Tearful Lauren Alaina sings through the pain after injuring vocal chords as she vies for American Idol crown

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Singing on: Lauren Alaina took to the American Idol stage tonight for the final showdown, despite having injured her vocal chords during rehearsals


Lauren Alaina managed to make it on to the American Idol stage tonight for the final showdown - despite fears she may have had to bow out of the contest.

The 16-year-old hopeful had earlier 'blew out her vocal chords' in rehearsals, the show's doctor explained.

But after receiving medical attention and medication she was declared fit to do battle with fellow finalist Scotty McCreery.


Emotional night: The 16-year-old hopeful became tearful after singing her last song of the night


Lauren soldiered on without any audible hiccups, becoming tearful during her last song, with both her and Scotty, 17, receiving high praise from the judges for their performances.

However, despite her setback, Lauren appeared to get the edge over Scotty, with the judges being slightly more impressed by her efforts.

After the final song, all three judges said Lauren would get their vote over Scotty - although it is the public who get to decide the winner.

Steven Tyler even went as far to say: 'Lauren gets it hands down.'


Graceful: Host Ryan Seacrest escorts the Georgia native into the audience at LA's Nokia Theatre as she sings Like My Mother Does


Proud: Lauren shares a hug with her mother as her father watches on during the performance


The show began with the drama over Lauren's voice being discussed.

She reassured host Ryan Seacrest: 'I'm fine,' after the programme's doctor explained how she had received medical treatment for her vocal chords.

Tonight saw the boy next door versus the southern belle as Scotty and Lauren put in their final performances ahead of tomorrow's finale.

Each contestant sung three songs for judges Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Tyler.


Let the battle commence: Lauren with fellow finalist Scotty McCreery and host Seacrest


Round one was their favourite song from the season, round two was a song picked by their mentors and round three was the single that each contestant will release if they win the competition.

Scotty's final song was the slow track, I love You This Big.

'When you hit that end note I was like "woah, dude". Scotty you are in it to win it. That was a brilliant vocal,' Jackson told him.

'You are a storyteller, you did an amazing job with that song,' said Lopez.



Southern belle: She started the night off in a gold, sparkly dress


Musician: Scotty performs with his guitar in hand. He also received high praise from the judges although they said Lauren had a slight edge over him


Lauren's final track was It's Like My Mother Does, which led her to hug her mother during the performance.

'Lauren Alaina has arrived America, that was amazing,' shouted Jackson.

'There was heart, emotion, feeling and a beautiful, beautiful voice,' said Lopez.

'It's been a tight race,' Lopez added. 'America has their job cut out for them.'


Here come the judges: Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson


In position: All judges agreed it was a close race, but called if for Lauren at the end of the night. The voting public will decide the winner, which will be announced in tomorrow's show


The songs were performed in LA's Nokia Theatre in front of seven thousand fans.

The public will vote for the winner with the result being announced tomorrow.

Tonight also saw a guest performance from Taio Cruz and American Idol winner David Cook from season seven.

This year marks Idol's youngest-ever, and first all-country music finale.

Alaina from Georgia, who has dreamed of appearing on the show since age six, is the youngest person to reach the finale.

McCreery, from North Carolina, has a deep voice that belies his youth and has barely put a foot wrong.


Guest performer: Taio Cruz took to the American Idol stage to entertain the 7,000-strong crowd


But whichever contestant prevails when the votes are announced on Wednesday - and predictions as usual are for a close race - country music may end up the real winner, some experts say.

'Either way they have two people who could do very well in country music,' said Yahoo! Music managing editor Lyndsey Parker.

'If you look at some of the biggest sellers of the past couple of years they have been Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert.'


Look who's back: Fellow American Idol winner David Cook closed the show


Swift has sold more than three million copies in the United States alone of her November 2010 album Speak Now.

Searches on Yahoo! for American Idol finalists have spiked 949 percent this week ahead of 10th season climax of the most-watched TV show in the United States.

Alaina is getting nearly nine times as many searches as McCreery, according to Yahoo! data.


American Idol 2011 Top 2 Finale - Lauren Alaina (Like My Mother Does)



Lauren Alaina - Flat on the Floor - American Idol Season Finale Top 2 Performances May 24,2011



American Idol 2011 Top 2 Finale - Scotty McCreery (Gone)



Scotty McCreery - Check Yes or No - Top 2 - American Idol 2011 Finale (2nd Song) - 05/24/11



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You might need a bigger scanner there Jack! A rotund looking Black goes through LAX security

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Hands up: Jack Black goes through a full body scan at LAX airport last night


He may voice a lithe Kung Fu expert in his latest movie, but Jack Black was looking a little out of shape as he headed through security at LAX airport last night.

The 41-year-old comic actor held up his hands and stood in front of the body scanner, in a pose which revealed his rather rotund figure.

And when he turned round, he showed the back of his T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan reading 'Pie 'N Burger,' revealing his fondness for the fatty foods.

The father of two was heading to New York for the east coast premiere of Kung Fu Panda 2, in which he reprises the voice of martial arts panda Po.



Animation star: Jack was heading to New York for the east coast premiere of Kung Fu Panda, with the back of his T-shirt reading 'pie 'n burger'


Jack also promoted the film in Los Angeles on Saturday, alongside co-stars Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu and Seth Rogen.

The star may have been looking a little rotund, but he showed he still has plenty of energy this morning on the film's red carpet.


All smiles: The actor looked his usual relaxed self as he headed towards the security checkpoint, clutching his laptop


He wowed onlookers by taking a few leaps on the red carpet outside the city's Ziegfeld Theatre and demonstrated his own martial arts style moves.

The 3D film explores Po's adoption and who his real father is.

'Those answers are explained,' Jack told USA Today. 'It takes it to a real emotional place that we didn't in the first film.'


Taking a leap: Jack showed off his energetic side as he demonstrated his Kung Fu skills at the New York premiere of Kung Fu Panda last night


'At first, I wasn't really into it,' he said. 'But then they showed me a clip of panda Po synced to my voice from High Fidelity, and it clicked in my head.

Like "That totally makes sense. My voice in that panda is going to be a funny movie."'

And Jack, who was joined by co-star Lucy Liu on the carpet today, is hoping to do a third instalment.

'I’d love to do more Kung Fu Panda, but it’s up to the audience to demand that,' he said.


Fooling around: Jack played up to the cameras by lolling on the floor and performing press ups


Keep it up: Jack kicked a toy panda around as she showed off his bear skills on the carpet


Black tie: Lucy Liu looked stunning in a black minidress with white detail as she arrived at the premiere

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Too much fun in the sun: Joey Essex sleeps it off after a long day of boozing in Marbella

By ANDREA MAGRATH

Sleep it off: Joey Essex is caught taking a nap this afternoon after a long day boozing in the sunshine in Marbella


As a club promoter, he is responsible for ensuring everyone at his parties has the time of their lives - while keeping a level head himself.

But as Joey Essex is in Marbella on holiday, the reality star didn't mind over-indulging as he spent a long day partying in the sunshine.

It all became a bit too much for Joey though, who was later seen passed out in the shade after being helped to the resort bathrooms by his friends.


Worse for wear: The reality star looked bleary-eyed as his mates helped him to the bathroom at their resort


The 20-year-old was seen indulging in glasses of beer as he reclined on a sun lounger surrounded by bikini-clad girls yesterday.

Joey was clearly keen to get his holiday off to a roaring start after arriving at the Spanish holiday resort, and looked more than a little worse for wear hours later.

The hot Marbella sun will only have increased the effect on Joey's intoxication levels.


'This will sort you out': Joey's friends offered assistance by providing more beer


A bleary-eyed Joey was led to the bathrooms at the Buddha Beach Club by his friends, according to onlookers.

'He was drinking all day in the sun, then got up and was sick. His mates took him to the toilet and fed him some more beer and then he just crashed out,' a fellow partygoer said.

There was no sign of his girlfriend Sam Faiers, who is also holidaying with the cast of The Only Way Is Essex in Marbella, so it was up to Joey's mates to lend a hand.


Before the downfall: Joey was seen throwing back beers in the sun


But the blokes appear to have decided that sleeping it off was the best course of action, leaving Joey passed out on a bunch in a deep sleep.

Joey's TOWIE castmates Jessica Wright, Sam Faiers, Lucy Mecklenburgh, James 'Arg' Argent and Lydia Bright have all descended on Marbella for their annual holiday.

They will be guests of Mark Wright who is hosting a series of parties at local nightclubs this week.

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Beautiful babes in arms: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban carry their pair of gorgeous girls as they jet out of LAX

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Happy family: Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban were seen carrying their daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret through LAX yesterday


Travelling with small children can be a nightmare for most parents.

But as Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban made their way through L.A.X. with their daughters, both little girls behaved impeccably.

Country singer Keith carried a snoozing Sunday Rose, who will be three in July, who appeared to be while Nicole was charged with carrying the newest member of their family little Faith Margaret.

These pictures are the first sightings of five month old Faith with the rest of the family.

Australian actress, Nicole, 43, was dressed in a pair of olive green trousers a patterned blouse, burgundy jumper and dark jacket.

Singer-songwriter Keith kept things casual in jeans and a T-shirt and donned a baseball cap for the travel.

Both little girls were dressed in white and Sunday Rose wore her hair in two side plaits.


What a good girl: Although their newest addition to the family is just five months old Faith was well behaved as the family headed to the plane


Earlier this month Keith was honoured with a star on Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame and was joined by his wife to celebrate the unveiling of his plaque.

The couple welcomed the newest addition to their family Faith Margaret in December who was born by surrogate.

Speaking about the experience Nicole said: ‘Having given birth and then being there to see my child born in that way, I felt so much love for our surrogate, gestational carrier.’


Red carpet glamour: Nicole looked stunning in black as she and Keith attended the Billboard Music Awards


The Academy Award-winning actress also explained that she uses the term ‘gestational carrier’ as opposed to ‘surrogate’.

Speaking to Australia’s 60 minutes Nicole explained: ‘We were trying to be accurate.

The term gestational carrier is used if it's your biological child and if it isn't, then you use surrogate. I mean, who knows what it is. But she's the most wonderful woman to do this for us.’

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Kirstie Alley strips down to leotard on Dancing With The Stars as last three put best foot forward ahead of finale

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Star turn: Kirstie Alley dressed in a long brown dress for her second spin with Maksim Chmerkovskiy on Dancing With The Stars last night


She may have got the lowest score of the night.

But Dancing With The Stars contestant Kirstie Alley certainly turned heads with her raunchy routine, which saw her strip down to a leotard.

The former Cheers actress defied her 60 years as she put on the sultry show during a freestyle dance with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy.


Stripped: But there was a purpose to her covered up attire as she soon ripped it off to reveal a skin-tight black leotard


Kirstie initially swept onto the dance floor conservatively dressed in a long brown gown for her second spin with Maksim.

But there was a purpose to her covered up attire - because she wasn't planning on wearing it for long.

The actress proceeded to circle the floor to show off her slimmer frame after ripping off her costume.


Flaunt: The actress circled the dance floor to show off her slimmer frame


But the move failed to wow the judges, who gave her and Maksim 27 points.

The Dancing With The Stars finale is just around the corner, and all three remaining stars certainly brought their A game ahead of it, last night.

With each required to perform two dances, the couples chose two very different styles for both the judges choice and freestyle rounds.


Fans: Denise Richards and her daughter Sam were also enjoying the show from the sidelines




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Teen dreams: Shirtless Justin Bieber and sweetheart Selena Gomez head to the beach in Maui

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Shirtless: The teen singer wore a pair of bath shorts teamed with flip flops while Selena donned a pink bikini top and Daisy Dukes


After winning six gongs at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night, it looks like Justin Bieber has decided he deserves a holiday.

The 17-year-old pop star was pictured heading to the beach in Hawaii yesterday after jetting to Hawaii with girlfriend Selena Gomez.

Stripped to the waist, the Canadian star showed off his rock hard stomach in a pair of bathing shorts teamed with flip flops and white sunglasses.

Selena, meanwhile, was wearing a pink bikini top and Daisy Dukes, and was carrying a leopard print bag as she took a walk with her other half.

Als on show was a new tattoo on Bieber's toros under his arm, in addition to one he got when was 16 of a bird on his waistline.

Earlier the young couple were spotted arriving to Maui hand in hand after taking a flight from Los Angeles LAX.


Body art: Bieber showed off a new tattoo - a row of mysterious symbols under his left arm - in addition to the bird etching on his waistline


Justin and Selena, 18, went fully public with their romance at the awards show in Las Vegas - sharing kisses and hugs in the audience.

The young lovebirds smooched as Bieber picked up his six awards and dominated the star-studded ceremony.

Gomez appeared to be making a good impression on her boyfriend's family, as she sat with her arm around Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette.

She was, however, notably absent from her beau's two acceptance speeches.
Bieber, who was wearing a gold tuxedo jacket, grinned as he took home six awards during Sunday's ceremony.


Holiday time: Justin and Selena arrived at the airport hand in hand for their romantic holiday together


The pint-size pop star shared a slightly awkward hug with Gomez as his name was read out as the winner of digital artist of the year.

He thanked his family, his fans, manager Scooter Braun and Usher - who signed the youngster to his record label and turned him into a superstar.

'Basically everyone who helped me get out of my hometown and live my dream,' he said.


Jet-set: The couple earlier took a flight out of Los Angeles, having returned from Las Vegas where they attended the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday


Young love: The pair were dressed casually as they arrived in Maui


Bieber and Gomez made up for their awkward moment as the former YouTube sensation was named the top new artist of the year.

Bieber leaned in for a passionate kiss with his girlfriend and she beamed with delight as she watch her man on stage.

The Canadian pop sensation thanked 'god' as he picked up his second award and paid tribute to his proud mother.


Fully public: Justin and Selena shared kisses in the audience as he picked up six gongs at the awards ceremony


'Mom - you've been amazing. You've been travelling with me, putting up with all my crap,' he said.

Bieber also won awards for top pop album, top streaming artist, top song and top social media artist.

Meanwhile, the first trailer for Bieber's women's fragrance Someday has been revealed.


Up close and personal: Bieber kisses a young girl's neck after she uses his perfume in a new trailer for the scent called Someday


Flying high: In the trailer, the pair are seen floating around in the sky


The advert, which has been labelled 'ridiculous' by some, sees a young girl spray the fragrance on her neck, at which point Bieber appears next to her before whisking her up into the sky and flying through the air.

Talking about the fragrance recently, Bieber told WWD: 'Let’s be real, the way a girl smells is very important to a guy!

'I have such a deep connection with my fans, so creating a fragrance that I personally love is another way I can bring them closer to my world.'


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'I missed my favourite meal': David Beckham tucks into pie and mash as soon as he jets into London.. but his boys like U.S. food

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Much missed dish: David Beckham enjoyed a meal of pie and mash when he landed in London earlier today. He posted a picture to his Facebook page


His boys have adapted well to their lives Stateside and appear to like nothing more than tucking into local foods.

But while David Beckham might love his life out in sunny L.A. when he is back home he likes nothing more than tucking into traditional British fare.

The footballer arrived in London this morning and wasted no time sourcing his most-desired local dish.


Delicious: David and Victoria Beckham's son Brooklyn, 12, was seen enjoying a slice of cheesy pizza as he watched his dad play for LA Galaxy


David posted a picture of himself enjoying the comfort food and said: 'Landed back in London this morning. Missed my favourite meal, so headed straight for some pie and mash. Heading upto Manchester tomorrow, can't wait.'

While Beckham might miss British food it seems that his boys have developed a taste for American food and were seen enjoying three different dishes earlier this week.

Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz were all seen tucking into some tasty treats which are virtually staples at American football games as they watched their dad play for LA Galaxy.

While Brooklyn, 12, appeared to be enjoying a slice of cheesy pizza, Romeo, eight, wolfed down some blue candy floss, and six-year-old Cruz seemed to like his hot dog.


Tasty: Romeo (left) and Cruz certainly seemed to be enjoying their candy floss


Meanwhile, as Victoria keeps busy with her fashion range during her last few weeks of pregnancy, David has also got some new fashion plans himself.

The 36-year-old sportsman has announced his plans to launch his own male underwear range.

David fronted the Emporio Armani underwear campaign in 2007, appearing on giant billboards and magazine spreads, which resulted in a doubling of profits for the Italian company in one year, from around £14.1 million to £38.7 million.


My favourite! Cruz, six, tucked into a hot dog as he watched the match


His Armani experience gave him insight into the fashion industry and he soon spotted a gap in the market for well-cut T-shirts and fitted boxer shorts.

He said: 'I have had the idea of doing a bodywear collection for some time now.

'The push to do something of my own really came as a result of my collaboration with Armani.

'It proved to me that there is a real market for good-looking, well-made men's bodywear.'


In action: The boys were watching their father David play for LA Galaxy


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Multimillion dollar girl Emma Watson hangs out with her friends in her tracksuit bottoms

By ANDREA MAGRATH

Casual day out: Emma Watson sports tracksuit bottoms and trainers for a day at the cinema with her friends


In a few months her face will once again be gracing cinema screens worldwide when the final instalment of Harry Potter is released in July.

But today Emma Watson, who was recently revealed to be worth over £32million, was happy to sit back and be entertained as she took in a film with her pals in Pittsburgh.

The dressed-down actress looked miles from the red carpet glamour she wears so well, keeping it casual in tracksuit bottoms and trainers.


Girls' day: The Harry Potter actress watched the film Bridesmaids in Pittsburgh, where she is currently working on The Perks Of Being A Wallflower


The 21-year-old looked happy and relaxed, smiling as she chatted to friends after watching the comedy Bridesmaids.

Emma is in Pittsburgh working on her latest film The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.

The actress kept warm in a fuzzy brown and black jumper and white scarf, later adding a fedora hat.


Down time: Emma has kept busy in between filming with trips to the movies and working out at the gym (right)


Emma has also been keeping busy in between filming with trips to the gym.

She was spotted arriving for a workout over the weekend dressed in Lycra leggings and zip-up jumper, her short crop pushed back with a headband.

Her new role is departure for Emma, who became a household name playing bookish, intellectual Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise.

She plays high school senior Sam in the film, adapted from the 1999 book by Stephen Chbosky.

Sam and step-brother Patrick take protagonist Charlie under their wings and expose him to their hard-partying, drug-fuelled world.

The hard-hitting storyline deals with suicide, abortion, homosexuality and child abuse.

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower is slated for release next year.

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Brave Kelly Brook smiles for the cameras on her first night out since tragic baby loss

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Brave smile: Kelly Brook is spotted out in London for the first time since her baby loss


She was left reeling after the tragic loss of her baby five months into pregnancy earlier this month.

But Kelly Brook mustered the strength to put on a brave face as she faced the cameras for the first time since her heartbreaking loss.

The 31-year-old model smiled brightly for photographers as she headed out in London just over a fortnight since losing her unborn baby girl.


Moving forward: The leggy model put on a daring animal print dress for her first night out


Kelly ventured out with the support of friends after two weeks of laying low at her farmhouse in Kent, where she was being comforted by family and friends including fiancé Thom Evans.

But the beautiful brunette seemed determined to make her first tentative steps towards moving forward with her life, stepping out in a slinky pink animal-print dress and towering heels.

Kelly appeared to be enjoying her night out in London as she chatted to her girlfriends in the back of a cab, while fiancé Thom was nowhere to be seen.


Heartache: Kelly lost her baby five months into her pregnancy earlier this month


The day before Kelly was spotted out for the first time since the terrible news emerged on May 10.

She ventured out on her own on a shopping trip near her home.

Wearing a backless summer frock and a Panama hat, the Piranha: 3D star was pictured carrying groceries to her car, including a large bunch of roses.

Miss Brook was almost five months pregnant when she lost the daughter she was expecting with ex-Scottish rugby international Thom Evans, 26.


Tragic loss: Kelly looked subdued as she carried a large bunch of roses to her car


The former TV presenter was said to be ‘over the moon’ at the prospect of becoming a mother for the first time.

She had announced she was pregnant after only four months of dating Evans.

After news that she had lost the child, friends described her as ‘devastated’. One said: ‘She’s at home and she’s being looked after by Thom and her mum Sandra.

‘There’s nothing you can say to anyone at a time like this – she just needs to be allowed some time alone to grieve.’

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Britney Spears receives an onstage kiss from Rihanna at the Billboard Music Awards

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Blown away: Spears and Rihanna wow the crowd with their on-stage kiss which was reminiscent of Spears and Madonna


It has been eight years since Britney Spears and Madonna shocked the world with their steamy onstage kiss on the lips at the MTV awards.

And last night it was a familiar scene as the 29-year-old received a smooch from Rihanna as they performed onstage at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

The 23-year old Barbados born singer planted the wet one on Spears's cheek after they performed her hit single S&M.


Remember this? Spears and Rihanna's kiss might have reminded fans of the kiss between Britney and Madonna at the MTV VMA's in 2003


Both women were suitably clad in bondage-style body suits as they took to the stage.
While Spears slipped into a black suit, Rihanna opted for white.

Spears's vigorous work-outs for her up-and-coming Femme Fatale tour proved to be paying off, with the blonde looking incredibly toned in her stage costume.


Raunchy start: Rihanna begins her performance sitting on a chair wielding a chain


While Spears lip-synched her parts in the song, her stage antics were nothing less than crowd pleasing and the pair certainly didn't disappoint with their very steamy performance.

Keeping within the bondage theme, Rihanna crawled on her knees while Spears commanded and dominated her with a long chain.


Chain reaction: Dominatrix Spears is surrounded by topless male dancers


Bondage: Spears dons an S&M style mask for some of the performance and Rihanna gets provocative on a chair


Spears also donned a bondage-style mask complete with bunny ears as she wrapped her wrists up in chains.

As always Rihanna turned up the heat on stage as she writhed around on the stage floor, while a pair of male hands attempted to grab her from underneath.

The Umbrella singer was also adorned with the kinky metal chains.



Pillow fight! Spears is playful with dancers on the stage as well as with Rihanna


The two women topped off their show with a sexy pillow fight, hitting the male dancers with the bedding until feathers flew in the air.

The kinky performance was certain to make one man happy.


Winning team: The crowd couldn't get enough of Spears and Rihanna


Spears's boyfriend Jason Trawick was watching from the sidelines.

The 39-year-old looked like the cat that got the cream as the couple posed for a happy snap backstage.

Spears proved that she was well and truly back to her best as she graced the stage for the second time in the night with rapper and singer/songwriter Nicki Minaj.

Minaj started out the performance with her song Super Bass, before Spears came on to sing her hit Till the World Ends.


Feathers fly: The two women enjoy a pillow fight, hitting the male dancers with the bedding until feathers flew


Messing up: They add extra sex appeal to the performance with a raunchy pillow fight


Even though she appeared to be miming while Minaj sang live, Spears put more energy into her dance moves than she has in the past few months.

The act proved to be a successful practice before the duo tour together this summer
Minaj started the song wearing a skin-tight laddered white tank dress over matching leggings and a blue and white striped body suit.

The leotard matched her back-up singers, who acted as duplicates of Minaj, known for her quirky style.


Admirer: Spears's boyfriend Jason Trawick looks like the cat that got the cream as the couple pose for a happy snap backstage


In their blonde bobbed wigs they moved with the 26-year-old as she rocked the stage.
But it was Spears who stole the spotlight in a her tight black minidress worn underneath a cropped leather jacket and strappy stilettos.

Enjoying the show was Justin Bieber who was sitting in the crowd with his girlfriend, Selena Gomez.



Double trouble: Minaj started out the performance with her song Super Bass before Spears came on to sing her hit Till the World Ends


Mini-me: Nicki Minaj took to the stage to perform in a white outfit while other girls with blonde wigs danced around her


Rear of the year? Nicki Minaj flaunts her famous bottom


The young couple were reminiscent of the Justin Timberlake and Spears of yesteryear, as they posed together smiling.

And Selena Gomez affectionately rested her hand on Justin Bieber's leg as they both smiled for the cameras.

The 17-year-old singing sensation looked every bit the pop star in his gold and black tuxedo jacket, while Gomez,18, was the sexy starlet in her slinky black gown.


What a show: Ne-yo and rapper Pitball also performed at the awards with a group of scantily-clad dancers


Gravity defying: Cee Lo Green wore a glitzy suit for his performance which saw him and his piano overturn on stage


Beyonce also gave a show-stopping performance, steaming up the stage as she slipped into a risqué bodysuit to perform her new song Run the World (Girls).

During the night there were also performances by the Black Eyed Peas, Ke$ha, Cee Lo Green, Keith Urban and Neil Diamond, who won the Icon Award, among others.

Finalists and winners were determined by their rank on the Billboard charts and their 'social and streaming activity'.

The show was hosted by Ken Jeong who plays Mr. Chow from The Hangover and the up-coming The Hangover II.


Yes peas! The Black Eyed Peas took to the stage and Fergie and will.i.am put on an energetic performance



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