Twitter Reacts To The 2016 Billboard Music Awards — From Britney Spears' HUGE Opening To Madonna's Prince Tribute!

Dayum! Twitter always has the best commentary!

Luckily for us, there were PLENTY of moments at tonight's Billboard Music Awards for the Twitterverse to comment on. From Britney Spears' epic performance of her greatest hits to Kesha's much anticipated comeback, we were overwhelmed with amazing moments!

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Ok, first thing first. We just HAVE to talk about Brit-Brit's amazing medley including hits like Slave 4 U and Womanizer. It's the first time we've seen Ms. Spears perform at a major award show in a while!

Unfortunately for the singer, the reaction to her seXXXy presentation was a bit mixed:

Oy vey the only thing that can save this wet fart #BritneySpears lip sync performance is getting Madonna back to make out with her #BBMAs
— Mara Davis (@MaraDavis) May 23, 2016

When you're the ringmaster but also the main attraction #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/VmtRmcWD0T
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) May 23, 2016

If you're receiving such a prestigious award maybe you shouldn't lip sync.. #BBMAs
— ★ (@TeenageFanatic) May 23, 2016

Such an icon @britneyspears on point tonight! #Proud conquered so much & damn looks great #BBMAs werkkkkkk
— Jay Michaels (@jaymichaels13) May 23, 2016

Well, at least the blonde looked phenomenal! We know our girl has been working hard on her bod!

As for the night's hosts, Ciara and Ludacris, fans didn't know whether to focus on the rapper's truth bomb in the opening dialogue or the momma's flawless look:

"Unlike the oscars, we have black nominees" -Ludacris #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/ZRvpT4z3Kn
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 23, 2016

This is the wink of a woman who KNOWS she looks 🔥 @ciara #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/bLREitlIGI
— PeopleStyle (@People_Style) May 23, 2016

Oh, and Pink pulled off some CRAZY acrobatic moves to the delight of her adoring fans while performing Just Like Fire:

All that flying around AND live vocals. Slay @Pink! #BBMAs
— Erik Bradley (@EBUNC1) May 23, 2016

.@pink defies the laws of gravity! #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/o28bXt8mLu
— VH1 Music (@VH1Music) May 23, 2016

Pink just snatched my entire head off my neck!!!!! What kinda vocal, acrobatic, polar-ice-cap-melting performance?!? 🔥🔥🔥 #BBMAs
— Kingsley (@kingsleyyy) May 23, 2016

The only person who apparently wasn't impressed was Justin Bieber:

What do you think is going through his beautiful mind?? Not knowing haunts me. #bbmas pic.twitter.com/g1O4iZm0EX
— Michelle Collins (@michcoll) May 23, 2016

HA! We guess you can't win them all…

A few performances later, new power couple Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton rocked their duet Why Don't You Go Ahead and Break My Heart?. Naturally, the public had A LOT of feelings:

Thank you @gwenstefani and @blakeshelton for giving all of us #RelationshipGoals with your #BBMAs performance 😍 pic.twitter.com/arFr0FF3al
— People Magazine (@people) May 23, 2016

I wish my baby was performing solo, but I'll let her slide cuz she's dickmatized. #GwenStefani #BBMAs
— R. ✝ ♓ (@NOTrynaBRude) May 23, 2016

#BlakeShelton was just looking at #gwenstefani during that @BBMAs duet like pic.twitter.com/wSTVaZUanb
— Gillian Telling (@Gilliantelling) May 23, 2016

Blake and Gwen are having the most intense staring contest on live television. #BBMAs
— refinery29 (@Refinery29) May 23, 2016

To make the night even better, Adele premiered the hypnotic music video for Send My Love (To Your New Lover):

#SendMyLove @adele World Premiere #BBMAs #Adele pic.twitter.com/T4EFuHhReF
— The Mogul Minute (@TheMogulGirl) May 23, 2016

#Adele 'Send My Love (To Your New Lover)' video:
10/10 dress
20/10 makeup
10/10 skirt twirling
10/10 trippy visuals
11/10 seductive stares
— monika markovinovic (@heyitsmonika) May 23, 2016

On a more emotional note, Kesha simply blew us away with her flawless Bob Dylan cover:

CHILLS. That was the moment. #Kesha killed it. Out-sang everyone. A new direction. Redefined. Doesn't need Dr. Luke. Mic drop. #BBMAs
— Matt (@lifeontheMlist) May 23, 2016

Dear @KeshaRose,
You sounded beautiful. We've missed you endlessly & are thankful we just got to hear you 💜 #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/pO2fc1BFyC
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) May 23, 2016

Remove the controversy and Ke$ha still aced her performance. She showed a whole new facet of her talent. #Kesha #BBMAs
— Frank DiGiacomo (@frankdigiacomo) May 23, 2016

Following up the blonde's poignant performance was Celine Dion's return to the stage following the death of her beloved husband René Angélil. Twitter had nothing but love for the Billboard Icon Award winner:

Celine is such a powerhouse. My Lord. 😱 #BBMAs
— Slow Glow Castillo (@andreakcastillo) May 23, 2016

#CelineDion is one of the greatest vocalist of all time & she's reminding y'all why she's worthy of that Icon Award #BBMAs 👏🏼
— CHRIS. (@chrissayssoo_) May 23, 2016

Once Dion performed, her son René-Charles Angelil came out on stage to present her with the prestigious award. Cue the tears:

#BBMAs #CelineDion 😭 pic.twitter.com/mw96HieB5i
— saychells (@chelllogliv) May 23, 2016

@celinedion got me crying my eyes out! She's freaking AMAZING! #CelineDion #BBMA God bless her and her family and the journey they are on😘😍
— janay (@Naya_boo04) May 23, 2016

Everyone was CERTAINLY crying when Rene Charles came out. When #CelineDion said "I don't want to cry in front of you" though? BAWLED. #BBMAs
— Shane Avery (@ShaneAvery) May 23, 2016

As a little pick me up, the legendary band The Go-Go's took the stage to perform We Got The Beat:

We got the beat! #gogos #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/IdQ1swpsuU
— Monica Martinez (@MoniMartinez) May 23, 2016

.@belindaofficial has not aged and is as pretty as ever. Seeing the #GoGos on the #BBMAs just now brought me way back in a good way.
— Billie Rama (@billierama) May 23, 2016

The GoGos are giving me my 80's fix!! #bbma Yeah, yeah,yeah #gogos Belinda and the ladies sounded g8 and played like Rockstars!!!
— MizzAtlPeach (@MizzAtlPeach) May 23, 2016

Next up was Ariana Grande's much anticipated rendition of Into You:

Me after Ariana's performance of Into You #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/BM0SLjG0jW
— grettel (@Grettizzle) May 23, 2016

ARIANA GRANDID THAT 😩😩😩😩😩 #IntoYou is such a BOP! THAT PERFORMANCE WAS PERFECT. VOCALS. CHOREO. DECEASED. #BBMAs
— Kingsley (@kingsleyyy) May 23, 2016

Ariana vocals #ArianaGrande #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/3HL28SMD8V
— Kris (@KrisBonilla6) May 23, 2016

Last but not least, Madonna closed out the show with a very special and SORT OF well-received tribute to the late Prince:

Tastefully done #PrinceTribute #Madonna #StevieWonder #PurpleRain 💜💜💜
— Beverly (@BeverlyLuvsRizz) May 23, 2016

Nothing Compares to U. #Madonna #PrinceTribute #BBMAs It's perfect. Just divine.
— River Oaks Gay (@SCFLLATX) May 23, 2016

#BBMAs #Madonna pic.twitter.com/uBYfsa8ZDF
— Nelly B (@psddluva4evah) May 23, 2016

Ummm I'm not feeling #Madonna #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/55rlstNxP6
— TheRealLovey (@iamloveytoo) May 23, 2016

Yup, that was one doozy of a show! So much talent!

So, what did YOU think of this year's #BBMAs?

[Image via ABC.]

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