2014 Billboard Music Awards Highlights

Check out the top moments from the star-studded show.

MC Style - Ludacris dressed the part as the host of the 2014 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. The rapper got nostalgic thinking about his first Billboard chart topper, "Stand Up." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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MC Style - Ludacris dressed the part as the host of the 2014 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. The rapper got nostalgic thinking about his first Billboard chart topper, "Stand Up." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

World Cup Ready - Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Brazilian pop star Claudia Leitte kicked the show off with a debut performance of their World Cup anthem "We Are One."  (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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World Cup Ready - Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Brazilian pop star Claudia Leitte kicked the show off with a debut performance of their World Cup anthem "We Are One." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Mr. Worldwide - Pitbull has been nominated for 11 BBMAs, and won in 2012 for his collaboration with Ne-Yo "Give Me Everything." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Mr. Worldwide - Pitbull has been nominated for 11 BBMAs, and won in 2012 for his collaboration with Ne-Yo "Give Me Everything." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Golden Girl - Jennifer Lopez became the first woman to receive the Billboard Icon Award.   (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Golden Girl - Jennifer Lopez became the first woman to receive the Billboard Icon Award. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Miss Fancy - Iggy Azalea performs her hit "Fancy" with the help of a cheerleading squad.  (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Miss Fancy - Iggy Azalea performs her hit "Fancy" with the help of a cheerleading squad. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Pitch Perfect - Ariana Grande invades Iggy Azalea's set to belt out "Problem." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Royals Treatment - After winning two Billboard Music Awards, Lorde performed for the first time her new single "Tennis Court."   (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Royals Treatment - After winning two Billboard Music Awards, Lorde performed for the first time her new single "Tennis Court." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Wiz Kid - Wiz Khalifa presented the Top R&B Song to Robin Thicke for his 2013 summer jam "Blurred Lines."  (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Wiz Kid - Wiz Khalifa presented the Top R&B Song to Robin Thicke for his 2013 summer jam "Blurred Lines."  (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Special Shout Out - Thicke made sure to give a special thank you to "my wife, for her love and support and for putting up with me all these years." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Special Shout Out - Thicke made sure to give a special thank you to "my wife, for her love and support and for putting up with me all these years." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Legend in the Making - Introduced by wife Chrissy Tiegen, John Legend performed a medley of his hits including "You & I" and "All of Me."   (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Legend in the Making - Introduced by wife Chrissy Tiegen, John Legend performed a medley of his hits including "You & I" and "All of Me."   (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Spark Plug - Looking amazing in a black dress, Jordin Sparks introduced her man Jason Derulo.   (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Spark Plug - Looking amazing in a black dress, Jordin Sparks introduced her man Jason Derulo. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Dirty Dancing - Jason Derulo had the audience on their feet with his performance of "Talk Dirty."   (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Dirty Dancing - Jason Derulo had the audience on their feet with his performance of "Talk Dirty." (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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What It Do, Snoop - Before introducing Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg popped in on Jason Derulo's performance.  (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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What It Do, Snoop - Before introducing Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg popped in on Jason Derulo's performance. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

He's Different - 2 Chainz also joined Derulo on stage for a verse or two.  (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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He's Different - 2 Chainz also joined Derulo on stage for a verse or two. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Introducing Mrs. Witherspoon - Newlywed Kelly Rowland presents the Milestone Award to Carrie Underwood.  (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Introducing Mrs. Witherspoon - Newlywed Kelly Rowland presents the Milestone Award to Carrie Underwood. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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"Get Her Back" - Sparse guitar strums backed by a hefty wah-wah and keyboard rhythms color Thicke's message of doing what he has to do get Paula back. Is it enough to win back his former lady? Only time will tell.    (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Hey, Hey Paula - Robin Thicke gave an impassioned performance of his new track "Get Her Back," dedicated to winning back his estranged wife Paula Patton. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Hopeless Romantic - Jennifer Lopez bookended the show with a performance of her new single "First Love" at the awards.    (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Hopeless Romantic - Jennifer Lopez bookended the show with a performance of her new single "First Love" at the awards.    (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Resurrecting the King - Even posthumously, Michael Jacskon can deliver the goods. A holographic version of the late pop icon performed "Slave to the Rhythm," a single off of a new album of MJ's unreleased tracks.   (Photo: Kevin Winter/Billboard Awards 2014/Getty Images for DCP)

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Resurrecting the King - Even posthumously, Michael Jacskon can deliver the goods. A holographic version of the late pop icon performed "Slave to the Rhythm," a single off of a new album of MJ's unreleased tracks.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Billboard Awards 2014/Getty Images for DCP)