“We would like to assure all our fans in Australasia that the Australian and New Zealand dates will remain unaffected.”

• Lars Brandle

The ceremony — held in Guayaquil’s Sanchez Aguilar Theatre — celebrated Ecuador’s booming music industry.

• Jessica Roiz

The Grammy and Oscar winner also gives an update (of sorts) about Billie Eilish’s next album.

• John Norris

His top focus is on the Hall remaining relevant: “The moment we stop dead, we become the Old Person’s Hall of Fame.”

• Paul Grein

Better to aim high and miss than aim low and hit.

• Gil Kaufman

Both shows will be held in Los Angeles, marking the first time the VMAs have been held in the L.A. area since 2017.

• Paul Grein

The veteran hitmaker is the biggest pop music star to ever host the Tonys.

• Paul Grein