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The road to the 2022 MAMA Awards was not paved overnight. J-Hope dominated the stage at the award show Nov. 30 when he performed a medley of tracks from his solo album Jack in the Box, and is now giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at his performance coming together by sharing the dance practice video for “MORE” on Wednesday (Dec. 7).
Hobi — along with a small army of backup dancers clad in all black — appears in a sparse room with black walls and gray concrete floors, skipping in between the dancers and performing well-timed choreography as he rapped along to the fierce track. The dancers, for the most part, kept to the confines of marked-off squares on the floor. (The night of the MAMAs, the squares turned into a large checkered box.)
During the show, the BTS rapper also performed two other songs from Jack in the Box: “Arson,” which delivered a fiery stage set, and “Future,” which saw the BTS rapper cooling things off for something a bit more intimate feeling.
After the rapper’s appearance at the MAMAs, the official BTS Twitter account shared its congrats with the idol and thanked ARMY for making his appearance possible. “J-Hope who set 2022 MAMA AWARDS’ stage on fire! Including a valuable award that J-Hope and BTS received because of ARMY’s cheers/support! Thank you ARMY!” the account wrote at the time.
J-Hope won the award for most popular male artist at the 2022 MAMAs, in addition to the Bibigo culture and style award.
Watch J-Hope’s “MORE” dance practice video above.
As the 2022 People’s Choice Awards reached its climax on Tuesday night (Dec. 6), Lizzo was named People’s Champion. With her acceptance speech, she proved just how deserving she is.
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The Detroit singer and rapper snagged a brace of trophies on the night, including song of the year for “About Damn Time,” which led the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks in July and August. But it was her People’s Champion honor, and her inclusive comments that followed, that are resonating on social channels and with those who caught it.
“Imma be honest, when I first heard about this award, I was on the fence about whether I should accept,” she comments. “Because, if I’m the people’s champ, I don’t need a trophy for championing people. You know what I’m saying?”
Speaking without the benefit of notes, Lizzo remarked, “I’m here tonight, because to be an icon isn’t about how long you’ve had your platform. Being an icon is what you do with that platform. And ever since the beginning of my career I’ve used my platform to amplify marginalized voices.”
So, tonight, she continues, “I am sharing this honor. Make some noise for the people, y’all. These are all activists and people that I think deserve the spotlight.”
And with that, Lizzo urged the audience to raise to roof as she introduced to the stage a collection of human rights advocates, freedom fighters, artists, walking inspirations, each of whom she identified.
In the moment, Lizzo blasted the “senseless and despicable gun violence that has become far too common,” and called for organizers and onlookers to give the activists “their flowers.”
Lizzo concludes: “Power will always be to the people. Thank you so much People’s Choice. Follow them, follow them and support them.”
During the show, Taylor Swift won three awards – the female artist of 2022, the music video of 2022 (“Anti-Hero”) and the album of 2022 (Midnights, which has topped the Billboard 200 in five of its first six weeks).
BTS and Selena Gomez were among the multiple honorees at the ceremony, presented at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Kenan Thompson hosted the show, which aired on NBC and E!
Watch Lizzo’s speech in full below.
Taylor Swift, BTS, Lizzo, Selena Gomez and actress Elizabeth Olsen each won multiple awards at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards, which were presented Tuesday (Dec. 6) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Kenan Thompson hosted the show, which aired on both NBC and E!
Swift won three awards – the female artist of 2022, the music video of 2022 (“Anti-Hero”) and the album of 2022 (Midnights, which has topped the Billboard 200 in five of its first six weeks).
BTS won two awards – the group of 2022 and the concert tour of 2022. In addition, BTS’ Jung Kook won the collaboration song of 2022 for his featured role on Charlie Puth’s “Left and Right.” That spunky collab debuted and peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July.
Lizzo won the song of 2022 for “About Damn Time,” as well as a previously announced honorary award, the People’s Champion award. “About Damn Time,” which topped the Hot 100 for two weeks in July and August, is nominated for both record and song of the year at the upcoming Grammy Awards.
Gomez won the comedy TV star of 2022 for her role in Only Murders in the Building and the social celebrity of 2022.
Olsen, the star of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, won the female movie star of 2022 and the action movie star of 2022.
Stranger Things was also a double winner. It was named the [TV] show of 2022 and also the sci-fi/fantasy show of 2022. Despite winning the top movie award – the movie of 2022 – Doctor Strange…, strangely, did not win as the action movie of 2022; that award went to Top Gun: Maverick.
There were some surprises in the music categories. Becky G beat Bad Bunny for the Latin artist of 2022. Carrie Underwood beat both Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen for the country artist of 2022. (That one probably shouldn’t rate as a surprise, given Underwood’s massive popularity.)
The Kelly Clarkson Show won as the daytime talk show of 2022 to the surprise of absolutely no one.
Shania Twain won a special award, the Music Icon award. She also performed a medley of her greatest hits as well as her new single “Waking Up Dreaming.”
Lauren Spencer-Smith, who was nominated as the new artist of 2022, but lost to Latto, performed her hit song “Fingers Crossed.”
Ryan Reynolds received the third previously-announced special award, the People’s Icon award.
Here’s a complete list of 2022 People’s Choice Awards nominees, with winners marked.
The male artist of 2022Bad BunnyCharlie PuthDrakeWINNER: Harry StylesJack HarlowKendrick LamarLuke CombsThe Weeknd
The female artist of 2022BeyoncéCamila CabelloDoja CatLady GagaLizzoMegan Thee StallionNicki MinajWINNER: Taylor Swift
The group of 2022WINNER: BTS5 Seconds of SummerBlackpinkColdplayImagine DragonsMåneskinOneRepublicPanic! At The Disco
The song of 2022WINNER: “About Damn Time” – Lizzo“As It Was” – Harry Styles“Break My Soul” – Beyoncé“First Class” – Jack Harlow“Hold My Hand” – Lady Gaga“Me Porto Bonito” – Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone“Super Freaky Girl” – Nicki Minaj“Wait For U” – Future Featuring Drake & Tems
The album of 2022Dawn FM – The WeekndGrowin’ Up – Luke CombsHarry’s House – Harry StylesWINNER: Midnights – Taylor SwiftMr. Morale & The Big Steppers – Kendrick LamarRenaissance – BeyoncéSpecial – LizzoUn Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny
The country artist of 2022WINNER: Carrie UnderwoodKane BrownKelsea BalleriniLuke CombsMaren MorrisMiranda LambertMorgan WallenThomas Rhett
The Latin artist of 2022AnittaBad BunnyWINNER: Becky GShakiraKarol GRauw AlejandroRosalíaSebastián Yatra
The new artist of 2022ChlöeDove CameronGayleWINNER: LattoLauren Spencer-SmithMuni LongSaucy SantanaSteve Lacy
The music video of 2022WINNER: “Anti-Hero” – Taylor Swift“As It Was” – Harry Styles“Left and Right” (feat. Jung Kook of BTS) – Charlie Puth“Let Somebody Go” – Coldplay X Selena Gomez“Oh My God” – Adele“Pink Venom” – Blackpink“Provenza” – Karol G“Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment) Official” – BTS
The collaboration song of 2022WINNER: “Left and Right” – Charlie Puth Featuring Jung Kook“Bam Bam” – Camila Cabello Featuring Ed Sheeran“Do We Have a Problem?” – Nicki Minaj X Lil Baby“Freaky Deaky” – Tyga X Doja Cat“Hold Me Closer” – Elton John & Britney Spears“Jimmy Cooks” – Drake Featuring 21 Savage“Party” – Bad Bunny & Rauw Alejandro“Sweetest Pie” – Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa
The concert tour of 2022WINNER: BTS Permission to Dance on StageBad Bunny: World’s Hottest TourBillie Eilish: Happier Than Ever, The World TourDua Lipa Future Nostalgia TourEd Sheeran TourHarry Styles Love on TourLady Gaga: The Chromatica BallLuke Combs: The Middle of Somewhere Tour
The social celebrity of 2022Bad BunnyCharlie PuthDoja CatLil Nas XLizzoReese WitherspoonWINNER: Selena GomezSnoop Dogg
The movie of 2022Bullet TrainWINNER: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessElvisJurassic World DominionNopeThe BatmanThor: Love and ThunderTop Gun: Maverick
The comedy movie of 2022Fire IslandHustleHocus Pocus 2Marry MeSenior YearWINNER: The Adam ProjectThe Lost CityTicket to Paradise
The action movie of 2022Black AdamBullet TrainDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessJurassic World DominionThe BatmanThe Woman KingThor: Love and ThunderWINNER: Top Gun: Maverick
The drama movie of 2022NopeDeath on the NileWINNER: Don’t Worry DarlingElvisHalloween EndsLuckiest Girl AliveScreamWhere the Crawdads Sing
The male movie star of 2022Brad Pitt – Bullet TrainWINNER: Chris Hemsworth – Thor: Love and ThunderChris Pratt – Jurassic World DominionDaniel Kaluuya – NopeDwayne Johnson – Black AdamMiles Teller – Top Gun: MaverickRyan Reynolds – The Adam ProjectTom Cruise – Top Gun: Maverick
The female movie star of 2022WINNER: Elizabeth Olsen – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessGal Gadot – Death on the NileJennifer Garner – The Adam ProjectJennifer Lopez – Marry MeJoey King – Bullet TrainKeke Palmer – NopeQueen Latifah – HustleViola Davis – The Woman King
The drama movie star of 2022WINNER: Austin Butler – ElvisDaniel Kaluuya – NopeFlorence Pugh – Don’t Worry DarlingGal Gadot – Death on the NileHarry Styles – Don’t Worry DarlingJamie Lee Curtis – Halloween EndsKeke Palmer – NopeMila Kunis – Luckiest Girl Alive
The comedy movie star of 2022WINNER: Adam Sandler – HustleChanning Tatum – The Lost CityJennifer Garner – The Adam ProjectJennifer Lopez – Marry MeJulia Roberts – Ticket to ParadiseQueen Latifah – HustleRyan Reynolds – The Adam ProjectSandra Bullock – The Lost City
The action movie star of 2022Chris Hemsworth – Thor: Love and ThunderChris Pratt – Jurassic World DominionDwayne Johnson – Black AdamWINNER: Elizabeth Olsen – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessJoey King – Bullet TrainTom Cruise – Top Gun: MaverickViola Davis – The Woman KingZöe Kravitz – The Batman
The show of 2022Abbott ElementaryBetter Call SaulGrey’s AnatomyHouse of the DragonObi-Wan KenobiSaturday Night LiveWINNER: Stranger ThingsThis Is Us
The drama show of 2022Better Call SaulCobra KaiEuphoriaWINNER: Grey’s AnatomyLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitOzarkThe Walking DeadThis Is Us
The comedy show of 2022Abbott ElementaryBlack-ishOnly Murders in the BuildingWINNER: Never Have I EverSaturday Night LiveThe Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the WindowYoung RockYoung Sheldon
The reality show of 202290 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 DaysBelow Deck Sailing YachtJersey Shore: Family VacationLove & Hip Hop: AtlantaWINNER: The KardashiansThe Real Housewives of AtlantaThe Real Housewives of Beverly HillsSelling Sunset
The competition show of 2022America’s Got TalentAmerican IdolDancing with the StarsRuPaul’s Drag RaceThe BacheloretteThe Masked SingerLizzo’s Watch Out for the Big GrrrlsWINNER: The Voice
The male TV star of 2022Dwayne Johnson – Young RockEwan McGregor – Obi-Wan KenobiIce-T – Law & Order: Special Victims UnitJason Bateman – OzarkWINNER: Noah Schnapp – Stranger ThingsNorman Reedus – The Walking DeadOscar Isaac – Moon KnightSterling K. Brown – This Is Us
The female TV star of 2022Millie Bobby Brown – Stranger ThingsWINNER: Ellen Pompeo – Grey’s AnatomyKristen Bell – The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the WindowMaitreyi Ramakrishnan – Never Have I EverMandy Moore – This Is UsMariska Hargitay – Law & Order: Special Victims UnitQuinta Brunson – Abbott ElementarySelena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building
The drama TV star of 2022Ellen Pompeo – Grey’s AnatomyJason Bateman – OzarkMandy Moore – This Is UsWINNER: Mariska Hargitay – Law & Order: Special Victims UnitNorman Reedus – The Walking DeadSterling K. Brown – This Is UsSydney Sweeney – EuphoriaZendaya – Euphoria
The comedy TV star of 2022Bowen Yang – Saturday Night LiveDwayne Johnson – Young RockKenan Thompson – Saturday Night LiveKristen Bell – The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the WindowMaitreyi Ramakrishnan – Never Have I EverQuinta Brunson – Abbott ElementaryWINNER: Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the BuildingTracee Ellis Ross – Black-Ish
The daytime talk show of 2022Good Morning AmericaLive with Kelly and RyanThe Drew Barrymore ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Jennifer Hudson ShowWINNER: The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe ViewToday with Hoda and Jenna
The nighttime talk show of 2022Jimmy Kimmel Live!Last Week Tonight with John OliverLate Night with Seth MeyersThe Daily Show with Trevor NoahThe Late Late Show with James CordenThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertWINNER: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
The competition contestant of 2022Charli D’Amelio – Dancing with the StarsBosco – RuPaul’s Drag RaceGabby Windey – The BacheloretteMayyas – America’s Got TalentNoah Thompson – American IdolWINNER: Selma Blair – Dancing with the StarsTeyana Taylor – The Masked SingerWillow Pill – RuPaul’s Drag Race
The reality TV star of 2022Chrishell Stause – Selling SunsetGarcelle Beauvais – The Real Housewives of Beverly HillsKandi Burruss – The Real Housewives of AtlantaKenya Moore – The Real Housewives of AtlantaWINNER: Khloé Kardashian – The KardashiansKim Kardashian – The KardashiansKyle Richards – The Real Housewives of Beverly HillsMike “The Situation” Sorrentino – Jersey Shore: Family Vacation
The bingeworthy show of 2022BridgertonBel-AirWINNER: Dahmer-Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer StoryInventing AnnaSeveranceThe BearThe BoysThe Thing About Pam
The sci-fi/fantasy show of 2022House of The DragonLa BreaMoon KnightObi-Wan KenobiShe-Hulk: Attorney at LawWINNER: Stranger ThingsThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerThe Umbrella Academy
The social star of 2022Addison RaeBrent RiveraCharli D’AmelioJay ShettyKhaby LameMikayla Jane NogueiraWINNER: MrBeastNoah Beck
The comedy act of 2022Amy Schumer: Whore TourChris Rock Ego Death World Tour 2022David Spade: Nothing Personal (Netflix)Jo Koy: Live from the LA ForumWINNER: Kevin Hart: Reality CheckSteve Martin & Martin Short You Won’t Believe What They Look Like TodayWanda Sykes – Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration (Netflix)Whitney Cummings – Jokes (Netflix)
The game changer of 2022Chloe KimLeBron JamesMegan RapinoeNathan ChenRafael NadalRussell WilsonWINNER: Serena WilliamsSteph CurryThe pop podcast of 2022Anything Goes with Emma ChamberlainWINNER: Archetypes: Meghan MarkleArmchair Expert with Dax ShepardCall Her DaddyConan O’Brien Needs a FriendNot Skinny But Not FatSmartLessWhy Won’t You Date Me? with Nicol
Shania Twain proved just what makes her a Music Icon when she accepted that prize and performed a medley of her hits at Tuesday’s (Dec. 6) People’s Choice Awards.
One of the highlights of her performance — which included her breakthrough 1995 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Any Man of Mine,” her crossover late-’90s pop smashes “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!,” and her latest single “Waking Up Dreaming” — is when the pink-haired singer swapped the famous spoken-word “Brad Pitt” line from “Impress” for a fellow Canadian star.
“OK, so you’re Ryan Reynolds!” she said sassily as the cameras cut to the surprised Deadpool star, who was on hand to accept the People’s Icon award later in the evening. Reynolds mouthed, “Oh my God, me?!” from the audience.
In addition to the performance, Twain also gave a heartfelt acceptance speech as she accepted the Music Icon award from her friend, actor Billy Porter.
“Am I dreaming? I really am, I think,” she said to start. “Thank you so much for presenting me with this award and for highlighting my work as having a significant impact. I’m not sure if that’s the right thing to say, but that’s always my wish: to inspire people with my music. I always miss my mother right now at these moments in life. She would have loved watching her little girl living this moment right now. But my fans, my friends, my team – you are the ones who really fill that space. Not my mother’s space, but you’re here with me and you’re celebrating, we’re celebrating together, and you’ve made me feel loved and special my whole working life. And I will always be grateful for that, thank you.
“From a very young age, I turned to songwriting as a form of escapism,” she added. “This is my go-to place. It never occurred to me how powerful lyrics can become when you’re able to record them and share them with the whole world. It’s a great honor to be respected as a songwriter. But the biggest honor for me is knowing people have found strength and inspiration in what i have to sing, in my work. So thank you, I love you for that.”
She also highlighted her role as a fashion icon, noting that early in her career, she was just piecing outfits together with what she had. “I just went to my closet and picked out whatever I had, or went to a department store and picked out the budget things, because I didn’t have a big budget. With that, a sharp pair of scissors and a big imagination, i just cut and pulled and chopped … and hoped for the best.”
Twain ended the speech with some words of inspiration for her young fans. “I just want to say: Giddy-up, kids. Embrace your individuality and your crazy ideas. Just be brave. Let’s remember, there is power in numbers, we are in this together, love is love, and when a door slams in your face, take a freaking run and leap at your door and kick it down! You won’t regret it.
“All I have to say is: Be the queen of you,” she concluded, tipping a cowgirl hat to her upcoming sixth studio album, Queen of Me, due Feb. 3, 2023.
The inaugural nominees in the Grammys’ new songwriter of the year, non-classical category range from a five-time Grammy winner, The-Dream, to a first-time nominee, Tobias Jesso Jr.
The-Dream is the only nominee in this category who has previously won a Grammy. His awards include song of the year and best R&B song for co-writing Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).” The-Dream received six more nominations this year, including five that were expressly for his work on Beyoncé’s latest album, Renaissance.
Like The-Dream, Nija Charles is nominated for album of the year as a songwriter on Renaissance. Amy Allen and Jesso both have double album of the year nominations. Allen is nominated as a songwriter on Harry Styles’ Harry’s House and Lizzo’s Special. Jesso is nominated as a songwriter on Harry’s House and Adele’s 30.
The fifth nominee in the category, Laura Veltz, has no other nominations this year, though she was nominated for best country song in each of the three previous years.
Here are excerpts from the Recording Academy’s official description of the category, taken from the rules and guidelines handbook for the 65th annual Grammy Awards: “This category recognizes the written excellence, profession and art of songwriting for non-performing and non-producing songwriters … Songwriters must have written a minimum of five songs in which they are credited ‘solely’ as a songwriter or co-writer. Songs in which the songwriter was also credited as a primary or featured artist, producer or [in] any other supporting role do not qualify to achieve a minimum song threshold for consideration. Songwriters may supplement their core five song submission with up to four more songs … Songs from albums released in a previous year are not eligible, even if released as a single or added to a new album released during the current eligibility year. Re-released, covered, remixed, reissued, and historical recordings of songs are not eligible.
The addition of this new category coincides with the launch of the Recording Academy’s Songwriters & Composers Wing. Last week, we took a closer look at the nominees for producer of the year, non-classical. Now, let’s look at the nominees for songwriter of the year, non-classical.
The 54th NAACP Image Awards will broadcast live on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at 8 p.m. (live ET/PT on delay) on BET from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif. Nominees will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Online voting opens on that date and extends through Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.
This will mark the first in-person Image Awards since the show was hosted in February 2020, also at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
The host has not been announced. Black-ish star Anthony Anderson hosted the last nine NAACP Image Awards, but several previous hosts or co-hosts came from the world of music, including Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, Vanessa Williams, Mariah Carey, Diana Ross and LL Cool J.
Jennifer Hudson was named entertainer of the year at last year’s show. Jazmine Sullivan and Anthony Hamilton won outstanding female and male artist, respectively. Sullivan’s Heaux Tales took outstanding album. Saweetie took outstanding new artist.
The 54th NAACP Image Awards will include three new categories within the motion picture, television + streaming categories — outstanding hairstyling, outstanding make-up and outstanding costume design.
“Throughout the past year, we’ve witnessed Black artists showcasing our history and uplifting values of progressive change, while redefining genres and bringing our stories to the forefront of entertainment in so many innovative ways,” Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, said in a statement. “Black voices are necessary to continually inspire audiences around the world. We’re proud to once again provide a platform that both elevates and celebrates these voices through the 54th NAACP Image Awards.”
“BET is extremely proud to continue our long-standing partnership with the NAACP and magnify their endeavors to honor the incredible contributions made by the Black community,” added BET president and CEO Scott Mills. “We’re looking forward to celebrating Black excellence at next year’s Image Awards on all of our platforms, honoring those who help tell our diverse stories in powerful ways.”
Lauren Spencer-Smith will perform her hit “Fingers Crossed” on the 2022 People’s Choice Awards, which are set to air on both NBC and E! on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The song reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January.
Shania Twain, this year’s Music Icon Award recipient, will also take the stage at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., to perform a medley of her hits as well as her new single “Waking Up Dreaming.” The new song is from her upcoming sixth studio album, Queen of Me.
It’s doubtless just a coincidence, but both singers are Canadian, as is actor and budding director Ryan Reynolds, who will receive the People’s Icon Award. (Spencer-Smith was born in England, but moved to Canada when she was 3.)
Lizzo is set to receive the People’s Champion Award but is not slated to perform.
Kenan Thompson will host the 2022 People’s Choice Awards. Amy Poehler, Billy Porter, David Spade, Ana Gasteyer and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez are among the presenters.
“Live From E!: The 2022 People’s Choice Awards” will air at 7 p.m. ET/PT on E!. Both shows are produced by Den of Thieves, with executive producers Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager and Barb Bialkowski.
Here’s the complete list of performers and presenters:
Performers:
Lauren Spencer Smith (“Fingers Crossed”)
Shania Twain (“Waking Up Dreaming” and hits medley)
Presenters:
Amy Poehler (Baking It)
Ana Gasteyer (actress, American Auto)
Billy Porter
Colin Hanks (actor, A Friend of the Family)
David Spade (comedian, David Spade: Nothing Personal)
Dwyane Wade (NBA champion/entrepreneur)
George Lopez (actor, Lopez vs. Lopez)
Heidi Klum (host, AGT All Stars)
Laverne Cox (host, If We’re Being Honest with Laverne Cox)
Lil Rel Howery (actor/comedian, Get Out, Free Guy and Lil Rel Howery: I Said It, Y’all Thinking It)
Mayan Lopez (actress, Lopez vs. Lopez)
McKenna Grace (actress, A Friend of the Family)
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (actress/musician)
Niecy Nash-Betts (actress, The Rookie Feds and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story)
Nikki Glaser (comedian, Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth and host, FBOY Island)
Sarah Hyland (actress, Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin)
Sarah Michelle Gellar (actress/executive producer, Wolf Pack)
The Miz & Maryse (WWE Superstars)
Inventor and engineer Mark Rober was the top winner at the 2022 You Tube Streamy Awards, which were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Sunday (Dec. 4). The awards, now in their 12th year, celebrate the year’s best online content and creators. Rober won four awards — creator for social good, collaboration, science and engineering, and Streamys Brand Awards: brand engagement.
Digital star MrBeast followed close behind with three wins — creator of the year for the third year in a row, creator for social good, and Streamys Brand Awards: brand engagement.
#TeamSeas, Cooking With Lynja, Markiplier and Old Spice each won two awards.
The show, presented by Streamlabs, streamed from master of ceremonies Airrack’s YouTube channel, marking the first time the show has live-streamed exclusively on a creator’s channel.
The show also included a performance by hip-hop star Yung Gravy who performed his hit “Betty (Get Money)” against a backdrop of creator videos to the viral song.
For the creator for social good and brand engagement awards, Rober and MrBeast shared in their wins with #TeamSeas. The creator for social good award is presented by The Elevate Prize Foundation, who awarded the duo $50,000 to commit to a worthy cause of their choosing.
Ryan Trahan won the breakout creator award. He joins the ranks of past winners Bella Poarch, Charli D’Amelio, MrBeast, Emma Chamberlain, and Liza Koshy.
D’Amelio presented the award for show of the year to Rhett & Link for “Good Mythical Morning.”
Winners of the newly-launched Streamys gaming categories included streamer of the year (Kai Cenat), breakout streamer (IShowSpeed), competitive gamer (tarik), and variety streamer (Ludwig). Markiplier took the longstanding gamer award in addition to the award for scripted series.
For the third year in a row, the show featured Creator Honors, allowing past Streamys winners to present tributes to creators whose work resonated with them. The Game Theorists honored Backrooms mastermind Kane Pixels and Jaiden Animations honored fellow animator Ice Cream Sandwich.
Airrack was joined by creator guests including Bretman Rock, Cooking with Lynja, Kallmekris, Michelle Khare, the cheeky boyos, as well as his friends Tyler, Mack, and Beans.
Presenters included Alexa Rivera, Avani Gregg, Brad Mondo, Brandon Rogers, Brent Rivera, Charli D’Amelio, Colin & Samir, Dhar Mann, Enola Bedard, HasanAbi, Howieazy, Ian Boggs, Jarvis Johnson, Jay Shetty, Leo González, MissDarcei, Pierson Wodzynski, Quackity, RDCWorld, Rhett & Link, SeanDoesMagic, Sheena Melwani & The Real Indian Dad, and Thee BlackBadger.
RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Bob the Drag Queen served as the show’s live announcer. The 2022 YouTube Streamy Awards was produced by dick clark productions and Tubefilter.
Here’s a complete list of 2022 YouTube Streamys Awards Winners/Honorees
STREAMYS CREATOR HONORS
Kane Pixels from The Game Theorists
Ice Cream Sandwich from Jaiden Animations
OVERALL AWARDS
Creator of the year: MrBeast
Show of the year: Good Mythical Morning
Streamer of the year: Kai Cenat
International: Khaby Lame (Italy)
Short form: Sheena Melwani
Individual awards
Breakout creator: Ryan Trahan
Breakout streamer: IShowSpeed
Collaboration: Mark Rober, Jim Browning, Trilogy Media • Pranks Destroy Scam Callers – GlitterBomb Payback
Creator for social good: MrBeast and Mark Rober • #TeamSeas
Creator product: POPFLEX • Blogilates
Crossover: Gordon Ramsay
First person: Airrack
Just chatting: xQc
Variety streamer: Ludwig
VTuber: CodeMiko
SHOW AWARDS
Podcast: Call Her Daddy
Scripted series: In Space with Markiplier • Markiplier
Unscripted series: Challenge Accepted • Michelle Khare
SUBJECT AWARDS
Animated: MeatCanyon
Beauty: MissDarcei
Comedy: RDCWorld
Commentary: Danny Gonzalez
Competitive gamer: tarik
Dance: Enola Bedard
Fashion and style: Wisdom Kaye
Food: Cooking With Lynja
Gamer: Markiplier
Health and wellness: Doctor Mike
Kids and family: Rebecca Zamolo
Learning and education: Tom Scott
Lifestyle: Charli D’Amelio
News: HasanAbi
Science and engineering: Mark Rober
Sports: Jesser
Technology: Mrwhosetheboss
CRAFT AWARDS
Cinematography: Lyrical Lemonade
Editing: Cooking With Lynja
Visual and special effects: SoKrispyMedia
Writing: Brandon Rogers
BRAND AWARDS
Brand of the year: Old Spice
Agency of the year: Whalar
Brand engagement: #TeamSeas • MrBeast and Mark Rober
Branded series: Old Spice Writer’s Room • LOL Network
Branded video: Gorgeous, gorgeous people love Clé de Peau Beauté concealer! • Martha Stewart
Influencer campaign: The Ultimate Teammate • Tampax
Social impact campaign: Once Upon a Bi • Tinder
Yung Gravy will perform his hit “Betty (Get Money)” on the 2022 YouTube Streamy Awards, which will return to a live format at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 4. Yung Gravy’s song, which interpolates Rick Astley’s 1988 smash “Never Gonna Give You Up,” reached No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September.
This year’s Streamys will mark the first time the show has livestreamed exclusively on a creator’s channel. Viewers will be able to watch the Streamys on ‘Master of Ceremonies’ Airrack’s YouTube channel at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on YouTube.
Airrack will be joined by creator guests including Cooking with Lynja, Kallmekris, Michelle Khare, RDCWorld and the cheeky boyos. RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Bob the Drag Queen will serve as the show’s live announcer, and MrBeast will make a special video appearance to help kick off the show.
Presenters include Alexa Rivera, Avani Gregg, Blogilates, Brad Mondo, Brandon Rogers, Brent Rivera, Charli D’Amelio, Colin & Samir, Dhar Mann, Enola Bedard, HasanAbi, Howieazy, Ian Boggs, Jarvis Johnson, Jay Shetty, JiDion, Leo González, MissDarcei, Pierson Wodzynski, Quackity, Rhett & Link, SeanDoesMagic, Sheena Melwani & The Real Indian Dad, and Thee BlackBadger.
The 2022 YouTube Streamy Awards, presented by Streamlabs, will also feature the return of Streamys Creator Honors, in which past Streamys winners recognize creators whose work has resonated with them. Creators Jaiden Animations and The Game Theorists will present tributes during this year’s show.
The Creator for Social Good Award will be presented by The Elevate Prize Foundation. The nonprofit organization will award $50,000 to the winner to commit to a worthy cause of their choosing. This year’s Creator for Social Good nominees are Invisible People, MrBallen for the MrBallen Foundation, MrBeast and Mark Rober for #TeamSeas, Ryan Trahan for Feeding America, and The Game Theorists for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
YouTube is also partnering with Benefit Cosmetics’ Game Face program to support and champion female gamers with a Game + Glam Lounge.
The YouTube Streamy Awards registered a YouTube viewership increase of 43% from 2020 to 2021, with the 2021 show garnering more than 9.6 million views.
Now in its 12th year, the Streamys honors excellence in online video and the creators behind it in more than 45 categories. For more information, visit www.streamys.org.
The 2022 YouTube Streamy Awards is produced by dick clark productions and Tubefilter.
Jack Antonoff, who won producer of the year, non-classical at the Grammy Awards in April, is back to defend his title. If he wins again at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 5, he’ll become the first person to win back-to-back awards in that category since Greg Kurstin in 2017-18.
He is competing with another past winner in the category, Dan Auerbach (who won in 2013), and three producers who are looking for their first wins in the category: Boi-1da, Dahi and D’Mile. Boi-1da has been nominated in this category before, but these are first nods in the category for Dahi and D’Mile.
Boi-1da has two nominations for album of the year (Beyoncé’s Renaissance and Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers). Dahi is also nominated for album of the year for his work on Lamar’s album. D’Mile is nominated in that category for his work on the deluxe edition of Mary J. Blige’s Good Morning Gorgeous.
This is the fourth consecutive year that Antonoff has been in the running in this category. He’s the first producer or producing team to receive four consecutive nods in this category since Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis landed six straight nods (2000-05).
Thom Bell, one of the architects of the Philadelphia soul sound, was the first winner in this category, in 1975. Babyface is the only four-time winner in the category’s history. He won once with his partner L.A. Reid and three times on his own. David Foster, Quincy Jones and Pharrell Williams are three-time category champs.
Let’s take a closer look at this year’s nominees for producer of the year, non-classical.