The 2012 Billboard Music Awards took place on Sunday, May 20th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Modern Family” stars Ty Burell and Julie Bowen hosted the three-hour ceremony which brought a night of tributes to the stage. The late Whitney Houston was honored with the Millennium award, as John Legend and American Idol Jordin Sparks did versions of the late singer’s hits of “The Greatest Love of All” and “I Will Always Love You.” Taylor Swift took home Billboard Woman of the Year looking like a Barbie doll in a scarlet Elie Saab lace gown.
The red carpet arrivals were not that exciting. Only a few stood out in my opinion. Here are my picks for Best Dressed on the red carpet.
(From left to right) Singer Monica showed some leg in a white column gown and high platform leopard pumps; Grammy Winner and performer Carrie Underwood looks like a princess wearing Fall 2012 Oscar de la Renta gown with tulle tufts and platform “Luna” pumps by Jimmy Choo; Billboard Woman of the Year Taylor Swift is red hot in a scarlet lace Elie Saab gown from the pre-fall collection. The look was complimented by Neil Lane diamond and platinum leaf earrings and ring and Elie Saab heels.
(From left to right) Alicia Keys paid tribute to Stevie Wonder in a black long sleeved Azzedine Alaïa Couture gown, Brian Atwood heels, Jennifer Fisher chains and hoop earrings by Repossi; New Girl Zooey Deschanel wore a silver Moschini dress; American Idol Jordin Sparks walked the red carpet in Diane Von Furstenberg lace mini dress, accessorized with black-and-silver T-strap heels and jewelry by David Yurman.
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