This new addition brings his career total to 19, placing him in the top five winners of all time behind Drake, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and Garth Brooks.

The Weeknd followed up his sweep with a wild performance of “Save Your Tears,” as he swapped back-up dancers for automobiles.

Nick Jonas hosted the live awards show which held at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater and closed the night with a Jonas Brothers performance of their new Marshmello collaboration “Leave Before You Love Me.”

as always, that was simply incredible @theweeknd !!

*wipes away tears* #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/ug4zPbtApF

— Billboard Music Awards (@BBMAs) May 24, 2021

Drake, an artiste with 27 trophies, added another for top streaming songs artist, by night’s end. The rapper was honoured as the artist of the decade and brought his son Adonis onstage to celebrate the milestone.

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Pink was the recipient of the Icon Award. The “Raise Your Glass” singer is the 10th person to receive the award, joining the ranks of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Cher. She was joined on stage by her 9-year-old daughter, Willow Sage Hart, for a stunning aerial performance.

Other notable performances of the night included BTS’ debut of their second English-language single, “Butter,” Colombian artist Karol G made her BBMAs performance debut, Doja Cat and SZA opened up the show with their hit song “Kiss Me More,” and the legendary Alicia Keys celebrated the 20th anniversary of her debut album “Songs in A Minor” with a medley performance, after a touching tribute from Michelle Obama.

The Billboard Music Awards are based on the chart period of March 21, 2020, through April 3, 2021.

See the full winners’ list below:

Top Artist

• Drake
• Juice WRLD
• Pop Smoke
• Taylor Swift
• WINNER: The Weeknd

Top New Artist

• Gabby Barrett
• Doja Cat
• Jack Harlow
• WINNER: Pop Smoke
• Rod Wave

Top Male Artist

• Drake
• Juice WRLD
• Lil Baby
• Pop Smoke
• WINNER: The Weeknd

Top Female Artist

• Billie Eilish
• Ariana Grande
• Dua Lipa
• Megan Thee Stallion
• WINNER: Taylor Swift

Top Duo/Group

• AC/DC
• AJR
• WINNER: BTS
• Dan + Shay
• Maroon 5

Top Billboard 200 Artist

• Drake
• Juice WRLD
• Pop Smoke
• Post Malone
• WINNER: Taylor Swift

Top Streaming Songs Artist

• DaBaby
• WINNER: Drake
• Lil Baby
• Pop Smoke
• The Weeknd

Top Song Sales Artist

• Justin Bieber
• WINNER: BTS
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Morgan Wallen
• The Weeknd

Top Radio Songs Artist

• Justin Bieber
• Lewis Capaldi
• Dua Lipa
• Harry Styles
• WINNER: The Weeknd

Top Social Artist (Fan-Voted)

• BLACKPINK
• WINNER: BTS
• Ariana Grande
• SB19
• Seventeen

Top R&B Artist

• Jhené Aiko
• Justin Bieber
• Chris Brown
• Doja Cat
• WINNER: The Weeknd

Top Rap Artist

• WINNER: DaBaby
• Drake
• Juice WRLD
• Lil Baby
• Pop Smoke

Top Country Artist

• WINNER: Gabby Barrett
• Kane Brown
• Luke Combs
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen

Top Rock Artist

• AC/DC
• AJR
• Five Finger Death Punch
• WINNER: Machine Gun Kelly
• Twenty-One pilots

Top Latin Artist

• Anuel AA
• WINNER: Bad Bunny
• J Balvin
• Maluma
• Ozuna

Top Dance/Electronic Artist

• The Chainsmokers
• Kygo
• WINNER: Lady Gaga
• Marshmello
• Surf Mesa

Top Christian Artist

• Casting Crowns
• WINNER: Elevation Worship
• Ror KING & COUNTRY
• Carrie Underwood
• Zach Williams

Top Gospel Artist

• Kirk Franklin
• Koryn Hawthorne
• Tasha Cobbs Leonard
• Maverick City Music
• WINNER: Kanye West

Top Billboard 200 Album

• Juice WRLD “Legends Never Die”
• Lil Baby “My Turn”
• WINNER: Pop Smoke “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon”
• Taylor Swift “folklore”
• The Weeknd “After Hours”

Top Hot 100 Song

• 24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior “Mood”
• Gabby Barrett ft. Charlie Puth “I Hope”
• Chris Brown & Young Thug “Go Crazy”
• DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch “ROCKSTAR”
• WINNER: The Weeknd “Blinding Lights”

Top Streaming Song

• Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion “WAP”
• WINNER: DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch “ROCKSTAR”
• Future ft. Drake “Life Is Good”
• Jack Harlow ft. DaBaby, Tory Lanez, & Lil Wayne “WHAT’S POPPIN”
• The Weeknd “Blinding Lights”

Top Collaboration

• 24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior “Mood”
• WINNER: Gabby Barrett ft. Charlie Puth “I Hope”
• Chris Brown & Young Thug “Go Crazy”
• DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch “ROCKSTAR”
• Jack Harlow ft. DaBaby, Tory Lanez, & Lil Wayne “WHAT’S POPPIN”

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Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Gareth Brooks, and Amanda Gorman are four celebrities who performed at the 46th US presidential inauguration ceremony of President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

Lady Gaga took the stage first, performing the national anthem.

However, she had earlier announced on her Twitter page that she will be performing for the transition of power.

She revealed that her intention is to acknowledge their past, heal for their present, and passionate about their future.

Her Tweet;

“Singing our National Anthem for the American People is my honor. I will sing during a ceremony, a transition, a moment of change—between POTUS 45 and 46. For me, this has great meaning.

“My intention is to acknowledge our past, be healing for our present, and passionate for a future where we work together lovingly. I will sing to the hearts of all people who live on this land. Respectfully and kindly, Lady Gaga. “

My intention is to acknowledge our past, be healing for our present, and passionate for a future where we work together lovingly. I will sing to the hearts of all people who live on this land. Respectfully and kindly, Lady Gaga. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) January 20, 2021

Her arrival and performance;

Here's Lady Gaga's entire rendition of The Star Spangled Banner pic.twitter.com/O3b6Kkouoi

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 20, 2021

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While Gaga sang the national anthem, Jennifer Lopez performed a medley of patriotic songs that included “This Land Is Your Land.”

Prior to this, the singer had announced on her Twitter page that she will be performing at the inauguration.

She posted a short video of herself taking a selfie with some American soldiers with the caption;

“What an honor to spend a few moments with these brave men and women. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I honor you today and every day. Tomorrow I sing for you and all American.”

What an honor to spend a few moments with these brave men and women. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I honor you today and everyday. 🇺🇸 Tomorrow I sing for you and all Americans. ❤️🤍💙 #inauguration2021 pic.twitter.com/xgk64I1bRr

— jlo (@JLo) January 19, 2021

Her Performance;

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Garth Brooks on the other hand did not make any announcement prior to his performance.

However, he composed a message of appreciation after the inauguration.

His Tweet;

“I want to thank Colonel Fettig of the @marineband I also want to tell Matt, the trumpet player, thank you for letting me stand beside you today. Our father, a Marine Corp Veteran of the Korean War, would want to tell you both “Semper Fi!”

I want to thank Colonel Fettig of the @marineband. I also want to tell Matt, the trumpet player, thank you for letting me stand beside you today. Our father, a Marine Corp Veteran of the Korean War, would want to tell you both “Semper Fi!”

— Garth Brooks (@garthbrooks) January 21, 2021

His Performance:

Amanda Gorman making the fourth on the list is a young American poet.

She has become the youngest poet ever to perform at a presidential inauguration, calling for “unity and togetherness”.

The 22-year-old delivered her work The Hill We Climb to both the dignitaries present in Washington DC and a watching global audience.

Her Performance;

Our National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman takes the #Inaugural59 podium. pic.twitter.com/CDVLhQ0C8W

— JCCIC (@JCCIC) January 20, 2021

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