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A GIF for You: Taylor Swift's Faces to Watch

Taylor Swift's Faces to Watch

Originally posted 05/20/2013 06:15PM

If a picture's worth a thousand words, just how much can we infer from these GIFs of Taylor Swift?

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Wow! See New Mom Jennifer Nettles's Red Carpet Return | Jennifer Nettles

Wow! See New Mom Jennifer Nettles's Red Carpet Return

Originally posted 05/20/2013 04:15PM

The Sugarland singer is pretty in pink five months after delivering son Magnus Hamilton

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Why People 'Feel Sorry for' Bieber & More Billboard Music Awards' Reactions

Justin Bieber Booed at Billboard Music Awards, Readers React

Originally posted 05/20/2013 10:30AM

With music performances galore, the 2013 Billboard Music Awards brought hit songs to life on Sunday.

Broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Christina Aguilera and more came together to show off their red carpet style, perform their chart-topping tunes and thank the fans.

From Bieber's boo-gate to Aguilera's sexy slim-down, the show had social media buzzing. Here's what you had to say:

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Crooner Miguel Lands on Woman at Billboard Awards – She's Okay

Miguel Lands on Woman During Performance – She's Okay

Originally posted 05/20/2013 08:45AM

A woman is apparently fine after R&B singer Miguel accidentally landed on her during his performance at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards.

The crooner was trying to jump over a pit of fans during his performance of "Adorn" when he allegedly miscalculated the jump, landing on top of one woman's head, while appearing to kick another in the arm.

He still managed to finish the song, improvising and singing a portion while lying on the stage.

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Justin Bieber Booed at Billboard Music Awards

Justin Bieber Booed at Billboard Music Awards

Originally posted 05/20/2013 08:10AM

Not everyone appeared to be a "Belieber" on Sunday night.

In what was uncharted territory for the pop superstar – at industry award shows if not his concertsJustin Bieber heard a chorus of boos as accepted the fan-voted milestone award at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

"I'm 19 years old," he told the crowd in accepting the final award of the night. "I think I'm doing a pretty good job."

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Taylor Swift Cleans Up at Billboard Awards | Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift Cleans Up at Billboard Awards

Originally posted 05/20/2013 07:25AM

Taylor Swift is feeling 22 and she's feeling like a winner. A big winner!

The country cutie was the big winner of Sunday's Billboard Music Awards, taking home eight awards, including Top Artist. She even managed to poke a little fun at her oft-mentioned love life during an acceptance speech.

"You are the longest and best relationship I've ever had," she told her fans.

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Wow! Christina Aguilera Shows Off Sexy – Slim – Figure at Billboard Awards | Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera Shows Off Slim Figure at Billboard Awards

Originally posted 05/19/2013 10:05PM

Christina Aguilera's sexy slim-down continues.

The Voice coach showed off a slender figure while performing at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday.

Wearing a short black Hervé Léger by Max Azria skirt and black top, the singer joined Pitbull for their song "Feel This Moment."

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PHOTO: Avril & Chad Make Perfect Match in Black Leather at Billboard Music Awards | Avril Lavigne, Chad Kroeger

Avril Lavigne & Chad Kroeger Walk Red Carpet Together at Billboard Music Awards

Originally posted 05/19/2013 08:40PM

First the red carpet, then the aisle.

Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger walked the red carpet together – in matching black leather – at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday. With Lavigne in a strapless leather dress and Kroeger in a black leather jacket, the couple complimented each other as they posed for photos.

The Nickelback singer, 38, frontman proposed to Lavigne, 28, with a 14-carat diamond ring over the summer.

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Billboard Music Awards Host Tracy Morgan Doesn't Believe in Getting Nervous

Tracy Morgan Doesn't Believe in Getting Nervous

Originally posted 05/17/2013 02:00PM

It makes sense that a star comedian like Tracy Morgan would have a way with words.

So, as he gears up to host Sunday's 2013 Billboard Music Awards, the funnyman says he chooses his terms wisely when describing how he feels about his hosting duties.

"Words take on meaning," he explained to PEOPLE on Wednesday. "If I say, 'I'm nervous,' then I'm going to be nervous. If I'm excited, then I can't wait for it to start. People who are nervous can't wait for it to be over. Nervousness is negative to me. Excitement is the way I like to use it."

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Billboard Music Awards Pit Taylor Swift Against Maroon 5 and Fun

Billboard Music Awards Pit Taylor Swift Against Maroon 5 and Fun

Originally posted 04/22/2013 11:55AM

It's a three-way tie: Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and fun. are finalists in 11 categories for this year's Billboard Music Awards.

Rihanna, Carly Rae Jepsen and One Direction are up for 10, nine and eight trophies, respectively, Billboard also announced on Monday.

Swift, Maroon 5, Rihanna, One Direction and Justin Bieber will compete for the top artist award. Adele's 10-million-selling 2011 album, "21," won top Billboard 200 album last year and is up for the award this year. It will vie with Swift's "Red," Mumford & Sons' "Babel," as well as One Direction's albums – "Up All Night" and "Take Me Home" – both released last year.

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