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SZA, Nicki Minaj, And Olivia Rodrigo Headline Jingle Ball Tour

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Approaching the end of the year always means one thing, iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball tour is approaching. The series of shows gathers together major radio artists from a variety of genres to play a series of can’t-miss tour stops. The event will make 11 different stops across North America running from November 26 until January 16. The tour has a variety of genre stars as well. Pop is well represented with Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter, while R&B stars like SZA and Usher are performing.

There’s a ton of impressive rappers throughout the various stops as well. Nicki Minaj, Doechii, Kaliii. Lil Durk, Flo Rida, Ice Spice, and Ludacris will all make appearances at one or more stops this year. For the first time ever footage from all of the Jingle Ball events will be assembled into a TV special. Performances from various artists on the tour will be assembled into a full two-hour TV special airing on ABC on December 21. Check out some of the tour lineups below.

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Jingle Ball Taps Nicki Minaj, SZA, And Many More

SZA is coming off of yet another impressive chart achievement in a year packed full of commercial successes. She teamed up with Drake for a new single “Slime You Out” which rocketed up the charts. It debuted at the very top spot on the Hot 100, marking Drake’s 12th number one. But it was also a big accomplishment for SZA who became the first artist to top the chart twice this year following her song “Kill Bill” reaching number one back in March.

By the time Jingle Ball is underway, Nicki Minaj fans will have their hands on her new album. Pink Friday 2 is due to arrive on November 17th marking Nicki’s first new studio album in 5 years. Her last project Queen dropped to massive fan acclaim back in 2018. What do you think of the lineup for this year’s Jingle Ball festivals? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Charlamagne Tha God Announces Black Effect Podcast Festival

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Radio host Charlamagne Tha God is bringing podcasts to life this summer in collaboration with iHeartMedia. His podcast network, Black Effect, is noted as the first organization of its nature to cater to Black listeners. The Black Effect Podcast Festival will take place on April 22nd in Atlanta, Georgia. Charlamagne will host the live podcasting event alongside comedian Jess Hilarious. Several of the network’s most popular shows will be featured at the festival, including The 85 South Show, Whoreible Decisions, and Big Facts. Additionally, Reasonably Shady and Checking In will also be hosted in front of a live audience.

In a statement released on Black Effect’s website, the network’s mission remains to bring “together the most talented and trusted voices in Black culture for critical conversations on social justice, pop culture, and more.” The network currently supports 30 shows, ranging in categories including crime, health, and business. Charlamagne expressed the news about the festival in a press statement, saying, “in 2023, Black creators are at the forefront of a movement reverberating across today’s cultural landscape, and we’re excited to bring this to life for the community at The Black Effect Podcast Festival in Atlanta this spring.” He added, “with this festival we want to inspire and uplift new and aspiring podcasters while also showcasing the incredible voices on The Black Effect Podcast Network.”

Charlamagne Will Present Live Podcasts From The Black Effect Network This April

The Breakfast Club co-host continues to make history as a radio host with the Black Effect Podcast Festival. In 2020, the same year that his network emerged, he became inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. Since then, Charlamagne has also hosted his Comedy Central show, Hell of A Week with Charlamagne tha God since 2021. The 44-year-old has interviewed a vast range of famous names over the years, from Kamala Harris to Kanye West.

The Black Effect Podcast Festival, which initiates the network’s first major event, will not only feature live broadcasts of shows but will also boast food and a Black Effect Marketplace that will showcase local businesses. The festival’s line-up will also feature music by Dj Loui Vee. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (March 1) at noon EST, and are officially available through the Black Effect website. For the latest news on hip-hop and pop culture, be sure to check out HNHH.

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Ice-T Launches Advice Podcast, “Ice-T’s Daily Game”

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Ice-T has a new podcast titled, Ice-T’s Daily Game, in which he gives out life advice every weekday. Speaking about the venture with ET, the veteran rapper explained that the “daily game” takes inspiration from life lessons he’s learned over the years or heard from people he respects. Ice-T launched the show in partnership with iHeartPodcasts.

“Every day I give out something called an ice-cold fact or a daily game,” Ice-T told ET. “And it’s just things that I’ve learned or quotes that I use from my life. A lot of them come from me, a lot of them come from other people I respect. I recorded 200 of them and they’ll come on every day. And hopefully this inspires people and motivates people. I think we all need motivation and we all need some of the keys that some successful people use to win.”

“Ice-T’s Daily Game”

Ice-T will share “game” for five minutes during every episode to help listeners start their days. He says that he wants the show to be something to help fans get up in the morning. “It’s something that you can drink your coffee to and get up in the morning and say, ‘Man, I got to listen to this one today,’ and hopefully it’ll help you,” he added. “I have quotes from Wesley Knight, quotes from philosophers, quotes from different people that I come across, and I explain my experiences with them and then you hear their knowledge.” He adds, “I hope it improves their life. I hope at least one of them says, ‘Man, I needed to hear that.’”

Ice-T’s storied career recently helped him earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame will recognize Ice-T at a ceremony on Friday, February 17. “As many times as the cops had me face down on them stars, I was looking very close,” he told ET regarding the honor. “So now to actually be honored is a great honor. Most of my friends are more excited about it than I was, but they had to make it clear, ‘Man, your kids, this is a legacy thing. You get to be amongst all the greats.’ So I’m very happy.”

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Here Are The Hip-Hop & R&B Nominations For iHeartRadio’s 10th Annual Music Awards

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Voting season has begun for iHeartRadio’s annual music award show. Read on to see the list of nominees within Hip-hop and R&B, including Queen Bey, Lizzo, Jack Harlow, Drake, Doja Cat, Latto, and more. iHeartMedia released its list of nominees for its 10th annual award show. Here are all the hip-hop and R&B artists bestowed […]

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Beyoncé, Drake, & More Up For 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards

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Beyoncé, Drake, Lil Nas X, and more are all nominated at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The organization announced the full list of nominations for the 2023 ceremony on Wednesday.

Perhaps the biggest individual award, Artist of the Year, will be competed for by Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Drake, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, Justin Bieber, Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd.

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 03: Entertainer Beyonce performs on stage during “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour” at the Staples Center on December 3, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/PW/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment)

“It’s been a great year for music with so many inspiring hits, we can’t wait to celebrate these artists and songs at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards,” Tom Poleman, President and Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia, shared in a statement, according to Rolling Stone. “Our annual awards show is one of the best in the industry at celebrating the power of music. This year’s show will once again entertain fans with incredible performances and special collaborations, it will be the year’s must-see event.”

Drake, Future, Kodak Black, Lil Baby, and Moneybagg Yo will all compete for the top artist award in hip-hop.

The 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards are scheduled to air live on Fox from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, March 27.

2023 iHeartRadio Music Award Nominations:
Song of the Year
“About Damn Time” – Lizzo
“Anti-Hero” – Taylor Swift
“As It Was” – Harry Styles
“Big Energy” – Latto
“Enemy (from the series Arcane League of Legends)” – Imagine Dragons
“First Class” – Jack Harlow
“Ghost” – Justin Bieber
“Heat Waves” – Glass Animals
“INDUSTRY BABY” – Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
“Woman” – Doja Cat
Artist of the Year
Beyoncé
Doja Cat
Drake
Dua Lipa
Harry Styles
Jack Harlow
Justin Bieber
Lizzo
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Best Duo/Group of the Year
AJR
Black Eyed Peas
BLACKPINK
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
Glass Animals
Imagine Dragons
Måneskin
OneRepublic
Parmalee
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Best Collaboration
“Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” – Elle King & Miranda Lambert
“Cold Heart” – Elton John & Dua Lipa
“half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini ft. Kenny Chesney
“I Like You (A Happier Song)” – Post Malone ft. Doja Cat
“INDUSTRY BABY” – Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
“One Right Now” – Post Malone & The Weeknd
“Sweetest Pie” – Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa
“Unholy” – Sam Smith & Kim Petras
“WAIT FOR U” – Future ft. Drake & Tems
“You Right” – Doja Cat ft. The Weeknd
Best New Pop Artist
Dove Cameron
GAYLE
Jax
Nicky Youre
Steve Lacy
Country Song of the Year
“Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan
“half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini ft. Kenny Chesney
“She Had Me At Heads Carolina” – Cole Swindell
“The Kind of Love We Make” – Luke Combs
“Wasted On You” – Morgan Wallen
Country Artist of the Year
Carrie Underwood
Jason Aldean
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Best New Country Artist
Bailey Zimmerman
Cody Johnson
Elle King
Elvie Shane
Priscilla Block
Afrobeats Artist of the Year
Burna Boy
CKay
Fireboy DML
Tems
Wizkid
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
“F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” – Hitkidd & GloRilla
“First Class” – Jack Harlow
“Girls Want Girls” – Drake ft. Lil Baby
“Super Gremlin” – Kodak Black
“WAIT FOR U” – Future ft. Drake & Tems
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Drake
Future
Kodak Black
Lil Baby
Moneybagg Yo
Best New Hip-Hop Artist
B-Lovee
GloRilla
Latto
Nardo Wick
SleazyWorld Go
R&B Song of the Year
“BREAK MY SOUL” – Beyoncé
“Free Mind” – Tems
“Hrs And Hrs” – Muni Long
“I Hate U” – SZA
“Smokin Out The Window” – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
R&B Artist of the Year
Blxst
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
Muni Long
SZA
Yung Bleu
Best New R&B Artist
Blxst
Brent Faiyaz
Muni Long
Steve Lacy
Tems
Alternative Song of the Year
“Black Summer” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
“EDGING” – Blink-182
“Enemy (from the series Arcane League of Legends)” – Imagine Dragons
“Heat Waves” – Glass Animals
“Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” – Kate Bush
Alternative Artist of the Year
Imagine Dragons
Måneskin
Red Hot Chili Peppers
twenty one pilots
Weezer
Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock)
Beach Weather
BoyWithUke
Giovannie and the Hired Guns
Turnstile
Wet Leg
Rock Song of the Year
“Black Summer” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Patient Number 9” – Ozzy Osbourne ft. Jeff Beck
“Planet Zero” – Shinedown
“So Called Life” – Three Days Grace
“Taking Me Back” – Jack White
Rock Artist of the Year
Ghost
Papa Roach
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Shinedown
Three Days Grace
Dance Song of the Year
“Cold Heart” – Elton John & Dua Lipa
“Escape” – KX5, Kaskade, Deadmau5 ft. Hayla
“Heaven Takes You Home” – Swedish House Mafia & Connie Constance
“Hot In It” – Tiësto & Charli XCX
“I’m Good (Blue)” – David Guetta & Bebe Rexha
Dance Artist of the Year
Anabel Englund
Joel Corry
SOFI TUKKER
Swedish House Mafia
Tiësto
Latin Pop/Reggaeton Song of The Year
“El Incomprendido” – Farruko/ Víctor Cárdenas/ DJ Adoni
“MAMIII” – Becky G & Karol G
“Me Porto Bonito” – Bad Bunny ft. Chencho Corleone
“Moscow Mule” – Bad Bunny
“PROVENZA” – Karol G
Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
Daddy Yankee
Farruko
Karol G
Rauw Alejandro
Regional Mexican Song of the Year
“Cada Quien” – Grupo Firme ft. Maluma
“Cómo Te Olvido” – La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho
“Si Te Pudiera Mentir” – Calibre 50
“Ya Solo Eres Mi Ex” – La Adictiva
“Ya Supérame” – Grupo Firme
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year
Calibre 50
Christian Nodal
El Fantasma
Grupo Firme
La Adictiva
Best New Latin Artist
Blessd
Kali Uchis
Quevedo
Ryan Castro
Venesti
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
“About Damn Time” – Lizzo
“abcdefu” – GAYLE
“Anti-Hero” – Taylor Swift
“Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan
“Glimpse Of Us” – Joji
“Lift Me Up” – Rihanna
“N95” – Kendrick Lamar
“pushin P” – Gunna ft. Future, Young Thug
“Super Freaky Girl” – Nicki Minaj
“Wasted On You” – Morgan Wallen
“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” – Lin-Manuel Miranda performed by the Cast of Encanto
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
“Anti-Hero” – Taylor Swift
“As It Was” – Harry Styles
“Calm Down” – Rema & Selena Gomez
“Don’t Be Shy” – Tiësto & Karol G
“DON’T YOU WORRY” – Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, David Guetta
“Envovler” – Anitta
“Left and Right” – Charlie Puth ft. Jung Kook of BTS
“Pink Venom” – BLACKPINK
“Tití Me Preguntó” – Bad Bunny
“Yet To Come” – BTS
Best Fan Army: *Socially Voted Category
“Barbz” – Nicki Minaj
“Beliebers” – Justin Bieber
“BeyHive” – Beyoncé
“Blinks” – BLACKPINK
“BTSArmy” – BTS
“Harries” – Harry Styles
“Hotties” – Megan Thee Stallion
“Louies” – Louis Tomlinson
“RihannaNavy” – Rihanna
“Rushers” – Big Time Rush
“Selenators” – Selena Gomez
“Swifties” – Taylor Swift
Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category
Bailey Zimmerman
Charli D’Amelio
Em Beihold
GAYLE
GloRilla
JVKE
Lauren Spencer-Smith
Yung Gravy
Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category
Bad Bunny – SIEMPRERIC
Demi Lovato – Angelo Kritikos
Dua Lipa – Elizabeth Miranda
Halsey – Yasi
Harry Styles – Lloyd Wakefield
Louis Tomlinson – Joshua Halling
Luke Combs – David Bergman
Machine Gun Kelly – Sam Cahill
Olivia Rodrigo – DONSLENS
Post Malone – Adam DeGross
twenty one pilots – Ashley Osborn
YUNGBLUD – Tom Pallant
TikTok Bop of the Year: *Socially Voted Category
“About Damn Time” – Lizzo
“As It Was” – Harry Styles
“Bad Habit” – Steve Lacy
“Bejeweled” – Taylor Swift
“Big Energy” – Latto
“CUFF IT” – Beyoncé
“Envolver” – Anitta
“Just Wanna Rock” – Lil Uzi Vert
“Made You Look” – Meghan Trainor
“Super Freaky Girl” – Nicki Minaj
“Unholy” – Sam Smith & Kim Petras
“World’s Smallest Violin” – AJR
Favorite Documentary: *Socially Voted Category
“Halftime” – Jennifer Lopez
“Life in Pink” – Machine Gun Kelly
“Love, Lizzo” – Lizzo
“Niall Horan’s Homecoming: The Road to Mullingar with Lewis Capaldi” – Niall Horan + Lewis Capaldi
“Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me” – Selena Gomez
“Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl” – Shania Twain
“Sheryl” – Sheryl Crow
“Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby” – Lil Baby
Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category
Bad Bunny
Carrie Underwood
Dua Lipa
Elton John
Harry Styles
Lady Gaga
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Machine Gun Kelly
Olivia Rodrigo
Rosalía
The Weeknd
Favorite Residency: *Socially Voted Category
“An Evening with Silk Sonic” – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
“Enigma + Jazz & Piano” – Lady Gaga
“Let’s Go!” – Shania Twain
“Love In Las Vegas” – John Legend
“Love On Tour” – Harry Styles
“Play” – Katy Perry
“REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency” – Carrie Underwood
“Usher: My Way – The Las Vegas Residency” – Usher
“Weekends with Adele” – Adele
Favorite Use of a Sample: *Socially Voted Category
Beyoncé’s “SUMMER RENAISSANCE” – sampled Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” – sampled 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P,” Rihanna’s “Pon de Replay,” and Biggie’s “Kick In The Door”
Chlöe’s “Treat Me” – sampled Bubba Sparxxx & Ying Yang Twins’ “Ms. New Booty”
David Guetta & Bebe Rexha’s “I’m Good (Blue)” – sampled Eiffel 65’s “Blue (Da Ba Dee)”
DJ Khaled & Drake’s “Staying Alive” – sampled The Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive”
Doja Cat’s “Vegas” – sampled Shonka Dukureh’s “Hound Dog”
Jack Harlow’s “First Class” – sampled Fergie’s “Glamorous”
Latto’s “Big Energy” – sampled Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy”
Lizzo’s “Break Up Twice” – sampled Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)”
Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” – sampled Rick James’ “Super Freak”
Taylor Swift’s “Question…?” – sampled Taylor Swift’s “Out Of The Woods”
Yung Gravy’s “Betty (Get Money)” – sampled Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” 

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Jamie Foxx Talks History With Tank, Brian McKnight & More In Debut Episode of R& B Money Podcast

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Award-winning entertainer Jamie Foxx talks about music and acting history as the first guest on the premiere episode of the Tank and J. Valentine hosted podcast, R&B Money. Premiering at number-one upon release last Wednesday (June 1), the new R&B podcast is brought to you by iHeartRadio and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect.

MORE: Jamie Foxx Says A “Very Prominent Actress” Thought He Was Rick Fox After She Did Cocaine

“FIRST EPISODE OF THE @rnbmoneypodcast is UP on the @blackeffect ! Of course, we kicked it off with THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIMES JAMIE “MUTHUFIKIN” FOXX!!! @iamjamiefoxx It’s LIT!!..🔥🔥
R&B MONEY!!,” captioned Tank on an Instagram post previewing the podcast starring Jamie Foxx.

A clip from the podcast of Foxx, 54, discussing a time he was with an unrevealed intoxicated high-profile actress mistaking him for NBA champion Rick Foxx went viral on social media last week. Along with telling the mistaken identity story, Foxx, Tank and Valentine discussed their longtime friendship, Foxx’s music and film career, legendary party stories, and adventures including legendary stars, ranging from R&B legend Brian McKnight to boxing icon Mike Tyson.

In music, Jamie Foxx and Tank collaborated on Foxx’s 2x platinum-selling debut album, Unpredictable (2005), and the platinum-selling follow-up album, Intuition (2008). Tank has released seven albums in his solo career.

MORE: [WATCH] Jamie Foxx Nails Three-Pointers with Luka Doncic

Outside the new podcast, Tank is in album mode with the release of his “final” album coming soon. Currently promoting the upcoming album’s lead single “I Deserve,” Tank will be releasing the album’s second single in the J. Valentine-featured “Slow” this Friday (June 10). For daily updates on Tank, follow the hit-making singer/songwriter on social media.

For all things R&B related, follow the R&B Money Podcast on social media.

Watch the premiere episode of the R&B Money Podcast featuring Jamie Foxx below. 

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Megan Thee Stallion Pie’d One Of Her Dancers While Performing ‘Sweetest Pie’ At The iHeartRadio Awards

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Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa’s new single “Sweetest Pie” is a hit, and now Meg has offered a fresh live performance of it at last night’s 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards. She kept things exciting by taking a moment to pie one of her dancers in the face during the rendition, which followed Meg performing “Megan’s Piano.”

As for the awards themselves, Megan was nominated for a handful — Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year, Best Fan Army, and TikTok Bop Of The Year — but didn’t come away with any of them. She did, however, accept the Trailblazer Award and said during her acceptance speech, “I want to say with my platform, I will keep on continuing to be a voice for the voiceless, I will keep on fighting for all the injustices that me, my Black women, my Black men are facing, and I will keep showing up and showing out even in the face of adversity.”

Others in hip-hop were represented elsewhere, as winners included Lil Nas X (Male Artist Of The Year), Pop Smoke’s “What You Know Bout Love” (Hip-Hop Song Of The Year), and Drake (Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year).

Rock also showed up via Machine Gun Kelly (Alternative Artist Of The Year) and Foo Fighters (Rock Artist Of The Year). Pop had a lot of victors, too, like Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” (Song Of The Year), Olivia Rodrigo (Female Artist Of The Year, Best New Pop Artist, and TikTok Bop Of The Year for “Good 4 U”), Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)” (Best Lyrics), Adele’s 30 (Best Comeback Album), and Finneas (Producer Of The Year).

Watch a clip from Megan’s performance above and find a full list of last night’s iHeartRadio Music Awards winners here.

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iHeartRadio Canceled The Last Stop On The Jingle Ball Tour Due To Covid-19

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If you thought we were out of the woods with the Covid-19 pandemic think again. The spread of a new variant called Omicron has already set back SNL‘s episode last night to a handful of cast members, and even led to the cancelation of Charli XCX’s performance on the show. Now, it’s led to another cancelation — the final stop on the Jingle Bell tour, which was slated to take place in Miami tonight. The tour has been marred by a handful of other cancellations by artists like Doja Cat, who faced exposures to the virus and needed to take the precaution.

But cases are so high as of this weekend that the radio station isn’t taking any risks and has put the kibosh on the whole tour, which was slated to include performances from Saweetie, Black Eyed Peas, AJR, Tate McRae, Monsta X, Bazzi, Anitta, and Dixie D’Amelio. “Due to the increased transmission of the new Covid-19 variant and to further minimize any potential risks, as a precautionary measure and for the safety of our staff, talent and guests, we have made the decision to cancel tonight’s iHeartRadio Y100 Jingle Ball,” iHeart said in a statement. “Thank you for your understanding. Ticket holders will receive a refund within 48 hours and if the have any issues, they should reach out to their point of purchase.”

Lil Nas X Is The Latest Artist To Pull Out Of The Jingle Ball Tour Due To Positive COVID Tests

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iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball Tour already suffered a huge loss last week with the announcement that Doja Cat had to pull out of the remaining performances due to a positive COVID test, but over the weekend, the tour’s organizers received even more bad news as members of Lil Nas X’s show crew also tested positive, forcing him to also pull out of the rest of the tour. Over the weekend, surviving acts Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber played extended sets, but with Doja, Lil Nas X, and Coldplay all dropping out, the holiday tour is decidedly a lot less jolly.

As yet, Lil Nas X has not commented on the cancellations on his own social media, and we don’t know whether he was among those who returned a positive result on the COVID test that forced him out. Before leaving the tour, though, he appeared to be having the time of his life, even as he laughed off an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction that caused him to fall onstage as he tried to keep himself covered up. Oddly enough, it was his second of the year after splitting his pants on SNL, which prompted him to switch to skirts in an effort to avoid a repeat — an effort that was apparently unsuccessful.