iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024 LIVE — ‘What’s the point’ fans say as Taylor Swift takes home second historic award
TAYLOR Swift has won yet another award - and some fans aren't happy about her win.
The singer took home the Artist of the Year award at the iHeart Radio Music ceremony last night—a milestone that she'd hit once before in 2015.
She was unable to attend the ceremony to accept her award in person, however, and sent in a video speech instead, saying in part to fans, "Hey! I wanted to say thank you so much to anyone who voted for this award.
"iHeart, you've also just been so incredibly supportive over the course of my entire career, but especially this year has been pretty spectacular. I am so grateful for that."
While many fans were happy about her win, others were not so much, sharing their frustrations on social media.
"whats the point of having 'artist of the year' anymore?" wrote another. "shes going to win no matter what, even though there are so many more deserving artists."
Swift was previously also honored with the Female Artist of the Year award in 2016 and 2018 ahead of gender-neutral changes to the names of awards last year.
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Read Beyoncé's acceptance speech, part two
Beyoncé went on to dedicate the Innovator Award "to all the innovators who have dedicated their lives and their art to creating shifts.
"So thank you for your sacrifices, your powerful voices, and your dauntless spirits," she said.
"Thank you to Rosetta Tharpe, Miss Tracy Chapman, Linda Martell, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Andre 3000, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson and so many more who defied any label placed upon them - thank you for executing your dream so we could all follow.
"And thank you to my team at Parkwood, y’all work so hard, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
"My husband, my rock, my best friend, I love you. My three beautiful children who continue to be my inspiration and my biggest blessing.
"Have a beautiful night and thank you so much.”
Read Beyoncé's acceptance speech, part one
Beyoncé accepted the Innovator Award from Stevie Wonder, who she thanked for his inspiration and for playing harmonica on Jolene off her new country album.
“Thank you to iHeartRadio. Tonight you call me an innovator, and for that I’m very grateful," the iconic singer started the speech.
"Innovation starts with a dream, but then you have to execute that dream, and that road can be very bumpy.
"Being an innovator is seeing what everyone believes is impossible. Being an innovator often means being criticized, which often will test your mental strength.
"Being an innovator is leaning on faith, and trusting that God will catch you and guide you.
"So, to all the record labels, every radio station, every awards show, my hope is that we’re more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art with no preconceived notions."
Beyoncé gets the Innovator Award
Beyoncé received the iHeartRadio Innovator Award, which was presented to her by icon Stevie Wonder.
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Beyoncé sings Italian Opera on country album
Beyoncé released her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, on Friday featuring 27 tracks, her longest record yet at nearly 80 minutes.
Fans have gushed over Beyoncé's one-of-a-kind voice in her new album, especially as she croons Italian Opera in the single entitled Daughter.
See Katy Perry's look at the iHeartRadio Music Awards
WOAH BABY! Katy Perry ‘responds’ to pregnancy rumors in totally sheer dress at iHeartRadio Awards as fans gush she’s ‘smoking hot’_X_FOXTVKaty Perry and SZA pictured
Katy Perry presented SZA with the award for Song of the Year.
Credit: Rex What to know about SZA
SZA is the stage name used by American singer-songwriter Solána Imani Rowe.
She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey.
Her father practiced Islam, while her mother was a Christian.
SZA eventually ended up practicing Islam and wore her hijab until bullying after 9/11 caused her to stop.
Her name is formed from the Supreme Alphabet, and the S stands for savior, the Z for zig-zag, and the A for Allah.
SZA sings a mixture of R&B, hip-hop, rap, and some pop.
Credit: Getty What is Kill Bill about?
SZA's hit song Kill Bill, which won Song of the Year last night, isn't explicitly linked to the Quentin Tarantino film by the same name, but SZA hints at a similar plotline throughout the song.
The song follows SZA through her grief over losing an ex-lover to a new woman, which seems to have led to her spinning out of control.
In the plot of Kill Bill Volume 1, the female lead embarks on a journey to kill her ex.
SZA's chorus to the song is:
"I might kill my ex, not the best idea
His new girlfriend’s next, how’d I get here?
I might kill my ex, I still love him though
Rather be in jail than alone"Song of the Year goes to...
The iHeartRadio Music Award for Song of the Year went to SZA for her hit song Kill Bill.
The song beat out:
- Calm Down by Rema and Selena Gomez
- Creepin by Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage
- Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift
- Dance The Night by Dua Lipa
- Fast Car by Luke Combs
- Flowers by Miley Cyrus
- Last Night by Morgan Wallen
- Paint The Town Red by Doja Cat
- Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo
Jason Kelce's wife opens up about Taylor Swift
Kylie Kelce appeared on NBC's Today and discussed her family, including bringing up the Kansas City Chiefs three-time Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce and his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift.
"Ultimately, if Trav is happy we’re happy," Kylie answered when asked about Travis' relationship with Taylor.
"We are always cheering on Uncle Trav, it’s such a treat to be able to do that on and off the field, but it’s been amazing."
The 31-year-old Kylie shares daughters Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 1, with Jason.
Taylor Swift appeared in a video message, part two
Taylor Swift went on to tease "exciting things" for her fans.
“We have so many exciting things ahead of us," she said.
"I’m continuing on with the tour and, most importantly, I have a brand new album called The Tortured Poets Department, which comes out on April 19.
"I cannot wait to share it with you.”
She added that she was honored to receive the awards.
“I am so blown away and so thankful and I just can’t wait to keep having fun with you guys because we have a lot of exciting things coming up. Thank you so much.”
Taylor Swift appeared in a video message, part one
Taylor Swift won the awards for artist of the year, pop artist of the year, and tour of the year.
"I wanted to say thank you so much to anyone who voted for this award," Taylor said in a pre-recorded video.
"To the fans, it's completely up to you to choose how you spend your time, what concerts you want to go to, what music do you want to make the soundtrack to your life, and to anyone who has included me in those choices, I'm so so so thankful for that."
Louis Tomlinson's tour photographer wins award
Joshua Halling won last night's award for Favorite Tour Photographer.
Joshua photographs and documents Louis Tomlinson's tour.
Jung Kook wins big
BTS star Jungkook won K-POP Artist of the Year at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
He also won the award for Best Music Video for SEVEN.
iHeartRadio Music Awards in pictures, part two
Below are some more pictures from Monday night’s award ceremony.
Beyoncé accepts the Innovator Award from Stevie WonderCredit: Getty 
Katy Perry at the iHeartRadio Music AwardsCredit: Rex 
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iHeartRadio Music Awards in pictures
Below are some pictures from Monday night's award ceremony.
Tionne âT-Bozâ Watkins, Latto and Rozonda âChilliâ Thomas of TLC at the iHeartRadio Music AwardsCredit: Rex 
Cher performs onstage during the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby TheatreCredit: Getty Fans rave over Katy Perry's outfit
After her appearance on the bright yellow carpet, fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, fawned over the American Idol star.
One said, "OMG? SHE LOOKS SO GOOD."
"Katy Perry is looking better than ever & ready to make that return to the pop scene," wrote another.
Katy Perry stuns on red carpet
Katy walked the carpet in a black dress made only of a fishnet material that covered her entire body.
The fishnet dress was held together on both sides with a thick red ribbon tied in bows all the way down her body.
All of the bows allowed a large gap between each section of fabric to flaunt some of her bare skin.
Underneath, she rocked a black bra and underwear while allowing fans to gush over her toned figure.
The outfit was paired with thick slouchy black leather knee-high boots and black sunglasses.
Meet Jelly Roll's other half
Jelly Roll married Bunny Xo on August 31, 2016.
The pair first met in 2015 when he was performing on Fremont Street in Las Vegas at the Country Saloon.
Born on January 22, 1980, Bunny is an entrepreneur, podcast host, model, and YouTuber.
He has said that Bailee is responsible for changing his life, as prior to her birth on May 22, 2008, he had been in and out of prison.
Jelly Roll's son, Noah Buddy DeFord, was born in 2016.
Jelly Roll's fame and fortune
The rapper's net worth is estimated at $4million.
He has earned his fortune from albums, music videos, touring, and his online merchandise store.
His YouTube channel is estimated to make around $2million a year.
Highlighting his success, Jelly Roll released a debut a Hulu documentary in May 2023 — days before his country album was released.
The documentary named Jelly Roll: Save Me highlighted how the artist coped with his addiction and mental health struggles throughout his rise in popularity.
Learn more about Jelly Roll’s career, part three
It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Album Charts and Top 3 on the Billboard 200 all-genre chart with 90,000 album equivalents.
Sharing his reaction to social media, Jelly Roll wrote: “Thank y’all! WE DID IT!
"Y’all came through for me like you always do.. another big step in the right direction for the underdogs … I woke up and couldn’t believe it! Thank y’all again… wow wow wow wow ….”
Learn more about Jelly Roll’s career, part two
The song Come Here White Girl was listed as "The Most Memorable White Rapper Collaboration" by XXL.
Switching genres, his country song Son of a Sinner released in 2021 was part of his album Ballads Of The Broken.
It is regarded as one of his best songs ever released.
In June of 2023 Jelly Roll released his debut country album called Whitsitt Chapel.
The 13-track project was a great success.
Learn more about Jelly Roll's career
Jelly Roll's collaboration Pop Another Pill with Memphis rapper Lil Wyte in 2010 reached over 6.3 million YouTube views.
The rapper has released numerous mixtapes including Gamblin' On A Whiteboy series and the Therapeutic Music series.
In October 2012, He independently released his debut solo album.
In 2013 Jelly Roll's mixtape Whiskey, Weed And Women, was originally named Whiskey, Weed And Waffle House, but was changed after the restaurant threatened legal action.
How Jelly Roll got his name
Jelly Roll's real name is Jason Bradley DeFord.
He is known professionally as Jelly Roll (sometimes written JellyRoll).
Speaking on The Bobby Bones Show he revealed that Jelly Roll was the name his mother gave him when he was a young, "chubby kid" and it stuck with him.
Meet iHeartRadio Music Award winner: Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll is an American rapper and country singer-songwriter.
He was born on December 4, 1986, and grew up in the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee.
He started out his career in hip-hop and transitioned to country music in 2021.
His lyrics and music are a blend of old-school rap, country, and classic rock.
