nbc's stephanie stanton has the latest. stephanie, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, frances and phillip. what an incredible night of performances at the billboard music awards. 16 in all, 11 awards handed out. the show was hosted by kelly clarkson and it began on a somber note. ♪ ♪ >>> on a night honoring music at the billboard awards, music also honored those lost. ♪ you can't take my youth away ♪ >> reporter: the song youth performed by khalid and sean mendez, along with the choir from marjory stoneman douglas in parkland, florida. it followed a tearful open to the show by host kelly clarkson. in wake of the shooting in texatexas >> i'm so sick of moment of silence. it's not working. >> reporter: between somber moments, spirits were high following an array of performances. khalid topped new artist. camila chart achievement award and boy band from korea topped social artist.on tr in ireland, couldn't accept his top artist award in person. but taylor swift was on hand winning top selling album and top female artist.

stephanie stanton, las vegas. >> lots this weekend.eakness, royal wedding. >>> just ahead, will harry and meg hanson out do will and kate? that's next. do the wave with these guys. and hang with this little one. that's because move free ultra is clinically proven to keep my joints moving better than glucosamine chondroitin. which means i'm free to rock on with this gang. move free ultra. movement keeps us connected. the smoother the skin, the more comfortable you are in it. and now there's a new way to smooth. introducing new venus platinum. a premium metal handle boosts control... to reveal up to 100% smooth skin. venus the beswith neutrogena® beach? beach defense® sunscreen. helioplex™ powered, uva uvb strong. beach strength protection for the whole family. for the best day in the sun. neutrogena®. stop fearing your alarm clock... with new*! zzzquil pure zzzs. a drug-free blend of botanicals with melatonin ...that supports your natural sleep cycle... ...so you can seize the morning. new! zzzquil pure zzzs. ♪ dixie® ultra's flexproof™