The Nick Jonas-hosted Billboard Music Awards 2021 aired live (May 23) from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

Per usual, That Grape Juice provided you with performances as they occurred!

Check out live showings from The Weeknd, BTS, Duran Duran, Alicia Keys, Doja Cat, and more below.

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‘Levitating’ singer Dua Lipa saw her name rise to the top of headlines after the World Values Network took out a full-page ad in Saturday’s issue of ‘The New York Times‘ (May 22) to blast the GRAMMY winner for alleged antisemitism.

Via the ad lifted by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Lipa – alongside models Bella and Gigi Hadid (sisters of Lipa’s boyfriend Anwar Hadid) – were accused of vilifying the Jewish state as Israel and Gaza have dominated news cycles for nearly 2 weeks with reports of fighting & bombings that have left a reported 240 people dead.

Look inside to see the ad and Dua’s response:

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With over 20 years of hits, chart-topping albums, and box office blockbuster tours, P!nk has proven herself a worthy recipient of Billboard’s ICON Award.

On hand to receive the prestigious honor at the show’s 2021 ceremony Sunday (May 23), the songstress (born Alecia Moore) was presented the award by legendary rocker Bon Jovi shortly after she blazed the stage with a medley of hits including ‘So What,’ ‘Blow Me,’ ‘Get the Party Started,’ and more.

Watch her acceptance speech inside!

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The 2020 Billboard charts saw no shortage of Pop hitmakers Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande as the trio of acts respectively dominated the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 with their slew of hits.

Yet despite their individual accomplishments, all three left the 2021 Billboard Music Awards empty-handed.

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Congratulations are due to GRAMMY-winning songstress Fantasia as reports have surfaced she’s welcomed a new bundle of joy to her family.

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The stars shine bright for one of music’s biggest calendar nights – the Billboard Music Awards 2021!

Live from the Microsoft Theaters in Los Angeles, the extravaganza features appearances from the likes of Icon recipient Pink, The Weeknd, Alicia Keys, Doja Cat & SZA, BTS, and many more.

Check out the industry’s biggest names as they arrive at the scene. See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses below…

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A toast to Drake!

With over 230 Billboard Hot 100 chart entries to his credit (the most of any artist) as well as owning the record for most top 10 hits ever on the tally (45), the most simultaneous top 10 hits (7), and many other records, it’s no surprise the rapper is the Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) most-decorated act.

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J. Cole reigns once again on the Billboard 200. And this time it’s with his new album ‘The-Off Season.’

Full story, including the final numbers, below…

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With just hours to go before the Billboard Music Awards 2021 kick-off, organizers for the ceremony have lifted the lid on the winners list for the untelevised categories.

The Weeknd leads with a whopping seven wins, while the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Lady Gaga, BTS, and the late Pop Smoke also won big.

Given the nature of how wins are tabulated (see: using chart data), the list also sees embattled Country music star Morgan Wallen take home awards. As a result, a formal statement accompanied the early tally of winners.

All awaits below…

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Check out Rita Ora!

The multi-hyphenate star stuns on the double cover of ELLE Magazine Indonesia.

30-year-old Ora makes for a striking sight in the Pierre Toussaint lensed shoot, which leads the publication’s special Change Issue.

The feature adds to a packed plate of activity for the songbird, who recently released her EP ‘Bang’ and is currently gearing up to serve as a coach on The Voice Australia.

Check out more from Ms. Ora below…

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Congratulations are in order for H.E.R!

Because the star’s recent single ‘Damage’ has crossed a major milestone.

Full story below…

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Lil Nas X made his ‘SNL’ debut Saturday night (May 22), much to the delight of his growing legion of fans.

Hot on the promo trail in support of his self-titled debut album, ‘Montero’ (due in stores this summer), the 22-year-old cranked out the inaugural live television performances of its leading singles ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ and ‘Sun Goes Down’ on the Anya Taylor-Joy-hosted episode.

While the former rode the poles of controversy straight into record books and Platinum status (as we reported here), the latter – released just May 21 – is building buzz for its emotional, semi-biographical content.

Curious about the first live treatments given to both cuts?  Look inside to see them, including the wardrobe malfunction that has everyone talking…

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