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Kanye West performs at Day 1 of the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday. Macy’s IHeartRadio Rising Star, Christina Grimmie performs. — AP photos Kanye West shuns spotlight closing iHeartRadio festival

anye West lives in the spotlight, but on Friday the acclaimed rapper was instead a backlit silhouette barely Kvisible behind smoke for his first few songs on stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. The headline-maker, who recently announced at MTV’s Video Music Awards that he has designs to run for president eventually, made the slightest of references to his possible run, singing the lyrics from “Only One” that “You’ll be the man I always knew you’d be,” adding the year “2020” at the end. The iHeartRadio Music Festival is normally a time warp of a variety show of rock, pop, country, dance and rap, and this year’s show proved no different. West’s closing set followed performances from Duran Duran, Coldplay and The Killers as well as rapper Lil Wayne, soulful singer Sam Smith and country music’s Kenny Chesney at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the festival’s fifth year. Flashbacks to the 1990s and early 2000s proved popular with a cameo by Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins performing the band’s 1998 single “Jumper” with pop singer Demi Lovato and short set by reggae artist Shaggy, who sang his 2000 hit “Wasn’t Me.” The two-day show continues Saturday with performances from Jennifer Lopez, The Weeknd and Blake Shelton. A sched- uled performance by Janet Jackson was canceled after an ear David Guetta performs at Day 1 of the 2015 iHeartRadio injury prevented the singer from flying. The Who also can- Duran Duran perform Music Festival. celed its Friday appearance after Roger Daltrey had come down with a “mystery illness” later determined to be viral Meningitis. Here are some of the highlights from day one: Hometown heroes string black skirt with black hi-tops, any more recognizable to Vegas when he led the lineup Friday, appearing with dance The Killers embraced their Sin City roots to the fullest by the crowd until he launched into his Third Eye Blind hit music duo Disclosure, and leading a solid set that sounded as Mr President? bringing a bevy of showgirls on stage as lead singer Brandon “Jumper” with Lovato on a duet. perfect as a live performance can get. It was Jason Derulo’s Actor and singer Jared Leto introduced Kanye West as a Flowers, dressed like a snazzy lounge singer in a gray blazer, The 50-year-old’s voice didn’t sound as crisp as it did in first time on the main stage after appearing in the festival’s “visionary, artist, mad man” before listing off several more sang “Viva Las Vegas” and giant videos of slot reels spun 1998 when “Jumper” was first released. But another blast from daytime outdoor village two years ago. attributes to describe the iconic rapper married to celebrity behind them. the past sounded as if he had been preserved in the year “And it’s all because of you,” he told the fans.” The R&B Kim Kardashian, adding “and just maybe the future president “We are The Killers brought to you by way of Fabulous Las 2000. That’s when reggae singer Shaggy debuted his hit singer famous for “Talk Dirty To Me” had choreographed of the United States.” Vegas, Nevada,” Flowers said introducing a set that would “Wasn’t Me.” At the end of his short set, he bid adieu in vintage dance routines and a microphone holster on his belt to free West has said he would run in 2020, but he did little if any bring confetti explosions and sparklers raining down on the style: “Peace out.” him up for his moves. The festival’s Rising Star winner, campaigning Friday. He stuck to a medley of hits and stayed in stage. He launched into impassioned renditions of some of Christina Grimmie, got a second swing at a first appearance, the shadows, mostly, backlit by rows of flashing bright yellow the band’s biggest hits including “Mr. Brightside” from 2004 Coldplay returns filling the arena with her impressive voice and excited shouts lights before a spotlight found him a few songs in. Having a and “When You Were Young” from 2006 looking genuinely Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin said it was the band’s first twice, presumably for television recording. “It is crazy for me problem with the lights not being bright enough, he paced thrilled with the excited reception the band was receiving. concert in a long time and the crowd had been “lovely to us.” to be in all of your presence right now,” she told the crowd back and forth on stage in silence for a minute or so, until He was being modest. This was a Coldplay crowd that sang that was trickling in for the festival’s start during her first per- summoning a DJ off to the side to play it again until he would Return of the 90s ? along to “Paradise” and jumped along with a pepped-up ver- formance. — AP ultimately signal again to skip ahead or cut a song short realiz- “How many 90s kids are out there?” asked pop singer Demi sion of “A Sky Full of Stars” that ended with a confetti blast of ing he needed to pick up the pace on his set list that included Lovato to a tepid response. Fans of the 90’s? Oh, there were white stars over the crowd. “Stronger,” “Jesus Walks” and a self-censored version of “Gold plenty, but that still didn’t make Stephan Jenkins, wearing Sam Smith with his soul-searching eyes, soft voice and Digger.” knee-length shorts underneath what appeared to be a draw- huge smile said it was his first time playing a show in Las 67th Emmys live and exclusive only on OSN ith the 67th edition of the Primetime their sixth win. Other leading nominees include Emmy Awards just around the corner, OSN shows Louie, Parks and Recreation, Silicon Wseveral of the world’s most watched Valley, Veep, Transparent and Unbreakable television series, screened exclusively on OSN Kimmy Schmidt. for the fourth consecutive year, have been Known for hitting screens with episodes nominated and are gearing up for big wins at that leave viewers imagining the unmanage- the prestigious awards show set to take place able and now in its fifth season, The Walking on September 20, 2015. Dead, won four nominations including Presenters Uzo Aduba from Orange is the Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a New Black and Cat Deeley from So You Think Supporting Role which credits the spectacular You Can Dance have announced the nominees. efforts of the team behind the TV show’s The celebrity host will be revealed very soon. thrilling special effects. The award winning tele- Viewers can watch the star studded event on vision series is renowned for its story of an September 21, 2015 at 4 AM KSA apocalyptic world overrun by zom- on OSN First HD at the same time bies In this image released by 20th Century Fox, (from left) Jenny In this image released by Warner Bros Entertainment, Johnny Depp, (left) and Rory as in the US. Deadliest Catch received four Gabrielle, Dylan O’Brien and Rosa Salazar appear in a scene Cochrane appear in a scene from, “Black Mass.” — AP photos HBO’s Game of Thrones, shown nods this year including from the film, “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials.” exclusively on OSN, has once again Outstanding Cinematography For received the most nominations Reality Programming. The gripping with a total of 24. The contender documentary series, available on for Outstanding Drama Series is Discovery Channel HD on OSN, ‘Black Mass,’ ‘Maze Runner’ pitted against tough competition takes viewers on an exciting jour- from Better Call Saul, Downton ney around the world as the Abbey, Homeland, House Of Cards, Alaskam fishing crew battle 40ft Mad Men and Orange is the New crushing waves to find some of the heading for $30m at box office Black. ocean’s unique treasures. Also aze Runner: The Scorch Trials” is head- Telluride, Venice and Toronto festivals, was heading “Scorch Trials” stars Dylan O’Brien, Thomas Brodie- With 19 nominations, the gritty fighting for the title are Alaska the ing for as high as a $34 million open- for as high as $30 million for weekend. That’s well Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, Kaya Scodelario and Patricia horror series American Horror Last Frontier and Mythbusters ing weekend at the US box office-like- above recent forecasts in the $22 million range- Clarkson. Story: Freak Show, now in its grip- amongst others. “M ping fourth season, has been The Disney Channel’s popular ly enough to top a solid showing by Johnny Depp’s which remained the low end of Friday’s estimates. “Black Mass” has received strong reviews for “Black Mass” that could reach $30 million, accord- Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst with Depp’s portayal of infamous Boston gangster James selected for Outstanding series Girl Meets World has been ing to early estimates Friday. Should initial projec- Rentrak, said that the weekend appears to be con- “Whitey” Bulger, earning a 75% “fresh” rating on Cinematography for A Limited Series Or Movie nominated for the Outstanding Children’s tions hold, “The Scorch Trials” would finish the tinuing the momentum from last weekend, when Rotten Tomatoes. “Black Mass,” which cost $53 mil- category, among others. Available only on OSN, Program category. Capturing the hearts of weekend in line with recent forecasts for the sci-fi “The Perfect Guy” and “The Visit” over-performed lion to make, also stars Joel Edgerton, Benedict the super-hit political drama series House of Disney enthusiasts worldwide, the show is sequel. The $34 million figure would be about 5% during what’s generally a soft period for movie Cumberbatch and Dakota Johnson. Cards picked up 11 nominations including for available for viewing on Disney Channel HD. above the $32.5 million opening weekend for “The going. Universal’s “Everest” is aiming to raise awareness its stars Robin Wright, who plays Claire Continuing to be an OSN favorite, Saturday Maze Runner on the same weekend a year ago. “It feels like summer in September,” he added. for the $55 million adventure film by allowing Underwood, and Kevin Spacey, as Francis Night Live has reached a new record breaking “Scorch Trials” started its race with an impressive “Any time you see Thursday night numbers over $1 word-of-mouth to build organically as it moves into Underwood. title with a total of 193 nominations! For its $1.7 million in Thursday night showings at about million, those are indications of great deal of excite- wide release next weekend. “Everest” has a strong Empire, the riveting blockbuster TV drama fourth year of screening, the home of block- 2,900 locations — 55% above the Thursday evening ment.” Universal’s mountaineering epic “Everest” ensemble cast with Jake Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, centering on a hip hop music and entertain- buster movies and series, OSN will telecast the total for “Maze Runner.” Early estimates for opening began its climb at the box office with $325,000 on Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Michael ment company, continues to keep fans on the Emmy’s red carpet event live and exclusive only day of “Scorch Trials” ranged from $8 million at $12 Thursday previews in limited release 481 Imax 3D Kelly, Sam Worthington, Keira Knightley and Emily edge of their seats. Taraji P Henson has been on E! Live on OSN. Fans can watch all the thrills million at 3,791 sites. Depp’s gangster flick “Black and premium-large format 3D theaters. Early esti- Watson. Rotten Tomatoes gave “Everest” a 70% fresh nominated for the Outstanding Lead Actress in from the red carpet as A-list celebrities in the Mass” earned a notable $1.4 million-similar to the mates showed a Friday total in a range between rating. Dergarabedian said “Black Mass” and a Drama Series for her flamboyant role as television business make their glamorous $1.2 million in previews a year ago from “Gone Girl,” $1.5 million to $2.5 million at 546 sites, which could “Everest” should have staying power in coming Cookie Lyon. The series has clinched three entrance to the ceremony. which went on to an opening weekend of $37.5 translate to as high as $7 million. weeks-and providing a rebound for Depp after gen- nominations. It’s guaranteed to be a night of suspenseful million. Early estimates for Friday’s number on “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” has a solid pedi- erating little interest in “Mortdecai” and Moving onto OSN Comedy, Modern Family, tension after a year of hit series this year. “Black Mass” were in the $9 million to $11 million gree with the original having grossed $102 million “Transcendence” last year. — Reuters the American mockumentary has been nomi- range at 3,188 locations. domestically and another $238 million internation- nated once again for Outstanding Comedy “Black Mass,” which has evoked mostly stellar ally. The sequel, which cost $61 million to produce, Series. The series has won this award five years reviews for Depp followings its showings at the opened to $26.7 million overseas last weekend. in a row and could possibly be in a chance for