Jennifer Lopez and Iggy AzaleaThe ladies will be performing their provocative “Booty” song for the first time on television together. The 42nd Annual American Music Awards ceremony was held on November 23, 2014, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. One of the biggest concerts of the year is coming to a TV near you! Those acts are all nominated for artist of the year, competing with Beyonce, Luke Bryan, Eminem, Imagine Dragons and One Direction. Swift, who will be under the same roof as ex Harry Styles, will be performing her new hit “Blank Space.” No word yet on whether her dreamy music video costar Sean O’Pry will be making an appearance! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. [6], The nominations were announced on October 13, 2014, by Jason Derulo and Charli XCX. What happens if the president doesn't accept the election results? Iggy Azalea led the nominees with six categories. They just released their fourth studio album, Four, on Nov. 17. Does focus on statues and mascots distract from true racial justice? 2. Breakthrough newcomers Sam Smith and 5 Seconds of Summer will take the stage at the 2014 American Music Awards. [2], Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences, Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist, Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, Vol. [1] The awards recognized the most popular artists and albums of 2014. 2014 American Music Awards performers announced October 23, 2014 / 8:27 AM / CBS/AP Breakthrough newcomers Sam Smith and 5 Seconds of Summer will take the stage at the 2014 American Music Awards. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews – Subscribe on YouTube! It was broadcast live on ABC. Be in the know. Check out performances from Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Ariana The American Music Award 2014 are currently underway at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. 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The Associated Press contributed to this report. The 2014 AMAs air on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. Lorde is up for four honors at the fan-voted show. 1, "AMA's 2014: Iggy Azalea Has Most Nominations", "American Music Awards - dick clark productions", "American Music Awards Announce 2014 Pre-Show Hosts & Performers", "The 2014 American Music awards – as it happened", "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Madam Secretary', 'The Simpsons', '60 Minutes' & 'America's Funniest Home Videos' Adjusted Down & Final Football Numbers", "American Music Awards Announce 2014 Performers", "Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne added to AMAs Line-Up", "Selena Gomez, Imagine Dragons and Garth Brooks Added to Line-Up", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=American_Music_Awards_of_2014&oldid=979700214, November 2014 events in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 22 September 2020, at 08:11. Dick Clark Productions announced Thursday that Mary J. Blige will join the British pop crooner and Australian boy band at the Nov. 23 event at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Iggy Azalea is the leading nominee at the AMAs with six. First published on October 23, 2014 / 8:27 AM. Nicki MinajThe rapper-singer is set to perform a single off her new album The Pinkprint with guest Skylar Grey. Ariana GrandeBig Sean’s love with be belting out a medley of some of her biggest songs to date, including “Problem,” “Love Me Harder,” and “Break Free.” The Weeknd will also make an appearance. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. It was broadcast live on ABC. One DirectionThe British lads will be making their way to the stage Sunday night. Our countdown of best American Music Awards performances is topped by Charli XCX, 5 Seconds of Summer and Mary J Blige. FergieShe’s back! LordeSwift’s BFF, who wrote the theme song for Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, will be singing with the popular British band The Dutchess. October 23, 2014 / 8:27 AM [2] Garth Brooks, Blame It On My Roots: Five Decades of Influences. Lil WayneThe rapper and Christina Milian will collaborate on his upcoming single “Start a Fire.” Us broke news back in July that the pair are dating. Other stars set to perform include Selena Gomez, Sam Smith, Wyclef Jean and MAGIC!, 5 Seconds of Summer, Mary J. Blige, Garth Brooks, Charli XCX, and Imagine Dragons. The 2014 American Music Awards is set to air live on Sunday, Nov. 23, showcasing some of the biggest artists and hits to grace the radio airwaves this year. Pitbull was announced as a host on October 20, 2014.