2011 Billboard Music Awards (Performances)

R&B singer Rihanna, 23, tried to recreate that same spark that Britney Spears and Madonna brought to the MTV Awards by kissing on the lips. But Brit foiled Rihanna’s plans by turning her cheek at the last minute!

No matter what she did, Rihanna was unable to create any excitement during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards last night in Las Vegas. Her sex-charged performance of “S&M” with Britney Spears fell flat.

Nicki Minaj’s performance of “Super Bass” also fell flat. Is it possible that audiences are beginning to tune out these mass produced, canned and vacuum packed artists?

WINNER’S LIST

Top Artist of the Year: Eminem
Top Album Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
Digital Artist of the Year: Justin Bieber
Top Female Artist of the Year: Rihanna
Top Male Artist of the Year: Eminem
Viral Innovator of the Year: Cee Lo Green
Radio Artist of the Year: Rihanna
Fan Favourite of the Year: Justin Bieber
Icon Award: Neil Diamond
Millennium Artist Award: Beyonce
Top New Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Rap Artist: Eminem
Top Pop Artist: Lady Gaga
Top R&B Artist: Usher
Top Country Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Latin Artist: Shakira
Top Dance Artist: Lady Gaga