Billboard Music Awards 2016: Best of the Red Carpet [Photos]

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These Billboard Music Awards ensembles deserve their own set of awards.

The Billboard Music Awards’ red carpet was ON FIRE last night. Really, the whole night was one to remember— way better than the Grammys— every performance was arresting and the array of fashion parading around was mind-blowing. Check out our picks for the top looks of the night below!

Britney Spears

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Britney Spears jaw-dropping outfit was brought to you by Reem Acra and her footwear is by Schutz. This look is just Britney all the way— no one else would make sense in this ensemble.

Rihanna

Rihanna at the Billboard Music Awards
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Rihanna sported a vintage Thierry Mugler shirtdress with killer shoes. The singer later performed a song off of her new album, “Love on the Brain.”

Kesha

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Kesha wore this eggplant colored vintage Nudie suit, which she said was inspired by Prince and Bob Dylan. And yes, Kesha was finally “allowed” to perform a cover of Dylan’s “It’s Ain’t Me Babe” by Dr. Luke. She had to promise not to make her performance a ‘statement’ against him. We’re so glad she took the stage and NAILED IT. Free Kesha!

Ciara

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Ciara donned this flawless Philipp Plein chain dress on the red carpet. She looks like a perfect metallic waterfall.

Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, & Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn
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Bad Moms actresses Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, and Mila Kunis turned up at this major event together. The trio look awesome in Jonathan Simkha, Altuzarra, and Zuhair Murad. We don’t even care that they’re not standard musical acts— they look hot!

Besides the red carpet ‘winners,’ check out who walked away with Billboard Music Awards honors below.

Top Artist:
Adele — WINNER
Justin Bieber
Drake
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd

Billboard Chart Achievement Award (Fan-Voted):
Rihanna — WINNER
Adele
Drake
The Weeknd
Little Big Town

Top R&B Song:
Alessia Cara “Here”
​Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko, “Post To Be”
The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd, “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)”
The Weeknd, “The Hills” — WINNER

Top Male Artist:
Justin Bieber — WINNER
Drake
Fetty Wap
Ed Sheeran
The Weeknd

Top Country Song:
Sam Hunt, “Break Up In A Small Town”
Sam Hunt, “Take Your Time”
Little Big Town, “Girl Crush”
Thomas Rhett, “Die A Happy Man” — WINNER
Chris Young, “I’m Comin’ Over”

Top New Artist:
Fetty Wap — WINNER
OMI
Charlie Puth
​Silentó
Bryson Tiller

Top Female Artist:
Adele — WINNER
Selena Gomez
​Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

Top Duo/Group:
Maroon 5
One Direction — WINNER
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The Rolling Stones
U2

Top Touring Artist:
Madonna
One Direction
The Rolling Stones
Taylor Swift — WINNER
U2

Top R&B Artist:
Chris Brown
​Jeremih
Rihanna
Bryson Tiller
The Weeknd — WINNER

Top Rap Artist:
Drake — WINNER
Fetty Wap
Future
Wiz Khalifa
Silentó

Top Country Artist:
Zac Brown Band
Luke Bryan — WINNER
Sam Hunt
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood

Top Rock Artist:
Fall Out Boy
Elle King
twenty one pilots — WINNER
Walk the Moon
X Ambassadors

Top Dance/Electronic Artist:
The Chainsmokers
DJ Snake
David Guetta — WINNER
Major Lazer
​Zedd

Top R&B Album:
Chris Brown, Royalty
Rihanna, Anti
Bryson Tiller, T R A P S O U L
​Tyrese, Black Rose
The Weeknd, Beauty Behind the Madness — WINNER

Top Rap Album:
Drake, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
Drake & Future, What A Time To Be Alive
Dr. Dre, Compton
Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly
Meek Mill, Dreams Worth More Than Money — WINNER

Top Country Album:
Chris Stapleton, Traveller — WINNER
Luke Bryan, Kill The Lights
Sam Hunt, Montevallo
Zac Brown Band, Jekyll + Hyde
Carrie Underwood, Storyteller

Top Rock Album:
Alabama Shakes, Sound & Color
David Bowie, Blackstar
Coldplay, A Head Full Of Dreams
Mumford & Sons, Wilder Mind
twenty one pilots, Blurryface — WINNER

Top Dance/Electronic Album:
David Guetta, Listen
Major Lazer, Peace Is The Mission
​ODESZA, In Return
​Skrillex & Diplo, Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü
​Zedd, True Colors — WINNER

Top Rap Song:
Drake, “Hotline Bling”
​Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen”
​Fetty Wap, “679” feat. Remy Boyz
​Silentó, “Watch Me”
Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth, “See You Again” — WINNER

Top Rock Song:
Fall Out Boy, “Uma Thurman”
Elle King, “Ex’s & Oh’s”
twenty one pilots, “Stressed Out”
Walk the Moon, “Shut Up And Dance” — WINNER
X Ambassadors, “Renegades”

Top Dance/Electronic Song:
The Chainsmokers Featuring ROZES, “Roses”
DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge, “You Know You Like It”
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack, “Hey Mama”
Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MØ, “Lean On” — WINNER
Skrillex & Diplo, “Where Are Ü Now” with Justin Bieber

Congrats to all of the Billboard Music Awards winners!

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