The 2012 Billboard Music Awards took place on Sunday night at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. The event aired on ABC.
Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood, and Usher were some of the few names to hit the stage to perform. Brown’s psychedelic glow in the dark colors and flying stunt bikes on his performance “Turn Up the Music” and Katy Perry’s acrobatic “Part of Me” were eye candy for the night. Usher settled for a massively impressive choreographed dance number to his new single “Scream.”
Possibly the most impressive moment was when Jordin Sparks took the stage and made everyone’s jaw drop with her version of “I Will Always Love You” in honor of the late and great Whitney Houston. Sparks costars with Houston in the upcoming summer film Sparkle set in the 1960’s about three sisters who hit it big in Motown.
Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina and sister-in-law Pat Houston took the stage following the performance in an emotional but grateful acceptance of Houston’s Millennium Award.
"I just really want to say thank you to everyone who supported us through it all,” Bobbi Kristina said. "Thank you so much for showing that much love, 'cause she deserved it. There will never be another one, ever. I thank you so much."
Other deceased stars honored at the event were Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, Donna Summer, and Bee Gee Robin Gibb, who passed away just prior to the broadcast.
Keeping it light and fun whenever possible were “Modern Family” stars Julie Bowen and Ty Burnell who hosted the event. Even though then began by addressing the obvious (i.e. “Why are the two whitest people in the world hosting Billboard Awards?”), they pulled it off and their on screen chemistry shined through on stage.
Here is a list some of the top award winners and nominees for the event:
Top Artist:
Adele
Lady Gaga
Lil Wayne
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Top New Artist:
Bad Meets Evil
Big Sean
Foster the People
Scotty McCreery
Wiz Khalifa
Top Male Artist:
Justin Bieber
Chris Brown
Drake
Lil Wayne
Bruno Mars
Top Female Artist:
Adele
Lady Gaga
Nicki Minaj
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Top Duo/Group:
The Black Eyed Peas
Coldplay
Lady Antebellum
LMFAO
Maroon 5
Top Billboard 200 Album:
Adele 21
Michael Buble Christmas
Drake Take Care
Lady Gaga Born This Way
Lil Wayne Tha Carter IV
Top Hot 100 Song:
Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem"
Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera "Moves Like Jagger"
Kay Perry Feat. Kanye West "E.T."
Pitbull Feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer "Give Me Everything"
Top Pop Artist:
Adele
Lady Gaga
LMFAO
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Top R&B Artist:
Beyonce
Chris Brown
Cee Lo Green
Miguel
Rihanna
Top Rap Artist:
Drake
Lil Wayne
LMFAO
Nicki Minaj
Wiz Khalifa
Top Country Artist:
Jason Aldean
Zac Brown Band
Lady Antebellum
Taylor Swift
Top Rock Artist:
The Black Keys
Coldplay
Foster the People
Foo Fighters
Mumford & Sons
Top Alternative Artist:
The Black Keys
Coldplay
Foster the People
Foo Fighters Mumford & Sons
Top Latin Artist:
Mana Pitbull
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos
Shakira
Top Dance Artist:
David Guetta
Lady Gaga
LMFAO
Rihanna
Britney Spears
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