Demi Lovato hosted the 2020 People’s Choice Awards last night (11-15) that aired on E!

The stage was surrounded with hundreds of people on screen via a zoom type format that stretched from floor to ceiling from all angles. Lovato described it as “Virtual in person.”

Jennifer Lopez was presented with the coveted Icon Award in a moving presentation that lasted nearly 13 minutes. In tears, she was seemingly surprised as friends and family popped on screen to congratulate her. Included were, Nicole Kidman, Renee Zellweger, and Lopez’s children.

Tracee Ellis Ross took home the Fashion Icon Award and  during her speech of gratitude, she listed her mom, the late, Dianna Ross.

Tyler Perry won the People’s Champion Award and accepted with a passionate speech that was meant to inspire.

As the awards show has grown over the years, so have the categories. Newly added for this year were the New Artist, which went to Doja Cat. Collaboration, won by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Song of 2020, won by BTS for “Dynamite.” And the other newly added category was for Soundtrack Song, won by Taylor Swift for “Only The Young” from Miss America.

While practicing social distance, each trophy was left on a podium for the artist to pick up themselves. Over a billion people voted on this year’s People’s Choice Awards which was live from inside the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Renee Zellweger, Nicole Kidman, and Jennifer Lopez’s two children all appeared via zoom to congratulate her on the Icon Award. Lopez was in tears.

Jennifer Lopez during her acceptance speech: “The more that they said I couldn’t the more I knew I had to.”

Some audience members announced winners via zoom.

Ellen Pompeo of Grey’s Anatomy announced that this was her 5^th career People’s Choice Award.

Demi Lovato commented about Justin Bieber’s performance: “Justin Bieber took us to church on this stage! I’m so proud of you Justin! That was amazing.”

Including the red carpet, Demi Lovato had at least 5 costume changes. (We lost count)

Mandy Moore reaching out to people to be safe and wear masks during the pandemic.

Tyler The Creator walking on stage as he looks at the screens of people watching virtually and said, “I can’t Lie, this is such an interesting set up.”

Sofia Vergara walking out to accept her award wearing a stunning red bustier dress, and a black mask, taking off her mask as she approached the stage and stuffing it into her bra.

Jimmy Fallon accepting his award via zoom and pretending he forgot to turn on his microphone.

PERFORMANCES:

Justin Bieber performed “Holy” and “Lonely” dressed in solid white sweater, slacks, and white shoes, (grey knit cap) His performance started outdoors with “Lonely,” along with collaborator Benny Blanco. As he transitioned songs, he made his way inside to finish the performance.

Chloe X Halle strutted onto the stage wearing matching skin-tight, cat-suit-like, black outfits that had the shine of patent leather, all while delivering a powerful performance of “Ungodly Hour.”

FULL WINNERS LIST:

The Movie-

Bad Boys for Life

Action Movie-

Mulan

Drama Movie-

Hamilton

Family Movie-

Onward

Male Movie Star-

Will Smith, Bad Boys for Life

Female Movie Star-

Tiffany Haddish Like A Boss

Drama Movie Star-

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton

Competition Show-

The Voice

Reality Show-

Keeping Up With The Kardashians

Reality Star-

Khloe Kardashian Keeping Up with the Kardashians

Bingeworthy Show-

Outer Banks

Drama Show-

Riverdale

Action Movie Star-

Chris Hemsworth – Extraction

The Album-

BTS Map of The Soul :7

The Song-

BTS “Dynamite”

Music Video-

BTS Dynamite

Collaboration-

Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion “WAP”

Soundtrack Song-

Taylor Swift from Miss America, “Only The Young”

Male Artist-

Justin Bieber

Female Artist-

Ariana Grande

Latin Artist-

Becky G

Best Country Artist-

Blake Shelton

New Artist-

Doja Cat

The Comedy Show-

Never Have I Ever

Comedy Movie Star-

Joey King The Kissing Booth 2

Comedy Act-

Leslie Jones Time Machine (Saturday Night Live)

Comedy Movie-

The Kissing Booth 2

TV Show-

Grey’s Anatomy

Male TV Star-

Cole Sprouse

Female TV Star-

Ellen Pompeo Grey’s Anatomy

Nighttime Talk Show-

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Sci Fi Fantasy Show-

Wynonna Earp

Comedy TV Star-

Sofia Vergara

Day Time Talk Show-

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Drama TV Star-

Mandy Moore – This Is Us

Competition Contestant-

Gigi Goode, RuPaul’s Drag Race

Social Star-

Emma Chamberlain

Beauty Influencer-

James Charles

Social Celebrity-

Ariana Grande

Animal Star-

Doug The Pug

Game Changer-

Lebron James