Wango Tango 2017 Recap: Katy Perry, Backstreet Boys, Miley Shut It Down
By KIIS-FM
May 14, 2017
KIIS FMβs Wango Tango concluded at the StubHub Center in Carson, California on Saturday night, with crowd-pleasing performances from Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Backstreet Boys, and many more.
Saturday's show saw debut performances and surprise collaborations on stage from a lot of the artists, while others delivered standout sets that impressed the audience and Internet alike. See highlights from Wango Tango 2017 below.
Katy Perry Kicks Off Wango Tango On A High Note
KIIS FM's annual Wango Tango concert kicked off on a high note with a opening performance from pop titan Katy Perry at the StubHub Center in Carson, California on Saturday.
Perry and her troupe of backup dancers opened the show with an explosive performance of "Chained to the Rhythm," and the singer kept her momentum going with performances of "Firework," "Roar," and "Bon Appetit." For her live rendition of "Chained to the Rhythm" -- the first song off her as-yet-untitled fifth studio album -- the singer pulled out Skip Marley to deliver his guest verse.
Baby you're a firework πππ @katyperry #WangoTango https://t.co/4Tb4BTdGvB pic.twitter.com/0FCcgC8aML
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
You guys, @katyperry is everything. I can't. #WangoTango pic.twitter.com/ilp9ahrd3H
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Noah Cyrus performs 'Make Me (Cry)', 'I'm Stuck'
Noah Cyrus followed up a stellar Wango Tango opening by Katy Perry with an impressive performance of her own, delivering renditions of her hits "Make Me (Cry)" and "Stay Together" among others. Cyrus was joined on-stage by Labrinth for "Make Me (Cry)", and she would also give a Main Stage performance of her new song "I'm Stuck" -- which debuted earlier in the day at the Wango Tango Village.
.@noahcyrus performing a "I'm Stuck" and she hasn't even released it yet!!! #WangoTango pic.twitter.com/UpAkkHMbB3
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
.@noahcyrus and @Labrinth making us cry at #WangoTango pic.twitter.com/Bzo7oyMYFD
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Miley And Noah Cyrus Surprise Their Mom With A Birthday Cake
Miley and Noah Cyrus know how to pull of a birthday surprise in a major way.
The Cyrus sisters celebrated their mom's 50th birthday in front of KIIS FM's Wango tango crowd at the StubHub Center.As Noah wrapped up her main stage set, Miley rolled out a giant three-tier cake for their mom, Tish. The crowd roared and joined the sisters in singing "Happy Birthday" as the three embraced each other. Tish couldn't help but grab the mic and shout "My girls are the best!"
OMG @mileycyrus and @Noahcyrus just surprised @tishcyrus for her birthday!!!! HBD Tish! #FamGoals #WangoTango pic.twitter.com/2Vt7GvWeyL
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) May 14, 2017
Camila Cabello And Machine Gun Kelly Perform "Bad Things" At Wango Tango
Camila Cabello joined Machine Gun Kelly on the Wango Tango stage Saturday night, delivering an epic performance of their song "Bad Things." The single was recently certified double platinum in the US.
What can I say, it's complicated π @Camila_Cabello @machinegunkelly #wangotango https://t.co/c6MDxhZ9Kk pic.twitter.com/0beVJbjnyM
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Niall Horan Performs βSlow Handsβ And Covers Martin Garrix
There's no doubt about it, One Direction's Niall Horan wowed the crowd at Wango Tango on Saturday night at the StubHub Center. The singer hit the stage to perform songs from his highly anticipated solo debut.Niall delivered his latest single "Slow Hands" in addition to fan favorite "This Town" and the recently released track "On The Loose."
Who else wants a private serenade from @NiallOfficial?!!?? π#WangoTango pic.twitter.com/kg7kF5ncwt
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
The Wango Tango crowd got a special surprise when Niall beautifully covered Martin Garrix and Dua Lipa's "Scared To Be Lonely."
.@NiallOfficial covering @DUALIPA / @MartinGarrix's "Scared To Be Lonely" #WangoTango π«ππΌπ https://t.co/c6MDxhZ9Kk pic.twitter.com/jQQ75VtJjV
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Miley Cyrus Debuts 'Malibu'
High off the release of her comeback single "Malibu" on Thursday, Miley Cyrus hit the stage at KIIS FM's Wango Tango to deliver its debut performance Saturday night.
Set to a backdrop of crashing ocean waves and a stage filled with balloons, Cyrus provided fans with a moment they won't forget anytime soon.
YESSSS!! @MileyCyrus just performed #Malibu for the first time EVER!!! #WangoTango pic.twitter.com/kDyROujYVD
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Also during her performance, Cyrus took her fans on a trip down memory lane with a performance her 2013 single "We Can't Stop," and her version of Dolly Parton's "Jolene," a track she first covered for her "Backyard Sessions" in 2012.
.@MileyCyrus is BACK and taking us back to her roots with #Jolene at #WangoTango https://t.co/4Tb4BTdGvB pic.twitter.com/4A5QQRbNtb
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
We can't stop, won't stop loving @MileyCyrus!!! https://t.co/4Tb4BTdGvB #WangoTango pic.twitter.com/2p86YLYg3V
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Halsey Performs βNow or Neverβ For First Time
Halsey gave us the first taste of her new album during Wango Tango at The StubHub Center on Saturday night.
The singer-songwriter gave her live debut of "Now Or Never", the first single from the album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, which is due out in June. She also delivered a killer performance of her hit "Closer" that has dominated the airwaves since it dropped in Summer 2016.
.@halsey NOW OR NEVER ππΌππΌππΌ #wangotango https://t.co/c6MDxhZ9Kk pic.twitter.com/gpC06TIpox
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Sooo who else knows ALL the words to #Closer?? @halsey killed it at #WangoTango https://t.co/4Tb4BTdGvB pic.twitter.com/RjzemEhXYh
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Maroon 5 Takes Us Back to 2002
Maroon 5 provided fans with a blast from the past during Wango Tango 2017, performing a mix of old classics and recent hits.
The group opened with a colorful display of "Moves Like Jagger", before turning the lights to black-and-white. They would then take the crowd back to 2002 with performances of "Harder To Breathe" and "This Love" off the Songs About Jane album, before giving a rendition of the 2016 chart-topper "Don't Wanna Know."
OooOOoooHhHhhh I got the moves like Jagger! @maroon5 #WangoTango https://t.co/4Tb4BTdGvB pic.twitter.com/ImzpxARp6j
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
We can't get over @adamlevine's voice!!!! @maroon5 is rocking the #WangoTango stage!!! https://t.co/4Tb4BTdGvB pic.twitter.com/l5FhKeAvBX
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
.@maroon5 taking us back to 2002 with this one!!! #WangoTango https://t.co/4Tb4BTdGvB pic.twitter.com/Csdnd2HZgY
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Loving this @maroon5 classic!!! @adamlevine's voice is insane!!!! #WangoTango https://t.co/4Tb4BTdGvB pic.twitter.com/20exTVrEcK
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
We can't get over @adamlevine's voice!!!! @maroon5 is rocking the #WangoTango stage!!! https://t.co/4Tb4BTdGvB pic.twitter.com/l5FhKeAvBX
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Alessia Cara And Zedd Rock Wango Tango With "Stay"
On Saturday night Alessia Cara and Zedd rocked Wango Tango with a performance of their recent collaboration "Stay." The duo had the entire crowd on their feet as Alessia sang each lyric with perfection.
It didn't stop there. Zedd served up hits like "Clarity," "Beautiful Now," "I Want You To Know" and many more. It was a nonstop dance party with insane visuals.
Check out @Zedd's amazing visuals at #WangoTango!!!!!! https://t.co/4Tb4BTdGvB pic.twitter.com/aJjpcUdWQm
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Can't. Stop. Dancing. @Zedd #WangoTango https://t.co/4Tb4BTdGvB pic.twitter.com/0wIP4Dy0pp
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Backstreet Boys Perform Their Greatest Hits
Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, and Howie Dorough closed out the show with their world-famous dance numbers and career-spanning setlist, beginning with "Larger Than Life," and hitting hits like "As Long As You Love Me," and "I Want It That Way" before dropping the Wango 2017 mic with "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)."
The @backstreetboys have hit the stage for a Larger Than Life performance! #WangoTango pic.twitter.com/qOJOSizyX0
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
"I don't care who you are, where you're from..." Literally can't EVEN rn! Going down @backstreetboys memory lane... #WangoTango pic.twitter.com/DI6wo1OKaK
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017
Backstreets back alright........ @backstreetboys #WangoTango pic.twitter.com/Qh7uSXnQ2o
— 102.7 KIIS-FM (@1027KIISFM) May 14, 2017