Controversial comedian and actor Tracy Morgan will host the Billboard Music Awards. Picture: Jake Nowakowski Source: Herald Sun
HOT on the heels of an offensive Melbourne show, comedian Tracy Morgan will host the Billboard Music Awards.
Billboard announced Wednesday that the 44-year-old will host the awards show on May 19 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The former Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock cast member says in a statement that he's honoured to host the show.
Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars and Miguel will perform at the awards show. Prince will receive the icon award and will also hit the stage.
Morgan adds in his statement: "And how can you say no when Prince is going to be there!"
Morgan's act at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival caused outrage among audience members and debate among comics after he let fly with a sexist rant on stage at the weekend.
An outpouring of anger hit social media after Morgan's two sold-out shows on Saturday night, with guests urging others to boycott future performances citing extreme misogyny and lack of humour.
Morgan's Melbourne appearance was part of a national tour that also took in Brisbane, Sydney and Perth.
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