Best of the Billboard Awards

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Legions of artists descended on Las Vegas on Sunday night for the Billboard Music Awards. From Jennifer Lopez to Justin Bieber, see all the fashion highlights from the music-filled evening.

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J. Lo ditched the gold Zuhair Murad that she wore on the red carpet for a shiny red leotard with voluminous feathered sleeves and matching thigh-high studded boots while performing her new single “Live It Up” onstage.

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The 54-year-old entertainer heated up the red carpet in a racy ensemble composed of a fishnet sheath, a long-sleeve jacket, and garter belts by Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci.

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Taylor Swift sparkled in a blue Zuhair Murad dress, which she paired with Jimmy Choo sandals and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. The country singer scooped up eight awards—more than anyone else—including Top Female Artist.

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The crowd at the MGM Grand roared as Prince performed a medley of his hit songs. The veteran musician, who picked up the Icon Award, channeled the ’70s disco era with an Afro and bright bell bottoms.

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Selena Gomez demonstrated a pop of color in a white, floor-length gown by Atelier Versace with neon accents and skin-bearing slits on the thigh and across the bodice. The singer took the stage later in the evening to perform her new song “Come & Get It.”

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Miley Cyrus’s new do fit perfectly with her edgy diamond-patterned Balmain jumpsuit, which she paired with Givenchy heels. The singer released some big news to her fans during the show: her new single “We Can’t Stop” will drop June 3.

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Nicki Minaj strutted her stuff for Lil Wayne in black shredded leggings, a crop top, a Chanel baseball hat, and high-heel booties while performing “High School” with the rapper.

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Celine Dion shined in a gold lamé fitted dress with gold inserts by Atelier Versace, which she paired with gold pumps and a gold necklace. The singer presented the award for Artist of the Year to Taylor Swift.

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Justin Bieber styled up in an all-leather outfit—a vest, drop-crotch pants, and boots—while performing his song “Take You” amid a fleet of female dancers. Though cheers erupted from the audience during the performance, the singer was booed on stage when he accepted the Milestone Award.

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Best of the Billboard Awards

Musicians descended on Las Vegas on Sunday for the annual Billboard Music Awards. From Madonna to Taylor Swift, see the fashion highlights from the evening.

Claire Stern