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The iHeartRadio Music Awards is an annual awards show that was first held in 2014. The show is produced by iHeartMedia and honors the most popular artists and songs across various genres of music as determined by fan votes. The inaugural show was held on May 1, 2014 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and was hosted by rapper and actor, LL Cool J. The show featured live performances from some of the biggest names in music such as Pharrell Williams, Pitbull, Shakira, and Ariana Grande.
The show opened with a performance by Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez who performed their hit song "We Are One (Ole Ola)" which was the official song of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The duo gave a high-energy performance that got the crowd on their feet.
One of the highlights of the show was when Ariana Grande took the stage to perform her hit song "Problem" featuring Iggy Azalea. Grande's performance was energetic and showcased her impressive vocal range.
Another standout moment was when Lorde performed her hit song "Team" backed by a live orchestra. The performance highlighted Lorde's unique style and showed off her vocal abilities.
Pharrell Williams also gave a memorable performance of his hit song "Happy" which had the entire audience dancing along. Williams' performance featured dancers dressed in colorful outfits and showcased his signature style.
In addition to the live performances, the show also gave out awards in various categories such as Song of the Year, Best New Artist, and Best Collaboration. The winners were determined by fan votes across various social media platforms.
Some of the winners from the 2014 show included Lorde for Best New Artist, Rihanna for Song of the Year for her hit song "Stay", and Pitbull for Best Collaboration for "Timber" featuring Kesha.
Overall, the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards was a successful event that showcased some of the biggest names in music and highlighted the most popular songs of the year as determined by fan votes. The show was well-produced and featured high-energy performances that kept the audience engaged throughout the night.
