The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards went down at the The Forum in Los Angeles last night. DJ Khaled and Hailey Baldwin hosted the star-studded event with performances from the likes of Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Charlie Puth, and Eminem. Check out some of the highlights and performances below.
Song of the Year:
“Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
“Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran (WINNER)
“Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
“That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
“Wild Thoughts” – DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Ed Sheeran accepted his award via satellite from Melbourne, after which he grabbed a guitar and went into a live performance surrounded by a crowd of lucky fans.
Male Artist of the Year:
Bruno Mars
Charlie Puth
Ed Sheeran (WINNER)
Shawn Mendes
The Weeknd
Female Artist of the Year:
Alessia Cara
Halsey
P!NK
Rihanna
Taylor Swift (WINNER)
T-Swift accepted the award right before showing the world premiere of her video for “Delicate” off of Reputation.
Best New Artist:
Cardi B (WINNER)
Niall Horan
Luke Combs
Christian Nodal
Judah & the Lion
Ozuna
Khalid
Cardi B used her win as an opportunity to announce that her debut solo album was going to come out next month.
Best Collaboration:
“Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
“Don’t Wanna Know” – Maroon 5 featuring Kendrick Lamar
“Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay (WINNER)
“Stay” – Zedd and Alessia Cara
“Wild Thoughts” – DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Best Duo/Group of the Year:
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5 (WINNER)
Migos
Portugal. The Man
The Chainsmokers
Maroon 5 took the stage to perform “Wait” with an eye-popping backdrop.
Best New Pop Artist:
Camila Cabello
Julia Michaels
Liam Payne
Logic
Niall Horan (WINNER)
Dance Song of the Year:
“It Ain’t Me” – Kygo and Selena Gomez
“No Promises” – Cheat Codes featuring Demi Lovato
“Rockabye” – Clean Bandit and Anne-Marie featuring Sean Paul
“Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
“Stay” – Zedd and Alessia Cara
Dance Artist of the Year:
Calvin Harris
Cheat Codes
Kygo
The Chainsmokers (WINNER)
Zedd
Bon Jovi received the first-ever Icon Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards last night, another accolade to add to their illustrious 35 years in the business. They treated every to their smash hits “It’s My Life” and “You Give Love a Bad Name,” proving they still got it!
Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
“Believer” – Imagine Dragons
“Feel It Still” – Portugal. The Man (WINNER)
“Thunder” – Imagine Dragons
“Walk On Water” – Thirty Seconds To Mars
“Wish I Knew You” – The Revivalists
Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:
Cage The Elephant
Imagine Dragons (WINNER)
Judah & The Lion
Kings Of Leon
Portugal. The Man
Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist:
Greta Van Fleet
Judah & The Lion (WINNER)
K.Flay
Rag’n’Bone Man
The Revivalists
Rock Song of the Year:
“Go To War” – Nothing More
“Help” – Papa Roach
“Run” – Foo Fighters (WINNER)
“Rx (Medicate)”” – Theory of a Deadman
“Song #3” – Stone Sour
Rock Artist of the Year:
Foo Fighters
Highly Suspect
Metallica (WINNER)
Papa Roach
Royal Blood
Fan were given the opportunity to weigh in with some established and new categories as well, listed below:
Cutest Musician’s Pet: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
Batman – Demi Lovato
Bear Rexha – Bebe Rexha
Nugget – Katy Perry
Olivia Benson – Taylor Swift
Pig Pig – Miley Cyrus
Toulouse – Ariana Grande (WINNER)
How Demi Lovato’s dog Batman didn’t win is beyond me. I demand a recount!
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
“Bodak Yellow” – Cardi B
“Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
“There’s Nothing Holding Me Back” – Shawn Mendes
“Look What You Made Me Do” – Taylor Swift
“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
“Slow Hands” – Niall Horan (WINNER)
Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category
“All We Got” – Shawn Mendes
“Bad Liar” – HAIM
“Issues” – Niall Horan
“Lost” – Khalid
“Say You Won’t Let Go” – Camila Cabello and Machine Gun Kelly
“The Chain” – Harry Styles (WINNER)
“Touch” – Ed Sheeran
“The Tribute Song” – Thirty Seconds To Mars
Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell: *Socially Voted Category
Arianators – Ariana Grande
Beliebers – Justin Bieber
BTS – BTS (WINNER)
Camilizers – Camila Cabello
EXO-L – EXO
Harmonizers – Fifth Harmony
Lovatics – Demi Lovato
Mendes Army – Shawn Mendes
Mixers – Little Mix
Selenators – Selena Gomez
Smilers – Miley Cyrus
Swifties – Taylor Swift
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
“Bad Liar” – Selena Gomez
“Bodak Yellow” – Cardi B
“Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
“I’m The One” – DJ Khaled
“Look What You Made Me Do” – Taylor Swift
“Malibu” – Miley Cyrus
“New Rules” – Dua Lipa
“Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran
“Sign Of The Times” – Harry Styles (WINNER)
“Sorry Not Sorry” – Demi Lovato
“Swish Swish” – Katy Perry
“That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
“There’s Nothing Holding Me Back” – Shawn Mendes
Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category
Andrew Huang
Anitta
Christian Collins
Conor Maynard
dodie
Gabbie Hanna
JoJo Siwa
Mariah Belgrod
Max & Harvey
RoomieOfficial
Best Boy Band: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
AJR
BTS
CNCO
In Real Life
PRETTYMUCH
The Vamps
Why Don’t We
Best Solo Breakout: *Socially Voted Category
Camila Cabello
Harry Styles
Liam Payne
Louis Tomlinson (WINNER)
Niall Horan
Best Remix: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
“Bon Appétit” – Katy Perry, Migos and 3LAU
“Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
“do re mi” ” – blackbear featuring Gucci Mane
“Friends” – Justin Bieber and BloodPop with Julia Michaels
“Havana” – Camila Cabello and Daddy Yankee
“Homemade Dynamite” – Lorde, Khalid, Post Malone and SZA
“May I Have This Dance” – Francis & The Lights featuring Chance The Rapper
“Mi Gente” – J Balvin and Willy William featuring Beyoncé
“Reggaetón Lento” – CNCO and Little Mix
To see a full list of winners, check out iHeartRadio’s complete list here.
