Channel O To Air Billboard Awards 2014 LIVE

Channel O will once again be broadcasting the 2014 Billboard Music Video Awards, live on Monday, 19 May at 02:00. Presented by the Atlanta native and hip hop star Ludacris, the ceremony will feature some of the biggest names in the global music industry.

A host of emerging pop stars dominate the list of finalists; Lorde and the Imagine Dragons leading the way being named in 12 of the 40 categories, closely followed by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis making the cut in 11 categories.

Other notable stars who also made the final nomination list include Drake, Beyonce, Jason Derulo, and Rihanna; who has amassed more than 60 nominations since the inception of the awards, and Pharrel.

Among some of the highlights of the evening, viewers can look forward to a world premiere experience of pop legend Michael Jackson’s posthumous album Xscape and a special performance from Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez who will be debuting the official Brazil 2014 World Cup Anthem, We Are One (Ole Ola). Lopez is also set to be the first female to receive the prestigious Icon Award for her remarkable contributions to popular music on the evening.

Sultry singing sensation Shakira and Blurred Lines superstar Robin Thicke have recently been added to the star-studded line up of performing artists who will amaze viewing audiences on the night.

As the world’s most complete and well-respected database of charts across all music genres, Billboard is one of the world’s most influential music brands.

The Billboard music charts are the benchmark of success in music, and the 2014 ceremony will showcase some of the biggest-selling and accomplished music stars in the digital era with live performances from the likes of Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, John Legend, Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea.

Catch all the drama and excitement live on Monday, 19 May at 02:00 exclusive to Channel O, channel 320 on DStv. The repeat airs later on Monday, 19 May at 19:00 and on Saturday, 24 May at 16:30.