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Billboard Music Awards 2018

The 2018 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by Kelly Clarkson, was an emotional and celebratory night of one-of-a-kind musical performances and touching moments, all to honor the year’s best in music. The awards program aired live on both coasts from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20. Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran were the night’s biggest winners, receiving six awards each.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

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Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato

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Luis Fonsi

Luis Fonsi

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Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello

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Ciara

Ciara

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

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Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas

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Cheryl James, Kelly Clarkson, Sandra Denton, and DJ Spinderella

Cheryl James, Kelly Clarkson, Sandra Denton, and DJ Spinderella

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Tip “T.I.” Harris (left) and French Montana (right)

Tip “T.I.” Harris (left) and French Montana (right)

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DG + VIE 2018

Photography by Brenna KneissRenee and Jim Ryan

It was a disco dance party like no other at the 2018 Digital Graffiti Festival in Alys Beach, Florida, on May 19. VIE hosted The Age of Aquarius, a preparty to the main event, at Fonville Press. The soiree was complete with a pink carpet, prosecco in disco-ball cups, a beautiful floral wall from Flowers by Milk & Honey, music and games by JAMM Entertainment, and the Digital Graffiti winners’ announcements presented by curator Brett Phares.

Melita Hudson and Jordan Staggs

Melita Hudson and Jordan Staggs

Abigail Ryan and Alden Easter

Abigail Ryan and Alden Easter

Mitch and Judy Krenk with Carrie and Mike Jansen

Mitch and Judy Krenk with Carrie and Mike Jansen

Renee and Jim Ryan

Renee and Jim Ryan

The curators and artists of Digital Graffiti 2018

The curators and artists of Digital Graffiti 2018

Ann Delaney, Rachel Ridley, Julia Kate Mace, and Alyssa Walker

Ann Delaney, Rachel Ridley, Julia Kate Mace, and Alyssa Walker

Jordan Staggs, Meghn Hill, Abigail Ryan, Christy Milliken, Lisa Burwell, Tracey Thomas, Olivia Pierce, and Hannah Vermillion

Jordan Staggs, Meghn Hill, Abigail Ryan, Christy Milliken, Lisa Burwell, Tracey Thomas, Olivia Pierce, and Hannah Vermillion

Kelsey Schneider, Brandie Garner, Ashley O’Brien, and Jordan Rutherford

Kelsey Schneider, Brandie Garner, Ashley O’Brien, and Jordan Rutherford

Charlie and Carol Watling

Charlie and Carol Watling

Ken Johnson and Andi Zack-Johnson

Ken Johnson and Andi Zack-Johnson

Shelby Boston, Brenna Kneiss, and Meghan Ryan

Shelby Boston, Brenna Kneiss, and Meghan Ryan

Biko and Precious Freeman

Biko and Precious Freeman

Julia Kate Mace, Angie Rigsby, and Belinda Bellew

Julia Kate Mace, Angie Rigsby, and Belinda Bellew