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Tonight was the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards and we’ve put together the Top 10 Best Moments from the night. Check them out below:
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1. Pitbull & GRL Opened the Show on a Yacht
Of course @TheMostBadOnes were killin' it on stage tonight with @pitbull Great Job ladies! pic.twitter.com/AgZC2MQbkd
— PitbullGlobal.com (@PitbullGlobal) May 2, 2014
2. Rihanna Got Stuck In Traffic
About 40 minutes in we saw Rihanna for the first time, showcasing a Hellraiser-like hair-do.
3. Gwen Stefani Kicks Off a Tribute to Pharrell Williams
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Because Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams were recently announced as new judges on The Voice, it only made sense that Stefani lead the star-studded tribute to Pharrell at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
4. Billy Ray Cyrus Accepted Miley’s Award for Her
Love this man! Always a pleasure running into @blakeshelton & can't wait to watch him perform tonight. #iHeartAwards pic.twitter.com/YQju4KG4lD
— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) May 2, 2014
Because Miley is still sick in the hospital, her father Billy Ray Cyrus took the stage to accept her award for Best Lyrics. He dedicated the award to the late country artist George Jones and talked about how much Miley’s fans have meant to him as her father. He made no mention of Miley’s current health status.
5. Ariana Grande’s Performance Made Rihanna Blush
Rihanna laughing at Ariana Grande my life is complete https://t.co/8EL6UED411
— lol fuck off. (@omfgarsal) May 2, 2014
During Ariana Grande’s performance tonight, Rihanna couldn’t stop smiling and giggling. Some thought she was “throwing shade” at Grande, but it just looked like Rihanna was enjoying the performance.
#dontbegonetoolong RT "@RihannaDaily: Rihanna and Ariana Grande at the #iHeartRadioAwards pic.twitter.com/dYGFE6A3vQ"
— BreezyNaviAlliance (@CBConscience) May 2, 2014
After the awards, Grande was spotted holding hands with ex-boyfriend Jai Brooks. Click the below link for the details:
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6. Usher Performed a Tribute Dance to Michael Jackson’s Never-Before-Heard Song
7. Kendrick Lamar Pays Tribute to Tupac
Love the homie Kendrick Lamar reppin Cleveland Indians cap! You even know it's a tribe hat??? https://t.co/zpOhUFxMBm
— Brendan Schuler (@Bschu12) May 2, 2014
Rapper Kendrick Lamar paid tribute to the legendary Tupac with a throwback performance of “California Love” before busting out into his normal routine set. Lamar reflected back on when he was a kid and Tupac was shooting the song’s music video, saying that’s what inspired him.
Kendrick Lamar – California Love – iHeartRadio… by IdolxMuzic
8. Shakira’s “Empire” Performance Was Full of Energy
9. Ed Sheeran Gave a Stellar Performance
Ed Sheeran – Melody – iHeartRadio Music Awards… by IdolxMuzic
10. Hilary Duff Presents Ariana Grande With the iHeartRadio Young Influencer Award
Hilary Duff giving the award iHeartRadio Young Influencer to Ariana Grande! pic.twitter.com/lniTtlfeJq
— Hilary Duff Support (@HDuffSupport) May 2, 2014
Ariana Grande accepted the award for iHeartRadio’s Young Influencer Award from Hilary Duff at the show and seemed very touched and surprised by the honor. She also was a bit starstruck by Duff and was so excited to hug the star that she made sure to announce that she couldn’t wait to hug her again at the end of her acceptance speech.