Usher is pulling double duty at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards, serving as the show’s host as well as performing, producers announced Tuesday.
In addition, Elton John will be presented with the iHeartRadio Icon Award by Lil Nas X and Coldplay’s Chris Martin. A special tribute performance in honor of John will also take place, aiming to honor his legacy as an artist, performer and philanthropist.
Airing live May 27 from Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, the show is also set to feature performances from the Weeknd with Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic, Dan + Shay and Doja Cat, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Roddy Ricch, Twenty One Pilots and Megan Thee Stallion have also been announced as making appearances on the telecast.
“I’m excited to be hosting and performing during the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards,” Usher said in a statement.
In addition, Elton John will be presented with the iHeartRadio Icon Award by Lil Nas X and Coldplay’s Chris Martin. A special tribute performance in honor of John will also take place, aiming to honor his legacy as an artist, performer and philanthropist.
Airing live May 27 from Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, the show is also set to feature performances from the Weeknd with Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic, Dan + Shay and Doja Cat, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Roddy Ricch, Twenty One Pilots and Megan Thee Stallion have also been announced as making appearances on the telecast.
“I’m excited to be hosting and performing during the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards,” Usher said in a statement.
- 5/11/2021
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
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