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The 2013 Billboard Music Awards were pretty much a party for Pitbull that hardly stopped. Following his performance of 'Feel This Moment' with Christina Aguilera and Morten Harket of A-Ha, he took the stage once more to join Jennifer Lopez for 'Live It Up.'

In Madonna's own words as she accepted her honor for Top Touring Artist at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, "A showgirl needs her fans." Truly Madge owes her devoted following for her continued success as a musician on the road.

Pitbull and Christina Aguilera had a true "A-Ha moment" at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards with 'Feel This Moment.'

Bieber Air Flight 777 descended upon the stage at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight, May 19. The vessel/aircraft was more like a clear pod that Justin Bieber used to both enter and exit the stage, since, you know, he's out of this world.

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards were full of stellar performances from stars of every imaginable genre and style -- like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Chris Brown and more!

Following a glowing introduction by Hayden Panettiere, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis took the stage at the Wynn Las Vegas to perform their hit song ‘Thrift Shop’ at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 19).

For Carly Rae Jepsen, her smash hit song 'Call Me Maybe' is the gift that keeps on giving! Her feel-good anthem took home the award for Top Digital Song at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.

Macklemore + Ryan Lewis won Best Rap Song for 'Thrift Shop' at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 19).

At the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, Taylor Swift was '22' going on 16. Rocking skintight, high-waisted shorts and a unicorn T-shirt, Swift took a tour of the Las Vegas venue before taking the stage.

Selena Gomez followed an impressive performance by Bruno Mars on tonight’s (May 19) Billboard Music Awards. The young songstress stayed true to her ongoing — not to mention controversial — Indian-inspired theme with a live delivery of her latest single, ‘Come & Get It.’

Swedish duo Icona Pop stormed the stage at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards tonight (May 19), performing their smash hit 'I Love It (I Don't Care).'

For the umpteenth time in her career, Nicki Minaj is taking the old boys club of the hip-hop world and turning it on it's head. With her win for Top Rap Artist at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, she seems to be usurping the throne from rappers of the past.