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Ty Burrell, Jordin Sparks, Usher Set for Billboard Music Awards

Ty Burrell
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)
Ty Burrell
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)

An updated list of performers has been announced for the Billboard Music Awards, which will air on ABC at 8pm on Sunday, May 20, live from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.


As previously reported, stage veteran and Emmy Award winner Ty Burrell and his Emmy-winning Modern Family co-star Julie Bowen will host the event.


Broadway veterans Usher and Jordin Sparks will be among the performers, along with John Legend, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Carrie Underwood, LMFAO, Cee-Lo Green, Kelly Clarkson, The Wanted, Linkin Park, and Nelly Furtado.


The event will include a tribute to the late Whitney Houston.

Adele, LMFAO, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Lil Wayne are among the many nominees.