iHeartRadio’s 102.7 KIIS FM Jingle Ball concert turned the Intuit Dome in Inglewood into a festive spectacle on Jan. 6, blending a fast-paced showcase of chart-topping artists with moments of holiday cheer. The night unfolded with a high-energy rhythm as performers took turns gracing the stage, delivering bite-sized sets ranging from three to 25 minutes. Between acts, the audience was kept entertained by celebrity appearances and even holiday-themed karaoke. The result was an hours-long celebration of music, dancing, and spirited surprises.
Here are a few of our favorite highlights from the night.
SZA: The Star of the Night
As the clock struck 11:11—a nod to SZA’s well-known connection with angel numbers—radio hosts took to the stage to announce the headliner.
A sneak peek of her and Keke Palmer’s upcoming film “One of Them Days,” debuting Jan. 17, filled the venue with even more excitement just before she came out.
SZA’s performance felt deeply personal and spiritually moving, a sentiment amplified by her custom staging. Emerging from a spaceship surrounded by greenery, larger-than-life tree branches, and green leaves, SZA transformed the arena into a nature-filled dreamscape.
Her setlist celebrated the breadth of her career, from her viral “SOS” hits like “Kill Bill” which was complete with a samurai sword battle, and “Snooze” to fan-favorites from “CTRL” like “Broken Clocks” and “The Weekend.” Fans sang along word-for-word, some with tears in their eyes, as SZA’s lyrics about love and heartbreak struck a collective chord. The emotional high point came as she closed with “Good Days,” seated on a tree trunk and sharing, “I know times are scary, but we have love, we have God, and we have us.”
True to her essence, SZA’s outfit was effortlessly authentic—Adidas track pants, a Gucci scarf as a crop top, and puka shell necklaces—reminding fans that even in the spotlight, she remains grounded.
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