The likes of Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and One Direction all won at last night's (May 19) Billboard Music Awards.

The star-studded event took place in Las Vegas as the music industry came together to honour its top stars.

Swift won eight awards - Top Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Digital Songs Artist, Top Country Artist, Top Country Album and Top Country Song.

Justin Bieber meanwhile picked up the Top Male Artist, Top Social Artist and Milestone gongs.

One Direction snapped up the Top New Artist, Top Pop Artist and Top Duo/Group awards.

Other winners on the night included Nicki Minaj, who bagged three prizes, and Madonna, who took to the stage to collect the Top Touring Artist award.

The event saw live performances from the likes of Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez and Prince, who won the Billboard Music Icon gong.