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Not even an all-star lineup featuring the likes of Queen of Pop Madonna, Celine Dion, Britney Spears, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Rihanna were enough to save the 2016 Billboard Music Awards from tanking.

Its highly anticipated performers list and tribute to late pop icon Prince drummed up what was once perceived as ample buzz, final ratings report indicate the exact opposite.

Giving the annual awards showing its lowest viewership in 4 years, tuck in below to find out just how many people tuned in to the Ludacris & Ciara-hosted affair:

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The stars shine bright for one of music’s biggest calendar nights – the Billboard Music Awards 2016!  Live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the extravaganza features appearances from the likes of Britney Spears, Rihanna, Ciara, Pink, Celine Dion, Fifth Harmony, Justin Bieber, and many more.

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

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The 2016 Billboard Music Awards received an additional jolt of star-power courtesy of Rihanna.

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The line-up for the Billboard Music Awards 2016 continues to pack on the Pop power.

Previously announced performers include Madonna, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Fifth Harmony, as well as Pink, and now today a trio of major names have officially joined the list.

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The Billboard Music Awards 2016 just added a mega-star to its already stacked line-up of performers.

For, it has been officially announced that Madonna is set to honor the late great Prince – who died suddenly on April 21st aged 57.

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Pop prince Justin Bieber has legal trouble on his hands.

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The incomparable Celine Dion is set to make a triumphant comeback to the world stage.

Four months after the passing of her beloved husband-manager Rene Angelil, the vocal powerhouse has been unveiled at the recipient of the Icon Award at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.

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Pop titan Britney Spears boasts a success narrative few can rival. Fittingly, the Billboard Music Awards are to tribute her accordingly with the BBMA Millennium Award on May 22nd.

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That Grape Juice‘s latest feature ‘Meet The Makers’ spotlights the gifted names who engineer the spectacle in all facets of entertainment. Music, TV, and beyond.

Today’s instalment celebrates the work of the choreographer Hollywood.

A force in the world of dance and creative direction, Hollywood’s journey has seen him find a friend and collaborator in the ‘Lemonade’ pouring performer that is Beyonce.

How?

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In 2016, being an “Indie Artist” carries a different weight than in previous years. With albums becoming more DIY than ever before, we are seeing more talent pave their way to success without the backing of a major label. Has the once sought after “record deal” lost its vigor? That Grape Juice weighs up below…

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It’s that time of year!

The Billboard Music Awards are back for its 2016 instalment and today the much anticipated nominees were revealed.

Hosts Ciara and Ludacris were on-hand for the partial announcement today on Good Morning America.

In the time since, the full list of finalists for the May 22nd ceremony (which airs live on ABC from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas) has surfaced.

See who’s up for what after the jump. We imagine some choices will have you scratching your head…

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Tinashe‘s ‘Joyride’ era may be off to a worrying start but that’s done all of nothing to stop her efforts to promote the forthcoming set.

Her latest stop? San Diego, where she performed the U.S. National Anthem for the Dodgers Opening Day.

There, following in the footsteps of rivals Beyonce & Ciara, she performed the number for sports-loving fans after launching the ‘Joyride Tour’ and before she hopes to impact the Billboard Hot 100 with new material.

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