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Watch Taylor Swift's Epic Reaction to Justin Bieber + Selena Gomez Kissing at the Billboard Awards [GIF]

Jessica Sager — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:15:02 +0000

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez just can't quit each other, but it looks like Taylor Swift is ready to quit them both. Backstage at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, when the pair were caught getting cozy, Swift was caught getting, well, disgusted.

High Schooler Expelled and Charged With Felony for Lesbian Relationship

Donald Deane — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:51:35 +0000

In what seems to be the latest in a disturbing trend of anti-gay sentiment directed against kids and teens, a 18-year-old Florida high school student named Kaitlyn Hunt has been expelled and faces criminal charges for having a consensual relationship with another student of the same sex.

Employment Laws You Should Know Before Taking a Job

Kathy Landin — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:41:34 +0000

All employees have basic rights. We can't be chained to our desks or held as indentured servants, for example. But do we actually know enough when it comes to the federal laws that govern our workplaces? You may have rights you didn’t know you had, particularly when it comes to getting hired.

College Student Fakes Own Kidnapping to Hide Failing Grade

Donald Deane — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:26:58 +0000

Nobody likes sharing bad report cards with parents, but one college student in Atlanta gets high marks for creativity by faking his own kidnapping to hide a failing grade. According to officials, 19-year-old Aftab Aslam texted his parents about a kidnapping, then went camping for a week in an undeveloped area in Forsyth County. Aslam [...]

Justin Bieber Gets Booed, Asks for Respect During Billboard Awards Milestone Speech [VIDEO]

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:23:09 +0000

Justin Bieber was about to have a moment at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards last night (May 19) when he accepted the impressive Milestone Award at the tender age of 19 -- but his acceptance of the coveted honor was marred by a chorus of boos and screams, the latter from his dedicated corps of Beliebers.

David Guetta, Akon + Ne-Yo 'Play Hard' at 2013 Billboard Music Awards [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:13:02 +0000

David Guetta, Akon and Ne-Yo teamed up to turn the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the site of the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, into Sin City's biggest and most star-studded dance party with their live rendition of 'Play Hard.'

2013 Billboard Music Awards – Worst Dressed

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:04:25 +0000

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards hit Las Vegas Sunday night (May 19) and we're thrilled to report that there were only a scant few clunkers in the worst dressed department. Fashion-wise, there were more good looks than bad ones, as the event was a mixed bag of classy gowns and party frocks, and some strange takes on pantsuits.

Without further ado, these were the most questionable and "WTF?" looks of the night.

2013 Billboard Music Awards – Best Dressed

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:04:15 +0000

The Billboard Music Awards swarmed Las Vegas on Sunday night (May 19), and due to the not-exactly-formal nature of the event, the red carpet ensembles were a mix of couture gowns and more casual, low-key frocks.

Here's our recap of the evening's best -- and there were quite a few. It was refreshing to see so many dresses we'd sever a limb to own.

Prince Closes 2013 Billboard Music Awards With Rare Performance Medley

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:03:54 +0000

Prince closed the 2013 Billboard Music Awards with a rare (and incredibly noisy) performance, delivering a two-song medley to celebrate being honored with the Billboard Icon Award. After Prince was celebrated for his unfettered ability and desire to rock, he took the stage and began to deliver a funked out and ultimately slower, sexier and [...]

Taylor Swift Takes Artist of the Year Honor at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Kat Lee — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:29:13 +0000

Taylor Swift is really cleaning up at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards and she can add Artist of the Year to the laundry list of hardware that she’s taking home from Vegas. She accepted the top honors in her royal blue mini dress from Celine Dion, who looks like she hasn’t aged a day in about 20 [...]