The 2012 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by “Modern Family's” Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, honors the best and brightest artists that the top the Billboard charts throughout the year. Superstars like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Adele and Justin Bieber are among the nominees, and our friends at Snakkle.com shared their pics so you can see what these musicians looked like before they were on stage and inspiring millions. The Billboard Music Awards air Sunday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and features performances from Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Justin Bieber, LMFAO, Usher, Linkin Park and Chris Brown.
Adele Today: Adele leads the pack as a finalist in 18 categories at this Sunday’s
event, including Top Artist and Top Female Artist. She will be the one to watch
to see if she beats out nominees like Lil Wayne and Katy Perry. Just last week
the English songstress’ album “21” surpassed 9 million in U.S. sales and tied
with Paula Abdul's "Forever Your Girl" for the second longest Top 10
run among albums by women.
Adam Levine Today: Adam grew out of his awkward years and got “Moves Like Jagger,” the
catchy pop song with his band Maroon 5 (that features fellow “The Voice” judge
Christina Aguilera) that is up for Top Hit 100 Song. Maroon 5 is also nominated
for Top Duo/Group with Coldplay, Lady Antebellum, LMFAO and The Black Eyed
Peas.
Justin Bieber Today: Baby Justin was the first child of mom Patricia Lynn "Pattie"
Mallette. Only 18 and a single mom, Pattie moved back to Stratford , Ontario
Lady Gaga Today: All grown up now, Lady Gaga is up for 10 categories of the Billboard
Music Awards and going against finalists Lil Wayne, Adele, Rihanna, and Katy
Perry to try to take home Top Artist. Gaga is sure to make for exciting TV for
her “Little Monster” fans whenever her category winners are announced
