American Music Awards get Cardi B to host the present this 12 months

By Associated Press

LOS ANGELES: Cardi B has received 5 American Music Awards and carried out on the telecast throughout her profession up to now. Next step: internet hosting the present.

The rapper behind such hits as “Bodak Yellow” and “Money” has been tapped to host the fan-voted awards present airing from Los Angeles on ABC on Nov. 21.

“We are immensely excited to have the dynamic Cardi B bring her infectious energy to the American Music Awards as a first-time host,” stated govt producer Jesse Collins in an announcement Tuesday.

Cardi B carried out “I Like It” on the AMAs in 2018 with J Balvin and Bad Bunny and in addition made historical past throughout her final AMAs look, turning into the primary feminine rapper to win Favorite Hip-Hop Song twice.

Olivia Rodrigo, within the first 12 months she’s eligible, is the main nominee this time with seven, together with artist of the 12 months and new artist of the 12 months.

Five-time winner The Weeknd has six nominations, going up in opposition to Rodrigo within the artist of the 12 months class together with BTS, Ariana Grande, Drake and Taylor Swift.

Reggaeton star Bad Bunny, R&B newcomer Giveon and Doja Cat every have 5 nominations every. In the brand new artist of the 12 months class, Rodrigo joins Giveon, 24KGoldn, Masked Wolf and The Kid LAROI.

Swift, who at present holds the report for probably the most awarded artist in AMA historical past, might additional lengthen her streak. She is nominated for 3 awards complete, together with favorite pop album for “evermore.”

The AMAs added new classes this 12 months, together with favourite trending tune, favourite gospel artist and favourite Latin duo or group.

Rapper Pop Smoke, who was killed in 2020, is nominated in three classes, together with favourite hip-hop album and favourite hip-hop artist, and will win his first award posthumously.