the first live performance of "headlines" took place at caesars windsor in windsor, ontario, canada on august 4, 2011. on october 15, drake made his "saturday night live" debut in an episode hosted by anna faris and was set to perform "headlines" as the musical guest of the week. on november 20, 2011, drake sang "headlines" at the american music awards of 2011. in december 31, 2011, drake performed on times square a medley of "headlines" with make me proud and the motto