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Red Carpet Recap: 2015 Billboard Music Awards

The stars were shining bright at last night's Billboard Music Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Ludacris and Chrissy Teigen, featured everything from Kanye's censored performance to a showstopping rendition by the divalicious Mariah Carey. Flip through our gallery to see some of the hottest celebs who were in attendance.
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50 Cent and actors Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett

Recording artist 50 Cent and actors Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett attend the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

Model Chrissy Teigen and singer John Legend attend the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Nicki Minaj

Recording artist Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Jussie Smollett and Estelle

Recording artists Jussie Smollett and Estelle perform onstage during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Kanye West

Recording artist Kanye West performs onstage during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Chrissy Teigen and Ludacris

Hosts Chrissy Teigen and Ludacris speak onstage during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Jussie Smollett

Singer/actor Jussie Smollett attends the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Laverne Cox

Actress Laverne Cox attends the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Tracee Ellis Ross

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Jennifer Lopez

Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson

Rapper/actor Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson arrives at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Zendaya

Zendaya arrives at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Jourdan Dunn

Model Jourdan Dunn attends the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Estelle

Musician Estelle attends the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Bryshere Y. Gray, Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett

Actors Bryshere Y. Gray, Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett attend the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Chris Brown and daughter Royalty

Singer Chris Brown and daughter Royalty arrive at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Taraji P. Henson

Actress Taraji P. Henson arrives at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey attends the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Chris Brown

Recording artist Chris Brown performs onstage during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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