Billboard Music Awards: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to host, executive produce 2022 show

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Sean “Diddy” Combs has been named the host and executive producer of this year’s Billboard Music Awards.

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It has been 25 years since Combs won his first Billboard award for his multi-platinum album “No Way Out” in 1997, Billboard reported.

“This will be unlike any awards show – I’m bringing the love and setting the frequency at an all-time high,” Combs said in a statement. “The Billboard Music Awards truly represent the artists and where music is today, so I’m excited to curate the biggest live performances and surprises. The world has to tune in to see.”

The show will be held on May 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The slate of performers has started to come together, with Mary J. Blige, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, Aauw Alejandro, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Burna Boy all slated to perform, People magazine reported.

Blige has been selected to receive the Icon award, the publication reported.

The Weeknd has the most nominations — 17 — including top artists, top male artist and top Hot 100 artist, Billboard reported.

Doja Cat has the most nominations for a female artist with 14.

Justin Bieber, Ye and Olivia Rodrigo have 13, according to Billboard.

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