Justin Bieber had an amazing night at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards that included six awards –and a kiss from Selena Gomez.
The 17-year-old singing sensation took home a slew of awards at the Las Vegas awards show, including Digital Artist of the Year, Top New Artist and the Fan Favorite award and before be took to the stage to accept his New Artist award, he planted a kiss on Selena who he was sitting with him in the audience.
On stage, he didn’t thank Selena specifically, but gave shout outs to “my whole family, [talent manager] Scooter Braun, Usher – basically everyone who helped me get out of my hometown and live my dream.”
Access Hollywood caught up with Biebs backstage after his big win, where he talked about his big night.
“I’m having a great time, everything’s been great, really excited,” he told Access. “It’s a dream come true.”
While he was taken aback by his own accolades, the young Canadian star told Access that Britney Spears’ performance earlier in the night with Rihanna left him in awe.
“She killed, she rocked it, always,” he said. “I used to have a big – I still do have a big crush on Britney… I didn’t get the chance to tell her [about my crush] but, she knows… love you Britney!”
Despite his affection for Britney, in the pressroom, Justin gushed about Selena when asked about the congratulatory kiss.
“She’s amazing,” he said of Selena.
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