Posts Tagged: ludacris

INTERVIEW: ‘Rising Star’ Winner Jesse Kinch On The Show, Debut LP

Jesse Kinch won the first and only season of ABC’s singing competition “Rising Star.” The show aired in the summer of 2014 and was hosted by Josh Groban; judges included Ludacris, Kesha and Brad Paisley. Kinch was the clear favorite from the moment of his first performance and took home the top prize, which included… Read more »

Backstage Scoop And Photos From The 2017 Billboard Music Awards

On Sunday I covered my fifth consecutive Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. I also acted as the on-stage warm-up act, hyping and prompting the crowd before the show and during commercial breaks, for my fourth year. Here are some news and notes from my perspective both on the Magenta Carpet and backstage. – Any… Read more »

VIDEO: Backstage At The 2017 Billboard Music Awards

It was a crazy six hours that saw nominees, presenters and performers all stop by our broadcast area as everyone prepared for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. We chatted with everyone from the show’s co-host Ludacris, performers Jason Derulo, Halsey and Julia Michaels plus presenters Lindsey Stirling, Chris Daughtry and Hailee Steinfeld. Check out more… Read more »

Here’s What Happened When A Father Asked Russell Wilson To Meet His Son At BBMAs

I am fortunate in that I have the opportunity to witness and/or experience a lot of cool moments due to my line of work. However, one moment sticks out from the rest, and it took place a few weeks ago at the Billboard Music Awards. The fact that this happened weeks ago and I still… Read more »

PHOTOS: Red Carpet Pics From The 2016 Billboard Music Awards

Thanks to my producer Jay Buff, we have some snaps of the stars walking yesterday’s red… ahem, magenta carpet at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards! Also, MAJOR KEY ALERT – I made DJ Khaled’s Snapchat story! Check out the footage: A video posted by Ralphie Aversa (@ralphieaversa) on May 23, 2016 at 10:00am PDT

INTERVIEW: Ludacris And Ciara On BBMAs, Justin Bieber, Paul Walker And More

After revealing finalists for the 2016 Billboard Music Awards on Good Morning America, co-hosts Ludacris and Ciara chatted about the big awards show and the finalists in the night’s biggest category: Top Artist. The 2016 Billboard Music Awards air Sunday night May 22 at 8/7c on ABC from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

HEY, REALLY EXCITED: Ep 02 With Hozier, Tori Kelly, Ludacris And More

In the second episode of my new podcast “Hey, Really Excited,” I recap my trip to Las Vegas for last weekend’s “Billboard Music Awards.” Guests this week include Robin Leach, Hozier (again), Tori Kelly, Prince Royce and Ludacris. “Hey, Really Excited” is a weekly-ish podcast of mine where I offer some present-day thoughts on what’s… Read more »

2015 Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet Radio: Day 2

The second day of Red Carpet Radio at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards was hectic, as many BBMA finalists, presenters and performers stopped by to chat with “Ralphie Tonight.” Check out some of the photos and conversations below with Hozier, Tori Kelly, Fall Out Boy and more. Special thanks to BBMA co-host Ludacris, who also… Read more »

INTERVIEW: Ludacris Offers BBMAs Predictions

If you are creating a seating chart for the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, there are two artists that should be assigned prime real estate near the stage: Taylor Swift and Sam Smith. Finalists were revealed for the BBMAs last week, with the songstress and crooner racking up 14 and 13 entries respectively. The 2015 Billboard… Read more »