The 2016 Billboard Music Awards ceremony was held on May 22, 2016, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the first nationally televised event to originate from that venue. It aired live on ABC with hosts Ludacris and Ciara. The nominees were announced on April 11, 2016, with The Weeknd earning the most nominations with twenty. Britney Spears received the Billboard Millennium Award for her achievements and influence in the music industry. Celine Dion received the Billboard Icon Award in recognition of her career spanning over three decades. Madonna made an appearance to pay tribute to Prince. Adele premiered the music video for her single "Send My Love" at the ceremony.
| Date | May 22, 2016 |
| Location | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Hosted by | Ludacris, Ciara |
| Most awards | The Weeknd (8) |
| Most nominations | The Weeknd (20) |
| Network | ABC |
| Runtime | 128 minutes |
| Viewership | 9.76 million |
About 2016 Billboard Music Awards
Celebratory music award show which saw The Weeknd take home the most hardware after winning 8 awards out of 20 nominations.
Achievement of 2016 Billboard Music Awards
Britney Spears won the Billboard Millennium Award while Celine Dion received the Billboard Icon Award. Adele premiered her music video for the song "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)."
Top Facts You Did Not Know About 2016 Billboard Music Awards
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Latest information about 2016 Billboard Music Awards updated on July 28 2021.
