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[11/02/21 - 06:01 AM]
Cardi B to Host the "2021 American Music Awards"
For the first time ever, the rapper will take the stage in her hosting debut to usher in music's hottest night of the year, which will feature showstopping performances and moments representing music's vibrant community.
[via press release from ABC]

CARDI B TO HOST THE '2021 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS'

Music's Hottest Night Airs Live Sunday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m. EST/PST on ABC

MRC Live & Alternative and ABC today announced that global superstar Cardi B will host the "2021 American Music Awards" (AMAs) live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu. For the first time ever, the rapper will take the stage in her hosting debut to usher in music's hottest night of the year, which will feature showstopping performances and moments representing music's vibrant community.

"When I received the invite to host the AMAs, I was so excited," stated Cardi B. "I'm ready to bring my personality to the AMAs stage! Thank you to Jesse Collins, ABC and MRC for making this happen."

"We are immensely excited to have the dynamic Cardi B bring her infectious energy to the American Music Awards as a first-time host," said executive producer Jesse Collins. "She will excite the viewers, push the limits and deliver a show that will be remembered forever!"

A five-time AMA winner, Cardi B is no stranger to the American Music Awards having performed "I Like It" in 2018 with J Balvin and Bad Bunny. Forever the icon, the rapper also made history during her last AMAs appearance becoming the first female rapper to win Favorite Hip-Hop Song twice.

Cardi B will join a long lineage of global superstar AMA hosts - Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Murphy, Jimmy Kimmel, Britney Spears, LL Cool J, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Tracee Ellis Ross, Lionel Richie, and last year's host Taraji P. Henson, to name a few.

About the "2021 American Music Awards":

· As it approaches its semicentennial anniversary next year, the AMAs represents the top achievements in music as determined by the fans. A vibrant night of nonstop music, the AMAs features a powerful lineup featuring first-time collaborations and exclusive world premiere performances from music's biggest names - from Pop to Rap to R&B to Country to Latin to K-Pop - and more, as well as memorable moments that live on in pop culture.

· As the world's largest fan-voted awards show, the AMAs will air globally across a footprint of linear and digital platforms in over 120 countries and territories.

· Voting is now open and this year, for the first time ever, fans can vote for all AMA categories, once per category per day, globally on TikTok by searching for "AMAs" in-app. You can also access the voting hub by clicking here.

· Nominees are based on key fan interactions - as reflected on the Billboard charts - including streaming, album sales, song sales and radio airplay. These measurements are tracked by Billboard and its data partner MRC Data, and cover the time period Sept. 25, 2020, through Sept. 23, 2021. The American Music Awards winners are voted entirely by fans.

· The "2021 American Music Awards" is produced by MRC Live & Alternative and Jesse Collins Entertainment. For the latest American Music Awards news, exclusive content and more, be sure to follow the AMAs on social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube), online at theamas.com and ABC.com, and join the conversation by using the official hashtag for the show, #AMAs.

· The "2021 American Music Awards" is sponsored by Xfinity.

· Tickets are now on sale now at www.axs.com

About Cardi B

Cardi B's rambunctious spirit and brave tongue garnered instant online popularity, rapidly increasing her fan base. She has evolved into an entertainer, actress and a renowned rapper in just a short time. Cardi rose to rap success and fame, releasing her debut studio album, "Invasion of Privacy," in 2018. Cardi continues to be at the top of her game as the first woman with five simultaneous Top 10 hits on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart as well as the first female rapper with five Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s. Now a GRAMMY Award-winning rap superstar, Cardi's 3x platinum-selling debut album, "Invasion of Privacy," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album includes the RIAA diamond-certified classic "Bodak Yellow," and all 13 tracks on "Invasion of Privacy" have been RIAA-certified gold or higher - making Cardi the first female artist to achieve this feat. Cardi's single "Money" is now RIAA 4x platinum certified, and her recent single, "Press," is RIAA-certified platinum. "WAP (Feat. Megan Thee Stallion)" proved an immediate blockbuster with a record-shattering debut that earned RIAA gold certification on its first day, and became one of the top 3 hip-hop streaming debuts of all time along with breaking various other records. Cardi returned with the now 2X RIAA platinum-certified "Up," and most recently appeared on the highly anticipated "Rumors" with Lizzo.

About MRC Live & Alternative

MRC Live & Alternative is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming with the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Golden Globe Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" and the "Streamy Awards." MRC Live & Alternative owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic programs, specials, performances and legendary programming. For more information, please visit www.mrcentertainment.com.

About ABC Entertainment

ABC Entertainment's compelling programming includes "Grey's Anatomy," the longest-running medical drama in primetime television; ratings juggernaut "The Bachelor" franchise; riveting dramas "Big Sky," "The Good Doctor," "A Million Little Things," "The Rookie," "Station 19" and the new female powerhouse series, "Queens"; trailblazing comedies "black-ish," "The Conners," "The Goldbergs," "Home Economics" and "The Wonder Years," ABC's strongest comedy debut in two years; the popular Summer Fun & Games programming block, including "The $100,000 Pyramid," "Holey Moley" and "Press Your Luck"; star-making sensation "American Idol"; reality phenomenon "Shark Tank"; family favorites "America's Funniest Home Videos," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," "The Chase," "Dancing with the Stars," "Supermarket Sweep" and "To Tell the Truth"; "General Hospital," which has aired for more than 55 years on the network; and late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"; as well as the critically acclaimed, Emmy(R) Award-winning "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" specials. The network also boasts some of television's most prestigious awards shows, including "The Oscars(R)," "The CMA Awards" and the "American Music Awards." ABC programming can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu.

About Jesse Collins Entertainment

Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service television and film production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment. The Emmy(R) nominated company has a multi-year overall agreement with ViacomCBS Cable Networks. On the theatrical film side, the company also has a first look on JCE's film development projects which could include Viacom's film entities such as Paramount Players. The award-winning and critically acclaimed television that JCE has produced includes miniseries - "The New Edition Story" and "The Bobby Brown Story;" scripted series - "American Soul" and "Real Husbands of Hollywood;" unscripted series - "Cardi Tries;" talk show - "Face to Face with Becky G;" Emmy Award winning children's series - "Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices;" award shows - "BET Awards," "Black Girls Rock!," "BET Honors," "UNCF's An Evening of Stars," "BET Hip Hop Awards," "ABFF Honors" and "Soul Train Awards;" specials - "John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero," "Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration," "Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today," "Stand Up for Heroes," "Dear Mama," "Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin'," "Def Comedy Jam 25" and "Leslie Jones: Time Machine;" as well as competition/game shows - "Sunday Best," "Hip Hop Squares," "Nashville Squares" and "Rhythm & Flow." Jesse Collins, founder and CEO of the company, is the executive producer of all programming. He is also an executive producer for the iconic "Grammy Awards" and "The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show" and also produced The 2021 "Academy Awards." He will next executive produce the 2021 "American Music Awards." Go to jessecollinsent.com for more information on the company.





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