Famous rapper Pitbull will once again host this year's American Music Awards.
"Pitbull is going global again! Mr. Worldwide is set to host the AMAs on November 23rd at 8pm ET on ABC! Get ready to have some fun," a post on the rapper's website www.pitbullmusic.com said on Monday.
He is also set to perform at the event which will be held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. It will also be aired live on ABC, Dick Clark Productions confirmed, as reported by Time magazine.
Meanwhile, a news report published by The Hollywood Reporter quoted the famous rapper saying "World, who would have thought Pitbull hosting the AMAs two years in a row."
The statement added, "The harder I work, the luckier I get. Thank you ABC and dick clark productions for the amazing opportunity - more than anything, let's get ready to have fun. Dale!"
Pitbull also hosted last year's American Music Awards. The Hollywood Reporter said that the previous year's event was a "ratings success," due to the 12.93 million total viewers.
AMA producer Larry Klein described Pitbull as a "global superstar multi-talented powerhouse." Klein also promises the public that this year's event will be "no different." He added that they have worked together to produce a show that will wow the audience and "take the night to a whole new level," Hollywood Reporter said in the same report.
Aside from the "platinum-selling rapper," Charli XCX or Charlotte Emma Aitchison in real life, the English singer and song writer famous for the song "Fancy" with Iggy Azalea, is also set to perform during the show. Hollywood Reporter, however, said that additional artists and presenters may also be announced before the event.
Time and The Hollywood Reporter said that Australian singer Iggy Azalea has the most number of nominations for this year's music awards. She has six nominations.
Forbes said that Azalea, considered as "one of the biggest breakout stars of 2014," is nominated for the "Artist of the Year," "New Artist of the Year," "Single of the Year," and several other categories.
John Legend, Katy Perry, and Pharrell Williams have five nominations each while Lorde has four.
Here is a list.
"Artist of the Year" - Iggy Azalea, Beyoncé, Luke Bryan, Eminem, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Lorde, One Direction, Katy Perry, and Pharrell Williams.
"New Artist of the Year" - 5 Seconds of Summer, Iggy Azalea, Bastille, Sam Smith, and Meghan Trainor.
"Single of the Year" - Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX's "Fancy," John Legend's "All of Me," MAGIC!'s "Rude," Katy Perry and Juicy's "Dark Horse," and Pharrell Williams' "Happy."
"Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist" - John Legend, Sam Smith, and Pharrell Williams.
"Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist" - Iggy Azalea, Lorde, and Katy Perry.
"Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group" - Imagine Dragons, One Direction, and OneRepublic.
"Favorite Pop/Rock Album" - Lorde's "Pure Heroine," One Direction's "Midnight Memories," and Katy Perry's "Prism."
"Favorite Country Male Artist" - Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and Blake Shelton.
"Favorite Country Female Artist" - Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, and Carrie Underwood.
"Favorite Country Band, Duo or Group" - Eli Young Band, Florida Georgia Line, and Lady Antebellum.
"Favorite Country Album" - Garth Brooks' "Blame It On My Roots: Five Decades of Influences," Eric Church's "The Outsiders," and Brantley Gilbert's "Just As I Am."
"Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist" - Iggy Azalea, Drake, and Eminem.
"Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album" - Iggy Azalea's "The New Classic," Drake's "Nothing Was The Same," and Eminem's "The Marshall Mathers LP 2."
"Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist" - Chris Brown, John Legend, and Pharrell Williams
"Favorite Female Soul/R&B Artist" - Jhene Aiko, Beyoncé, and Mary J. Blige
"Favorite Soul/R&B album" - Beyoncé's "Beyoncé," John Legend's "Love in the Future," and Pharrell Williams' "G I R L."
"Favorite Alternative Rock Artist" - Bastille, Imagine Dragons, and Lorde.
"Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist" - Sara Bareilles, OneRepublic, and Katy Perry.
"Favorite Latin Artist" - Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, and Romeo Santos.
"Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist" - Casting Crowns, Hillsong United, and Newsboys.
"Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist" - Avicii, Calvin Harris, and Zedd
"Top Soundtrack" - "Frozen," "The Fault In Our Stars," and "Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, Vol. 1"
People can vote for their favorite artists on ama.votenow.tv