Detroit rapper Eminem and pop sensation Justin Bieber showed up the rest of the music world at last night's Billboard Music Awards. Each of them took home an impressive 6 awards.

Second place in the awards tally was a bit more crowded with 6 artists that won 3 trophies apiece; Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Usher, Taylor Swift, Mumford & Sons and Taio Cruz.

Read more for photos of most of this year's winners, and videos of some of last night live performances.

Rihanna & Britney Spears make everyone feel a little dirty with their performance of "S&M" and "till The World Ends".

OneRepublic, Far East Movement, and Snoop Dog??? Epic.

Beyonce struts her stuff performing her new song "Who Run The World (Girls)".  It's a pretty epic performance, but (I think) a terribly annoying song.

It looks like Ke$ha was trying to channel her inner-Gaga with her performance of "Blow".

Taio Cruz lights up the Billboard stage with "Break Your Heart" and "Dynamite".

Cee Lo Green performes a medley of hits, and does most of it while suspended in mid air with a glittery piano.

Britney comes out for another collaboration with Nicki Minaj. Minaj is a strange woman, very strange.

2011 Billboard Music Artist Awards Winners:

  • Top Artist: Eminem
  • Top New Artist: Justin Bieber
  • Top Male Artist: Eminem
  • Top Female Artist: Rihanna
  • Top Duo/Group: The Black Eyed Peas
  • Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
  • Top Hot 100 Artist: Katy Perry
  • Top Digital Songs Artist: Katy Perry
  • Top Radio Songs Artist:  Rihanna
  • Top Touring Artist: U2
  • Top Social Artist: Justin Bieber
  • Top Streaming Artist: Justin Bieber
  • Top Digital Media Artist: Justin Bieber
  • Top Pop Artist: Lady Gaga
  • Top R&B Artist: Usher
  • Top Rap Artist: Eminem
  • Top Country Artist: Taylor Swift
  • Top Rock Artist: Train
  • Top Alternative Artist: Mumford & Sons
  • Top Latin Artist: Shakira
  • Top Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady Gaga

See the full list of ALL the awards from Billboard.com.

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