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2013 Billboard Music Awards – Best Dressed

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:15 +0000

The Billboard Music Awards swarmed Las Vegas on Sunday night (May 19), and due to the not-exactly-formal nature of the event, the red carpet ensembles were a mix of couture gowns and more casual, low-key frocks.

Here's our recap of the evening's best -- and there were quite a few. It was refreshing to see so many dresses we'd sever a limb to own.

2013 Billboard Music Awards Winners List

Jessica Sager — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:19:48 +0000

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards went down tonight (May 19) in Las Vegas! We kept track of all the winners while the show was happening, especially nod leaders Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, fun. and Rihanna.

Swift took home three awards; some were o

2012 Billboard Awards – Winners List

Cristin Maher — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:28 +0000

The winners of the 2012 Billboard Music Awards were announced during tonight’s (May 20) show, held at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. Justin Bieber won the first award of the night, taking home the prize for Top Social Artist thanks to his 22 million plus followers on Twitter and the 43 million ‘Likes’ he has on Facebook. Katy Perry was also honored in the beginning of the 2012 Billboard Music Awards with the Spotlight Award for her record-tying No. 1 ‘Teenage Dream’ singles.

Stevie Wonder Receives Icon Award, Sings With Alicia Keys at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Scott Shetler — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:40:53 +0000

One talented pianist honored another when Alicia Keys presented Stevie Wonder with the Icon Award at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. She also joined the legendary singer for a performance of his classic hits ‘Higher Ground’ and ‘Overjoyed.’

Nelly Furtado Falls Short Performing 'Big Hoops' at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Tanya Sapula — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:40:20 +0000

Don’t get us wrong — we love Nelly Furtado. But her performance of her new single ‘Big Hoops’ during the Billboard Music Awards fell a bit short of our expectations. With such big hits as ‘I’m Like a Bird’ and ‘Maneater,’ we were excited to see what the songstress had in store for us tonight.

Whitney Houston Honored Posthumously With 2012 Billboard Millennium Award at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:25:40 +0000

Although the 2012 Billboard Music Awards were all about honoring artists for their chart-topping achievements, the show would be remiss if they didn’t honor their biggest chart queen of them all Whitney Houston. The late pop icon was posthumously honored with the Millennium Award at the BMAs on Sunday (May 20), which was followed by a beautiful tribute.

Katy Perry Performs 'Wide Awake' for the First Time in Mid-Air at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:24:57 +0000

Katy Perry performed her brand new single ‘Wide Awake’ for the first time at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, doing so while suspended from a swing in mid-air. Some might say Katy was soaring to new heights.

Cee Lo Green + Goodie Mob Perform 'Fight to Win,' Pay Tribute to Beastie Boy Adam 'MCA' Yauch at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Jessica Sager — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:06:41 +0000

Cee Lo Green joined forces with his rap group Goodie Mob to perform ‘Fight to Win,’ a new track from the newly reunited hip-hop icons at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. While onstage, Goodie Mob seized the moment and paid tribute to the Beastie Boys‘ Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch.

2012 Billboard Music Awards Worst Dressed Pictures

Cristin Maher — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:03:37 +0000

These worst dressed pictures from the 2012 Billboard Music Awards don’t necessarily include the most poorly dressed pack we’ve ever seen, but there were certainly a few artists who fell short when it came to their ensembles. Unfortunately, ‘The Climb’ singer Miley Cyrus, big hoops lover Nelly Furtado, club beatmakers Far East Movement, country songstress [...]

Chris Brown Named R&B Artist of the Year at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Scott Shetler — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:55:13 +0000

Not long after treating viewers to a performance of his latest hit, ‘Turn Up the Music,’ Chris Brown walked away with the R&B Artist of the Year title at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, emerging from a group of contenders that included his ex, Rihanna.

Carly Rae Jepsen Sparkles With 'Call Me Maybe' at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:47:07 +0000

Carly Rae Jepsen followed Justin Bieber (who helped bring her to prominence in America after discovering her song on the radio in their native Canada), by performing ‘Call Me Maybe’ on tonight’s (May 20) Billboard Music Awards.

LMFAO Wins Top Hot 100 Song of the Year + Top Duo/Group at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Jessica Sager — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:23:54 +0000

LMFAO took home not only the Top Duo/Group Award at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, but also the Hot 100 Single of the Year – beating out stiff competition from the likes of Katy Perry and Adele.

2012 Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Cristin Maher — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:00:28 +0000

In these best dressed pictures from the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, we highlight the night’s most chic stars. While there were certain stars who fell flat with their wardrobe choices, there were a crop of standout artists that really dressed to impress, like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Wiz Khalifa, Alicia Keys and the Wanted.

2012 Billboard Music Awards Cut Off Donna Summer Dedication Performance Featuring Natasha Bedingfield

Tanya Sapula — Mon, 21 May 2012 02:34:09 +0000

Disappointment isn’t a strong enough word to explain how we felt when they cut off Natasha Bedingfield’s performance of ‘Last Dance’ by the late Donna Summer.

Summer had been an influential part of the music industry for the last 40 years and to have them cut to a commercial before Bedingfield could even finish the first chorus of the song just seemed downright rude.

Taylor Swift Accepts Woman of the Year Award at 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:40:34 +0000

Taylor Swift usually demonstrates her “shock and awe” face at awards shows, events, ceremonies and broadcasts. At the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, Swift was honored with the Woman of the Year award and she looked super appreciative and overjoyed, but not as shocked as we’re used to seeing.

Kelly Clarkson Brings Us Over to Her 'Dark Side' at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Tanya Sapula — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:29:16 +0000

It’s been a decade since Kelly Clarkson became the first winner of the hit TV show ‘American Idol’ and tonight onstage at the Billboard Music Awards, Clarkson proved that she’s still got the same talent and charisma that made us fall in love with her 10 years ago. Singing her new single ‘Dark Side,’ the singer wore a sexy red dress and looked confident and radiant as she delivered the first performance of the night.

The Wanted Were 'Chasing the Sun' + 'Glad You Came' at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:22:54 +0000

The Wanted took the stage at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards to perform their addictive new single ‘Chasing the Sun,’ which is so hot it could live at the center of the sun itself. While they started there, it’s not where they finished, as they turned in a two-song medley which also included their mega smash ‘Glad You Came.’

Katy Perry Wins Spotlight Award at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:04:38 +0000

Katy Perry was bestowed the Spotlight Award at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday in Las Vegas. The pop siren was recognized for her chart-topping achievement of five No. 1 hits within the past year, which ties the record set by the late Michael Jackson.

Justin Bieber Wins 2012 Billboard Music Award for Social Artist of the Year

Scott Shetler — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:47:34 +0000

Justin Bieber won the evening’s first trophy at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, beating out Rihanna, Shakira, Eminem and Lady Gaga to claim the prize for Social Artist of the Year.

LMFAO Bring 'Party Rock' + a New Haircut for Sky Blu to the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Jessica Sager — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:25:28 +0000

LMFAO brought both their trademark ‘Party Rock’ spirit as well as a brand new cropped haircut for Sky Blu to the 2012 Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 20). The younger half of the hip-pop duo looked straight up dapper with his cropped new ‘do and sequined blazer, a stark contrast to his uncle Redfoo’s signature fro and lack of a shirt under his zippered vest. Sky Blu’s sexy — and shorthaired — and he knows it!