The 2018 Billboard Music Awards celebrated some of music’s biggest names last Sunday night.
The ceremony was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, hosted by Kelly Clarkson. The singer opened the show with a tribute to the victims of last Friday’s mass shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas.
A slew of artists took the stage to perform throughout the night, including John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande.
Korean pop band BTS became the first-ever Korean act to perform at the ceremony, debuting their new single “Fake Love.” They also took home the award for Top Social Artist.
Janet Jackson, who received the Icon Award, gave her first TV performance in nine years and delivered a mashup of her hits.
Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran went into the night with 15 nominations each in various categories. Sheeran took home the prize for top artist.
Check out the list of winners below.
Top Artist
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar
- Bruno Mars
- Ed Sheeran – WINNER
- Taylor Swift
Top New Artist
- 21 Savage
- Camila Cabello
- Cardi B
- Khalid – WINNER
- Kodak Black
Billboard Chart Achievement Award
- Camila Cabello – WINNER
- Cardi B
- Drake
- Sam Hunt
- Ed Sheeran
Top Male Artist
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar
- Bruno Mars
- Post Malone
- Ed Sheeran – WINNER
Top Female Artist
- Camila Cabello
- Cardi B
- Halsey
- Demi Lovato
- Taylor Swift – WINNER
Top Duo/Group
- The Chainsmokers
- Coldplay
- Imagine Dragons – WINNER
- Migos
- U2
Top R&B Artist
- Chris Brown
- Khalid
- Bruno Mars – WINNER
- SZA
- The Weeknd
Top R&B Male Artist
- Khalid
- Bruno Mars – WINNER
- The Weeknd
Top R&B Female Artist
- Beyoncé
- Rihanna
- SZA – WINNER
Top Rap Artist
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar – WINNER
- Lil Uzi Vert
- Migos
- Post Malone
Top Rap Male Artist
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar – WINNER
- Post Malone
Top Rap Female Artist
- Bhad Bhabie
- Cardi B – WINNER
- Nicki Minaj
Top Country Artist
- Kane Brown
- Luke Combs
- Sam Hunt
- Thomas Rhett
- Chris Stapleton – WINNER
Top Country Male Artist
Sam Hunt
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton – WINNER
Top Country Female Artist
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Miranda Lambert
- Maren Morris – WINNER
Top Country Duo/Group Artist
- Florida Georgia Line – WINNER
- Old Dominion
- Zac Brown Band
Source: CNN
