
AC/DC (3): Top Duo/Group; Top Rock Artist; Top Rock Album
2021 Billboard Music Awards Finalists Revealed
The Weeknd leads with 16 nods; DaBaby (11), Pop Smoke (10), and Gabby Barrett (9) among top finalists.by BWW News Desk
dick clark productions and NBC today announced the finalists for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards , which honor the year s most successful artists in 51 categories across all genres of music. The annual live broadcast showcases spectacular performances, unexpected collaborations, buzzworthy pop culture moments that keeps fans talking all year, and the prestigious ICON Award, which honors record-breaking artists and their impact on music. The BBMAs will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 23 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.
By Martin Berrios
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While we wait on some long-awaited album releases, some heavy hitters are being recognized for their previous work. The nominations have been revealed for the 2021
Billboard Music Awards.
As spotted on
Billboard Magazine, one of the most anticipated honors within the recording industry is fast approaching. This week,
The Today Show announced the artists who have a chance of taking home some prized hardware. Naturally, the shortlist reads like a who’s who of those who provided the world some great vibes to take their minds off the year that was 2020.
The “Top Hot 100 Artist” category is primed to be one of the toughest choices with the likes of DaBaby, Drake, Dua Lipa, Pop Smoke, and The Weeknd as the five finalists. For “Top Latin Male Artist” Bad Bunny, Ozuna, and J Balvin will fight it out for the top spot. Lastly, there will be a three-way dance between Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Saweetie for “Top Female