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Billboard Awards 2012 Performances - Watch Now!

Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Nelly Furtado all hit the stage at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 20) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The evening also included performances by Usher, The Wanted, Carly Rae Jepsen, and a tribute to the late Whitney Houston by Jordin Sparks and John Legend.

Icon Award recipient Stevie Wonder also graced the stage with Alicia Keys.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of the performances at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards?

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Billboard Awards Winners List 2012!

It was a fun-filled night at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 20) in Las Vegas, Nev.

Big winners included Adele with 12 awards and LMFAO with six.

The evening consisted of scorching performances by the likes of Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Carrie Underwood, and Chris Brown, as well as a tribute to the late Whitney Houston, and a once-in-a-generation Icon Award for Stevie Wonder.

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Kelly Clarkson's Billboard Performance - Watch Now!

Kelly Clarkson hits the stage at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 20) in Las Vegas.

The 30-year-old entertainer debuted her new song “Dark Side,” which is the third single of her latest studio album, Stronger.

“Just finished rehearsing for the Billboard Awards!” Kelly tweeted the day before. “Looking forward to performing my new single tomorrow for the show!”

This summer, Kelly will be starring as a voice mentor in the new ABC reality show Duets, which airs May 24 at 8 p.m.

FYI: Kelly wore a Roberto Cavalli dress with Amrapali earrings, rings by Solange Azagury-Partridge and Adeler, and an Ista Jewelry band.


Kelly Clarkson’s Billboard Performance
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Katy Perry's Billboard Performance - Watch Now!

Katy Perry is gorgeous as she performs her song “Wide Awake” for the first time at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 20) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 27-year-old entertainer picked up the Spotlight Award.

“This is cool! They told me the only other person who’s received this award is Michael Jackson, so I feel incredibly honoured to be in the same category – although I don’t compare at all!” Katy said.

After the awards ceremony, Katy tweeted, “Kittens! My new single WIDE AWAKE, the final chapter of Teenage Dream, listen and learn the lyrics #WIDEAWAKE”

Check out her performance below!

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Wiz Khalifa: Billboard Awards Top New Artist!

Wiz Khalifa and fiancee Amber Rose attend the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 20) in Las Vegas.

The 24-year-old rapper picked up the Top New Artist Award, beating Bad Meets Evil, Big Sean, Foster the People, and American Idol season 10 champ Scotty McCreery!

50 Cent recently revealed that he’s hoping to collaborate with Wiz on some new music.

“Stay tuned to hear what happens next because it’s gonna go down,” he told MTV News.

In case you missed it, check out Wiz‘s song “Work Hard Play Hard,” which was recently featured as part of JJ Music Monday!
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Chrissy Teigen & John Legend - Billboard Awards 2012

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend snuggle up on the white carpet at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 20) in Las Vegas.

John is teaming up with Jordin Sparks to perform a tribute to Whitney Houston at tonight’s event.

Robin Thicke also appeared on the red carpet – he and John are working together on the upcoming ABC show Duets.

The Billboard Music Awards, hosted by Modern Family‘s Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, airs live today from 8-11pm ET on ABC. Don’t forget to tune in!

FYI: Chrissy is wearing a cherry red strapless leather satin dress from Georges Chakra Couture.

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Zooey Deschanel - Billboard Awards 2012

Zooey Deschanel keeps it cute at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 20) in Las Vegas, Nev.

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The 32-year-old entertainer paired her silver embellished sleeveless cocktail Moschino dress with Miu Miu shoes.

The Billboard Music Awards, hosted by Modern Family‘s Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, airs live today from 8-11pm ET on ABC. Don’t forget to tune in – performers include LMFAO, Alicia Keys, and Kelly Clarkson!

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