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Kelly Clarkson was scheduled to host the 2020 Billboard Music Awards back in April, for the third year in a row.
And the OG American Idol is finally getting a chance to take the stage, as the postponed show commences with COVID-19 precautions.
She also made a stunning red carpet return Wednesday in silver sequins and fringe, as she arrived at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to fulfill her hosting duties at the long overdue awards show.
Social distancing was in full effect at the event held during the COVID-19 pandemic as awards were not handed off directly from presenter to winner.
Silver stunner: Kelly Clarkson made a stunning red carpet return Wednesday in silver sequins and fringe, as she arrived at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to host the 2020 Billboard Music Awards
There was also no traditional red carpet but instead a backdrop for stars to take photos during the show.
The 38-year-old put on a sizzling display in a floor-length sequined wrap gown, which was trimmed at the sleeves and hem in perfectly dramatic fringe.
She wore the look over an exposed black bustier, revealing her décolletage, completed with gold and diamond chandelier earrings and black snakeskin stilettos with gold bangle-style straps.
Clarkson opened the show in a gold sequined long-sleeve fitted gown, which was ruched down the middle, with gold and pearl necklaces draped down her cleavage.
She gave an epic performance of Whitney Houston’s Higher Love in the dress, accompanied by Pentatonix and Sheila E on the same stage where she won season one of American Idol in 2002.
Hell on heels: The 38-year-old wore the look over an exposed black bustier, revealing her décolletage, completed with gold and diamond chandelier earrings and black snakeskin stilettos with gold bangle-style straps
Stand out in sequins like Kelly wearing a Balmain gown
Kelly Clarkson hosted the Billboard Music Awards this week, and the star certainly made a statement for the night out.
She donned a silver dress by Balmain that boasted fringed-hem details, a plunging V neckline and maxi length. Western elements are en vogue this season and Balmain married fringe with the label’s signature glamorous designs to create a showstopping look.
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Fringe moment: She put on a sizzling display in a floor-length sequined wrap gown, which was trimmed at the sleeves and hem in perfectly dramatic fringe
Wardrobe change: Clarkson opened the show in a gold sequined long-sleeve fitted gown, which was ruched down the middle, with gold and pearl necklaces draped down her cleavage. The Voice judge made another wardrobe change, stepping out in a chic sparkling black long-sleeve gown with a modest cutout over the chest
Hostess with the mostest: Clarkson recently told E! News of the awards show: ‘It’s going to be a little different than what people are expecting but we’re definitely going to be catering to the times a bit and we have a powerful message’
The Voice judge made another wardrobe change, stepping out in a chic sparkling black long-sleeve gown with a modest cutout over the chest.
She recently told E! News of the awards show: ‘We’re just honestly trying to give everybody something a little normal.
‘People are used to watching the Billboard Music Awards every year so we’re trying to keep that coming for everybody and provide the escapism that we all desperately need.’
She added: ‘It’s going to be a little different than what people are expecting but we’re definitely going to be catering to the times a bit and we have a powerful message.
‘We’re not trying to make everybody cry or be more depressed about 2020. We’ve done that enough. It’s more of like uniting people and connecting people and you know, music has a very healing power to it and the power to connect people and that’s really what we’re focusing on for the opening.’
Lizzo, 32, made a statement in a one-shoulder black mini dress, with one long sleeve, printed throughout with ‘VOTE’ in white.
She completed the look with black strappy stilettos, Lorraine Schwartz diamond hoop earrings, a matching chain bracelet and rings, showing off her black manicure, also featuring ‘VOTE’ in white.
The Good as Hell artist showed off her award, after winning in the category for Top Song Sales Artist.
Cher, 74, was also in attendance, rocking a plunging black jacket with matching mini skirt, featuring silver embroidery, draped with matching fringe.
Rock the vote! Lizzo, 32, made a statement in a one-shoulder black mini dress, with one long sleeve, printed throughout with ‘VOTE’ in white
Dripping in diamonds: She finished the ensemble with some black fishnet stockings and a pair of black strappy platform heels with gold embellishments. The Good as Hell artist showed off her award, after winning in the category for Top Song Sales Artist
Taking the plunge: Cher, 74, was also in attendance, rocking a plunging black jacket with matching mini skirt, featuring silver embroidery, draped with matching fringe
True icon: She finished the ensemble with some black fishnet stockings and a pair of black strappy platform heels with gold embellishments. The Burlesque star later presented the Icon Award to friend Garth Brooks, after she recieved the honor back in 2017
Keeping it country: Brooks, 58, kept it country in a black western button-down shirt, tucked into a pair of his finest Wranglers, while showing off his award
Cowboy chic: He finished the cowboy chic look in a black stetson, a matching leather belt with an ornate gold buckle and a pair of black leather boots
Green with envy: Billie Eilish, 18, donned an olive green floral matching ensemble with a bucket hat, face mask, oversized button-down shirt and trousers. She showed off her awards, after winning Top New Artist, Top Female Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album
Prince stan: Lil Nas X, 21, channeled the late Prince with curls draped down his face and a mint green snakeskin suit, featuring a splash of pink, completed with chunky yellow sunglasses, silver earrings and black leather shoes
Putting on the ritz: Bad Bunny, 26, served some ritz in a black suit with beaded lapels and cuffs, layered over a matching black turtleneck
Avant-garde: Brandy, 41, went avant-garde in a beige turtleneck, featuring a multi-colored abstract print, paired with matching shorts. The look was completed with a matching slim beige leather crossbody bag, featuring another print in the same style
Boss babes: Terry Ellis, 57, Cindy Herron, 59, and Rhona Bennett, 44, of En Vogue put on a boss display in matching black looks with silver accents
Energetic performance: The ’90s R&B group reunited to close out the show with an energetic performance of their 1992 single Free Your Mind
She finished the ensemble with some black fishnet stockings and a pair of black strappy platform heels with gold embellishments.
The Burlesque star later presented the Icon Award to friend Garth Brooks, after she recieved the honor back in 2017.
Brooks, 58, kept it country in a black western button-down shirt, tucked into a pair of his finest Wranglers, while showing off his award.
He finished the cowboy chic look in a black stetson, a matching leather belt with an ornate gold buckle and a pair of black leather boots.
Billie Eilish, 18, donned an olive green floral matching ensemble with a bucket hat, face mask, oversized button-down shirt and trousers.
Lil Nas X, 21, channeled the late Prince with curls draped down his face and a mint green snakeskin suit, featuring a splash of pink, completed with chunky yellow sunglasses, silver earrings and black leather shoes.
Bad Bunny, 26, served some ritz in a black suit with beaded lapels and cuffs, layered over a matching black turtleneck.
Brandy, 41, went avant-garde in a beige turtleneck, featuring a multi-colored abstract print, paired with matching shorts.
Nude illusion: Doja Cat, 24, went nearly nude in a see-through skintight dress, featuring purple beads throughout
Lovely in lilac: She finished the ensemble with a pair of matching lilac jeweled strappy stilettos, peeking out below the ankle-length hem. The Hot Pink artist wore a long red wig, which cascaded down the front of her dress to her hips
Fierce look: Khalid, 22, dazzled in a sheet black button-down shirt, featuring a silver sequined zebra print
See-through sheer: Nicole Richie, 39, left little to the imagination in a sheer black one-shoulder dress, adorned with black floral appliqués, over a black bandeau and matching underwear
Accessorizing: She accessorized the look with some diamond earrings, matching bracelets and stilettos hidden under the floor-length train of her dress
Black and white: Jane Lynch, 60, was also in attendance, donning an oversized white blazer with a black and white blouse, black pants and black leather boots
Geared up: Saint Jhn, 34, showed off his chiseled abs in an open hot pink jacket with matching pants and a pair of black alligator boots. Swae Lee, 27, geared up in a black leather harness, over a skintight black long-sleeve shirt with a diamond print, finished with black trousers, featuring fringe down the sides
Squad goals: The members of Pentatonix put on a chic display, as they arrived together, before joining host Kelly Clarkson for the opening number
Futuristic fashion: Ivy Queen, 48, went bold in a futuristic chic get-up, sporting all black with silver ribbons, which accentuated her structured shoulders, bustier and hips
Devil in the details: She finished the look with a pair of diamond costume earrings, a bib-style necklace with black jewels cascading down her chest and a pair of black gladiator stilettos
The look was completed with a matching slim beige leather crossbody bag, featuring another print in the same style.
Terry Ellis, 57, Cindy Herron, 59, and Rhona Bennett, 44, of En Vogue put on a boss display in matching black looks with silver accents.
The ’90s R&B group reunited to close out the show with an energetic performance of their 1992 single Free Your Mind.
Doja Cat, 24, went nearly nude in a see-through skintight dress, featuring purple beads throughout.
She finished the ensemble with a pair of matching lilac jeweled strappy stilettos, peeking out below the ankle-length hem.
The Hot Pink artist wore a long red wig, which cascaded down the front of her dress to her hips.
Khalid, 22, dazzled in a sheet black button-down shirt, featuring a silver sequined zebra print.
Nicole Richie, 39, left little to the imagination in a sheer black one-shoulder dress, adorned with black floral appliqués, over a black bandeau and matching underwear.
She accessorized the look with some diamond earrings, matching bracelets and stilettos hidden under the floor-length train of her dress.
Leggy display: Garcelle Beauvais, 53, put on a leggy display in a satin orange one-shoulder dress with a thigh-high leg slit
Metal queen: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star finished the look with some dangling gold earrings, matching bracelets and bronze metallic stilettos
Risqué chic: Addison Rae, 20, cut a risqué look in a skintight black dress with spaghetti straps and a cutout at the bottom of her cleavage. The sexy number also featured some sheer cutouts that ran down the sides, teasing her gorgeous figure underneath
Black and silver: The TikTok influence finished the look with a pair of dangling silver earrings, matching rings and some strappy black stilettos
Flash and flair: Lilly Singh, 32, served some flash in a white tuxedo jacket with black lapels, trimmed in jewels
Picture perfect: Jay Ellis, 38, put on a strapping display in a three-piece dark purple suit, which featured a geometric textured print. Jharrel Jerome, 23, sported a black, white and orange photo-printed denim jacket over a black t-shirt with black and white photo-printed joggers and black trainers
Jane Lynch, 60, donned an oversized white blazer with a black and white blouse, black pants and black leather boots.
Swae Lee, 27, geared up in a black leather harness, over a skintight black long-sleeve shirt with a diamond print, finished with black trousers, featuring fringe down the sides.
Saint Jhn, 34, showed off his chiseled abs in an open hot pink jacket with matching pants and a pair of black alligator boots.
The members of Pentatonix put on a chic display, as they arrived together, before joining host Kelly Clarkson for the opening number.
Ivy Queen, 48, went bold in a futuristic chic get-up, sporting all black with silver ribbons, which accentuated her structured shoulders, bustier and hips.
She finished the look with a pair of diamond costume earrings, a bib-style necklace with black jewels cascading down her chest and a pair of black gladiator stilettos.
Addison Rae, 20, cut a risqué look in a skintight black dress with spaghetti straps and a cutout at the bottom of her cleavage.
The sexy number also featured some sheer cutouts that ran down the sides, teasing her gorgeous figure underneath.
Serving looks: Julia Michaels, 26, hit the red carpet in a layered nude tulle minidress with black patent leather thigh-high stiletto boots, finished with diamond earrings and a matching choker
Gucci addict: Spencer X, 28, wore a short-sleeve black satin button-down Gucci shirt with skinny black pants and black Gucci high-tops
Date night: Allison Holker, 32, put on a plunging display in a men’s black tuxedo jacket with a black lace floor-length skirt, draped in matching feathers. Husband Stephen Boss, 38, wore a black leather motorcycle jacket over a Black Lives Matter t-shirt with a black fedora and gold chain necklace
Flower power: Lauren Daigle, 29, donned a pink and orange floral ensemble, trimmed in white lace, and completed with burgundy patent leather boots
Lilly Singh, 32, served some flash in a white tuxedo jacket with black lapels, trimmed in jewels.
Jay Ellis, 38, put on a strapping display in a three-piece dark purple suit, which featured a geometric textured print.
Jharrel Jerome, 23, sported a black, white and orange photo-printed denim jacket over a black t-shirt with black and white photo-printed joggers and black trainers.
Julia Michaels, 26, hit the red carpet in a layered nude tulle minidress with black patent leather thigh-high stiletto boots, finished with diamond earrings and a matching choker.
Spencer X, 28, wore a short-sleeve black satin button-down Gucci shirt with skinny black pants and black Gucci high-tops.
Allison Holker, 32, put on a plunging display in a men’s black tuxedo jacket with a black lace floor-length skirt, draped in matching feathers.
Husband Stephen Boss, 38, wore a black leather motorcycle jacket over a Black Lives Matter t-shirt with a black fedora and gold chain necklace.
Lauren Daigle, 29, donned a pink and orange floral ensemble, trimmed in white lace, and completed with burgundy patent leather boots.
The 2020 Billboard Music Awards – which are based on the chart period of March 23, 2019 through March 14, 2020 – were originally scheduled for April 29, but the show was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
2020 Billboard Music Awards Winners
ARTIST AWARDS
Top Artist
Billie Eilish
Jonas Brothers
Khalid
Post Malone – WINNER
Taylor Swift
Post Malone earned the most nominations, with 16, and took home a total of nine awards
Billboard Chart Achievement Award (Fan Voted)
Mariah Carey
Luke Combs
Lil Nas X
Harry Styles – WINNER
Taylor Swift
Top Female Artist
Billie Eilish – WINNER
Ariana Grande
Halsey
Lizzo
Taylor Swift
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Drake
Billie Eilish
Khalid
Post Malone – WINNER
Taylor Swift
Top Streaming Songs Artist
DaBaby
Billie Eilish
Lil Nas X
Post Malone – WINNER
Travis Scott
Lil Nas X came in with 13 nominations
Top Radio Songs Artist
Jonas Brothers – WINNER
Khalid
Lizzo
Shawn Mendes
Post Malone
Top Touring Artist
Elton John
Metallica
P!nk – WINNER
The Rolling Stones
Ed Sheeran
Top R&B Male Artist
Chris Brown
Khalid – WINNER
The Weeknd
Janet Jackson was nominated for Top R&B Tour. In 2018 she won the coveted Icon Award
Top R&B Tour
B2K
Janet Jackson
Khalid – WINNER
Top Rap Male Artist
DaBaby
Lil Nas X
Post Malone – WINNER
Top Rap Tour
Drake
Post Malone – WINNER
Travis Scott
Top Country Male Artist
Kane Brown
Luke Combs – WINNER
Thomas Rhett
Florida Georgia Line got two nominations
Top Country Duo/Group
Dan + Shay – WINNER
Florida Georgia Line
Old Dominion
Top Rock Artist
Imagine Dragons
Panic! At The Disco – WINNER
Tame Impala
Tool
twenty one pilots
J Balvin has five nominations
Top Latin Artist
Anuel AA
Bad Bunny – WINNER
J Balvin
Ozuna
Romeo Santos
Top Christian Artist
Lauren Daigle – WINNER
Elevation Worship
For King & Country
Hillsong United
Kanye West
ALBUM AWARDS
Top Billboard 200 Album
Billie Eilish ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’ – WINNER
Ariana Grande ‘Thank U, Next’
Khalid ‘Free Spirit’
Post Malone ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’
Taylor Swift ‘Lover’
Top R&B Album
Beyoncé ‘Homecoming: The Live Album’
Justin Bieber ‘Changes’
Chris Brown ‘Indigo’
Khalid ‘Free Spirit’ – WINNER
Summer Walker ‘Over It’
Beyonce has two nominations for R&B
Top Country Album
Kane Brown ‘Experiment’
Luke Combs ‘What You See Is What You Get’ WINNER
Maren Morris ‘Girl’
Thomas Rhett ‘Center Point Road’
Morgan Wallen ‘If I Know Me’
Top Latin Album
J Balvin & Bad Bunny ‘Oasis’ – WINNER
Farruko ‘Gangalee’
Maluma ’11:11′
Romeo Santos ‘Utopía’
Sech ‘Sueños’
Top Christian Album
Bethel Music ‘Victory: Recorded Live’
Casting Crowns ‘Only Jesus’
Hillsong United ‘People’
Skillet ‘Victorious’
Kanye West ‘Jesus is King’ – WINNER
SONG AWARDS
Top Hot 100 Song
Lewis Capaldi ‘Someone You Loved’
Billie Eilish ‘bad guy’
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus ‘Old Town Road’ – WINNER
Lizzo ‘Truth Hurts’
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello ‘Señorita’
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s ‘Señorita is up for two awards
Top Selling Song
Lewis Capaldi ‘Someone You Loved’
Billie Eilish ‘bad guy’
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus ‘Old Town Road’ – WINNER
Lizzo ‘Truth Hurts’
Blake Shelton ‘God’s Country’
Top Collaboration (Fan Voted)
Chris Brown ft. Drake ‘No Guidance’
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus ‘Old Town Road’
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello ‘Señorita’ – WINNER
Post Malone & Swae Lee ‘Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)’
Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber ‘I Don’t Care’
Top Rap Song
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus ‘Old Town Road’ – WINNER
Lil Tecca ‘Ran$om’
Lizzo ‘Truth Hurts’
Post Malone & Swae Lee ‘Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)’
Post Malone ‘Wow.’
Panic! At The Disco has three nominations
Top Rock Song
Imagine Dragons ‘Bad Liar’
Machine Gun Kelly x Yungblud x Travis Barker ‘I Think I’m Okay’
Panic! At The Disco ‘Hey Look Ma, I Made It’ – WINNER
Twenty One Pilots ‘Chlorine’
Twenty One Pilots ‘The Hype’
Top Dance/Electronic Song
Black Eyed Peas x J Balvin ‘Ritmo (Bad Boys For Life)’
Ellie Goulding x Diplo ft. Swae Lee ‘Close To Me’ – WINNER
Illenium & Jon Bellion ‘Good Things Fall Apart’
Kygo x Whitney Houston ‘Higher Love’
Marshmello ft. Chvrches ‘Here With Me’
Top New Artist
DaBaby
Billie Eilish – WINNER
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Roddy Ricch
Top Male Artist
DaBaby
Khalid
Lil Nas X
Post Malone – WINNER
Ed Sheeran
Top Duo/Group
BTS
Dan + Shay
Jonas Brothers – WINNER
Maroon 5
Panic! At The Disco
Top Hot 100 Artist
DaBaby
Billie Eilish
Khalid
Lil Nas X
Post Malone – WINNER
Billie Eilish is nominated in 12 categories
Top Song Sales Artist
Billie Eilish
Lil Nas X
Lizzo – WINNER
Post Malone
Taylor Swift
Top Social Artist (Fan Voted)
BTS – WINNER
Billie Eilish
EXO GOT7
Ariana Grande
Top R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Khalid – WINNER
Lizzo
Summer Walker
The Weeknd
Lizzo earned 11 nominations
Top R&B Female Artist
Beyoncé
Lizzo
Summer Walker – WINNER
Top Rap Artist
DaBaby
Juice WRLD
Lil Nas X
Post Malone – WINNER
Roddy Ricch
Top Rap Female Artist
Cardi B – WINNER
City Girls
Megan Thee Stallion
Top Country Artist
Kane Brown
Luke Combs – WINNER
Dan + Shay
Maren Morris
Thomas Rhett
Kane Brown got nods in three categories
Top Country Female Artist
Maren Morris – WINNER
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Top Country Tour
Eric Church
Florida Georgia Line
George Strait – WINNER
Top Rock Tour
Elton John – WINNER
Metallica
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones got two touring nominations
Top Dance/Electronic Artist
Avicii
The Chainsmokers – WINNER
DJ Snake
Illenium
Marshmello
Top Gospel Artist
Kirk Franklin
Koryn Hawthorne
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Sunday Service Choir
Kanye West – WINNER
Kanye West earned nine nominations in Christian and Gospel categories
Top Soundtrack:
‘Aladdin’
‘Descendants 3’
‘Frozen II’ – WINNER
‘K-12’ by Melanie Martinez
‘The Dirt’ by Mötley Crüe
Top Rap Album
DaBaby ‘Kirk’
Juice WRLD ‘Death Race For Love’
Post Malone ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ – WINNER
Roddy Ricch ‘Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial’
Young Thug ‘So Much Fun’
Top Rock Album
The Lumineers ‘III’
Slipknot ‘We Are Not Your Kind’
Tame Impala ‘The Slow Rush’
Tool ‘Fear Inoculum’ – WINNER
Vampire Weekend ‘Father of the Bride’
Top Dance/Electronic Album
Avicii ‘Tim’
The Chainsmokers ‘World War Joy’
Illenium ‘Ascend’
Marshmello ‘Marshmello: Fortnite Extended Set’ – WINNER
Alan Walker ‘Different World’
Marshmello has three nominations
Top Gospel Album
Kirk Franklin ‘Long Live Love’
Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers ‘Goshen’
William McDowell ‘The Cry: A Live Worship Experience’
Sunday Service Choir ‘Jesus Is Born’
Kanye West ‘Jesus is King’ – WINNER
Top Streaming Song
Chris Brown ft. Drake ‘No Guidance’
Billie Eilish ‘bad guy’
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus ‘Old Town Road’ – WINNER
Lil Tecca ‘Ran$om’
Post Malone & Swae Lee ‘Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)’
Top Radio Song
Lewis Capaldi ‘Someone You Loved’
Jonas Brothers ‘Sucker’ – WINNER
Khalid ‘Talk’
Lizzo ‘Truth Hurts’
Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber ‘I Don’t Care’
Top R&B Song
Chris Brown ft. Drake ‘No Guidance’
Doja Cat & Tyga ‘Juicy’
Khalid ‘Talk’ – WINNER
Lizzo ‘Good As Hell’
The Weeknd ‘Heartless’
Dan + Shay are up for four awards, including their collaboration with Justin Bieber
Top Country Song
Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber ‘10,000 Hours’ – WINNER
Maren Morris ‘The Bones’
Old Dominion ‘One Man Band’
Blake Shelton ‘God’s Country’
Morgan Wallen ‘Whiskey Glasses’
Top Latin Song
Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna & J Balvin ‘China’
Bad Bunny & Tainy ‘Callaita’
Daddy Yankee ft. Snow ‘Con Calma’ – WINNER
Jhay Cortez, J Balvin, & Bad Bunny ‘No Me Conoce’
Sech ft. Darell, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, Anuel AA ‘Otro Trago’
Top Christian Song
Bethel Music, Jonathan David Helser & Melissa Helser ‘Raise A Hallelujah’
Casting Crowns ft. Matthew West ‘Nobody’
Lauren Daigle ‘Rescue’
For King & Country ‘God Only Knows’ – WINNER
Kanye West ‘Follow God’
Top Gospel Song
Kirk Franklin ‘Love Theory’
Kanye West ‘Closed on Sunday’
Kanye West ‘Follow God’ – WINNER
Kanye West ‘On God’
Kanye West ‘Selah’
Lauren Daigle is up for two awards
Source: DailyMail
