We're STILL Not Over These 24 Moments From the Billboard Music Awards

Updated on May 23, 2018 at 9:50 AM

The Billboard Music Awards returned to Las Vegas on Sunday night. Not only did former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson keep us entertained throughout the evening as the host, but she also brought down the house with a Simon Cowell-approved performance of her anthem "Whole Lotta Woman."

The red carpet was also buzzing with head-turning looks from the stars, which almost overshadowed the night's biggest winners, including Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, BTS, and Janet Jackson, who took home the Icon Award after delivering a jaw-dropping performance of her musical catalog. As if that weren't enough slay for one night, we've rounded up all the best candid shots from inside that you didn't see on TV. See them all here.

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We're STILL Not Over These 24 Moments From the Billboard Music Awards

Shawn Mendes and Taylor Swift

Demi Lovato and Christina Aguilera

Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross

Tyra Banks and BTS

Justin Hartley and Chrissy Metz

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd

Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, and Camila Cabello

Jennifer Lopez

Bebe Rexha and Dua Lipa

Normani, Bebe Rexha, and Khalid

Mason Ramsey

Julia Michaels and Sam Hunt

Halsey and Post Malone

Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato

Khalid

Taylor Swift and Tyra Banks

Bruno Mars

Mila Kunis and Taylor Swift

Ne-Yo, Jenna Dewan, and Derek Hough

Tyra Banks

Taylor Swift

Janet Jackson and Bruno Mars

Frankie J. Grande and Tyra Banks

Kelly Clarkson, Salt-N-Pepa, and DJ Spinderella

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