By Christine Kearney
NEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - Eminem and teen idol Justin
honor for artist of the year.
With Eminem absent, Bieber helped lead the way om stage
was once an annual event following a four-year hiatus.
Sporting his now short, spiky hair and a sparkling gold
get to make so many people smile."
The Canadian pop star, who has gained a huge following of
helped me get out of my home town and live my dream."
Detroit native Eminem, who released the critical and
rap song and rap album.
Rihanna, 23, kicked off the show with a performance of
including top female and top radio artist of the year.
She thanked her biggest fan devotees, who call themselves
did not attend the awards.
Katy Perry won awards for top hot 100 artist and top
the top hot 100 song of the year for his hit, "Dynamite."
"Need You Now," by Lady Antebellum won country song of the
Billboard.
Taylor Swift, 21, who has swept music award shows in the
new album in five years.
Accepting the top duo or group award for the The Black Eyed
technology we wouldn't be here as an industry."
Beyonce was honored with the Millennium Award for her
musical influence and hailed as a role model for women.
Neil Diamond, 70, won the icon award before performing his
Urban, Nicki Minaj and singer Cee Lo Green.
U2 won the top touring award for its current "U2 360
become the highest-grossing tour of all time.
"You can make classic albums in your bedroom and you can
we just don't do that," U2 frontman Bono told the audience.
The awards, with eligibility from Feb 28, 2010 to March 1,
streaming and popularity on social media sites.
(Editing by Eric Walsh)
... (reuters)
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