And just like that, the 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour is officially over!
On Saturday (December 20), Celeb Secrets headed to The 305 for Y100’s Jingle Ball at the Kaseya Center in Miami, FL for one last concert of 2024. With a lineup including Camila Cabello, The Kid LAROI, Benson Boone, Jason Derulo, Saweetie, Khalid, Tinashe, T-Pain, Isabel LaRosa and Wonho, we knew we were in for an unforgettable night of chart-topping hits, high-energy and holiday cheer.
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From the moment the doors opened at the Kaseya Center, it was clear that the crowd was ready to have a good time. The mix of pop fans and holiday revelers brought a contagious energy to the venue, which started with Isabel LaRosa singing songs like “I’m Yours,” “Eyes Don’t Lie,” “Muse,” “Older,” “Good Girl” and “Favorite.”
Performing in cities like Detroit and Washington, D.C. earlier in the month, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour marked the 20-year-old’s first-ever arena tour.
“It’s like the best feeling ever to be saying ‘oh my last show [of the year] is in an arena,'” Isabel tells Celeb Secrets of her time on the road on the red carpet ahead of her performance. “It’s been amazing. I want to keep doing this.”
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With every single member inside the venue dancing and singing along — some waving glowsticks while donning Santa hats and other festive attire — artists like Wonho, T-Pain, The Kid LAROI and Benson Boone brought their A-game for energetic 30-minute sets.
Returning to music for the first time since serving in the military, Wonho was excited to perform at multiple stops on the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour this season, telling Celeb Secrets that the whole experience has been “super exciting.”
Performing songs like “Ain’t About You,” “Lose,” “What Would You Do,” and “Open Mind” — paired with killer choreography — Wonho promises that there will be a new album and tour in the United States for 2025.
T-Pain transported the audience back in time when he performed some of his most iconic hits, including “Up Down,” “Two Step,” “Cyclone,” “Buy You a Drink,” “Bartender,” “Low,” and “All I Do Is Win,” while Benson Boone stunned the audience with his clean backflips and incredible vocal range when he sang songs like “Be Someone,” “Cry,” “Slow It Down,” “Young American Heart” and “Beautiful Things.”
The Kid LAROI brought his emotional and raw energy to the stage, particularly with his hit “Stay,” which had the crowd singing along word-for-word. He also brought the charm by adding a holiday-themed performance of “Last Christmas” to his set, before continuing to sing bangers like “Girls,” “Baby I’m Back,” “Without You,” and “Nights Like This.”
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No strangers to the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball stage, Khalid and Tinashe did what they do best by having all eyes on them while performing fan favorites, chart-topping singles and breakthrough hits. Khalid’s soothing vocals provided a refreshing moment of calm amidst the high-energy performances when he sang his R&B classics “Talk,” “Love Lies,” “Lovely,” “Location” and “Better,” while Tinashe wowed the audience in a cozy red jacket and hat when she performed “All Hands,” “2 On,” “Link Up,” “Nasty,” and more.
When speaking with Celeb Secrets backstage ahead of their performances, both artists gushed about their favorite memories from playing on the iconic tour.
“I loved watching Dua Lipa perform,” Khalid shares. “I think it was in 2018 or 2019… she absolutely killed it.”
“I think my favorite [memory] was probably when I performed with Britney Spears one year,” Tinashe adds. “That was really, really, really fun. She’s like my idol, so being able to be on stage with her was amazing.”
The biggest moment of the night came from Jason Derulo, who had the crowd eating out of the palm of his hand thanks to his standout dance moves and timeless tracks. The 35-year-old superstar had fans cheering louder and louder when he performed songs like “Whatcha Say,” “Riding Solo,” “Trumpets,” “Talk Dirty,” and “Want You to Want Me.” Knowing how to work the crowd, Jason’s perfectly curated set, engaging stage presence and out-of-this-world choreography truly embodies what a Jingle Ball show is all about.
“I love the Jingle Ball tour because there’s a lot of camaraderie when it comes to [Jingle Ball],” Derulo tells Celeb Secrets backstage ahead of his performance. “It’s not like an award show where people are winning awards… nerves aren’t as present. It’s more like a celebration of love and music, and that’s why I always loved performing at Jingle Ball.”
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Following Derulo — but before Camila Cabello — Saweetie brought her confidence and commanding presence to the Jingle Ball stage when she performed “My Type,” “NANi,” “Best Friend,” “Is It The Way,” and “Tap In.” With immaculate vibes from start to finish, the “ICY GRL” wore an ice blue minidress for the holiday while singing her holiday two-pack “Santa Baby” and “Big Santa.”
As the clock ticked closer to midnight, fans eagerly waited to see their hometown heiress Camila Cabello take the stage to officially close out both Y100 Jingle Ball and the multi-city iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. Mentioning to the crowd that her mom, friends and family were in the audience, Camilizers lost their minds when the pop star showed a taste of her Cuban heritage in stunning visuals while she performed songs like “Havana,” “I Luv It,” “Shameless,” “Move,” and “Señorita.” Donning a bedazzled blue and black outfit, the 27-year-old’s stage presence was absolutely magnetic, and the crowd was left roaring for more as she thanked everyone for coming and a happy holiday.
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The 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour kicked off in Dallas/Fort Worth on December 3 and made stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta with its final show on December 21st in Miami. You can relive some of the best moments from the tour by watching the TV special showcasing the iconic holiday tour on Hulu. The two-hour event originally broadcasted on ABC on December 18th.
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