5 Performances to Look Forward to at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards + Printable Ballot

Embrace Disruption PR — Thu, 12 May 2016 17:55:47 +0000

If there’s one music awards show to look forward to each year (besides the Grammys), it’s The Billboard Music Awards. The show that brought us game changing performances from Beyonce (“Run The World (Girls)” in 2013), Whitney (“I Have Nothing” in 1993), and the epic fail of a collaboration from Britney and Iggy, (“Pretty Girls” in 2015) is back this year with tons of exciting moments on deck! Today we’re ranking the top five performances we’re most looking forward to at this year’s show:

5. Pink/Kesha (a tie)

Yes, we had to start this list off as a tie, because this banger of an awards show has such an allstar line-up. It’s been so long since we’ve seen Pink perform live, and frankly, we’re ready for her comeback! She’ll be singing her new track “Just Like Fire” and we venture to guess some pyrotechnics might be in the works. Then of course, how could you not look forward to seeing Kesha back on stage after the whirlwind of a year she’s had with her Dr. Luke court case. The world is cheering for Kesha, and we can’t wait to hear what she has in store!

4. Troye Sivan

This YouTuber turned singer is dominating the music world right now. From the release of his very first EP in 2014, his haunting and electro inspired music has captured the hearts of many (lead track, “Happy Little Pill” above — watch it!). Troye will be performing his newest hit “Youth” from his debut solo album “Blue Neighbourhood”.

Celine Dion – The Show Must Go On by CelineDionForever

3. Celine Dion

Sure to be the most heart-wrenching performance of the night, Celine will take to the world stage and sing her rendition of Queen’s hit, “The Show Must Go On” (video above). The song choice, which undoubtedly is a reference to the horrible year she’s had losing both her husband and brother in the course of a few days, will be one emotional moment not to miss.

2. Britney

If you haven’t been fortunate enough to see Britney in Vegas over the last few years *raises hand*, you’re likely aching for a new Britney awards show performance. Not only will Brit be performing a medley of her classic hits, she’ll also be *giving us more* (see what we did there?) by debuting her new track “Make Me (Oooh)” from her upcoming 2016 album. Knowing that she’s been killing it lately in Vegas (video proof above), we really can’t wait for Brit Brit to slay us with new music!

1. Madonna, obviously

Just yesterday it was announced that the Queen of Pop would be honouring Prince in a very special tribute performance this year. The two were great friends and even collaborated on a track called “Love Song” back in the day. Madonna ALWAYS delivers the water-cooler moment at any event she performs, and we expect nothing less from this year’s plans. In addition to the performance, Madonna is nominated for Top Touring Artist, which she definitely deserves to take home (video evidence above).

Want more? We put together a simple ballot sheet that you can download here to make your own predictions at home!

The 2016 Billboard Music Awards will air May 22 on ABC at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST from Las Vegas.

EDPR Reviews: The 86th Oscar Awards

Embrace Disruption PR — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 17:47:36 +0000

One of our favourite times of the year has once again come and gone: Oscar Season. A night where the most talented, famous and beautiful gather in their designer wear to celebrate cinema. Hosting this years event was the glorious Ellen DeGenerous (also the host of 2007 Oscars). She gave a wonderful performance; walking the line between humorous insults and admiration, with ease and grace. Here at EDPR, the Oscars is a night for fashion hits and misses, winners and losers and the Brad Pitts and Meryl Streeps of the world. Below you will find our review of the star studded night.

Best Performances and Speeches:

Jared Leto

This man always amazes us and last night was no exception. Still relatively new to the amount of attention he is receiving for his performance in ‘Dallas Buyers Club,’ he walked up to accept his award with a calm, cool attitude. In Leto fashion, it was obvious that he took the time to craft a beautiful speech, using his time with a captive audience to thank his mother and inspire the dreamer in all of us.

Pink

Out of all the musical performances throughout the night we were most impressed with Pink’s rendition of ‘Over the Rainbow.’ Being one of, if not the most famous song from any motion picture, Pink had a lot to live up to. She surpassed all of our expectations with her incredible pipes. What we loved the most? It still sounded like Pink.

Surprising Wins:

Well, to be honest no surprises here; we knew that ‘Gravity’ was going to clean-up and whatever they didn’t win went to ’12 Years a Slave’ or ‘Dallas Buyers Club’. One thing that made us a little sad was that Leonardo DiCaprio once again, went home empty handed. He has been nominated 4 separate times and continues to be one of Hollywood’s most bankable actors. His performance in Wolf of Wall Street was reviewed as his best roll to date. What does the guy have to do? Maybe next time Leo, we are rooting for you. Click here for a list of last night’s winners.

Best Dressed:

Overall, we were rather underwhelmed by the fashion at this years event. Risks taken by celebs were minimal and many of the gowns seemed safe and predictable. We would even go as far to say the guys out shined the ladies. None the less, here are our fav best dressed men and women:

That concludes our review of the 2014 Oscar’s. Next year, let’s pump up the fashion and give DiCaprio some love!

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