NEWS: Eminem and Justin Bieber Sweep Billboard Music Awards

Eminem and Justin Bieber were the big winners at last night's Billboard Music Awards - see how it all went down here.

The rapper received six honors at the ceremony, taking home the accolades for Top Artist, Top Rap Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album and Top Rap Album for 'Recovery', as well as Top Rap Song for 'Love The Way You Lie', his duet with Rihanna.

Also picking up six awards, Justin was honoured with Top New Artist, Top Pop Album for 'My World 2.0', Top Social Artist, Top Digital Media Artist, Top Streaming Artist and Top Streaming Song (Video) for 'Baby'.

Meanwhile, Rihanna – who took home the coveted Top Female Artist award – Lady Gaga, Usher, Taio Cruz, Taylor Swift and indie rockers Mumford and Sons each won three accolades at the ceremony, which took place at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Elsewhere, Beyonce Knowles scooped the prestigious Millennium Award for her contribution to music over the course of her career, and received a video message from a whole host of stars, including Lady Gaga – with whom she collaborated on 'Telephone' – Barbra Streisand and U2's Bono.

Gaga said: "You are so much more than just a pop star or an icon; you represent the dream".
Bono added: "She makes songs that will live forever".

Neil Diamond was honoured for his achievements with the Icon Award, while Irish rockers U2 won the Touring trophy.

Audiences were treated to performances from the Black Eyed Peas, Nicki Minaj and a saucy collaboration from Rihanna and Britney Spears, who performed 'S&M' wearing bondage-style outfits and finished off the routine by sharing a kiss.

Beyonce — Run The World (Girls) and tribute

Rihanna feat. Britney Spears — S&M

Cee Lo Green — Crazy & Bright Lights Bigger City & Forget You

Keith Urban — Long Hot Summer

Britney Spears & Nicki Minaj  — Super Bass & Till The World Ends (Remix)

Winners for the 2011 Billboard Music Awards

Top Artist: Eminem
Top New Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Male Artist: Eminem
Top Female Artist: Rihanna
Top Duo/Group: The Black Eyed Peas
Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist: Katy Perry
Top Digital Songs Artist: Katy Perry
Top Radio Songs Artist: Rihanna
Top Touring Artist: U2
Top Social Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Digital Media Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Pop Artist: Lady Gaga
Top R&B Artist: Usher
Top Rap Artist: Eminem
Top Country Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Rock Artist: Train
Top Alternative Artist: Mumford & Sons
Top Latin Artist: Shakira
Top Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady Gaga
Top Christian Artist: Chris Tomlin