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Let's be real. When it comes to the Billboard Music Awards, it's all about the performances. Basically 97 percent of tonight's show was when one was happening. So here we are, recapping the whopping 17(!!!) performances that took place on the #BBMA stage. Which one was your favorite and least favorite? Recap them with us here, in order of appearance, and we'll remind you of the night's best (and not so much) moments. Leggo... Photos: Best Dressed of the 2013 Billboard Music Awards First things first, Bruno Mars kicked off the show with his song, "Treasure." New single, perhaps? It was perfectly Bruno in every way, aka it was super vintage and we liked it. Next up was Selena Gomez, who basically did her MTV Movie Awards performance of "Come & Get It" over again but in a gold dress instead of a red one and with toilet paper hanging from the ceiling. It was curtains but like, it looked like toilet paper. Then was The Band Perry for all those country fans. They sang "Better Dig Two" and as per usual, Kimberly killed it. At 8:30, we were only a half hour in but already four performances strong. Yup. Icona Pop performed "I Love It." We've loved that song forever but it's nice to finally put two faces to the Swedish duo who sings it, ya know? Next up? Chris Brown. He actually sung live tonight, so gold star for Breezy. He sounded, looked, and danced like Michael Jackson throughout the entire performance of "Fine China," so gold star there too, we guess? Then, it was across the strip to Macklamore and Ryan Lewis. Obvs they sang "Thrift Shop," and obvs everyone in the audience knew every. Single. Word. Circa 9pm, Taylor Swift showed everyone how it's done, performing "22" for the very first time on TV. And she started off backstage and then made her way onstage with approximately 7,000 backup dancers and singers. SUCH a production, and SO T.Swift. Amazing. Taylor is a tough act to follow, but next up was newcomer country singer Kacey Musgraves, who sang her song, "Merry Go 'Round." We kinda like this girl. At this point we're about halfway through the show and Justin Bieber takes the stage! He performed "Take You," a song voted on by his 30 million+ Twitter followers, and he wore a one-sleeved leather jacket. Pretttty sure he lip-synched the chorus but don't quote us on that. Moivng right along, Pitbull and Christina Aguilera (who showed off her new sexy bod) performed "Feel This Moment" and it was great. Then some guy named Morten Harkat joined them on stage and that...was a buzzkill. At a quarter to 10, Miguel took the stage. He wore a white suit, did some splits, and OMG, those vocals. Were. Amazing. And then Chloe Moretz presented her "friend," Ed Sheeran. Since when are they friends? In other news, he sang "Lego House." He is so talented it's not ok. Then, immediately following Ed, Pitbull came back to the stage and joined Jennifer Lopez for "Live It Up." And that they did. 10:15 pm, Biebs is back! He and will.i.am perform #thatpower." It was good, very techno-ish, and Biebs was wearing the same black leather thing as before but this time with leather accents. Then, it was getting late (10:30, aka bedtime) so the strobe lights came out, as did David Guetta,  Ne-Yo and Akon. Their performance was fun and was pretty much a dance party. One of the night's last performances was Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne, and we forgot what song they were singing because all we were doing was staring at Nicki's butt as she gave Weezy a lap dance. Just another night on national television, you guys. And then? OMG, PRINCE, PEOPLE! He got a solid 12 minutes of the show dedicated just to him and his awesomeness, and clearly he was the perfect way to end it. And a perfect way to end this post. Good night, ya'll! OK! News: Full Winners List from the 2013 Billboard Music Awards Which performance was your favorite of the night? Which one left you unimpressed? Tweet us @OKMagazine! Photo credit:  Getty Images

We are in full swing at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards right now, but TONS of awards have already been handed out. A bunch of winners got announced during the show's pre-telecast since with that many live performances, there isn't enough time for that many live winner announcements. But anyway, check out the list of winners as they come in below. We'll be updating this list all night! Oh, and  we'll give you a hint: Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj are killing it. Photos: Best Dressed at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards Top Artist: 
Top New Artist: One Direction 
Top Male Artist: 
Top Female Artist: Taylor Swift 
Top Duo/Group: One Direction 
Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift 
Top Hot 100 Artist: Maroon 5 
Top Digital Songs Artist: Taylor Swift 
Top Radio Songs Artist: Rihanna 
Top Touring Artist: Madonna 
Top Social Artist: Justin Bieber 
Top Streaming Artist: Nicki Minaj 
Top Pop Artist: One Direction 
Top R&B Artist: Rihanna 
Top Rap Artist: Nicki Minaj
Top Country Artist: Taylor Swift 
Top Rock Artist: fun. 
Top Latin Artist: Jenni Rivera 
Top Dance Artist: Madonna 
Top EDM Artist:  ALBUM AWARDS
Top Billboard 200 Album: 
Top Pop Album: Adele "21" 
Top R&B Album: Rihanna "Unapologetic" 
Top Rap Album: Nicki Minaj "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" 
Top Country Album: Taylor Swift "Red" 
Top Rock Album: Mumford & Son "Babel" 
Top Latin Album: Jenni Rivera "Las Misma Gran Senora" 
Top Dance Album: Madonna "MDNA" 
Top EDM Album: Skrillex "Bangarang"  SONG AWARDS 
Top Hot 100 Song: Gotye Featuring Kimbra "Somebody That I Used To Know" 
Top Digital Song: Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe"
Top Radio Song: Gotye Featuring Kimbra "Somebody That I Used To Know" 
Top Streaming Song (Audio): Gotye Featuring Kimbra "Somebody That I Used To Know" 
Top Streaming Song (Video): PSY "Gangnam Style" 
Top Pop Song: Carly Rae Jepsen "Call Me Maybe" 
Top R&B Song: Rihanna "Diamonds" 
Top Rap Song: Macklamore and Ryan Lewis "Thrift Shop"
Top Country Song: Taylor Swift "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" 
Top Rock Song: Gotye Featuring Kimbra "Somebody That I Used To Know" 
Top Latin Song: Michel Telo "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" 
Top Dance Song: Baauer "Harlem Shake" 
Top EDM Song: Baauer "Harlem Shake"  Photos: Red Carpet Pics from the Billboard Music Awards 2013 Which of these wins made you the happiest? Are you happy Taylor, Nicki, Rihanna and One Direction won so many Billboards? Tweet us @OKMagazine!     Photo credit:  Getty Images