Billboard 2016 Music Awards Live Stream Free (Start Time): How to Watch Online Red Carpet, Performances, TV Channels, Nominations List, Winner Predictions

May 20, 2016 12:48 PM EDT

Prepare for one of the biggest music nights of the year! The 2016 Billboard Music Awards will air this Sunday, May 22 on ABC. The awards night will honor this year's best artists for their chart-topping and record-breaking hits. Now, we'll you give details how to watch the event live, so that you are not going to miss any of the happenings.

What's the best way to watch the arrivals of celebrities? Fans catch the two-hour Red Carpet presentation straight at Billboard.com or through the Watch ABC live stream channel. It is advisable for viewers to visit the live stream channel ahead of time to avoid a last-minute scramble for a reliable connection.

For those who want to see the happenings live on television, ABC will broadcast the event live starting at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m on Sunday. In addition, there's ABCGo app for mobile users and Hulu subscribers.

Of course, some of the best discussions will take place on Twitter, so it would be interesting to follow some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Aside from the official Billboard Music Awards Twitter account, fans can also follow the hosts of the awards night. Follow Ludacris on Twitter and Instagram.  Also, see Ciara's posts on Twitter and Instagram as well.

As for the presenters of 2016 Billboard Awards, expect to see familiar names from the music industry. It is reported 2016 Miss America winner Betty Cantrell, Lauren Cohan, Kathryn Hahn, Wiz Khalifa, Mila Kunis, Jessica Alba, Kristen Bell, Ashton Kutcher, Idina Menzel, Keke Palmer Aerosmith's Steven Tyler will hand out the awards at the event.

It is also interesting to see the performances at this year's Billboard awards. Madonna is set to make a tribute for Prince at the show, and Adele's new single will be revealed.

A report from AXS claims Adele could win big in the upcoming Billboard awards night. the British popstress had a successful commercial performance at the end of 2015. After the release of her studio album, it instantly became 2015's best-selling album, and it broke records such as single-week sales record for an album. Adele is projected to win this year's Top Female Artist, Top Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album for 25, and the Top Hot 100 Song for "Hello."

Compare to other awards show, where trophies are given based on fan votes, the Billboard Music Awards are all about commercial performance, downloads, airplay and streaming records.