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KIIS FM&#039;s Jingle Ball concert Friday night was filled with festive and captivating performances that set a cheery mood for the holiday season. Highlights of the night included Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran&#039;s first live performance of &quot;End Game&quot; and Charlie Puth&#039;s rendition of &quot;Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.&quot; (Eli Countryman/Daily Bruin)

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Concert review: KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball at The Forum

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Los Angeles rang in the holiday season with KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball, which highlighted some of the biggest hits of the year. The sold-out show, which lasted four and a half hours and was hosted by Ryan Seacrest, featured musicians such as Halsey and Taylor Swift who performed alongside pyrotechnics, confetti, and theatrical smoke effects.The dozens of singers at the show brought a light-hearted and festive energy to the stage.

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Concert review: KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball at The Forum

By Eli Countryman

Dec. 2, 2017 2:59 p.m.