The Party Report: Taylor Swift Drops the Mic, Jennifer Coolidge Steals the Stage and Chance the Rapper Digs Super Mario
thewrap.comnew ones, the ones that set a new precedent and I’m very privileged because my fans have backed me up on the choices I made.”Swift also took home the Song of the Year Award for “Anti-Hero,” and she looked great accepting both on the live show, wearing a gorgeous (and seriously sparkly) blue crystal-embroidered Alexandre Vauthier Couture hooded jacket, pants and boots.
She didn’t perform, leaving that to Pink, who did an energetic opening for the show and then a duet with presenter Kelly Clarkson, who gave her the Icon Award.Other exciting live performances peppered the two-hour show, including host and rock legend Lenny Kravitz ripping up a medley of his best tunes, Keith Urban bringing a soulful feel to his two songs and Pat Benatar proving that 70-year-olds can still rock ‘n roll.
LL Cool J electrified the audience with a compelling hip-hop poem and by the time it was all over, the crowd was still able to clap and scream out (as prompted) for iHeartRadio one last time as the credits rolled.
Stream the show on Hulu until April 17 if you missed it.JW Marriott at LA Live, Los AngelesThe Human Rights Campaign, which is the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, brought its annual Equality Awards Dinner to DTLA with a flourish.Putting the spotlight on LGBTQ+ individuals who are helping to change the narrative in America, the night honored Emmy-nominated actress, singer and activist Michaela Jaé Rodriguez.
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