In the build up to the show at the weekend, there have been rumors in the week regarding a possible performance between Spears and Rihanna. The fans were kept in the dark in that regard until the duo mounted the stage during the show. The audience was thrilled with pole dance, smooching between the two performers and pillow dance on stage.
The night however belonged to Justin Bieber and Eminem who won six awards on the night each with Eminem picking the coveted artist of the year award. The Billboard Music Awards was a household name until 2006 when the last event was held. The event was announced again for this year.
During this year’s show, popular musicians were honored for their careers. The top nominated stars included Eminem and Lady Gaga who had 16 and 12 nominations respectively. There were 18 categories in the awards which was held over the weekend at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Woow - Rihanna And Britney Spears Kiss Onstage ! : Singers Britney Spears and Rihanna kissed each other on the stage at the Billboard Awards, reminding onlookers of the liplock between Madonna and Britney eight years back.
Spears and Rihanna, clad in matching bondage-style costumes complete with buckles, straps and fish-nets, opened the awards night with a saucy performance. They danced with topless dancers and slid provocatively up and down poles, reported sun.co.uk.
They also sported masks, took part in a pillow fight, and when feathers flew into the air, the singers kissed each other. (IANS/Thaindian)
