The Weeknd wins big at the Billboard Music Awards
The 2021 Billboard Music Awards were presented on Sunday evening 23rd May 2021, just seven months after the last (pandemic-delayed) ceremony. The Weeknd, who led the pack of nominees as a finalist in 16 categories, swept the ceremony, picking up 10 trophies, including the biggest win of the night, for Top Artist. He also took home awards for Top 100 Artist and Top Hot 100 Song for his inescapable smash Blinding Lights.