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The 2013 Billboard Music Awards were full of stellar performances from stars of every imaginable genre and style -- like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Chris Brown and more!

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.

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).

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.

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.

Macklemore + Ryan Lewis won Best Rap Song for 'Thrift Shop' at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 19).

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.’

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis made their Billboard Awards debut with their no. 1 song 'Thrift Shop' on a smaller stage in Las Vegas. Macklemore rocked a throwback colonial style blue British velour blazer and Ryan Lewis donned a blue varsity jacket...

Rihanna was a big winner at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards winning four trophies, including three in the R&B categories.

Swedish duo Icona Pop stormed the stage at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 19), performing their smash hit 'I Love It (I Don't Care).'

Chris Brown brought 'Fine China' to the stage at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night (May 19) with a classy performance that was jammed pack with fighter-style moves.

Nicki Minaj was the first winner at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas Sunday night (May 19). The Young Money star won the Top Rap Artist award.

For the umpteenth time in her career, Nicki Minaj is taking the old boys club of the hip-hop world and turning it on it's head. With her win for Top Rap Artist at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, she seems to be usurping the throne from rappers of the past.

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards kicked off with a bang in the form of Bruno Mars. Mars and his Smeezington buddies were clad in red pants, red jackets and black shirts. He let his curls run free, not topping his outfit with his usual fedora. There were horns, guitars, drums and, of course, that voice!

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 obvious like the Top Billboard 200 album ('Red' was KILLER on the charts in the last year) and Top Country Artist...

Jordin Sparks knocked her tribute to Whitney Houston out of the park when she performed Nippy’s signature song, ‘I Will Always Love You’ at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. She sang so beautifully that it seemed almost effortless, but don’t let those pipes fool ya — she worked hard!