Dua Lipa was a stunning sight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the Billboard Music Awards where she is set to perform on Sunday night. The 22-year-old singer, known for her hit single “New Rules,” wore a gorgeous metallic purple dress with raised shoulders that showed off her cleavage. She definitely turned heads on the star-studded red carpet.
Dua, a native of London, pulled back her short hair and sported a set of dangling earrings. She amped up the glamour by wearing a large necklace with her robe-like dress. The neckline of the dress was low enough to show off her toned belly, and the thigh-high slit highlighted her slender legs.
Dua accentuated the elongated appearance of her attire by wearing towering platform shoes and cinching a ribbon around her slender midsection. She recently collaborated with Calvin Harris on a new track called “One Kiss,” which reached its highest position at number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining on the charts for a period of five weeks.
In anticipation of her Sunday night performance, she has decided to sing Homesick, a track from her first album released in 2017 alongside New Rules. She let her followers know about the song choice via her Instagram Story and even hinted that it will be the encore performance for the night.
On her Instagram story, she shared a photo of her foot donning a black Adidas sneaker with her name engraved on it. She added a caption that read, “Custom bbs for tonight #bbmas.”
The contenders for the 2018 Billboard Music Awards have been revealed, and Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, and Bruno Mars have come out on top with an impressive 15 nominations each. These talented musicians are all in the running for the coveted title of Best Artist, alongside Drake with nine nominations and Taylor Swift with five. The awards ceremony promises to be a thrilling event as the best in the music industry compete for recognition and acclaim.
Ed Sheeran, the popular British singer-songwriter, has received nominations for multiple awards including Top Male Artist, Top Touring Artist, and Top Hot 100 Artist. However, he faces tough competition in all categories from Bruno Mars who swept all six of his categories at the Grammy Awards earlier this year. Kendrick Lamar, the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, is also in the running for three awards – Top Selling Album, Top Rap Album, and Top Billboard 200 Album – for his fourth studio album, Damn.
The Top Female Artist category for this year’s awards show does not include Beyonce, but instead features Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Halsey, Demi Lovato, and Swift. However, Beyonce is up against SZA and Rihanna for the Top R&B Artist award. U2 has been nominated for Top Touring Artist and Top Rock Tour thanks to their successful live shows, but they face competition from Guns N’ Roses who have been touring with a reunited line-up. Linkin Park received a nomination for Best Rock Artist in honor of Chester Bennington after his passing last year. Lionel Richie, who is 68 years old, has also been nominated for the Top R&B Tour award, proving his lasting influence on the music industry. Finally, Janet Jackson will be presented with the Icon Award as previously announced.
Janet Jackson is set to receive an honor alongside music legends such as Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder, and more. During the ceremony, she will also perform for the first time on television in almost a decade. The event, which will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, will be hosted by Kelly Clarkson, who will also perform.
The upcoming ceremony will be filled with exciting musical performances by top artists like Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes, and Korean pop group BTS. Fans can also look forward to Demi Lovato and Christina Aguilera’s duet of their new single Fall In Line, which will be making its live debut at the event. Lovato and Aguilera have already confirmed their participation, promising an unforgettable performance of this track from Aguilera’s latest album, Liberation.