Channel O (Dstv Channel 320) will once
again broadcast the 2014 Billboard Music Video Awards LIVE tonight (Monday, May
19) at 02h00. Presented by the Atlanta native and hip hop star Ludacris, the
ceremony will feature some of the biggest names in the global music industry.
A host of emerging pop stars dominate the list
of finalists; Lorde and the Imagine Dragons leading the way being named in 12
of the 40 categories, closely followed by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis making the
cut in 11 categories, the billboard awards look set to be a captivating
spectacle.
Other notable stars who also made the final
nomination list include Drake, Beyonce, Jason Derulo, Rihanna; who has amassed
more than 60 nominations since the inception of the awards, and the
happiest man in the game right now: Pharrel.
Amongst some of the highlights of the
evening, viewers can look forward to a world premiere experience of pop
legend Michael Jackson’s posthumous album Xscape
and a special performance from Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez who will debut the
official Brazil 2014 World Cup Anthem We
Are One (Ole Ola). J-Lo is also set to be the first female to receive the
prestigious Icon Award for her remarkable contributions to popular music on the
evening.
Sultry singing sensation Shakira and Blurred Lines superstar Robin Thicke have
recently been added to the star-studded line up of performing artists.
Catch all the drama and excitement live tonight
(May 19) at 02h00 exclusive to Channel O with the repeat airing later at 19h00
and on May 24 at 16h30.