The Billboard Music Awards [1] returned to Las Vegas for its 28th annual ceremony on Sunday night. Not only did former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson keep us entertained [2] throughout the evening as host, she also brought down the house with a Simon Cowell-approved performance [3] of her anthem "Whole Lotta Woman."
The red carpet was also buzzing with head-turning looks from the stars which almost overshadowed the night's biggest winners, including Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift [4], BTS, and Janet Jackson [5], who took home the Icon Award [6] after delivering a jaw-dropping performance [7] of her musical catalogue. As if that weren't enough slay for one night, we've rounded up all the best candid shots from inside that you didn't see on TV. See them all here.
Shawn Mendes and Taylor Swift
Demi Lovato and Christina Aguilera
Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross
Tyra Banks and BTS
Justin Hartley and Chrissy Metz
Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd
Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift and Camila Cabello
Jennifer Lopez
Bebe Rexha and Dua Lipa
Normani, Bebe Rexha and Khalid
Mason Ramsey
Julia Michaels and Sam Hunt
Halsey and Post Malone
Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato
Khalid
Taylor Swift and Tyra Banks
Bruno Mars
Mila Kunis and Taylor Swift
Ne-Yo, Jenna Dewan, and Derek Hough
Tyra Banks
Taylor Swift
Janet Jackson and Bruno Mars
Frankie J. Grande and Tyra Banks
Kelly Clarkson, Salt-N-Pepa, and DJ Spinderella
