The Billboard Music Awards took place on Sunday night (May 15) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The award ceremony was hosted by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and featured big wins from the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and Doja Cat.
Who won awards?
Mary J. Blige was announced as the recipient of the Icon Award back in April. The rapper is the 11th artist to receive the award, following the likes of Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson – who presented her with the award.
At the ceremony, Olivia Rodrigo took home seven awards, including top female artist, and Top Billboard 200 Album for ‘Sour’.
Taylor Swift bagged four awards for her re-recording of her 2012 album Red. Drake won five awards, including Top Male Artist.
This year, The Weeknd was the most nominated artist, with 17 nominations. Doja Cat was the most nominated female with 14 nominations to her name.
See below this year’s winners.
Top Artist: Drake
Top New Artist: Olivia Rodrigo
Top Male Artist: Drake
Top Female Artist: Olivia Rodrigo
Top Duo/Group: BTS
Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist: Olivia Rodrigo
Top Streaming Songs Artist: Olivia Rodrigo
Top Song Sales Artist: BTS
Top Radio Songs Artist: Olivia Rodrigo
Top Billboard Global 200 Artist: Olivia Rodrigo
Top Billboard Global (Excl. U.S.) Artist: Ed Sheeran
Top Tour: The Rolling Stones (No Filter Tour)
Top R&B Artist: Doja Cat
Top R&B Male Artist: The Weeknd
Top R&B Female: Doja Cat
Top R&B Tour: Bruno Mars (Bruno Mars at Park MGM)
Top Rap Artist: Drake
Top male artist: Drake
Top Rap Female Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
Top Rap Tour: Omarion & Bow Wow (The Millennium Tour)
Top Country Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Country Male Atrist: Morgan Wallen
Top Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Country Duo/Group: Dan & Shay
Top Country Tour: Eric Church
Top Rock Artist: Glass Animals
Top Rock Tour: The Rolling Stones (No Filter Tour)
Top Latin Artist: Bad Bunny
Top Latin Male Artist: Bad Bunny
Top Latin Female Artist: Kali Uchis
Top Latin Duo/Group: Elsabon Armado
Top Latin Tour: Los Bukis (Una Historia Cantada Tour)
Top Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady Gaga
Top Christian Artist: Ye
Top Gospel Artist: Ye
Top Billboard 200 Album: Olivia Rodrigo ‘Sour’
Top Soundtrack: Encanto
Top R&B Album: Doja Cat ‘Planet Her’
Top Rap Album: Drake ‘Certified Lover Boy’
Top Country Album: Taylor Swift ‘Red Taylor’s Version’
Top Rock Album: Twenty One Pilots ‘Scaled And Icy’
Top Latin Album: Karol G ‘KG0516’
Top Dance/Electronic Album: ILLENIUM ‘Fallen Embers’
Top Christian Album: Ye ‘Donda’
Top Gospel Album: Ye ‘Donda’
Top Hot 100 Song: The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber ‘Stay’
Top Streaming Song: The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber ‘Stay’
Top Selling Song: BTS ‘Butter’
Top Radio Song: Dua Lipa ‘Levitating’
Top Collaboration: The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber ‘Stay’
Top Billboard Global 200 Song: The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber ‘Stay’
Top Billboard global (Excl. U.S.) Song: The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber ‘Stay’
Top Viral Song: Doja Cat ft. SZA ‘Kiss Me More’
Top R&B Song: Silk Sonic ‘Leave The Door Open’
Top Rap Song: Lil Nas X. ft. Jack Harlow ‘INDUSTRY BABY’
Top Country Song: Walker Hayes ‘Fancy Like’
Top Rock Song: Maneskin ‘Beggin’
Top Latin Song: Kali Uchis ‘Telepatía’
Top Dance/Electronic Song: Elton John & Dua Lipa ‘Cold Heart – PNAU Remix’
Top Christian Song: Ye ‘Hurricane’
Top Gospel Song: Ye ‘Hurricane’
Who performed?
The evening was packed full of performances from the biggest names in music.
Megan Thee Stallion
After receiving the award for Top Rap Female Artist, Megan Thee Stallion took to the stage to perform a medley of her newest single Plan B, along with Sweetest Pie, her collaboration with Dua Lipa. Surrounded by dancers, Megan put on a show in a black one-piece and got the crowd singing along.
Machine Gun Kelly
The 32-year-old singer took to the stage to dedicate his song ‘Twin Flame’ to his partner Megan Fox. ‘I wrote this song for my wife’, the singer said, sparking rumours that the couple have secretly wed. The rocker also finished his performance by saying ‘This is for our unborn child,’ sending fans into a frenzy.
Florence And The Machine
Florence Welch performed ‘My Love’ from the new album ‘Dance Fever’, the new album was released May 13. Florence looked angelic as she performed in a white dress, while her famous vocals filled the arena.
Who walked the carpet?
Megan Fox attended the awards ceremony in support of her partner Machine Gun Kelly. She sported a stunning dress by David Koma which featured a crystal flower on her shoulder, a thigh slit and black gloves.
Kylie Jenner and Stormi attended the ceremony to cheer on Travis Scott. He performed at the awards for the first time since the Astroworld tragedy in November. Kylie wore Balmain as she supported Travis.
Rapper Jack Harlow won Best Rap Song for his feature on ‘INDUSTRY BABY’. He wore an all black suit as he walked the BBMA’s carpet before the show.
Brazilian superstar Anitta stunned in Versace and Fendi on the Billboard Awards carpet. Her exact gown is available to buy on the Versace website for a cool $38,975.
