More must-see acts were added to the line-up at the 2014 American Music Awards. Record-breaking artist Nicki Minaj performed a single from her new album The PinkPrint, alongside guest performer Skylar Grey. She also joined Ariana Grande and Jessie J to perform their mega-hit Bang Bang. Ariana Grande took to the stage a medley of some of her biggest songs including Problem, Break Free and Love Me Harder, (featuring guest performer The Weeknd). Lil Wayne was joined by Christina Milian for the premiere of his upcoming single Start A Fire from his Tha Carter V album. Wyclef Jean and MAGIC! collaborated on a compilation of their singles Divine Sorrow and Rude.
They joined a star-studded line-up of performers made up of 5 Seconds of Summer, Mary J. Blige, Garth Brooks, Charli XCX, Fergie, Selena Gomez, Imagine Dragons, Lorde, One Direction, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift and the evening’s host, Pitbull.
Additional stars presented throughout the evening include Uzo Aduba, Jhene Aiko, Elizabeth Banks, Aloe Blacc, Lauren Cohan, Gavin DeGraw, Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx, Becky G, Brantley Gilbert, Danai Gurira, Lucy Hale, Ella Henderson, Julianne Hough, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Kira Kazantsev, Heidi Klum, Mary Lambert, Rose McGowan, Danica McKellar, Pat Monahan, Olivia Munn, Kevin O’Leary, Pentatonix, Tracee Ellis Ross, Taylor Schilling and Meghan Trainor.
The 2014 American Music Award nominations were announced last month, revealing six nominations for Iggy Azalea – the most of any artist. Other top contenders include John Legend, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams, who each earned five nominations, and Lorde who earned four.
The 2014 American Music Awards is produced by dick clark productions. Allen Shapiro and Mike Mahan are Executive Producers, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco are Co-Executive Producers, and Larry Klein is producer.