Billboard Music Awards 2011

Date:

May 22nd, 2011

Location:

MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Attendees:

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Selena Gomez & Justin Bieber: Billboard Awards Smooch!

They’re becoming increasingly unafraid of public displays of affection, and last night (May 22) Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber shared a smooch on live television.

The “Baby” singer received a kiss from his “Wizards of Waverly Place” girlfriend after he won the award for Top New Artist at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards.

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2011 Billboard Music Awards: The Show, The Winners

With another high profile ceremony having come and gone, the winners from the 2011 Billboard Music Awards were announced on Sunday night (May 22).

The Ken Jeong hosted event was held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with Eminem emerging as the big winner upon taking home six trophies including Top Artist.

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Nicki Minaj & Britney Spears: Billboard Babe Brigade

Taking over the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, Nicki Minaj and Britney Spears got together for a very special performance this evening (May 22).

The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas was taken by storm as the “Pink Friday” rapper and the “Baby One More Time” songstress teamed up for a duet of “Til the World Ends.”

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Lil Wayne & Mary J Blige's Billboard Awards Pair-Up

The Billboard Music Awards show has been on a five-year hiatus, but they knew just how to make things hot again - teaming up Lil Wayne and Mary J Blige.

The “Mrs. Officer” rapper and the “Be Without You” babe launched a fabulous performance onstage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas tonight (May 22).

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Taylor Swift Wins 2011 Top Billboard 200 Artist

Honored with quite the welcome accolade, Taylor Swift was crowned as Top Billboard 200 Artist at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday evening (May 22).

With the ceremony being held at the MGM Grand, the country darling took home the trophy after beating out fellow nominees Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle, Eminem and Lady Antebellum.

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Ke$ha's 2011 Billboard Awards Performance

She’s always up for a good time, and earlier tonight (May 22) Ke$ha was spotted at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards.

The “Your Love Is My Drug” songstress took the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena looking absolutely fabulous as she entertained the crowd a rendition of “Animal” and her current single “Blow”.

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Joe Jonas' Night at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards

Joining in on the Sin City festivities, Joe Jonas took the stage as a presenter at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night (May 22).

The "Camp Rock" hunk looked suave as he spoke to the MGM Grand audience while tending to his duties as one of the show's many celebrity presenters.

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Beyonce Honored with Billboard Millennium Award

Getting a big salute for her successful career efforts, Beyonce Knowles was doted with the Billboard Millennium Award at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night (May 22).

The "Run the World (Girls)" singer was honored with quite the tribute - as her mother, Tina Knowles, took the stage to present her daughter with the accolade at the MGM Grand held show.