The 2016 Billboard Music Awards are in full effect with some of the most amazing performances lined up. The Go-Go’s are even taking the stage to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their hit song “We Got the Beat.” Celine Dion will be receiving an award and performing for the first time on television since the passing of her husband. She is set to perform Queen’s “The Show Must Go On.” Britney Spears is opening the show and she is picking up an award as well. The Weeknd is leading the nominees with the most nominations of the evening, a total of 20. For all the details on what time the show airs and more, read on below.
DATE: May 22, 2016
TIME: 8 p.m. ET Live/ 5 p.m. PT – 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT
RED CARPET TIME: 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT – 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on the E! Network.
TV CHANNEL: ABC Network – Click here to access the ABC channel finder and locate your local station.
LIVE STREAM: Click here to check out how to watch the show online via the ABC live stream.
HOSTS: Ciara and Ludacris
BILLBOARD MILLENNIUM AWARD RECIPIENT: Britney Spears
BILLBOARD ICON AWARD RECIPIENT: Celine Dion
PERFORMERS: Ariana Grande, Celine Dion, Demi Lovato, Britney Spears, Lindsey Stirling, Pink, DNCE, The Go-Gos, Nick Jonas, Tove Lo, Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Fifth Harmony, Ty Dolla $ign, Meghan Trainor, Rihanna, Ruth B, Lukas Graham, Madonna, Kesha, Blake Shelton, Troye Sivan and Gwen Stefani.