#BBMAs 2014: Lorde Gives Speech From iPhone And MJ's Hologram Does Moonwalk
The 2014 Billboard Music Awards saw Katy Perry in her sexy "Birthday" suit, the resurrection of Michael Jackson and Robin Thicke's softer side. Here are the highlights!
By Melody Oei — 19 May 2014, 01:12 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
Shakira almost pulled a Janet Jackson but thankfully didn't expose too much
Shakira lit up the Billboard Music Awards stage Sunday (18 May 2014) night with a sizzling rendition of her new hit single "Empire" from her self-titled album. Dressed in a sheer, sparkling dress and thigh high black boots, Shakira stalked the stage complete with a cathedral-like stage set and flames blasting on stage behind her.
Michael Jackson came back to life in the form of a hologram and performed "Slave To The Rhythm"
Michael Jackson's hologram was used as a centrepiece to a spectacular performance of the single 'Slave To The Rhythm'.
Image via YouTube/SAYS"Slave To The Rhythm" was released by Sony Music recently as part of the posthumous Jackson album Xscape, which was based on music made by Jackson but not released during his lifetime.
Kendall messed up bad when introducing Australian band 5 Seconds Of Summer (5SOS) and even almost uttered rival band One Direction
That's why #Kendallyouhadonejob started trending on Twitter after
#Kendallyouhadonejob started trending on Twitter after Kendall Jenner's major autocue fail at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.
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'Seriously can we change her entry on Urban Dictionary to this #kendallyouhadonejob'.
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#Kendallyouhadonejob started trending on Twitter after Kendall Jenner's major autocue fail at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.
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A message in relation to Kendall Jenner's major autocue fail that circulated the Internet.
Image via @BandBxys/TwitterMiley Cyrus covered The Beatles' 1967 classic "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" in a sparkly fringe outfit complete with confetti in face
Miley Cyrus covers The Beatles' 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds' at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.
Image via YouTube/SAYSAs the confetti rains down on both Miley and Wayne Coyne — who is also rocking a similar shawl and bodysuit — Cyrus wags her signature tongue, hoping to catch some confetti in her mouth.
Katy Perry got into her sexy "Birthday" suit to perform her smashing dance single on TV for the first time
17-year-old Lorde, who was nominated for 12 Billboard awards, took home 2 trophies for Best Rock Song and Top New Artiste
Lorde reads from her iPhone when accepting award up on stage at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.
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Lorde prepared her speech on her phone because she 'didn't want to screw it up'.
Image via HeadlineplanetAfter winning Top New Artist, the 17-year-old told the audience she had a prepared speech on her phone because she didn't want to "screw it up".
tvnz.co.nzRobin Thicke told the crowd to "Alright, y'all, help me get her back" while performing "Get Her Back" - a new single he wrote for his wife following their split in February
Thicke, later at the Billboard Music Awards, performed his new single, "Get Her Back," which he had written for his wife. As reported by Us, the R&B hitmaker wanted to swap his normally-flashy performance style for a more low-key, heartfelt delivery Sunday evening.
usmagazine.comImagine Dragons took home a whooping 5 awards and also rocked the stage while performing "Tiptoe"
The band won huge that evening, taking home five awards including top Hot 100 artist for songs’ chart performance, top rock artist, top duo/group, top rock album for "Night Visions" and top streaming song (audio) for "Radioactive".
justjared.comJustin Bieber won Top Social Artiste, beating out One Direction and Taylor Swift with his massive Twitter following
Justin Bieber wins Top Social Artiste at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.
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More of the 2014 Billboard Music Awards in VIDEO & PHOTOS:
Iggy Azalea and Ariana Grande hit the stage together to perform 'Problem' at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards on 18 May 2014.
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Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood brought some country to the stage with their brand new track 'Somethin' Bad' at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.
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Also during Sunday's show, Jennifer Lopez was presented with the Icon Award. She also took the stage alongside Pitbull to premiere the official anthem of this year’s FIFA World Cup, "We Are One (Ole Ola)." Lopez gave another debut performance on the night with a rendition of "First Love," a single lifted from her new studio album A.K.A., which is set for release on Capitol Records June 17.
Although Justin Timberlake couldn’t be at the show held in Las Vegas on May 18, he filmed a video to accept his award, which was his seventh of the night. Yep, seven awards! JT also won Top Male Artist, Top R&B Artist and Top Billboard 200 Artist.
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The music awards show, which was televised on ABC, was hosted by Ludacris. It included performances by Imagine Dragons, Luke Bryan, Miley Cyrus, Ricky Martin and Robin Thicke, among others.
