Who will leave the 26th ceremony of NRJ Music Awards arms full of rewards? This Friday evening and for the 15th time in his career, Nikos Aliagas hosts the prestigious musical ceremony with a single motto: to impress the viewers riveted in front of TF1! “ We are there! At the Palais des Festivals here, the atmosphere is electric » launched the host to Justice, Pierre Garnier and Clara Luciani while taking the air, after a red carpet commented by Paola Locatelli on the TF1+ platform. While Taylor Swift, David Guetta and Pierre Garnier are favorites in the list of nominees, the kick-off took place at 9:10 p.m. sharp with Indochine. The French group, all in red, black and rainbow guitar, sang their hit “Swan Song” in a crazy Palais des Festivals. An explosive introduction before the first prize of the evening, awarded to David Guetta in the DJ of the Year category. “ THANKS ! It's a pleasure to be in Cannes. Thank you so much for still dancing with me after all these years »reacted the veteran turntable player as he collected his trophy from Clara Luciani.
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“I’ve never seen that”
After several awards and a few tears, Amir arrived on stage to defend his title “Summit”, competing in the French-speaking Song of the Year category and therefore for public votes. And to be sure to make an impression, the singer was ready for anything! Accompanied by his troupe of dancers, the singer began his intense piece, played on loop during the Olympic Games this summer, in a halo of light, advancing towards the audience with his army. Then, without warning, the artist knelt down to… have his head shaved by two dancers equipped with clippers, while he continued to perform his song! The ball at zero, the 40-year-old singer, as if possessed by a boost of adrenaline, gave everything to make viewers experience a unique moment.
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It was an astonished Nikos Aliagas who spoke again after this… breathtaking number. “ You've done some things on this stage but I've never seen that! » the host had fun pointing out. “ I don't even know if the cut is… Ohlala it's weird » reacted Amir when discovering live what he looks like now. Why such a gesture? “ THE NRJ Music Awards it's freedom, it's the artistic proposition and we go far… to the top. We will have to do better in the years to come! I enjoyed it tonight » confided the former candidate of “The Voice”, delighted with the effect provided. On social networks, Amir's performance left no one indifferent. “ He shaves his head on stage??? » « What is this madness? », « But why », « The concept is explained to me », « Amir who makes us a Britney to reinvent himself », « I hope he has a good hairdresser to fix the damage » we can read, between humor and incomprehension, among the numerous comments that this moment provoked.
