01of 13Brendon Urie & Taylor SwiftKevin Winter/GettyThe pair opened the showwith their new single “ME!,“sticking to the music video motifs of pastel hues and umbrellas. They even took off in one at the end of the song.
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Brendon Urie & Taylor Swift
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The pair opened the showwith their new single “ME!,“sticking to the music video motifs of pastel hues and umbrellas. They even took off in one at the end of the song.
02of 13HalseyKevin Winter/GettySinging “Without Me,” Halsey faced off with a female dancer in a complementary ensemble.
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Halsey
Singing “Without Me,” Halsey faced off with a female dancer in a complementary ensemble.
03of 13CiaraRussell Wilson/Ciara InstagramWith her new albumBeauty Marksdropping next week, Ciara performed the first single, “Thinkin Bout You,” as her husband Russell Wilson and son Future Zahir cheered adorably from the crowd.
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Ciara
Russell Wilson/Ciara Instagram
With her new albumBeauty Marksdropping next week, Ciara performed the first single, “Thinkin Bout You,” as her husband Russell Wilson and son Future Zahir cheered adorably from the crowd.
04of 13Dan + Shay & Tori KellyDan Smyers, Tori Kelly and Shay Mooney.Kevin Winter/GettyThe country duo invited the singer-songwriter into the fold for a fresh take on their hit “Speechless.”
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Dan + Shay & Tori Kelly
Dan Smyers, Tori Kelly and Shay Mooney.Kevin Winter/Getty
The country duo invited the singer-songwriter into the fold for a fresh take on their hit “Speechless.”
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The Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers.Kevin Winter/Getty
06of 13KhalidKhaild.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicThe 21-year-old nominee treated the crowd to his smooth singles “Talk” and “Better.”
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Khalid
Khaild.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
The 21-year-old nominee treated the crowd to his smooth singles “Talk” and “Better.”
07of 13Madonna & MalumaMaluma & Madonna.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/REX/ShutterstockThe pair joined forces for their new single “Medellín,“employing four hologramsof the Material Girl and some sexy moves (he took off her garter!) as they rolled on.
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Madonna & Maluma
Maluma & Madonna.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock
The pair joined forces for their new single “Medellín,“employing four hologramsof the Material Girl and some sexy moves (he took off her garter!) as they rolled on.
08of 13Lauren DaigleJohn Shearer/GettyThe Contemporary Christian singer brought some softness to an evening of bold performances with her stripped-down version of “You Say.”
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Lauren Daigle
John Shearer/Getty
The Contemporary Christian singer brought some softness to an evening of bold performances with her stripped-down version of “You Say.”
09of 13Mariah CareyMariah Carey.Rob Latour/REX/ShutterstockBefore receiving the Icon Awardfrom Jennifer Hudson, Carey hit the stage for a medley of her hits, as her twins sweetly cheered from the crowd.
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Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey.Rob Latour/REX/Shutterstock
Before receiving the Icon Awardfrom Jennifer Hudson, Carey hit the stage for a medley of her hits, as her twins sweetly cheered from the crowd.
10of 13Panic! at the DiscoKevin Winter/GettyBrendon Urie made his second appearance of the night to sing “Hey Look Ma, I Made It” — and used the line as a shout-out to his parents (who were in the crowd!) when he won for top rock song.
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Panic! at the Disco
Brendon Urie made his second appearance of the night to sing “Hey Look Ma, I Made It” — and used the line as a shout-out to his parents (who were in the crowd!) when he won for top rock song.
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Kelly Clarkson
12of 13BTS & HalseyRob Latour/REX/ShutterstockThe insanely popular K-pop group drowned out the screams tosing and dance to their hit"Boy with Luv,” with an assist from a quick-changing Halsey.
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BTS & Halsey
Rob Latour/REX/Shutterstock
The insanely popular K-pop group drowned out the screams tosing and dance to their hit"Boy with Luv,” with an assist from a quick-changing Halsey.
13of 13Paula AbdulKevin Winter/GettyThe beloved pop star closed the show with a series of her biggest numbers, dedicating the performance to her late parents, who both died in the last 18 months.
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Paula Abdul
The beloved pop star closed the show with a series of her biggest numbers, dedicating the performance to her late parents, who both died in the last 18 months.
source: people.com
