Drama follows Whitney Houston‘s legacy and family.

Houston’s rumored ex-boyfriend Ray J was in Las Vegas on Sunday for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards and to watch the tribute to Whitney but things went awry shortly after.

Before the show even began, Houston’s sister-in-law and former manager, Pat Houston had uniformed security try to remove Ray J, who was seated behind the family.

Pat was informed that Ray J would not comply but they could forcibly remove him, causing lots of unwanted attention. Pat decided to allow Ray J to stay and avoid the possible ruckus. He was able to witness the Jordin Sparks/John Legend musical number and Bobbi Kristina‘s emotional speech while accepting the Millenium Award for her late mother.

He hosted a launch party at Rio Hotel & Casino for Prince Reigns (a hair-care product he is endorsing) after he left the Billboard Awards and went to his hotel room at the end of the evening.

It was shortly after the ceremony that Ray J’s pals noticed something was wrong with the singer.

Early Monday morning a friend realized he wasn’t coherent and was extremely disoriented. Ray J was taken to a Las Vegas area hospital where he is currently resting and recuperating.

Ray J’s rep says the singer is just overwrought from his very hectic travel and business schedule. He is being treated for “exhaustion and jet lag” and will remain in the care of medical professionals at the hospital.

Turns out, Brandy Norwood‘s little brother was in China just before the Awards and when he landed in the U.S., he drove 4 hours to get to Las Vegas and the Houston tribute and squabble, which all took it’s toll on Ray J.

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Taylor Swift nailed her red white carpet look at the 2012 Billboard Awards at the MGM Grande Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday (May 20th) night.

Swift opted for a red, floor-length Elie Saab chiffon frock with lacy bodice that flowed beautifully and was set off perfectly by the white background.

The 22 year-old, who was spotted out with Foster the People singer Mark Foster, was solo for the event but picked up the Woman of the Year award.

“Billboard Awards. So much dancing. Thank you @ZooeyDeschanel and Kris Kristofferson for presenting me Woman of the Year. THISISFUN!!!” she tweeted.

Actress Zooey Deschanel presented Swift with the gong after a tribute speech by Kris Kristofferson.

More photos of Swift are below. (Read the article)

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Katy Perry shimmered at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada at the MGM Grande Garden Arena on Sunday, May 20th.

Perry was in a lavender mood with her long Blumarine open-backed iridescent gown in a soft shade of lilac. She matched her hair color in a dark shade of purple and chose a deep grape color for her lips. Perry kept it simple with some silver bangles as her only accessories.

The 27 year-old, who recently split from Rob Ackroyd – the guitarist of Florence + The Machine – took her 91 year-old grandmother, Ann Hudson as her red carpet date.

‘My date to tonight’s Billboard Music Awards is hotter than the las vegas weather. SMOKIN’!’ Perry tweeted.

Her grandma, with her sparkled cane, also wore lavender for the awards show. So sweet!

Perry accepted the Spotlight Award at the ceremony.

More photos of Katy and her g-ma are under. (Read the article)

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Miley Cyrus wowed the crowd when she walked the red carpet of the 2012 Billboard Awards at the MGM Grande Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday night, May 20th.

Cyrus chose to go super sexy wearing just a Jean Paul Gautlier white double breasted jacket/mini dress. She paired it with black and white striped Christian Louboutin open-toed heels and Jacquie Aiche jewelry.

With no pants or shirt and showing lots of cleavage, the 19 year-old was provocative, racy and red hot.

The “Party In The USA” singer rocked the smoky eye with her new shorter hair that had serious volume.

Cyrus has been photographed a lot, coming out of pilates classes and has talked up her gluten-free diet as her way of staying in shape and she took full advantage of the red carpet to show it off.

Cyrus was on hand to present the Top New Artist Award, which went to rapper Wiz Khalifa.

More photos of Miley are below. (Read the article)

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Las Vegas played host to music’s biggest acts on Sunday (May 20th) night for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Arena. The show was emceed by Modern Family stars Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell who kicked off the night with racy spoofs of various videos.

Adele, who did not attend, was awarded the most honors for the night – 12 gongs. LMFAO followed, taking home 7 awards for their party anthems.

Coldplay gathered up 4 wins, and Lady Gaga and Jason Aldean each nabbed 2 trophies.

Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Swift, Shakira and Beyonce didn’t leave empty handed. They all left with a single win.

The night was full of tributes as the artists paid homage to musical greats Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch of the Beastie Boys and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees – all who passed away earlier this year.

Jordin Sparks sang Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” and Natasha Bedingfield performed Summer’s “Last Dance.”

Alicia Keys presented Stevie Wonder with the Billboard Icon Award to close out the show.

Check out the full winners list below – including awards not televised. (Read the article)

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The singer who defined the disco era, Donna Summer has died at age 63 in Florida from cancer.

Summer, who became known as the ‘Queen of Disco’ topped the charts with hits “Last Dance,” “Hot Stuff” and “Bad Girls” before the sex, drug and glittery disco-ball craze died out.

She had a successful album in 1983 and moved away from the synthizied sounds of the 70s with her hit “She Works Hard For The Money.”

Born LaDonna Adrian Gaines in Boston, Massachusetts in 1948; she was one of seven children from her father (a butcher) and her schoolteacher mother.

Summer came to represent the era’s excess and later she became a born-again Christian who spoke out against the “sinful” nature of the music and time.

Summer released her last album, Crayons in 2008 although TMZ reports she was working on new material at the time of her death.

She is survived by her husband, Brooklyn Dreams singer Bruce Sudano. Summer also has three daughters; two with Sudano and one from her first marriage to German actor Helmut Sommer.

R.I.P.

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The Rock the Bells 2012 hip hop festival has announced it’s line up and the expansion of dates.

What used to be a single day with multiple stages at a venue will now be two days so fans don’t have to choose between their favorite acts on at the same time.

Wiz Khalifa, Nas, J Cole, Missy Elliott, Kid Cudi, Timbaland, Atmosphere and a reunion of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are on the line up.

Three stops have been announced: San Bernadino, CA on August 19 & 20th at the NOS Events Center; Mountain View, CA on August 25th & 26th at the Shoreline Amphitheatre and the final shows are in Newark, New Jersey on September 1st & 2nd at the PNC Arts Center.

Head to the official site at Rock the Bells 2012 for more info.

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Florence Welch wore an avant garde, fashion-forward look to the “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations” 2012 Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, May 7th.

The lead singer of Florence + The Machine chose a tiered, poufy, frilly look from Alexander McQueen.

The champagne colored, layered and embroidered dress with plunging sweetheart neckline and sheer overlay was a true high-fashion moment at the event.

Welch completed the look with a Sound of Music like braid, McQueen skull knuckle clutch and armadillo heels.

Not everyone will like this look but Florence is true to her own style and she chose a dress appropriate for a fashion shindig.

More photos are below.  (Read the article)

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A biopic of some of the most influential women in music history is on the horizon and Taylor Swift is eying a significant role.

Variety is reporting that Sheila Weller‘s book Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon – and the Journey of a Generation is being turned into a movie and working it’s way up the film ladder in Hollywood with Swift linked to play Mitchell.

The book tells the story of the three women, their very different backgrounds and how they each influenced music in the late 60s and early 70s.

No official offers have been made but Swift is the reported frontrunner for Mitchell and Alison Pill (Goon, Midnight in Paris) is in the lead for the part of King.

While the flick isn’t official yet, it is tentatively titled Girls Like Us and would be directed by House executive producer Katie Jacobs.

The 22 year-old Swift has been dipping her toes in the acting world with a small part in the Garry Marshall film Valentine’s Day and voicing Audrey in the animated movie adaptation of Dr. Seuss‘ The Lorax. The part of Mitchell would be her first major acting job.

If the project gets off the ground, it could begin filming as early as the fall of this year.

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 It was a whirlwind romance that culminated in a walk down the aisle yesterday:  actress Carey Mulligan married Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus Mumford in England.

The couple, who have been engaged just a year and together not much longer than that, were wed in the barn at Stream Farm in Somerset.  Mumford’s father, who is a vicar, conducted the ceremony.

The rural location didn’t stop celebrities from attending:  among the 200 guests were (reportedly) Sienna Miller, Jake Gyllenhaal and Colin Firth.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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