Wango Tango 2013: Bruno Mars, Miguel, Fall Out Boy, Demi Lovato Perform
A cameo by Britney Spears along with mini-sets by such hitmakers as will.i.am, Maroon 5, Avril Lavigne and Flo Rida rile up the SoCal crowd despite record high temperatures.
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesAfrojack
Afrojack, one of the day's most popular acts, DJed a set of hits, both his own and those of others, like Calvin Harris' "Sweet Nothing." Read THR's review of the concert here.
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesAriana Grande
Ariana Grande performed only two songs, her single "The Way" and a rendition of Whitney Houston’s "I Believe In You And Me.”
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesAvril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne appeared to present five songs, opening with her latest single “Here’s To Never Growing Up” and closing with “Sk8r Boi.”
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesBritney Spears
In her one official function, guest host Britney Spears welcomed the Carson, Calif. crowd then introduced Bruno Mars. Read THR's review of the concert here.
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesBruno Mars
Festival opener Bruno Mars drew the greatest applause for recent hit “When I Was Your Man,” of which he noted, “This next song I’m about to sing I’ve never sung in broad daylight before.”
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesDemi Lovato
Demi Lovato performed two new songs, "Heart Attack" and "Made In The U.S.A.," along with past fan favorites. Read THR's review of the concert here.
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesEmeli Sande
U.K. singer Emeli Sande brought Labrinth onstage to perform "Beneath Your Beautiful," but received the loudest cheers for single "Next To Me."
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesFall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy closed their dynamic set with current hit “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark" as bassist Pete Wentz told the crowd, “We designed this song to be played in stadiums like this." Read THR's review of the concert here.
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesFlo Rida
Flo Rida closed down the festival as its 14th performer, amping up the crowd with singles like "Good Feeling" and "Right Round."
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesIcona Pop
Swedish pop duo Icona Pop played three songs, including "I Love It," but failed to embrace the stadium aesthetic of the show. Read THR's review of the concert here.
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesJason Derulo
Jason Derulo, in his first major performance since breaking his neck last year, was joined by a slew of dancers.
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesJordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks introduced Jason Derulo's set, telling the Carson crowd, “He’s my lover and my best friend. He’s been waiting all year for this and I know you have, too.” Read THR's review of the concert here.
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesKrewella
Krewella offered a short set, mainly garnered attention for recent single "Alive."
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesMaroon 5
Maroon 5 ran through hits like “Payphone,” “This Love,” “Daylight” and “Moves Like Jagger,” delivering one of the most popular sets of the day. Read THR's review of the concert here.
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Photo by: Kyleen JamesMiguel
Despite rumors of a Mariah Carey appearance (Miguel is featured on her new single, “#Beautiful”), the climax of Miguel's set was his compelling single “Adorn."
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Photo by: Kyleen Jameswill.i.am
will.i.am took on the role of DJ for most of his set, but jumped out from behind the turntables for a performance of solo single, "#thatPOWER." Read THR's review of the concert here.
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