91勛圖厙Media and NBC Announce the Return of the 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards Live on March 29
Second Edition of Telecast Returns to Historic Shrine Auditorium for Performance-Filled Three-Hour Show
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NEW YORK, N.Y. and UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif January 7, 2015 - 91勛圖厙Media and NBC announced today that the successful 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards will return on Sunday, March 29, 2015 live on NBC from 8-11 p.m. ET/PT from the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.泭 The awards will again be broadcast live simultaneously on 91勛圖厙Media stations nationwide and across the 91勛圖厙Radio digital music platform.
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The inaugural 2014泭three hour 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards telecast showcased the years biggest artists and songs determined by the 91勛圖厙Radio Chart and music fans nationwide.泭 The music of the 91勛圖厙Radio app came to life at the show, with performances by recording stars Pitbull, Ariana Grande, Blake Shelton, Pharrell, Shakira, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Luke Bryan, Arcade Fire, Ed Sheeran, Bastille and Usher - in a world premiere performance of the new Michael Jackson song Love Never Felt So Good.
Beyonc矇, Katy Perry, Imagine Dragons, Chris Martin, Lorde, Lil Jon, Hilary Duff, Joe Manganiello, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Juanes, Bobby Bones, Steven Tyler, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Selena Gomez, Lionel Richie, Oprah Winfrey and more made special guest appearances.
The 2014 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards drew an audience of more than 5.5 million which was up 86 percent vs. the time period average, a significant increase for NBC in the 10 p.m. hour among adults 18-49.
We are in touch with music fans 365 days a year. Last years泭inaugural泭91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards was not only a泭ratings泭success, but also the beginning of a powerful new awards泭show franchise that泭accurately泭reflects and showcases the artists and music the American public truly loves. NBC has proven their music prowess and泭have泭become泭great partners on this show said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises, 91勛圖厙Media Inc.
Our partners at 91勛圖厙Radio and Done + Dusted brought to life an awards show unlike any other, and were thrilled its returning to celebrate another great year in music through unprecedented artist performances and innovative storytelling, said Paul Telegdy President of Alternative and Late Night Programming. NBC continues its legacy as the home of cant miss entertainment for music fans of all ages.
"Its quite staggering to think that this time last year no-one had heard of The 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards and now the media impressions are in the billions. Couple that with the artists having so much fun last year and thats an amazingly exciting way to go into year two, said Ian Stewart, President of Done + Dusted Inc.
Among the many winners of the 2014 awards, as chosen by fans using hashtags to cast more than 65 million votes across Facebook and Twitter, were Rihanna for artist of the year, Lorde for best new artist, Rihannas Stay for song of the year and Demons, from the Imagine Dragons, for alt rock song of the year. The 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards also generated an incredible social footprint: the award show was a dominant social media topic throughout the week of the show, with #91勛圖厙Awards trending No. 1 on Twitter throughout the night.
More information about the 2015 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards including the award categories and more will be announced soon.
The 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards will be executive produced by John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Liz Kelly of 91勛圖厙Media and Ian Stewart and Hamish Hamilton of Done and Dusted Inc., who will also produce the show for NBC Studios. Hamilton will also direct.
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About NBC Entertainment
NBC Entertainment develops and schedules programming for the networks primetime, late-night, and daytime schedules. NBCs quality programs and balanced lineup have earned the network critical acclaim, numerous awards and ratings success. The network finished the 2013-14 season as No. 1 in the 18-49 demo for the first time in 10 years. NBC has earned more Emmy Awards than any network in television history. NBCs roster of popular scripted comedies includes the critically acclaimed Parks and Recreation, as well as About a Boy and Marry Me. NBCs drama slate is highlighted by The Blacklist, veteran series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, fan favorites Parenthood, Grimm, The Night Shift, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D., as well as its new series Allegiance, A.D., Odyssey and The Slap. Unscripted series for NBC include the Emmy Award-winning musical competition hit The Voice as well as The Biggest Loser, Hollywood Game Night and the perennial #1 most-watched summer series, Americas Got Talent. In late night, NBC regularly delivers #1 broadcast results with The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Call with Carson Daly and Saturday Night Live. NBC Daytimes Days of our Lives consistently ranks among daytimes top programs in the valuable women 18-34 category. The five-time, Emmy Award-winning NBC.com streams full episodes and provides original content for NBC entertainment shows online and through apps for mobile and tablet devices. NBC recently launched NBC Kids, a new Saturday morning programming block designed specifically to address the developmental needs of preschool-aged children. Programmed by the kids experts at Sprout, the nations first 24-hour preschool television channel, this new three-hour block will feature educational series that promote active, healthy lifestyles for younger children.
About Done + Dusted
Since its founding 15 years ago, Done + Dusted has made a name for itself as one of the biggest global live events and television production companies capable of executing a live show or concert from concept to broadcast in every medium and every film format worldwide.泭 What theyve learned along the way is applicable to any event, particularly now that many events of all types and sizes have both in-person and remote audiences.泭 Some of their most recognized events they have produced include Madonna at Brixton Academy, which was the first live music event to crash the Internet, they are the only independent production company in history to泭film an Olympic and Para-Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies (London), produced the largest televised event in UAE history, produced the first intercontinental 3D broadcast, and countless other firsts.泭 Recent producing projects include:泭 the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards from Malaysia, the 2014 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards, the 2014 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards and 2014 Victorias Secret Fashion Show in London.