Red carpet Sundays are always a nice way to wind down the weekend, am I right ladies? …. and some gents? 😉 The 2015 Billboard Music Awards of course start off with a pre-show of red carpet fashion and interviews of all artists coming together for an exciting evening in the city that never sleeps: Las Vegas, Nevada. With dynamic, new performances by popular entertainers and collaborations never seen before, the Billboard Music Awards is an evening dedicated to the music and an honor given by Billboard, the ultimate music popularity chart.
VIRTVE’S favorite looks:
Chrissy Teigen & John Legend
Jennifer Lopez
Taylor Swift
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Olivia Culpo & Nick Jonas
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Kylie Jenner
Kendall Jenner
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Lily Aldridge
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VIRTVE’s favorite killer performances
I need to start off with my girl Tori Kelly,who was honored with KIA’s “One To Watch” performance. She absolutely killed it! For more about Tori Kelly Tori Kelly, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Nick Jonas nailed his performance of “Jealous” and impressed us with some guitar skills at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. Earlier in the evening, girlfriend Olivia Culpo explained how she didn’t think the top of the chart hit was about her, but it most definitely is! Who can blame the youngest Jonas? She’s gorgeous!
Kelly Clarkson is back and sounds just as great as ever! Last night she sang her single “Invincible”, which had impressive vocal moments and left me with confidence that this star isn’t going anywhere soon.
Love me some “Pretty Girls” Iggy Azalea & Britney Spears had a fun, upbeat performance outside of the MGM in Las Vegas for viewers. Britney had a lot of choreography and did what she does best, entertain! Iggy also came through loud and clear with her solo and added the sassy attitude to the mix.
A man, his vocals and guitar? Yes please! Ed Sheeran never ceases to amaze. Incredible singer, songwriter and draws his audience in with the words and emotion behind every song. Ed performed “Bloodstream”.
Winners
There were more categories than presented on TV at the Billboards, but here are a handful of honored artists that took home the award (#taylorswiftforpresident lol).
1. TOP ARTIST
Taylor Swift
2. TOP COUNTRY ARTIST
Florida Georgia Line
3. BILBOARD CHART ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTED BY SAMSUNG GALAXY
Taylor Swift
4. TOP TOURING ARTIST
One Direction
5. TOP FEMALE ARTIST
Taylor Swift
6. TOP RADIO SONG
John Legend – All of Me
7. TOP MALE ARTIST
Sam Smith
8. TOP RAP SONG
Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX, “Fancy”
9. TOP BILLBOARD 200 ALBUM
Taylor Swift, 1989
10. TOP DUO/GROUP
One Direction
11. TOP NEW ARTIST
Sam Smith
12. TOP BILLBOARD 200 ARTIST
Taylor Swift
13. TOP 100 ARTIST
Taylor Swift
14. TOP DIGITAL SONGS ARTIST
Taylor Swift
15. TOP RADIO SONGS ARTIST
Sam Smith
16. TOP SOCIAL ARTIST
Justin Bieber
17. TOP STREAMING ARTIST
Iggy Azalea
18. TOP R&B ARTIST
Pharrell Williams
19. TOP RAP ARTIST
Iggy Azalea
20. TOP ROCK ARTIST
Hozier
21. TOP LATIN ARTIST
Romeo Santos
22. TOP DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST
Calvin Harris
23. TOP SOUNDTRACK
Frozen
24. TOP R&B ALBUM
Pharrell Williams, G I R L
25. TOP RAP ALBUM
J. Cole, 2014 Forest Hills Drive