Chris Brown paid homage to Michael Jackson during his energetic set at the Billboard Music Awards. Breezy turned the stage into Chinatown, working up a sweat as he performed his first X single “Fine China” with his dancers and MJ’s guitarist Orianthi. He closed by striking a silhouette pose just like his icon.

While he thrilled with his dance moves, his vocals weren’t as impressive. “Lil hoarse for the performance but it happens. Good shit otherwise,” tweeted Breezy.

Watch his killer set below.

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Bruno Mars brought some disco fever to the Billboard Music Awards 2013. The R&B heartthrob, who kicks off his “Moonshine Jungle Tour” on June 22, performed “Treasure” with his Hooligans. Looking fresh in crimson suits, the band jammed to the new single off Bruno’s album Unorthodox Jukebox underneath disco lights. Watch his funky set below.

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The Billboard Music Awards returned to Las Vegas on Sunday with performances from Prince, Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and more. Before the show, the celebs showed out on the blue carpet at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Despite the scorching temps, many stars including Chris Brown, Miguel, Ke$ha, and Ed Sheeran opted for black.

Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose left baby Sebastian back home and hit up Sin City for the night. Jennifer Lopez shimmered in gold, Kelly Rowland sparkled in silver, and Top Rap Artist winner Nicki Minaj was red hot in a floor-length gown.

See more photos from the arrivals below.

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BET called on some of its famous friends to announce the nominees for the BET Awards ’13 in downtown L.A. on Tuesday. Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, and Tamar Braxton were on hand, along with this year’s host Chris Tucker and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Charlie Wilson.

Kendrick, who scored eight nominations, read off half the nominees and kept going before he realized he was reading BET executive Stephen Hill’s speech, making for a funny moment.

A blond and tatted Breezy spoke about performing at the show and revealed that Aaliyah is featured on his new single, “They Don’t Know.”

A pregnant Tamar Braxton, who received two nominations including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, announced that her album Love and War is due in September on Epic Records.

The BET Awards ’13 will air live from the Nokia Theatre in L.A. on June 30. Drake leads with 12 nominations including five in the coveted Video of the Year category. For a full list of nominees, click here.

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Drake leads the nominations for the BET Awards ’13. The Young Money rapper scores 12 nominations at this year’s show.

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Rihanna continues to dominate the charts and awards shows. The pop princess has received 10 nominations at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis pulled a heist when they invaded the stage at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards on Sunday. Following an introduction from Snoop Lion and Ke$ha (who had no problem lighting one up onstage), the Seattle duo delivered an infectious performance of their new single “Can’t Hold Us” off their debut The Heist.

Wearing a blue suit under a blue cape with yellow tassles, Macklemore bound across the stage during his lively set, walking over the rails and the crowd. He got some help from Lewis, Seattle singer Ray Dalton, and a mariachi band, as celebrities such as Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington sang along.

“Thank you @MTV!!!!!!!! And thank you to Jamie Foxx, Samuel Jackson and Kerri Washington for being the lone celebs with their hands up. Haha!” tweeted Macklemore.

Watch the adrenaline-fueled set below.

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Hello Brooklyn. The MTV Video Music Awards are headed to the home of Jay-Z and Biggie for the first time ever.

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