01of 11The Audience’s EnergyRich Fury/GettyDJ Khaled, H.E.R. and Migos kicked off the lively show outside Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater, performing their hit “We Going Crazy” to a delighted audience. After a year without live music, the energy of the masked crowd swaying along (not to mention the dancing trombone players) was a long overdue treat.
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The Audience’s Energy
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DJ Khaled, H.E.R. and Migos kicked off the lively show outside Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater, performing their hit “We Going Crazy” to a delighted audience. After a year without live music, the energy of the masked crowd swaying along (not to mention the dancing trombone players) was a long overdue treat.
02of 11The Weeknd’s Outfit ChangeEmma McIntyre/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty"I’d like to thank God that I don’t have to wear that red suit anymore," the “Blinding Lights” singer joked during his acceptance speech for top hot 100 artist, poking fun at finally getting toretire the getuphe wore all last year to promote his albumAfter Hours.The singer took home 10 awards, including including top artist and top Hot 100 artist.
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The Weeknd’s Outfit Change
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“I’d like to thank God that I don’t have to wear that red suit anymore,” the “Blinding Lights” singer joked during his acceptance speech for top hot 100 artist, poking fun at finally getting toretire the getuphe wore all last year to promote his albumAfter Hours.The singer took home 10 awards, including including top artist and top Hot 100 artist.
03of 11Alicia Keys' Medley from Songs in A MinorChristopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyKeys took the audience on a tour of the numerous keyboards and pianos around the stage, showing off a different set of keys for each song.
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Alicia Keys' Medley from Songs in A Minor
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Keys took the audience on a tour of the numerous keyboards and pianos around the stage, showing off a different set of keys for each song.
04of 11Jon Bon Jovi’s, Er, Thoughtful GiftPink and Jon Bon Jovi.Kevin Mazur/GettyWhile introducing longtime friend and2021 Billboard iconrecipient Pink, Bon Jovi revealed a unique gift he sent the singer after she admitted to him that she’d had a childhood crush on him and had been heartbroken when she learned he was married: an enormous floral arrangement and a pair of his leather pants. “Now you can finally get in my pants,” he jokingly wrote along with the gift.
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Jon Bon Jovi’s, Er, Thoughtful Gift
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While introducing longtime friend and2021 Billboard iconrecipient Pink, Bon Jovi revealed a unique gift he sent the singer after she admitted to him that she’d had a childhood crush on him and had been heartbroken when she learned he was married: an enormous floral arrangement and a pair of his leather pants. “Now you can finally get in my pants,” he jokingly wrote along with the gift.
05of 11Pink and Daughter Willow’s Gravity-Defying PerformanceChristopher Polk/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyBefore performing a medley of her top hits from the past few decades, the singerhit the stage with 9-year-old daughter Willow, wowing the audience with an eye-popping acrobatic performance of their duet “Cover Me in Sunshine.”
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Pink and Daughter Willow’s Gravity-Defying Performance
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Before performing a medley of her top hits from the past few decades, the singerhit the stage with 9-year-old daughter Willow, wowing the audience with an eye-popping acrobatic performance of their duet “Cover Me in Sunshine.”
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Sounds of Blackness' Choral Performance
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Karol G’s Technicolor Jam Session
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In a pre-taped clip, the global group brought the red carpet to Seoul as they performed their hit song “Butter.” The K-pop sensation also took home the awards for top song sales artist, top duo/group, top social artist (fan-voted) and top selling song for “Dynamite.”
09of 11Adonis' Teary CameoDrake and his son Adonis.Christopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyDrake is a hard man to upstage — but his adorable 3½-year-old son Adonis nearly managed to do just that when he accompanied his dad to accept theartist of the decade award. Drake, who has won 29 Billboard awards, holds the most awards of any artist in Billboard’s history.
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Adonis' Teary Cameo
Drake and his son Adonis.Christopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Drake is a hard man to upstage — but his adorable 3½-year-old son Adonis nearly managed to do just that when he accompanied his dad to accept theartist of the decade award. Drake, who has won 29 Billboard awards, holds the most awards of any artist in Billboard’s history.
10of 11Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox Touching TonguesRich Fury/GettyThe “Kiss Kiss” singer, who took home the awards for best rock artist and best rock album, put on a loved-up display with his “twin flame” on the red carpet. Megan stepping out in this dress was a Best Moment in its own right.
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Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox Touching Tongues
The “Kiss Kiss” singer, who took home the awards for best rock artist and best rock album, put on a loved-up display with his “twin flame” on the red carpet. Megan stepping out in this dress was a Best Moment in its own right.
11of 11Joe Jonas Being Joe JonasChristopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyJoe Jonasdancing in an orange t-shirt — alongside brothers Nick and Kevin — was the only way to close out this show. A tangerine dream if we’ve ever seen one!
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Joe Jonas Being Joe Jonas
Joe Jonasdancing in an orange t-shirt — alongside brothers Nick and Kevin — was the only way to close out this show. A tangerine dream if we’ve ever seen one!
source: people.com
