Bon Jovi, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Halsey, More Spotted Backstage At iHeartRadio Awards
Performers, presenters and awards recipients enjoyed their time at Sunday’s iHeartRadio Music Awards.
The fifth annual iHeartRadio Music Awards ceremony took place at the Forum in Los Angeles Sunday night.
The star-studded affair, which aired concurrently on TNT, TBS and TruTV, featured a myriad of award reveals and high-profile performances.
Sunday’s celebration was not, however, limited to what aired on television. The night’s big winners, performers and presenters also spent time enjoying each other’s company in the backstage area and press room.
Following Sunday’s event, iHeartRadio issued photos from the off-air portion of the show. Those featured include Bon Jovi, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Kehlani, Halsey, Eminem, Big Sean, Jenna Dewan Tatum, LIVVIA, Rita Ora, Hailey Baldwin, DJ Khaled and more.
The photos, issued to the media by iHeartRadio, are below. A full list of winners is also embedded.
2018 iHeartRadio Music Award Winners:
Song of the Year:
– “Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran
Female Artist of the Year:
– Taylor Swift
Male Artist of the Year:
– Ed Sheeran
Best Duo/Group of the Year:
– Maroon 5
Best Collaboration:
– “Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
Best New Artist
– Cardi B
Best New Pop Artist:
– Niall Horan
Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
– “Feel It Still” – Portugal. The Man
Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:
– Imagine Dragons
Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist:
– Judah & The Lion
Rock Song of the Year:
– “Run” – Foo Fighters
Rock Artist of the Year:
– Metallica
Country Song of the Year:
– “Body Like A Back Road” – Sam Hunt
Country Artist of the Year:
– Thomas Rhett
Best New Country Artist:
– Luke Combs
Dance Song of the Year:
– “Stay” – Zedd and Alessia Cara
Dance Artist of the Year:
– The Chainsmokers
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
– “Wild Thoughts” – DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
– Kendrick Lamar
Best New Hip-Hop Artist:
– Cardi B
R&B Song of the Year:
– “That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
R&B Artist of the Year:
– Bruno Mars
Best New R&B Artist:
– Khalid
Latin Song of the Year:
– “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
Latin Artist of the Year:
– Luis Fonsi
Best New Latin Artist:
– Ozuna
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
– “Adios Amor” – Christian Nodal
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
– Calibre 50
Best New Regional Mexican Artist:
– Christian Nodal
Producer of the Year:
– Andrew Watt
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
– “Slow Hands” – Niall Horan
Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category
– “The Chain” – Harry Styles
Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell: *Socially Voted Category
– BTS – BTS
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
– “Sign Of The Times” – Harry Styles
Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category
– Anitta
Cutest Musician’s Pet: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
– Toulouse – Ariana Grande
Best Boy Band: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
– BTS
Best Solo Breakout: *Socially Voted Category
– Louis Tomlinson
Best Remix: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
– “Reggaetón Lento” – CNCO and Little Mix
Best Tour
– U2
Label of the Year
– Republic Records
Most Thumbed Up Artist of the Year
– Bruno Mars
Most Thumbed Up Song of the Year.
– “Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran
Pop Album of the Year
– Divide by Ed Sheeran
Alternative Rock Song of the Year
– “Feel It Still” by Portugal. The Man
Alternative Rock Album of the Year
– Evolve by Imagine Dragons
Rock Album of the Year
– One More Light by Linkin Park
Country Album of the Year
– From A Room: Volume 1 by Chris Stapleton
Best New Country Artist
– Luke Combs
Dance Album of the Year
– Memories…Do Not Open by The Chainsmokers
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
– DAMN. By Kendrick Lamar
R&B Album of the Year
– American Teen by Khalid
Latin Album of the Year
– El Dorado by Shakira
Regional Mexican Album of the Year
– Adios Amor by Christian Nodal
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