The event was preceded by a celebrity red carpet. Among the attendees were Christina Milian, Mario Lopez, Ryan Seacrest, Katy Tiz, Bleona, Oscar De La Hoya, Dascha Polanco and Selenis Leyva. A free pre-event concert called "La Villita" was held in the Forum parking lot before the show, featuring Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas, Becky G and Voz a Voz. Ricky Martin opened the show and Pitbull closed the show. Pitbull then hosted and performed at the 2014 American Music Awards the following evening.