Las Vegas will be the epicenter of music tonight with the 2014 Billboard Music Awards set to air live from the MGM Grand. Jennifer Lopez will be recognized with the Icon Award for her successful career in music. The "American Idol" judge will be the first woman to have the honor following the likes of Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder and Prince. "Jennifer Lopez is one of the most iconic performers of her generation," said Larry Klein, producer of the award show. "We are thrilled to honor her historic career with the 2014 Icon Award and will be on the edge of our seats like everyone else when she takes the stage." It will be a J.Lo infused night as the singer will premiere her new single "First Love" off of her upcoming studio album and will also be joined by Pitbull to perform the FIFA World Cup theme song "We Are One." Other hot latinos that will be part of the explosive night include "The Voice" coach Shakira and Ricky Martin.
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Katy Perry,Imagine Dragons, Lorde, Carrie Underwood, Iggy Azalea, Miranda Lambert, Jason Derulo, John Legend and Miley Cyrus are all confirmed to perform a song. Miley Cyrus has had an explosive year, pushing the limits at awards show and will try to top herself at the Billboard Music Awards. The former Disney Channel star is nominated in 8 categories: Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Digital Songs Artist, Top Social Artist, Top Streaming Artist, Top Hot 100 Song and Top Streaming Song. Her performance will be a live feed from her concert in Manchester, as part of her Bangerz tour. Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea will be on stage together with their hit song "Problem." Grande has been nominated this year as "Top New Artist" following a successful year in music. Her tune with Azalea was downloaded 438,000 on its first weeks, debuting at the top of the Digital Songs Billboard List and No. 3 on the Hot 100 list.
U.K. sensation Cher Lloyd will be performing during the red carpet arrivals a tune from her upcoming album. The red carpet will be live streamed so viewers can see all the rockin' fashion outfits their favorite celebrities will wear to the gala. Jordin Sparks and Lance Bass will be hosting the webcast starting at 6pm ET/3pm PT. You can catch the live stream here! A thrilling Michael Jackson experience will also air during the main event that will surely have audiences wanting more. We can also expect a duet by Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert. The country singers will team up to perform "Something Bad" on the show and Jason Derulo will "Talk Dirty" on stage. Kesha, Ludacris and Brad Paisley will preview their upcoming singing talent show "Rising Star." Ludacris will also be the man taking charge of the program taking over hosting duties starting at 8pm ET on ABC. Who are you most excited to see tonight?
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