2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Hosted by Ludacris, Featuring Taylor Swift, and More!
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will be broadcast live on Fox this Thursday, March 26, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET. Ludacris, the renowned rapper, has been chosen to host the event, which will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Ludacris will not only host but also perform at the ceremony, alongside other artists like Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, RAYE, Kehlani, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue. Additionally, John Mellencamp will be honored with the iHeartRadio Icon Award, while Miley Cyrus and Alex Warren will receive the iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award, respectively.
Taylor Swift, a multiple nominee, is expected to make her first awards show appearance of the year at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. She is nominated in various categories, including Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, and Pop Song of the Year. Other artists who have received multiple nominations include Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, and many more. The event will air on Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and can be streamed through Fubo, DIRECTV, and Sling in select markets.
Fubo offers a range of channels, including ABC, FX, BET, and FOX, with a promo that provides up to $30 off the first month of subscription. DIRECTV's MyEntertainment plan starts at $34.99/month and includes 60+ channels like Bravo, TLC, and FX, as well as access to Disney+, Hulu Bundle, and HBO Max Basic. Sling provides flexible streaming options with Passes and Select plans, starting at $19.99/month for Select plans and $29.99 for Sling Orange + Blue for the first month.