2017 billboard music awards news

Here are some of the top news stories from the 2017 Billboard Music Awards:

Winners:

• Top Artist: Drake
• Top Male Artist: Drake
• Top Female Artist: Beyoncé
• Top Duo/Group: The Chainsmokers
• Top New Artist: ZAYN
• Top Billboard 200 Album: "Views" by Drake
• Top Hot 100 Song: "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
• Top Selling Song: "Hello" by Adele

Performances:

• The show featured performances by some of the biggest names in music, including:
  • Ariana Grande, who performed a medley of her hits, including "Dangerous Woman" and "Side to Side"
  • Lorde, who performed her hit single "Green Light"
  • The Chainsmokers, who performed their hit single "Paris"
  • Bruno Mars, who performed his hit single "24K Magic"
  • Ed Sheeran, who performed his hit single "Shape of You"
  • Celine Dion, who performed a tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing
  • Pink, who performed a high-flying acrobatic routine to her hit single "Just Like Fire"

Awards and Honors:

• The show also honored some of the biggest names in music with special awards, including:
  • The Icon Award, which was given to Cher
  • The Billboard Chart Achievement Award, which was given to The Weeknd
  • The Top R&B Song Award, which was given to Beyoncé for "Formation"
  • The Top Rock Song Award, which was given to Twenty One Pilots for "Stressed Out"

Controversy:

• The show was not without controversy, as some fans took to social media to express their disappointment with the lack of diversity among the nominees and winners. The show was also criticized for its handling of the tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, with some fans feeling that it was not given enough attention.

Ratings:

• The show drew an average of 6.9 million viewers, making it the most-watched Billboard Music Awards in three years. The show also saw a 10% increase in ratings among the 18-49 demographic compared to the previous year.