The first ever Social Stars Awards was an exceptional night honouring some of the biggest names in the social media scene at the MasterCard Theatres and was streamed live on YouTube to over one million from Singapore on 23 May. Co-hosted by Hollywood actors Jessica Alba and Jeremy Piven, the awards show included dazzling performances by some of the world’s best loved stars.
The Social Stars Awards is a celebration and recognition of the global social community based on data from Starcount which charts social media’s hottest stars and names.
Aerosmith opened the social stars awards with an exceptional performance of some of their popular hits such as Crying and Don’t Want to Miss a Thing and the show stealer, a rendition of Walk This Way with beat boxer and social media star, Hikakin.
The talented Wrecking Crew showcased an exclusive dance at the awards show. The popular dancers have gathered millions of Youtube hits online and had put up an illuminated dance routine at Social Stars Awards which left audiences in awe.
Other solo performers of the night included Carly Rae Jepsen, Sky Blu, Eric Benet, Blush and PSY who closed the show with a highly-anticipated performance of his new single, ‘Gentleman’ as well as the crowd-favourite, ‘Gangnam Style’.
Bieliebers across the world rejoiced as Justin Bieber took the accolade of Most Popular Music Solo Artist. On accepting the award, Justin Bieber said “Thank you to all my fans that helped me win the best solo artist. You guys are awesome!”
Other big winners of the night included Ellen DeGeneres who won the Most Popular TV show while the Most Popular Film went to Twilight. Selena Gomez won for Most Popular Actress, Christiano Ronaldo for Most Popular Sports star and British boy band One Direction for Most Popular Music Group.
Samsung (mobile) took the accolade of Most Popular Brand while the Most Popular Sports Team was won by FC Barcelona, the Most Popular Game to Candy Crush Saga and the Most Popular Social Show went to PewdiePie.
The party is not over. Stay tuned for the Singapore Social Concerts at the Gardens by the Bay on 24 May featuring performances by CeeLo Green, Carly Rae Jepsen, PSY and Blush and on 25 May featuring Aerosmith + special guest.
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