The 2022 edition of the American Music Awards (AMAs) will exclusively be available for streaming in India on Lionsgate Play, the streamer announced on Tuesday.
Lionsgate Play subscribers will be able to watch the “world’s largest fan-voted award show” live from the Microsoft Theater on November 21 from 6.30 am to 9.30 am.
The AMAs will also stream exclusively on the digital platform in Malaysia and the Philippines, PTI reported from Mumbai.
Amit Dhanuka, Executive Vice-President at Lionsgate, said the platform is happy to continue building on its commitment to bring global entertainment to the local audience.
“… Keeping this in mind we are thrilled to live stream the 50th show of the American Music Awards exclusively across three territories – India, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
“Viewers across these regions can expect a vibrant night with a powerful line-up of performances with the biggest names – from pop, rap, R&B to K-Pop and more. This will definitely be an event to remember, and we at Lionsgate Play are looking forward to streaming it LIVE for the fans,” Dhanuka said in a statement.
Award-winning actor and musician Wayne Brady, who will host the ceremony, said he is “ecstatic and honored” to present this year’s AMAs.
Music superstars belonging to different generations and genres, including Carrie Underwood, Imagine Dragons, J.I.D, P!NK, Terms, and Wizkid will perform at the 2022 AMAs.
Pop stars Adele, Bad Bunny, Beyonce, Drake, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd are in contention for the Artist of the Year award, the night’s biggest honor.