Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic; Rodin Eckenroth / WireImage; Photo: Alexander Tamargo / Getty Images LL Cool J, John Legend and Jennifer Lopez
The iHeartRadio Music Awards are here!
Back in its ninth year, the award show will celebrate the music’s biggest stars and most played hits on iHeartRadio stations.
Here’s everything you need to know about the big night.
Who is hosting?
LL Cool J ass “Doin ‘It!”
The LL Cool J will perform and perform on Tuesday at the award ceremony.
“It’s an honor to be back on stage as a host of the iHeartRadio Music Awards and bring live music back to fans around the world as we celebrate our favorite artists,” said LL Cool J, 54, whose real name is who is James Todd Smith. in a press release. “I have a special performance for the fans, and the show will have some great surprises throughout the night. Until then!”
Last year’s show was hosted by Usher.
Andrew Toth / FilmMagic LL Cool J
Who is playing?
On Tuesday, a strong list of performers will take the stage. Among those appearing are Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, John Legend, Charlie Puth, Host LL Cool J, Måneskin and Jennifer Lopez.
In addition, Lopez, 52, will receive the Icon Award this year, which “recognizes its impact on pop culture, its longevity and further relevance as a touring and radio force,” according to a press release. Last year’s recipient was Elton John.
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Shareif Ziyadat / FilmMagic Megan Thee Stallion
Who is ready for awards?
This year, Justin Bieber and Olivia Rodrigo lead the nomination list with nine noodles in total. Bieber has been nominated twice for Song of the Year, Male Artist of the Year and more, while Rodrigo has been nominated for Female Artist of the Year, Best New Pop Artist and more.
Meanwhile, Adele, Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa, BTS, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, Maroon 5 and Luke Combs received several nominations.
Drake, Ed Sheeran, Bieber, Lil Nas X and The Weeknd are named Male Artist of the Year, while Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Rodrigo and Taylor Swift are named Female Artist of the Year.
This year will feature two new categories, TikTok Songwriter of the Year and Best Comeback Album. For the comeback album, nominees are Adele 30the Drake Certified Lover BoyFoo Fighters’ Medicine at midnightLorde Solar energyKacey Musgraves’ Star crossBleicher ‘ Take the sadness out of Saturday night and ABBA Rees.
Click here for a complete list of nominees.
Who stands up?
Among those appearing at the awards are Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Silk Sonic, Billy Porter, The Kid LAROI, David Guetta, Avril Lavigne, Shaun White, All Time Low, Willow Smith and Robin Thicke.
Nicole Scherzinger, Gina Torres, Oliver Hudson, Taylor Momsen, Lainey Wilson, Dove Cameron, and Danica McKellar will also be performing.
Check out PEOPLE’s full iHeartRadio Music Awards coverage.
Amy Sussman / FilmMagic Olivia Rodrigo
Where to look?
The iHeartRadio Music Awards will be broadcast by The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 22nd from 8-10 am ET on FOX. The ninth annual event will also be broadcast live on iHeartMedia radio stations across the country and on the iHeartRadio app.
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