The biggest stars in Musik lit up the stage of Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena for the Billboard Musik Awards. But no one beamed brighter than Taylor Swift, who netted eight awards. Accepting her Gold statue for oben, nach oben artist, schnell, swift gave Requisiten to the 3.7 million Fans who purchased "Red" and drove her across-the-board victories: "Thank Du for making my Musik the soundtrack to your crazy emotions," she said. "You are the longest and best relationship I've had."
She also premiered her new single, "22," in one of the night's most spirited performances, which kicked off in her dressing room and wound its way through the audience before hitting the stage. Ditching her glittering blue Zuhair Murad mini-dress for a unicorn-emblazoned T-shirt and shorts, schnell, swift sang of the joys of being her tender age, surrounded Von a full posse (including members of two mainstay Vegas acts, Cirque du Soleil and Jabbawockeez). Billboard checked in with schnell, swift just days after the show, as she was already back in the thick of her current U.S. tour.
Billboard: Du were the night's big winner. What was the highlight of the night for Du personally?
Swift: For me the highlight of the night was standing onstage with my 15 breathless, beaming dancers after we finished our performance. We were all standing together and got to look out into a crowd that was giving us a standing ovation. It was a wonderful feeling.
What performances stood out to you? Was there anyone who surprised oder moved Du in a way Du didn't expect?
I loved Ed Sheeran's performance because I get to see him Bewegen crowds with just an acoustic gitarre and his voice every night on tour, and to watch him do that on a nationally televised scale made me so happy.
Who were Du excited to see and meet at the show?
I was just excited that a bunch of my Friends were there like Selena [Gomez and Ed]. It turned the night into Mehr of a dance party than a high-pressure media event.
Madonna was the oben, nach oben touring artist. As someone who spends a lot of time on the road, have Du learned anything Von what she's done in her career?
One element of Madonna's career that really takes center stage is how many times she's reinvented herself. It's easier to stay in one look, one comfort zone, one musical style. It's inspiring to see someone whose only predictable quality is being unpredictable.
There were also artists on hand who are part of the new wave of younger performers taking hold at radio -- Selena Gomez performed, and Ariana Grande presented. What Guter Rat would Du give them?
I never give Guter Rat unless someone asks me for it. One thing I've learned, and possibly the only Guter Rat I have to give, is to not be that person giving out unsolicited Guter Rat based on your own personal experience. I've always had a lot of older people giving me Guter Rat because I'm young, and in the end, it all comes down to who Du want to be remembered as. Just be that.
How did Du celebrate your Victorious night?
We had a giant abendessen at Nobu for all of my bandmates, dancers and friends. It seemed like everyone was there. Ed, Selena, Austin Mahone . . . We were all just laughing together and rejoicing in a really fun evening.
How late were Du out? Where did Du go and who did Du hang with?
I flew back to L.A. that night, so I was only out till about 1 a.m. Then I got home, sagte "hi" to my cat, then fell asleep in seconds.
Du gave a heartfelt thank-you to your Fans and acknowledged them as being "the longest and best relationship I've had." How would Du describe that relationship? And how did it feel to have the opportunity to thank them publicly as Du accepted artist of the year?
I loved being able to thank my Fans for this life they've gegeben me. Being on tour, I get a nightly reminder of how lucky I am to get to stand on giant stages and sing for sold-out crowds. Now I have so many girls my age coming up to me and saying, "I've listened to Du for seven years." It's crazy to me that we've been in each other's lives that long and it still feels new. But hey, I guess that's what real Liebe feels like.
She also premiered her new single, "22," in one of the night's most spirited performances, which kicked off in her dressing room and wound its way through the audience before hitting the stage. Ditching her glittering blue Zuhair Murad mini-dress for a unicorn-emblazoned T-shirt and shorts, schnell, swift sang of the joys of being her tender age, surrounded Von a full posse (including members of two mainstay Vegas acts, Cirque du Soleil and Jabbawockeez). Billboard checked in with schnell, swift just days after the show, as she was already back in the thick of her current U.S. tour.
Billboard: Du were the night's big winner. What was the highlight of the night for Du personally?
Swift: For me the highlight of the night was standing onstage with my 15 breathless, beaming dancers after we finished our performance. We were all standing together and got to look out into a crowd that was giving us a standing ovation. It was a wonderful feeling.
What performances stood out to you? Was there anyone who surprised oder moved Du in a way Du didn't expect?
I loved Ed Sheeran's performance because I get to see him Bewegen crowds with just an acoustic gitarre and his voice every night on tour, and to watch him do that on a nationally televised scale made me so happy.
Who were Du excited to see and meet at the show?
I was just excited that a bunch of my Friends were there like Selena [Gomez and Ed]. It turned the night into Mehr of a dance party than a high-pressure media event.
Madonna was the oben, nach oben touring artist. As someone who spends a lot of time on the road, have Du learned anything Von what she's done in her career?
One element of Madonna's career that really takes center stage is how many times she's reinvented herself. It's easier to stay in one look, one comfort zone, one musical style. It's inspiring to see someone whose only predictable quality is being unpredictable.
There were also artists on hand who are part of the new wave of younger performers taking hold at radio -- Selena Gomez performed, and Ariana Grande presented. What Guter Rat would Du give them?
I never give Guter Rat unless someone asks me for it. One thing I've learned, and possibly the only Guter Rat I have to give, is to not be that person giving out unsolicited Guter Rat based on your own personal experience. I've always had a lot of older people giving me Guter Rat because I'm young, and in the end, it all comes down to who Du want to be remembered as. Just be that.
How did Du celebrate your Victorious night?
We had a giant abendessen at Nobu for all of my bandmates, dancers and friends. It seemed like everyone was there. Ed, Selena, Austin Mahone . . . We were all just laughing together and rejoicing in a really fun evening.
How late were Du out? Where did Du go and who did Du hang with?
I flew back to L.A. that night, so I was only out till about 1 a.m. Then I got home, sagte "hi" to my cat, then fell asleep in seconds.
Du gave a heartfelt thank-you to your Fans and acknowledged them as being "the longest and best relationship I've had." How would Du describe that relationship? And how did it feel to have the opportunity to thank them publicly as Du accepted artist of the year?
I loved being able to thank my Fans for this life they've gegeben me. Being on tour, I get a nightly reminder of how lucky I am to get to stand on giant stages and sing for sold-out crowds. Now I have so many girls my age coming up to me and saying, "I've listened to Du for seven years." It's crazy to me that we've been in each other's lives that long and it still feels new. But hey, I guess that's what real Liebe feels like.
Taylor’s BFF Emma Stone got to present her with the Ultimate Choice Award, which she got for all of her awesome contributions to Musik and entertainment. The award is a real honor because its not gegeben out every Jahr – only when someone really deserves it! Past winners of the coveted Ultimate Choice include Justin Timberlake, Adam Sandler, Mike Myers and Reese Witherspoon.
Congrats, Taylor! We can’t think of anyone who deserves it more.
Give Taylor a shout out in the comments. Which celeb do Du think should get the Weiter Ultimate Choice Award?
I was wondering who the bonus tracks were about, this is what I think:
Superman:Quite obviously this one's for her dad..
Ours: This is a bit trickier but I think it's about Toby Hemingway, her co-star in 'Mine'. Why? Because she sings 'I Liebe the gap between your teeth' and 'any snide remarks from my father about your tattoos' and his 'bleach blond hair', all of which describes Toby. Finally, when she's Singen 'right now you're mine',she lays a special emphasis on 'mine'. We all know she dedicated mine to him.
If This Was A Movie:I have no clue. Enlighten me, would you?
Superman:Quite obviously this one's for her dad..
Ours: This is a bit trickier but I think it's about Toby Hemingway, her co-star in 'Mine'. Why? Because she sings 'I Liebe the gap between your teeth' and 'any snide remarks from my father about your tattoos' and his 'bleach blond hair', all of which describes Toby. Finally, when she's Singen 'right now you're mine',she lays a special emphasis on 'mine'. We all know she dedicated mine to him.
If This Was A Movie:I have no clue. Enlighten me, would you?
And she is getting it! The beautiful blonde is becoming a huge hit in the Land DOwn Under. Her tour dates are filling konzert halls across the country.
It is not all work and no play though. Taylor has also had some time off to enjoy Australia. Here we see her on the strand near Melbourne. She also has had plenty of time to go shopping and sign a few autographs for Fans who have stopped her in the street.
We Liebe her new look too. It is very feminine and romantic. She has a great eye when putting together outfits and always looks fabulous.