Minaj, Chris Brown to Perform at Billboard Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Nicki Minaj and her mentor, Lil Wayne, will join forces for a performance at the Billboard Music Awards, to be presented May 19 in Las Vegas.

Billboard announced additional performers Thursday. They include Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez, Ed Sheeran, David Guetta, Akon, Ne-Yo and Icona Pop.

Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and fun. are finalists in 11 categories. Swift, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Rihanna and One Direction will compete for the top artist award.

Previously announced performers include Swift, Bieber, Bruno Mars, Miguel, Christina Aguilera, Selena Gomez, Pitbull, The Band Perry and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

Prince, who will receive the icon award, will also perform.

Tracy Morgan will host the awards, to air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena on ABC.

2012 Billboard Music Awards Arrivals & Departures

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2012 Billboard Music Awards Arrivals & Departures

1. 1. Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz arrive at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.

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2. 2. Brandy arrives at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.

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3. 3. Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks arrive at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.

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4. 4. John Legend and fiance arrive at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.

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5. 5. Monica arrives at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.

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6. 6. Usher arrives at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.

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7. 7. Alicia Keyes arrives at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

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8. 8. Amber and WIZ Khalifa after the 2012 Billboard Awards.

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9. 9. LMFAO, nephew and grandson of Berry Gordy after the 2012 Billboard Awards

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10. 10. Berry Gordy and Eskedar Gobeze after the 2012 Billboard Awards

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11. 11. Gladys Knight after the 2012 Billboard Awards.

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12. 12. ordin Sparks after the 2012 Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand.

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13. 13. Singer Miguel and Date after the 2012 Billboard Awards.

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14. 14. Monica and Husband Shannon Brown after the 2012 Billboard Awards.

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15. 15. Stevie Wonder after the 2012 Billboard Awards at the MGM Grand.

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16. 16. Eric Benet arrives at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

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