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Stars Pay Tribute to Beyoncé At 2011 Billboard Awards

Queen B picked up the coveted Billboard Millennium gong at the bash...

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Monday, May 23, 2011 - 09:10

Some of the biggest stars on the planet paid tribute to Stevie Wonderpraised the former Destiny's Child singer, as she picked up the prestigious Solange and nephew U2frontman Bono claimed: "She makes songs that will live forever," while Wonder mused: "Beyoncé has made history and she's not even 30 yet."

After hearing from some of her A-List pals, it was Beyoncé's mother Tina who issued the most heartfelt tribute, stating: "I can remember when she was a kid and she saw Michelle Obama had the last word, gushing: "I'm very proud of her, I'm very proud of the woman that she is, the role model that she provides to so many women."

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Beyoncé then performed her latest attack on the charts, Kelly Rowland and Jay-Z, calling him her "best friend" and adding: "I love me some Jay Z" as Jigga smiled from the audience.

Full list of 2011 Billboard Award Winners:

ARTIST AWARDS:
    •    Top Artist: Eminem
    •    Top New Artist: Justin Bieber
    •    Top Male Artist: Eminem
    •    Top Female Artist: Rihanna
    •    Top Duo/Group: Black Eyed Peas
    •    Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
    •    Top Hot 100 Artist: Katy Perry
    •    Top Digital Songs Artist: Katy Perry
    •    Top Radio Songs Artist: Rihanna
    •    Top Touring Artist: U2
    •    Top Social Artist: Justin Bieber
    •    Top Streaming Artist: Justin Bieber
    •    Top Digital Media Artist: Justin Bieber
    •    Top Pop Artist: Lady GaGa
    •    Top R&B Artist: Usher
    •    Top Rap Artist: Eminem
    •    Top Country Artist: Taylor Swift
    •    Top Rock Artist: Train
    •    Top Alternative Artist: Mumford & Sons
    •    Top Latin Artist: Shakira
    •    Top Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady GaGa
    •    Top Christian Artist: Chris Tomlin

ALBUM AWARDS

    •    Top Billboard 200 Album: Eminem - "Recovery"
    •    Top Pop Album: Justin Bieber - "My World 2.0"
    •    Top R&B Album: Usher - "Raymond vs. Raymond"
    •    Top Rap Album: Eminem - "Recovery"
    •    Top Country Album: Taylor Swift - "Speak Now"
    •    Top Rock Album: Mumford & Sons "Sigh No More"
    •    Top Alternative Album: Mumford & Sons "Sigh No More"
    •    Top Latin Album: Enrique Iglesias - "Euphoria"
    •    Top Dance/Electronic/Electronic Album: Lady GaGa - "The Fame"
    •    Top Christian Album: Skillet - "Awake"

SONG AWARDS
    •    Top Hot 100 Song: Taio Cruz - "Dynamite"
    •    Top Digital Song: Taio Cruz - "Dynamite"
    •    Top Radio Song: Bruno Mars - "Just the Way You Are"
    •    Top Streaming Song (Audio): Nelly - "Just a Dream"
    •    Top Streaming Song (Video): Justin Bieber ft. Ludacris - "Baby"
    •    Top Pop Song: Taio Cruz - "Dynamite"
    •    Top R&B Song: Usher ft. will.i.am "OMG"
    •    Top Rap Song: Eminem ft. Rihanna - "Love the Way You Lie"
    •    Top Country Song: Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now"
    •    Top Rock Song: Train - "Hey, Soul Sister"
    •    Top Alternative Song: Neon Trees - "Animal"
    •    Top Latin Song: Shakira ft. Freshleyground - "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)"
    •    Top Dance/Electronic Song: Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina - "Stereo Love"
    •    Top Christian Song: Chris Tomlin - "Our God"

SPECIAL HONOREES
    •    Millennium Award: Beyonce Knowles
    •    Icon Award: Neil Diamond

OTHER AWARDS

    •    Viral Innovator Award: Cee-Lo Green
    •    Fan Favorite Award: Justin Bieber
    •    Heatseeker of the Year: Gentleman Hall

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