By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, February 4, 2016

Atlanta-based TNT knows live events are hot. So why not heat up the TV screens with a live reveal of the 2016 Sports Illustrated swimsuit model?

The hosts are Nick Cannon and Rebecca Romijn. Cannon, host of "America's Got Talent," holds auditions for his MTV2 show "Wild 'n Out" in Atlanta regularly and executive produces an upcoming Oxygen reality show called "Like a Boss" out of Atlanta featuring assistants of famous folks. Romijn is a star on TNT's "The Librarians."

Part-time Atlantan Ne-Yo will perform. Elle McPherson, a frequent cover model for the magazine, will receive an honorary award. Other past cover models include Kate Upton, Chrissy Teigen, Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, and Beyoncé.

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