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David Guetta, Akon + Ne-Yo 'Play Hard' at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:13:02 +0000

David Guetta, Akon and Ne-Yo teamed up to turn the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the site of the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, into Sin City's biggest and most star-studded dance party with their live rendition of 'Play Hard.'

Prince Closes 2013 Billboard Music Awards With Rare Performance Medley

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:03:54 +0000

Prince closed the 2013 Billboard Music Awards with a rare (and incredibly noisy) performance, delivering a two-song medley to celebrate being honored with the Billboard Icon Award. After Prince was celebrated for his unfettered ability and desire to rock, he took the stage and began to deliver a funked out and ultimately slower, sexier and [...]

Justin Bieber + Will.i.Am Perform '#thatPOWER' at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]

Gina Vespa — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:44:35 +0000

Last month, will.i.am premiered a brand-new video for ‘#thatPOWER,’ which featured a striking digital doppleganger of Justin Bieber, and tonight (May 19), the Biebs teamed up with him in the flesh to perform the song at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The sunglass-clad singers showed off their robotic dance moves, and Bieber engaged the crowd with his ear-catching vocals.

Taylor Swift Takes Artist of the Year Honor at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Kat Lee — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:29:13 +0000

Taylor Swift is really cleaning up at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards and she can add Artist of the Year to the laundry list of hardware that she's taking home from Vegas.

David Guetta Wins Top EDM Artist at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Kat Lee — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:18:56 +0000

EDM categories were new to the 2013 Billboard Music Awards this year, so it seems totally fitting that David Guetta took home the prize for Top EDM Artist. The French DJ gave a very endearing acceptance speech saying that when he grew up in Paris (with no Internet, mind you!) he was only connected to [...]

Nicki Minaj Gives Lil Wayne a Lap Dance During 'High School' Performance at 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Natelege Whaley — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:12:00 +0000

Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne gave a live performance of ‘High School’ at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night (May 19) and it was revealing in every sense. On a set similar to a Miami mansion lined with palm trees and a sun set and beach in the background, Minaj and her twin backup dancers [...]

Justin Bieber Wins Top Male Artist at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Kat Lee — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:54:19 +0000

To the surprise of absolutely nobody, Justin Bieber took home the honors for Top Male Artist at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. With an army of Beliebers behind him, could there have been any different outcome? We don't think so!

Justin Bieber Booed Upon Accepting Milestone Award at 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Jessica Sager — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:52:07 +0000

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards were bittersweet for Justin Bieber. He nabbed the coveted Milestone Award, but the crowd didn’t make it easy for him to accept. Rocking aviators and going onstage to a mixed chorus of boos and Belieber shrieks, it was an intense moment for Bieber. He looked around silently for almost a [...]

Miguel Flying Leg Drops Girl At Billboard Music Awards

Sam Stokes — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:49:04 +0000

Smooth crooning mega star Miguel was on stage at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night performing his hit "Adorn" when he decided to attempt to jump from one stage to another.

Jennifer Lopez + Pitbull 'Live It Up' at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]

Jessica Sager — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:44:26 +0000

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards were pretty much a party for Pitbull that hardly stopped. Following his performance of 'Feel This Moment' with Christina Aguilera and Morten Harket of A-Ha, he took the stage once more to join Jennifer Lopez for 'Live It Up.'

Baauer Wins Two Honors at 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:21:56 +0000

Undoubtedly, Baauer's 'Harlem Shake' is the hottest viral song of 2013. And now it helps the EDM producer win two honors at this year's Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas Sunday night (May 19).

Pitbull + Christina Aguilera 'Feel This Moment' With A-Ha Frontman Morten Harket at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]

Jessica Sager — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:16:13 +0000

Pitbull and Christina Aguilera had a true “A-Ha moment” at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards with ‘Feel This Moment.’ Clad in their usual black (though Pit rocked a red tie), the duo were in sync sartorially and sonically. Aguilera’s short dress showed off her newly svelte figure, while her smoky eyes were balanced by nude [...]

Justin Bieber Performs Twitter-Chosen Song 'Take You,' Enters Via Pod at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:15:49 +0000

Bieber Air Flight 777 descended upon the stage at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight, May 19. The vessel/aircraft was more like a clear pod that Justin Bieber used to both enter and exit the stage, since, you know, he's out of this world.

2013 Billboard Music Awards Performance List

Jessica Sager — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:06:48 +0000

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards were full of stellar performances from stars of every imaginable genre and style. We’ll be updating this post with more performances as they come, so be sure to check back! Bruno Mars opened the show with ‘Treasure,’ evoking awesome Jackson 5 vibes, and it only got more fun from there. [...]

Miguel Busts a Split, Hurts Fan During 'Adorn' Performance at 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Natelege Whaley — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:04:33 +0000

Miguel, dressed to impress in a white tailored suit with black accents and gave his all for his performance of ‘Adorn’ during the Billboard Music Awards. Standing on black and white lights he sang and flicked his mic stand back and forth as he crooned through the funked up version of the laid-back mellow track. The singer soon [...]

Macklemore + Ryan Lewis Perform 'Thrift Shop' at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]

Gina Vespa — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:02:58 +0000

Following a glowing introduction by Hayden Panettiere, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis took the stage at the Wynn Las Vegas to perform their hit song ‘Thrift Shop’ at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 19). Their live performance found Macklemore bouncing all over the stage showcasing his signature abundance of energy, while the crowd sang [...]

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Nab Top Rap Song at 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:45:55 +0000

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis nabbed the Top Rap Song honor at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards for their ubiquitous single, 'Thrift Shop' featuring Wanz. The Seattle duo beat out Flo Rida, Psy and Kanye West to win the coveted award.

Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' Captures Top Digital Song Honor at 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Kat Lee — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:44:38 +0000

For Carly Rae Jepsen, her smash hit song ‘Call Me Maybe’ is the gift that keeps on giving! Her feel-good anthem took home the award for Top Digital Song at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. CRJ had particularly stiff competition in this category beating out fun. and their track ‘We Are Young,’ in addition to [...]

Macklemore + Ryan Lewis Win Best Rap Song for 'Thrift Shop' at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:27:00 +0000

Macklemore + Ryan Lewis won Best Rap Song for ‘Thrift Shop’ at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 19). The award was presented by Kid Rock, who has rapped, rocked and gone country throughout his prolific career. The presenter is important in this case, since he dissed the pop genre and he tripped over [...]

Selena Gomez Rocks Bindi, Performs 'Come & Get It' at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]

Gina Vespa — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:12:31 +0000

Selena Gomez followed an impressive performance by Bruno Mars on tonight’s (May 19) Billboard Music Awards. The young songstress stayed true to her ongoing — not to mention controversial — Indian-inspired theme with a live delivery of her latest single, ‘Come & Get It.’