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Warner Bros. and Legendary productions are planning a 'Gozilla' sequel.
The studios behind the movie - which stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston and Elizabeth Olsen - have announced a follow-up to the sc-fi thriller after it raked in over $200 million at the global box office over the weekend.
Legendary president and chief creative officer Jon Jashni told Variety.com: "You can't ask for a better situation when you have a group of people, who were perhaps expecting to be let down were impressed, It all lines up when that eco-system aligns and starts feeding off itself. It's very validating."
Although doubt surrounded the latest remake of 'Godzilla' following the critically slammed 1998 Sony version - the two companies recognised the franchise potential of the new production and anticipated a sequel.
They have put the film's early box office success down to complete "re-branding" and "re-establishing" the movie after its previous flop.
Jashni said: "Our initial goal was to re-brand and re-establish the property in a Tiffany way. Now, we're trying to take in all of the results of the weekend."
The Gareth Edwards-directed picture took in around £93million in the US this weekend, with a further $103million taken from box office's worldwide.
‘Godzilla’ sequel in the works
Warner Bros. and Legendary productions are planning a 'Gozilla' sequel.
The studios behind the movie - which stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston and Elizabeth Olsen - have announced a follow-up to the sc-fi thriller after it raked in over $200 million at the global box office over the weekend.
Legendary president and chief creative officer Jon Jashni told Variety.com: "You can't ask for a better situation when you have a group of people, who were perhaps expecting to be let down were impressed, It all lines up when that eco-system aligns and starts feeding off itself. It's very validating."
Although doubt surrounded the latest remake of 'Godzilla' following the critically slammed 1998 Sony version - the two companies recognised the franchise potential of the new production and anticipated a sequel.
They have put the film's early box office success down to complete "re-branding" and "re-establishing" the movie after its previous flop.
Jashni said: "Our initial goal was to re-brand and re-establish the property in a Tiffany way. Now, we're trying to take in all of the results of the weekend."
The Gareth Edwards-directed picture took in around £93million in the US this weekend, with a further $103million taken from box office's worldwide.
Royal
Britain's Prince Charles began his tour of Canada yesterday (18.05.14).
The Prince of Wales arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia yesterday evening (18.05.14) with his wife the Duchess of Cornwall for the first leg of their four-day tour.
The whirlwind tour, which marks the couple's third visit to Canada since 2009 and Charles' 17th trip to the country, will also include stops in Pictou, Nova Scotia, Charlottetown and Bonshaw on Prince Edward Island, Cornwall and Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The Canadian secretary to the Queen, Kevin MacLeod, said of the visit: "There's a great deal of excitement and expectation about this royal tour."
Charles and Camilla were met by dignitaries as they touched down at Halifax's Stanfield International Airport, marking the heir to the throne's first visit to the province since 1983 and the Duchess of Cornwall's first ever.
The couple are expected to receive their official welcome to Canada today (19.05.14) near the cenotaph outside of Halifax City Hall, where Charles will make the first of his four planned speeches.
He is then scheduled for a visit to the city's Public Gardens, where he will plant an English oak tree - a tradition that his grandfather King George VI started 75 years ago.
Prince Charles begins tour of Canada
Britain's Prince Charles began his tour of Canada yesterday (18.05.14).
The Prince of Wales arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia yesterday evening (18.05.14) with his wife the Duchess of Cornwall for the first leg of their four-day tour.
The whirlwind tour, which marks the couple's third visit to Canada since 2009 and Charles' 17th trip to the country, will also include stops in Pictou, Nova Scotia, Charlottetown and Bonshaw on Prince Edward Island, Cornwall and Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The Canadian secretary to the Queen, Kevin MacLeod, said of the visit: "There's a great deal of excitement and expectation about this royal tour."
Charles and Camilla were met by dignitaries as they touched down at Halifax's Stanfield International Airport, marking the heir to the throne's first visit to the province since 1983 and the Duchess of Cornwall's first ever.
The couple are expected to receive their official welcome to Canada today (19.05.14) near the cenotaph outside of Halifax City Hall, where Charles will make the first of his four planned speeches.
He is then scheduled for a visit to the city's Public Gardens, where he will plant an English oak tree - a tradition that his grandfather King George VI started 75 years ago.
TV
'Coronation Street' star Krissi Bohn will leave the soap this summer.
The 31-year-old actress has played taxi-driver Lloyd Mullaney's (Craig Charles) daughter Jenna Kamara since joining the soap two years ago, but ITV bosses have now decided to axe her character as they've run out of ideas for storylines for her.
Speaking about her disappointment at being written out of the programme, she told The Sun newspaper: "I have enjoyed every single moment of my time on the street.
"Although I am disappointed not to have my contract renewed I am thankful for all the experience I've gained and look forward to whatever the future may hold."
Krissi - whose only other television role was an appearance in 'Law and Order: UK' in 2010 - enjoyed a number of storylines, including a lesbian relationship with Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) and trying to protect her father Lloyd from his new girlfriend Andrea (Hayley Tamaddon), during her time as Jenna.
'Coronation Street' boss Stuart Blackburn said: "Krissi has played a key role in some fantastic stories."
Krissi's departure will come as the soap prepares to welcome Kal Nazir's (Jimi Mistry) mother Yasmeen and her teenage son Zeedan to the famous cobbles this summer.
Coronation Street’s Krissi Bohn axed from soap
'Coronation Street' star Krissi Bohn will leave the soap this summer.
The 31-year-old actress has played taxi-driver Lloyd Mullaney's (Craig Charles) daughter Jenna Kamara since joining the soap two years ago, but ITV bosses have now decided to axe her character as they've run out of ideas for storylines for her.
Speaking about her disappointment at being written out of the programme, she told The Sun newspaper: "I have enjoyed every single moment of my time on the street.
"Although I am disappointed not to have my contract renewed I am thankful for all the experience I've gained and look forward to whatever the future may hold."
Krissi - whose only other television role was an appearance in 'Law and Order: UK' in 2010 - enjoyed a number of storylines, including a lesbian relationship with Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) and trying to protect her father Lloyd from his new girlfriend Andrea (Hayley Tamaddon), during her time as Jenna.
'Coronation Street' boss Stuart Blackburn said: "Krissi has played a key role in some fantastic stories."
Krissi's departure will come as the soap prepares to welcome Kal Nazir's (Jimi Mistry) mother Yasmeen and her teenage son Zeedan to the famous cobbles this summer.
Showbiz
A hologram of Michael Jackson performed at the Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The image of the late singer - who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009 - danced and moonwalked to new track 'Slave to the Rhythm' in a gold jacket, white T-shirt and red trousers alongside a group of dancers.
Show director and producer Larry Klein said: "You were watching the magic of Michael Jackson just like you would have when he was performing."
Michael's former choreographers the Talauega brothers were brought in to work on the project and wanted to give fans "classic" Michael.
Rich Talauega said: "We knew we didn't need to go so far left field with his dance moves - we just kept it within his world.
"Its just the way you reconfigure his steps so it looks different. You're still speaking the same language, it's just a different dialect."
Tone Talauega added: "It was classic Michael, but we put our spice on it."
Event producers Dick Clark Productions built a special stage at the rear of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the performance, and dancers moved through aisles as Michael was seen rising from a throne and walking down steps before launching into his famous dance moves on a set modelled on the artwork from his 1991 album 'Dangerous'.
The performance took months of planning, choreography and filming and required developments in technology for it to be able to happen.
Producer Larry said: "We've been talking about it for the last five months and while we were talking about it they were still inventing the process.
"It was really strange talking about something that did not exist."
Michael Jackson hologram performs at Billboard awards
A hologram of Michael Jackson performed at the Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The image of the late singer - who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009 - danced and moonwalked to new track 'Slave to the Rhythm' in a gold jacket, white T-shirt and red trousers alongside a group of dancers.
Show director and producer Larry Klein said: "You were watching the magic of Michael Jackson just like you would have when he was performing."
Michael's former choreographers the Talauega brothers were brought in to work on the project and wanted to give fans "classic" Michael.
Rich Talauega said: "We knew we didn't need to go so far left field with his dance moves - we just kept it within his world.
"Its just the way you reconfigure his steps so it looks different. You're still speaking the same language, it's just a different dialect."
Tone Talauega added: "It was classic Michael, but we put our spice on it."
Event producers Dick Clark Productions built a special stage at the rear of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the performance, and dancers moved through aisles as Michael was seen rising from a throne and walking down steps before launching into his famous dance moves on a set modelled on the artwork from his 1991 album 'Dangerous'.
The performance took months of planning, choreography and filming and required developments in technology for it to be able to happen.
Producer Larry said: "We've been talking about it for the last five months and while we were talking about it they were still inventing the process.
"It was really strange talking about something that did not exist."
Showbiz
Robin Thicke made a public appeal to win back Paula Patton at the Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 37-year-old singer debuted a new song, 'Get Her Back', at the star-studded ceremony and he not only seemed to dedicate the track to his estranged spouse - who he split from in February after nine years of marriage - but the lyrics appeared to be an apology for his past behaviour.
He told the audience at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada:"All right, you got to help me try to get her back now."
He then appeared tearful as he sang lines such as: "I never should have raised my voice or made you feel so small...
"I should have kissed you longer, I should have held you stronger. I'll wait for forever for you to love me again."
Towards the end of the performance, he asked the crowd to put their hands together, fell to his knees and sang: "I gotta get her, I gotta get a girl tonight."
Earlier in the evening, the 37-year-old star - who has four-year-old son Julian with the actress - thanked "my wife" as he picked up the award for Top R&B song for his track 'Blurred Lines'.
He said: "Most importantly, I'd like to thank my wife for her love and support and for putting up with me all these years."
Though the childhood sweethearts insisted their split was mutual, it has since been reported that it was Paula's decision and Robin has since been doing his best to persuade her to give their marriage another try.
Robin Thicke appeals to Paula
Robin Thicke made a public appeal to win back Paula Patton at the Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 37-year-old singer debuted a new song, 'Get Her Back', at the star-studded ceremony and he not only seemed to dedicate the track to his estranged spouse - who he split from in February after nine years of marriage - but the lyrics appeared to be an apology for his past behaviour.
He told the audience at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada:"All right, you got to help me try to get her back now."
He then appeared tearful as he sang lines such as: "I never should have raised my voice or made you feel so small...
"I should have kissed you longer, I should have held you stronger. I'll wait for forever for you to love me again."
Towards the end of the performance, he asked the crowd to put their hands together, fell to his knees and sang: "I gotta get her, I gotta get a girl tonight."
Earlier in the evening, the 37-year-old star - who has four-year-old son Julian with the actress - thanked "my wife" as he picked up the award for Top R&B song for his track 'Blurred Lines'.
He said: "Most importantly, I'd like to thank my wife for her love and support and for putting up with me all these years."
Though the childhood sweethearts insisted their split was mutual, it has since been reported that it was Paula's decision and Robin has since been doing his best to persuade her to give their marriage another try.
Showbiz
Poppy Delevingne can't believe she's married such a "dreamboat".
The 28-year-old model wed aerospace worker James Cook in a romantic ceremony held at St Paul's church in Knightsbridge, west London over the weekend and felt blessed to tie the knot with the man of her dreams.
She told Britain's HELLO! magazine: "Glorious London has delivered the sunshine and today I get to marry a total dreamboat, surrounded by the people I love and care about the most."
The stunning blonde wore a bespoke gown designed by Karl Lagerfeld, which was embellished with three-dimensional lace flowers and featured a capped sleeve chiffon top over a long silk skirt.
Poppy enthused: "Never did I imagine that such an iconic, wonderous fashion house as Chanel would make my wedding dress. It's been a real pinch-me moment."
The bride - who got engaged to James in October after seven years of dating - was accompanied down the aisle by her father and 14 young bridesmaids and pages, while her sister Cara Delevingne looked proudly on.
Guests including Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwell, designer Matthew Williamson and TV presenter Trinny Woodall watched the pair exchange vows and their Leo De Vroomen wedding bands.
The service was followed by a traditional wedding tea with champagne and canapés at Kensington Palace's Orangery, and a party at Chiltern Street Firehouse.
The celebrations didn't stop there as a lavish bash in Marrakech, Morocco is planned for this weekend where guests will include Alexa Chung and Georgia May Jagger.
Poppy Delevingne thrilled to marry ‘dreamboat’ James Cook
Poppy Delevingne can't believe she's married such a "dreamboat".
The 28-year-old model wed aerospace worker James Cook in a romantic ceremony held at St Paul's church in Knightsbridge, west London over the weekend and felt blessed to tie the knot with the man of her dreams.
She told Britain's HELLO! magazine: "Glorious London has delivered the sunshine and today I get to marry a total dreamboat, surrounded by the people I love and care about the most."
The stunning blonde wore a bespoke gown designed by Karl Lagerfeld, which was embellished with three-dimensional lace flowers and featured a capped sleeve chiffon top over a long silk skirt.
Poppy enthused: "Never did I imagine that such an iconic, wonderous fashion house as Chanel would make my wedding dress. It's been a real pinch-me moment."
The bride - who got engaged to James in October after seven years of dating - was accompanied down the aisle by her father and 14 young bridesmaids and pages, while her sister Cara Delevingne looked proudly on.
Guests including Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwell, designer Matthew Williamson and TV presenter Trinny Woodall watched the pair exchange vows and their Leo De Vroomen wedding bands.
The service was followed by a traditional wedding tea with champagne and canapés at Kensington Palace's Orangery, and a party at Chiltern Street Firehouse.
The celebrations didn't stop there as a lavish bash in Marrakech, Morocco is planned for this weekend where guests will include Alexa Chung and Georgia May Jagger.
Showbiz
Rita Ora is planning to open her own horticultural shops.
The 23-year-old singer - whose recently finished filming 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and has also had a taste of the fashion industry modelling DKNY - is delighted about her new project and finds it "relaxing" arranging flowers.
She told The Daily Mirror newspaper: "I want to own flower shops, I love flowers. I love organising them and I love flower arranging - it's so relaxing. You cut, you rip, you zip."
The blonde beauty - who also owns a Kosovan soccer team as part of her company, Ora Multi Services, which her sister Elna runs - enjoys dipping into unusual ventures and insists she's building an empire so she can provide security for her family.
Rita explained: "It's things you wouldn't expect. Like Dr Dre - he recently finished that massive headphone deal. It's not like it's impossible, it's just about being smart and planning it out. Like 50 Cent with his water. It's about having good advisers. I have great people.
"My sister and family overview the whole thing. It's a nice little empire - I'm trying to create something so my family can be alright."
Rita - who is dating DJ Calvin Harris - admits she doesn't know much about soccer but she hopes to promote the sport in Kosovo - where she fled in 1991 before war broke out.
She added: "It's so funny because the football team I own haven't started playing yet. We've just got independence and they don't have a proper football team. I don't know the first thing about football. But the people who are going to work for it do."
Rita Ora to open horticultural shops
Rita Ora is planning to open her own horticultural shops.
The 23-year-old singer - whose recently finished filming 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and has also had a taste of the fashion industry modelling DKNY - is delighted about her new project and finds it "relaxing" arranging flowers.
She told The Daily Mirror newspaper: "I want to own flower shops, I love flowers. I love organising them and I love flower arranging - it's so relaxing. You cut, you rip, you zip."
The blonde beauty - who also owns a Kosovan soccer team as part of her company, Ora Multi Services, which her sister Elna runs - enjoys dipping into unusual ventures and insists she's building an empire so she can provide security for her family.
Rita explained: "It's things you wouldn't expect. Like Dr Dre - he recently finished that massive headphone deal. It's not like it's impossible, it's just about being smart and planning it out. Like 50 Cent with his water. It's about having good advisers. I have great people.
"My sister and family overview the whole thing. It's a nice little empire - I'm trying to create something so my family can be alright."
Rita - who is dating DJ Calvin Harris - admits she doesn't know much about soccer but she hopes to promote the sport in Kosovo - where she fled in 1991 before war broke out.
She added: "It's so funny because the football team I own haven't started playing yet. We've just got independence and they don't have a proper football team. I don't know the first thing about football. But the people who are going to work for it do."
Movies
Jean Dujardin insists winning an Oscar was a "fabulous experience".
The 41-year-old star won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in silent film 'The Artist' in 2012, but he's admitted that although he's proud of the award, it doesn't mean as much to him as he thinks it would to an American actor.
He told Variety: "There's a big fantasy around the Oscar but I never bought it. It was a fabulous experience but after all, I'm a French actor, I'm not American and I love performing in my language."
Dujardin also took on roles in Hollywood blockbusters 'The Wolf of Wall Street' alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and in 'The Monuments Men' with George Clooney, but he's now pursuing more parts in European films.
He claimed he'd like to appear in arthouse projects such as 'The Wonders', insisting that "contemporary Italian cinema is really great and inspiring these days".
Dujardin will next star in Claude Lelouch's 'Un de Plus', a romantic movie which sees him and his co-star Elsa Zylberstein embark on a road trip across India, and he is also planning to produce films with his brother Marc via their Paris-based company.
Jean Dujardin: Winning an Oscar was ‘fabulous’
Jean Dujardin insists winning an Oscar was a "fabulous experience".
The 41-year-old star won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in silent film 'The Artist' in 2012, but he's admitted that although he's proud of the award, it doesn't mean as much to him as he thinks it would to an American actor.
He told Variety: "There's a big fantasy around the Oscar but I never bought it. It was a fabulous experience but after all, I'm a French actor, I'm not American and I love performing in my language."
Dujardin also took on roles in Hollywood blockbusters 'The Wolf of Wall Street' alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and in 'The Monuments Men' with George Clooney, but he's now pursuing more parts in European films.
He claimed he'd like to appear in arthouse projects such as 'The Wonders', insisting that "contemporary Italian cinema is really great and inspiring these days".
Dujardin will next star in Claude Lelouch's 'Un de Plus', a romantic movie which sees him and his co-star Elsa Zylberstein embark on a road trip across India, and he is also planning to produce films with his brother Marc via their Paris-based company.
TV
Maddy Hill and Sam Strike don't socialise with their 'EastEnders' co-stars.
The soap newcomers - who play siblings Nancy and Johnny Carter - don't spend much time with their young castmates as they don't like going out partying very much.
Asked if all the young cast hang out together, Maddy said: "Not really. Well, me and Sam aren't really into the West End club scene."
Sam jokingly added: "We like drinking Horlicks and playing Scrabble."
And the pair admit their celebrations will be low-key if 'EastEnders' triumphs at the forthcoming British Soap Awards.
Discussing how he will celebrate if he wins a prize, Sam said: "I don't really know, I don't really drink. I'll probably celebrate in my head. I'll be happy in my brain."
Maddy added: "That is so cute! I'll probably do the same."
Sam won a lot of praise for a scene where his character came out to his dad Mick, who is played by Danny Dyer, and the actor admits he was very "nervous" about the response to the emotional discussion.
He told heat magazine: "I was proper nervous. The day it was on TV, and the day after, I didn't want to go out.
"It was really nerve-wracking but then Danny and I started getting positive feedback.
"In all fairness, I knew I was coming out to Danny in that scene, but Danny had pages and pages of dialogue.
"I was crying and choked up, so I couldn't talk. I feel that was what took people aback. It was so genuine what he was saying, like, 'It doesn't matter.' It was such a solid message."
EastEnders stars don’t socialise with cast
Maddy Hill and Sam Strike don't socialise with their 'EastEnders' co-stars.
The soap newcomers - who play siblings Nancy and Johnny Carter - don't spend much time with their young castmates as they don't like going out partying very much.
Asked if all the young cast hang out together, Maddy said: "Not really. Well, me and Sam aren't really into the West End club scene."
Sam jokingly added: "We like drinking Horlicks and playing Scrabble."
And the pair admit their celebrations will be low-key if 'EastEnders' triumphs at the forthcoming British Soap Awards.
Discussing how he will celebrate if he wins a prize, Sam said: "I don't really know, I don't really drink. I'll probably celebrate in my head. I'll be happy in my brain."
Maddy added: "That is so cute! I'll probably do the same."
Sam won a lot of praise for a scene where his character came out to his dad Mick, who is played by Danny Dyer, and the actor admits he was very "nervous" about the response to the emotional discussion.
He told heat magazine: "I was proper nervous. The day it was on TV, and the day after, I didn't want to go out.
"It was really nerve-wracking but then Danny and I started getting positive feedback.
"In all fairness, I knew I was coming out to Danny in that scene, but Danny had pages and pages of dialogue.
"I was crying and choked up, so I couldn't talk. I feel that was what took people aback. It was so genuine what he was saying, like, 'It doesn't matter.' It was such a solid message."
TV
Gemma Collins has accused her ex-fiancé of "stalking" the cast of 'The Only Way is Essex'.
The 33-year-old star broke off her short engagement to Rami Hawash earlier this year - blasting him for mentally tormenting her during their three-year relationship - and she now claims her "fame-hungry" ex is stalking her 'TOWIE' castmates at various showbiz events and on Twitter.
She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "None of the 'TOWIE' people want to know him ... he turns up at events, he stalks the 'TOWIE' cast on Twitter. The realisation that he was only with me to be famous is sad.
"I just wish [that] at 38-years-old, he would have more dignity and stop writing rubbish about me on Twitter. He's very bitter, and what guy would try and stalk people to try and get papped? He needs get to over it."
Gemma has now vowed to call off any future relationships should her boyfriend ask to appear on 'TOWIE' with her.
She explained: "I would never go out with someone that wanted to be on 'TOWIE'. I believe they'd be looking for fame rather than love.
"I'd be happy for my future boyfriend to do a cameo so [the viewers] see my life, but I'd never want to go out with someone that wanted to be famous ever again, because it was a living nightmare."
Gemma Collins blasts ‘stalker’ ex-fiancé
Gemma Collins has accused her ex-fiancé of "stalking" the cast of 'The Only Way is Essex'.
The 33-year-old star broke off her short engagement to Rami Hawash earlier this year - blasting him for mentally tormenting her during their three-year relationship - and she now claims her "fame-hungry" ex is stalking her 'TOWIE' castmates at various showbiz events and on Twitter.
She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "None of the 'TOWIE' people want to know him ... he turns up at events, he stalks the 'TOWIE' cast on Twitter. The realisation that he was only with me to be famous is sad.
"I just wish [that] at 38-years-old, he would have more dignity and stop writing rubbish about me on Twitter. He's very bitter, and what guy would try and stalk people to try and get papped? He needs get to over it."
Gemma has now vowed to call off any future relationships should her boyfriend ask to appear on 'TOWIE' with her.
She explained: "I would never go out with someone that wanted to be on 'TOWIE'. I believe they'd be looking for fame rather than love.
"I'd be happy for my future boyfriend to do a cameo so [the viewers] see my life, but I'd never want to go out with someone that wanted to be famous ever again, because it was a living nightmare."
Music News
Justin Timberlake was the big winner at the Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 'Take Back The Night' hitmaker was awarded seven trophies, including Top Artist and Top Male Artist at the awards ceremony at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada after returning from a seven-year hiatus from the music industry last year with his album 'The 20/20 Experience'.
The 33-year-old star also took home the Top Billboard 200, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album and Top R&B Album awards, although he accepted them via a live video stream as he's currently on tour.
Speaking to viewers, he said: "I'm shocked. I'm stunned. I'm really surprised."
Meanwhile, 'Demons' rockers Imagine Dragons accepted five awards including Top Rock Artist and Top Rock Album, while Pharrell, Robin Thicke and T.I were each presented with four gongs for their summer 2013 hit 'Blurred Lines'.
Ludacris hosted the night, which saw performances from 'Icon Award' winner Jennifer Lopez - who took to the stage with Pitbull to premiere the official anthem of this year's FIFA World Cup 'We Are One (Ole Ola)' - as well as Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Iggy Azalea and even Michael Jackson, via a hologram.
2014 Billboard Music Award winners in full:
Top Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top New Artist
Lorde
Top Male Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Female Artist
Katy Perry
Top Duo/Group
Imagine Dragons
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Hot 100 Artist
Imagine Dragons
Top Digital Songs Artist
Katy Perry
Top Radio Songs Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Touring Artist
Bon Jovi
Top Social Artist
Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist
Miley Cyrus
Top R&B Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Rap Artist
Eminem
Top Country Artist
Luke Bryan
Top Rock Artist
Imagine Dragons
Top Latin Artist
Mark Anthony
Top Dance/Electronic Artist
Daft Punk
Top Christian Artist
Chris Tomlin
Top Billboard 200 Album
Justin Timberlake, 'The 20/20 Experience'
Top R&B Album
Justin Timberlake, 'The 20/20 Experience'
Top Rap Album
Eminem, 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2'
Top Country Album
Luke Bryan, 'Crash My Party'
Top Rock Album
Imagine Dragons, 'Night Vision
Top Latin Album
Marc Anthony, '3.0'
Top Dance/Electronic Album
Daft Punk, 'Random Access Memories'
Top Christian Album
Alan Jackson, 'Precious Memories: Volume II'
Top Hot 100 Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Digital Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Radio Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Streaming Song (Audio)
Imagine Dragon, 'Radio Active'
Top Streaming Song (Video)
Miley Cyrus, 'Wrecking Ball'
Top R&B Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Rap Song
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, 'Can't Hold Us'
Top Country Song
Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly, 'Cruise'
Top Rock Song
Lorde, 'Royals'
Top Latin Song
Marc Anthony, 'Vivir Mi Vida'
Top Dance/Electronic Song
Avicii, 'Wake Me Up'
Top Christian Song
Matthew West, 'Hello, My Name Is'
Justin Timberlake wins big at Billboard Music Awards
Justin Timberlake was the big winner at the Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 'Take Back The Night' hitmaker was awarded seven trophies, including Top Artist and Top Male Artist at the awards ceremony at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada after returning from a seven-year hiatus from the music industry last year with his album 'The 20/20 Experience'.
The 33-year-old star also took home the Top Billboard 200, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album and Top R&B Album awards, although he accepted them via a live video stream as he's currently on tour.
Speaking to viewers, he said: "I'm shocked. I'm stunned. I'm really surprised."
Meanwhile, 'Demons' rockers Imagine Dragons accepted five awards including Top Rock Artist and Top Rock Album, while Pharrell, Robin Thicke and T.I were each presented with four gongs for their summer 2013 hit 'Blurred Lines'.
Ludacris hosted the night, which saw performances from 'Icon Award' winner Jennifer Lopez - who took to the stage with Pitbull to premiere the official anthem of this year's FIFA World Cup 'We Are One (Ole Ola)' - as well as Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Iggy Azalea and even Michael Jackson, via a hologram.
2014 Billboard Music Award winners in full:
Top Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top New Artist
Lorde
Top Male Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Female Artist
Katy Perry
Top Duo/Group
Imagine Dragons
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Hot 100 Artist
Imagine Dragons
Top Digital Songs Artist
Katy Perry
Top Radio Songs Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Touring Artist
Bon Jovi
Top Social Artist
Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist
Miley Cyrus
Top R&B Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Rap Artist
Eminem
Top Country Artist
Luke Bryan
Top Rock Artist
Imagine Dragons
Top Latin Artist
Mark Anthony
Top Dance/Electronic Artist
Daft Punk
Top Christian Artist
Chris Tomlin
Top Billboard 200 Album
Justin Timberlake, 'The 20/20 Experience'
Top R&B Album
Justin Timberlake, 'The 20/20 Experience'
Top Rap Album
Eminem, 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2'
Top Country Album
Luke Bryan, 'Crash My Party'
Top Rock Album
Imagine Dragons, 'Night Vision
Top Latin Album
Marc Anthony, '3.0'
Top Dance/Electronic Album
Daft Punk, 'Random Access Memories'
Top Christian Album
Alan Jackson, 'Precious Memories: Volume II'
Top Hot 100 Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Digital Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Radio Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Streaming Song (Audio)
Imagine Dragon, 'Radio Active'
Top Streaming Song (Video)
Miley Cyrus, 'Wrecking Ball'
Top R&B Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Rap Song
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, 'Can't Hold Us'
Top Country Song
Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly, 'Cruise'
Top Rock Song
Lorde, 'Royals'
Top Latin Song
Marc Anthony, 'Vivir Mi Vida'
Top Dance/Electronic Song
Avicii, 'Wake Me Up'
Top Christian Song
Matthew West, 'Hello, My Name Is'
Showbiz
Liam Payne is considering a career as a David Beckham lookalike.
The One Direction heartthrob attended the launch party for the former soccer star's H&M swimwear collection last week and pictures of the pair together revealed a number of similarities, but Liam admits he's flattered by the comments.
He said: "People have been saying that a lot recently. It's probably the most flattering thing anybody can say.
"Becks is pretty much a legend and a hero of all of ours and I do really admire his style. I don't think anyone can match him but I'll take it.
"If it all packs in, at least I'll have a job as a lookalike."
However, the 20-year-old star is worried that his fans think he's intentionally copying David's style, as they both have matching quiff hairstyles, tattoos on their arms and a similar taste in clothes.
Liam told The Sun newspaper: "The fans are always pointing it out on Twitter. I'm beginning to worry he'll think I'm a stalker.
"They make out like if he buys a red jumper, the next day I'm out in a red jumper. I just think the man is a legend."
Liam and his bandmates Louis Tomlinson, 22, Zayn Malik, 21, and 20-year-olds Harry Styles and Niall Horan are currently enjoying some time off from their 'Where We Are' world tour after playing a number of dates in South America earlier this month.
Liam Payne to be David Beckham lookalike
Liam Payne is considering a career as a David Beckham lookalike.
The One Direction heartthrob attended the launch party for the former soccer star's H&M swimwear collection last week and pictures of the pair together revealed a number of similarities, but Liam admits he's flattered by the comments.
He said: "People have been saying that a lot recently. It's probably the most flattering thing anybody can say.
"Becks is pretty much a legend and a hero of all of ours and I do really admire his style. I don't think anyone can match him but I'll take it.
"If it all packs in, at least I'll have a job as a lookalike."
However, the 20-year-old star is worried that his fans think he's intentionally copying David's style, as they both have matching quiff hairstyles, tattoos on their arms and a similar taste in clothes.
Liam told The Sun newspaper: "The fans are always pointing it out on Twitter. I'm beginning to worry he'll think I'm a stalker.
"They make out like if he buys a red jumper, the next day I'm out in a red jumper. I just think the man is a legend."
Liam and his bandmates Louis Tomlinson, 22, Zayn Malik, 21, and 20-year-olds Harry Styles and Niall Horan are currently enjoying some time off from their 'Where We Are' world tour after playing a number of dates in South America earlier this month.