She Loves Hanging Out With Models Who Are Dating Hollywood A-Listers: Her BFF’s include Behati Prinsloo, who is engaged to Adam Levine, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who is dating Jason Statham.

   

Victoria's Secret angel Candice Swanepoel scored the top spot on Maxim's 2014 Hot 100 list, the magazine revealed Friday.

The leggy South African supermodel beat out Scarlett Johansson, Katy Perry, Irina Shayk, and Jennifer Lawrence, who rounded out the top five. 

Notable Hollywood leading ladies that made the Maxim Hot 100 included “A Million Ways to Die in the West” costar Charlize Theron (#24), “Guardians of the Galaxy” actress Zoe Saldana (#29), “Game of Thrones” dragon tamer Emilia Clarke (#49), and Wonder Woman Gal Gadot (#84) 

Last year's #1 lady, Miley Cyrus, only made it to #25 on the 2014 ranking. 

No word on whether Twerkgate 2013 had anything to do with Cyrus’ precipitous drop on the list.

Take a look at the 10 sexiest women of 2014, as voted by Maxim readers, here:

CANDICE SWANEPOEL: 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SUPERMODEL & MAXIM HOT 100 QUEEN

CANDICE SWANEPOEL ON NOVEMBER 13, 2013 IN NEW YORK CITY

South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel tops the Maxim 100 list for 2014, but many might not be familiar with the 25-year-old beauty

Here are five facts about Candice:

This Angel Has Flight: She might be best known as a Victoria’s Secret angel, but she has a ton of editorial fashion cred with Vogue covers from around the world. She has nabbed the covers of Australian, Brazilian, Mexican, Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and Italian Vogue during her career. She’s also worked for more top designers than we can keep track of including: Tommy Hilfiger, Tom Ford, Prabal Gurung, Ralph Lauren, Versace. She has also worked the runway in shows for Dolce and Gabbana, Michael Kors, Donna Karan, Jason Wu, Rag & Bone, Oscar de la Renta, Fendi, Chanel, Elie Saab, Diane von Fürstenberg, Betsey Johnson, Stella McCartney, Viktor and Rolf, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Dior.

She Has Plenty Of Coin: Candice has placed in the Top 10 on Forbes Top-Earning Models list for the last three years coming in at No. 9 last year with an estimated $3.3 million in earnings.

She Can Speak In Many Tongues: The Mooi River, South Africa native is fluent in Afrikaans and Portuguese.

She Dates A Fellow Model: Candice met fellow model Hermann Nicoli (who taught her how to speak Portuguese) while working in Paris in 2006 and has been dating the Brazilian hunk ever since.

She Loves Hanging Out With Models Who Are Dating Hollywood A-Listers: Her BFF’s include Behati Prinsloo, who is engaged to Adam Levine, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who is dating Jason Statham.

Miley Cyrus Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Alleged Delusional Man

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Miley Cyrus performs Friday in Montpellier, France 

Apparently, he really adores her.

Miley Cyrus was granted a temporary restraining order on Friday against Devon Meek, 24, an Arizona man who claims that she's communicating with him through the radio. Meek was previously arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department and placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold on May 16 after he was found near property that he believed was owned by Cyrus. 

According to the restraining order, Meek "delusionally believes Cyrus communicates with him via her songs," and that she's "telling him to come to see her so that they may be together."

Medical experts at the facility currently holding Meek have said that he is persistent in his desire to meet Cyrus and that he will not give up in the pursuit of his delusions. He's told clinicians that when he's released from the facility, he won't stop seeking her out until Cyrus accepts him or he dies. 

Miley claims in the order that she fears for her safety and believes there's a very real possibility she could be harmed in the future. She's also requested a concurrently filed civil harassment restraining order against Meek.

The order indicates that one of Meek's family members has confirmed that he has long suffered from mental illness and has consistently refused to take any medication. He adds that the family has tried to assist in getting him back to their home in Arizona for treatment, but that he has refused their help.

The court has set a hearing date for June 16 to make the restraining order permanent for a three-year term.

Cyrus is currently in the midst of the European leg of her Bangerz world tour. She played Friday in Montpellier, France, and is scheduled to play Saturday in Lyon.

‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Could Hit $120 Million Over Holiday Weekend

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“X-Men: Days of Future Past” is surging at the Friday box office, with initial tracking suggesting it could hit $36 million-$39 million in its first full day of release.

There’s a range of numbers out there, but some estimates suggest that the picture could take $120 million over the four-day Memorial Day holiday. Others are more conservative, predicting a debut of roughly $105 million.

The fifth film in 20th Century Fox’s mutant heroes franchise is benefiting from strong reviews, Jennifer Lawrence’s higher profile following “The Hunger Games” and the return of Hugh Jackman to the X-fold after two solo adventures as Wolverine. Going into the weekend, analysts expected the film to take north of $100 million over the holiday, with Fox downplaying expectations and projecting a bow in the $95 million to $100 million range.

Things started with a bang. “X-Men: Days of Future Past” did robust business in Thursday night showings, racking up a sterling $8.1 million Stateside.

Produced for $200 million, the film is also playing in a wide array of international territories. It will open in 100 countries, including China, the U.K., Russia and Mexico.

Goodbye, Dolly! Parton lists three California properties (two for under $1 million)

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Dolly Parton performs this month in New York City. Click a photo to go to a slideshow. 

Larger-than-life entertainer Dolly Parton is selling three homes in California: one of them in West Hollywood; and two under a million dollars, in Danish-themed Solvang and in mountainous Idyllwild.

The West Hollywood bungalow is definitely the most distinctively Dolly, with bold country decor that includes hand-painted details.

On the market for $1.4 million (as reported by Zillow Blog and others) it's a diminutive 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage of just 1,000 square feet, plus a converted garage that's being used as a guest suite. She bought it seven years ago for $1.2 million.

Built in 1923, the bungalow had another famous occupant: Natalie Wood moved there with her family when she was just 6 years old to pursue a show-business career, according to biographer Suzanne Finstad.

Parton's home in Idyllwild, in Southern California's San Jacinto Mountains, has "been an artist's retreat for the past two decades," the listing says. It's almost twice as big as the West Hollywood house, for less than half the price: $599,000. Yahoo Homes was able to verify through property records that it's owned by her and her husband.

The property she's selling in Solvang, outside Santa Barbara, is a multifamily home that the listing says "is not used as rental income but for private retreat." Like the West Hollywood place, it has a sweet country air.

Kim Kardashian's Très Chic Pre-Wedding Girls' Night Out in Paris

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Kim Kardashian's girls' night out in Paris

Love is alive in the City of Lights... between Kim Kardashian and her bevy of girlfriends, that is! With her nuptials fast approaching, the future Mrs. Kanye West enjoyed an action-packed girls' night out in Paris on Thursday.

Joined by her sisters Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie, plus her closest gal pals including LaLa Anthony, Brittny Gastineau, Joyce Bonelli, Lorraine Schwartz, Shelli Azoff, Rachel Roy, and Monica Rose (among others), Kim was clearly ready to celebrate. The gorgeous gang started out with dinner at hotspot Hotel Costes (yes, that's the same place Kanye, Kim, and her family had dinner the night before).

For her part, Kim was decked to the nines in a light blue Balmain mini-dress encrusted from top to bottom in pearls and stones. It seemed her crew was more interested in socializing than eating, however, since the ladies reportedly stuck to "light dishes" and "a bit of wine." Still, the bill reportedly added up — costing each diner a whopping 300 euros (which comes out to $409)!

From the looks of Kim's Instagram posts, the dinner (however small and expensive) was a success.

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Kim Kardashian's pre-wedding, all-girls dinner 

"I'm so lucky! I have the best friends in the whole wide world!," the bride-to-be captioned the shot. "#ParisNights #LastSupper."

After dinner, Kim and her crew loaded into a party van to take in some sights, which included a night drive around Trocadero and posing for snapshots in front of the world-famous Louvre.

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Kim Kardashian and her girls outside the Louvre 

"No matter what these girls are always there! #BFFS #OGCrew #ParisNights," read the caption on a photo of them at the Louvre.

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Kim Kardashian and her girls at the Eiffel Tower 

The evening finished with a private party inside the Eiffel Tower — though, of course, the beaming beauties got some lively snapshots outside first. Kim looks over the moon as they pose beneath the twinkling night sky.

And while we're sure this whole shebang (which was organized by Lorraine and Shelli on the bride's behalf) was beyond fabulous, something tells us it will pale in comparison to Kim's big day. Kim and Kanye are set to wed on Sunday in Italy.

Stars Go Back to the Beach

Did somebody say swimsuit season? Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens, Rosario Dawson, and Kate Hudson are among the celebs who couldn't wait for summer to start taking in the sand and surf.

Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens

Close friends Ashley Tisdale, 28, and Vanessa Hudgens, 25, bonded in bikinis while on a yacht during Tisdale's bachelorette bash in Miami. (5/17/14)

                    

Kate Hudson

Bohemian beauty Kate Hudson, 35, wore an itty-bitty swimsuit as she soaked up the sunshine in Malibu. (5/3/14)

              

Rosario Dawson

You know those people who want to look pretty while lounging on the beach, but they never actually get wet? Rosario Dawson is not one of them, as she proved in Cannes, France. (5/18/14)

           

Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian dashed about in a bandeau bikini during a low-key family getaway to Los Cabos, Mexico, in April to celebrate her 35th birthday. (4/19/14)

         

Serena Williams

Score for Serena Williams! The tennis champ, who just won the Italian Open for the third time, managed to take a day off from her busy schedule to relax on Miami Beach. (4/16/14)

           

Bella Thorne

Singer and actress Bella Thorne, 16, sported a string bikini and cat eye shades as she let her hair down in the Magic City. (5/18/14)

                      

Ellie Goulding

The best way to unwind in Miami is relaxing on a yacht. Just ask 27-year-old "Anything Could Happen" songstress Ellie Goulding. (5/5/14)

           

Katie Cassidy

Katie Cassidy, 27, strutted the sandy beaches of Miami like she was walking the runway in a bright bathing suit top and a fedora. And why shouldn't she? The "Arrow" actress looks fantastic! (5/2/14)

           

Of Course: Kim Kardashian's Wedding Dress Reportedly Costs $2 Million

                                       

We knew that Kimye wanted to throw a wedding on a royal scale (after all, Versailles was their number one venue choice), but we didn't know Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were trying to emulate the royal wedding.

Reportedly, Kimmie has reached out to Kate Middleton's wedding dress designer Sarah Burton to create her own regal creation for the Paris-meets-Florence nuptials - and it's going to cost $2 million!

"She has called on Sarah Burton to design one of her options," a source tells Radar Online. "Kim wants the low-cut v-neck look that Kate had, but much lower, and she wants her gown to be tight fitting to show off her svelte figure."

Unsurprisingly, Kardashian wants her wedding to be "the" wedding of the century, the source adds.

The price tag, of course, will match all of the other extravagant big-day details (namely the $125,000 favors). "Her gown is estimated to cost $2 million," the sources says. "And no one will see the gown until she walks down the aisle. There are three gowns that were made just for her and she hasn't even decided yet between them."

Kim's not the only one who will be decked out in costly designer duds at her wedding - designer Michael Costello tells Us Weekly that the reality star tapped him to craft "Marie Antoinette-like" gowns for her closest gal pals, including Brittny Gastineau, Larsa Pippen, Blac Chyna, and Carla Dibello.

Costello says there was some friendly competition amongst the ladies. "They wanted to look their best," Costello notes. "I think they just all want to show up and shut it down. They want to be there for Kim, but they want to look their absolute best."

And to keep with the theme of extreme secrecy, Costello is designing multiple looks for each girl. "We're not just making one dress, we're making two for each girl," the designer says. "They're all very romantic, really beautiful, structured silhouettes."

We'll have to keep a lookout for not only Kimmie's dress come the big day, but her guests' wears as well!

Elin Nordegren: I'm Happy For Tiger Woods ... But You Can't Ever Forget That

Elin Nordegren is opening up about ex-husband Tiger Woods in the new issue , telling the magazine, "I have moved on, and I am in a good place."

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Indeed. She just graduated from Rollins College with a 3.96 GPA, earning her the Class of 2014's top honor and even gave the commencement speech.

During her address, Elin Nordegren made a few jokes at Woods' expense. Still, she insists they're fine ... even if she'll never totally get over what he did.

"I have moved on, and I am in a good place," she says, even though "the word betrayal isn't strong enough" to describe Tiger's immense cheating.

Given his prolific banging of Rachel Uchitel (and Jamie Grubbs, and Joslyn James, and Holly Sampson, and on and on and on), one can certainly understand.

Still, regarding her ex, she reiterates, "Our relationship is centered around our children, and we are doing really good. We really are. He is a great father."

"I'm happy for Tiger," she says, adding of Lindsey Vonn, "In general, in any kind of stepparent relationship, I'm happy that there's somebody else loving my children."

    

Nordegren is currently dating coal magnate Chris Cline, 55, and recently moved into a new Florida mansion. They see Tiger and Lindsey regularly.

Perhaps because of the insatiable interest in her personal life, she says only, "Chris and I, since we've been close, have decided not to talk about our relationship."

Whether marriage and more children are in her future, Nordegren plays it coy, saying that she can certainly see it, but isn't looking at it as make-or-break:

"I think I would like that. Yeah. But I have a boy and a girl, and I couldn't ask for anything more. I'm in a great spot ... great if it happens, great if it doesn't."

Great that she's handled this whole situation so well for the last four and a half years, and to see her in such a good place with her own life and Tiger's.

Mila Kunis Goes Shopping With Ashton Kutcher's Pregnant Sister—See the Cute Baby Bump-Filled Pic!

Double baby bumps!

Expectant Mila Kunis stepped out with Ashton Kutcher's sister, Tausha, who is also pregnant, for a girls' shopping day in Los Angeles. The ladies clutched flowers as they strolled down the street, showing off their burgeoning bellies in loose, flowy outfits.

The Jupiter Ascending actress kept it casual in a blue tank and a patterned maxi skirt, completing her ensemble with aviator sunglasses and flip-flops. Meanwhile, her future sister-in-law wore a similar-colored blue summer dress.

Later that evening, the Ted star met up with fiancé Ashton Kutcher for a wine-tasting party. The Two and a Half Men stud couldn't quite keep his hands to himself as the pair left the event and was seen touching his ladylove's rear end.

The adorable couple was also snapped sharing a laugh, as the 30-year-old brunette lovingly rested her hands on her growing belly. 

Earlier this month, the beauty broke her silence and shared some details about her pregnancy cravings with Ellen DeGeneres.

"I'm very stereotypical. I eat sauerkraut all day long," she said. "This is the worst craving to have, because sauerkraut smells, and so every time you open up a jar it just reeks in the whole kitchen...It's not like ice cream where everything smells lovely."

She also revealed that her beau is taking Russian classes, so the he can speak to their baby. "Yeah, he's been taking classes for probably like six months now. He does it twice a week. A woman comes to the house to give him lessons," Kunis said. "It's really, really great."

'American Idol' crowns its season 13 winner

LOS ANGELES  Big-voiced rocker Caleb Johnson is the season 13 "American Idol," winning the title over teenage pop singer Jena Irene.

"This is crazy," Johnson said after host Ryan Seacrest announced the TV audience's decision on Wednesday's season finale of the Fox contest.

Johnson, 23, of Asheville, North Carolina, and Irene, 17, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, told each other "you da bomb" before the result was revealed.

Runner-up Irene is getting a consolation prize: The two competitors and friends are set to attend her high school prom, Seacrest said.

Seacrest did not announce the number of votes cast, as was routine when the show drew huge audiences and impressive vote tallies. "American Idol," which long reigned as TV's top-rated show, now is a moderately successful, top 20 performer.

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Ryan Seacrest, right, announces Caleb Johnson the winner at the American Idol XIII finale at the Nok …

Johnson's win came on the strength of his renditions Tuesday of "Dream On," ''Maybe I'm Amazed" and "As Long as You Love Me," intended as his first single. Irene sang "Dog Days Are Over," ''Can't Help Falling in Love" and "We Are One."

He is to receive a recording contract as this season's champion.

The two-hour finale included performances by John Legend, Kiss, Demi Lovato and Lady Antebellum. It also showcased a song by judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr., with judge-turned-mentor Randy Jackson joining in.

Even Seacrest took a turn crooning, proving as a singer he's a great host. He was joined on Richard Marx's "Right Here Waiting" by the singer-songwriter.

NBC's singing contest "The Voice," which leapfrogged "American Idol" in the ratings, has leaned heavily on its performer-coaches to boost audience interest.

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Caleb Johnson reacts after he is announced winner at the American Idol XIII finale at the Nokia Thea …

Fox, acknowledging the glory days of "American Idol" are behind it, said it likely will cut the show from two nights a week to one next season, after the initial auditions.

The show, which hit a peak of 30.3 million viewers in the 2005-06 season, was drawing audiences in the single-digit millions this year.

"American Idol" has launched the careers of stars including Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson.

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American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez takes a selfie at the American Idol XIII finale at the Nokia Thea 

'Fast & Furious 7' Set Pics: Paul Walker's Brother Steps in for the Late Actor

                   

Could there be a happy ending in store for Brian O'Connor? The character played by the late Paul Walker in the Fast & Furious movies will be tossing his car keys aside and retiring in the upcoming seventh installment of the hit action series, with a little help from Walker's younger brother, Cody.

Photos taken this week on the Malibu set of Fast & Furious 7 reveal Cody Walker standing in for his brother as he walks the beach with Jordana Brewster — who plays O’Conner's wife, Mia Toretto — and their on-screen son, Jack.

Earlier this year, Universal announced that the creative team behind Fast & Furious 7 had decided to "retire" Paul Walker's character rather than kill him off. The film, which had been put on hold following Walker's death in late November in a car accident, then became a true family affair as the actor's brothers Caleb, 36, and Cody, 25, were recruited to help complete it.

Brian O'Conner's retirement from a life of high-speed anti-heroism should come as no surprise to fans. His transition into a quieter existence was foreshadowed in the first scene of 2013's Furious 6 as he and Dominic (Vin Diesel) raced to reach Mia in time to be present for the birth of her and Brian's son.

Fast & Furious 7 will hit theaters on April 10, 2015.

2014 Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet Arrivals

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

              

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                

Nicki Minaj

American Idol alum Nicki Minaj surprised some of her fans Sunday night with an unusually tasteful — for her, anyway — ensemble. Yes, the cagelike banding that made up the bodice of her gown did show a lot of skin, but still managed to look smart due to the fact Minaj turned the volume way down... sporting natural-colored, classically styled hair, and a notable absence of bling.

              

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is clearly rocking an edgy red theme these days, as evidenced by both the cover art for her upcoming new album and her gown choice here. Is it a wise decision? We're not quite sold on the combo of see-through skirt, waist-high slits, and trailing sheer sleeves, but many fans on social media are praising the "American Idol" judge's daring taste. What doyou think?

                  

Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert

Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert — who were scheduled to debut a highly anticipated duet at the awards show — made "country-girl bright" the theme of the night. Both Nashville superstars chose highlighter-marker-hued dresses, creating an eye-catching sensation when they posed on the red carpet together.

               

Shakira

Shakira walked the red carpet in style. The petite singer took advantage of a pair of sky-high platform heels to elevate her look. The mother of 1-year-old Milan showed off a trim figure in her unique paneled peek-a-boo dress, as well.

               

Jordin Sparks

Sparks, who held down red carpet co-host duties with Lance Bass, stunned in a sexy/classy number that showed off her curves demurely but surely. The gown took basic black to a higher level with its halter neckline, chevron-style beading, and impeccable fit. Sparks additionally jazzed things up with a subtle pop of color: a pair of eye-catching coral earrings plus a bright orange clutch.

                 

Jason Derulo

Jason Derulo attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

               

Shania Twain

Shania Twain attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

               

Estelle

Estelle attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                 

Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                 

Ludacris

Ludacris attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

               

Imagine Dragons

Ben McKee, Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon and Daniel Platzman of Imagine Dragons attend the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Florida Georgia Line

Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line attend the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sarah Hyland

Sarah Hyland attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                    

Kesha

Kesha attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                   

Lucy Hale

Lucy Hale attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                 

Aubrey Peeples

Aubrey Peeples attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                    

5 Seconds of Summer

Recording artists Luke Hemmings, Ashton Irwin, Calum Hood and Michael Clifford of 5 Seconds of Summer attend the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Michael Alvarado and Carissa Alvarado

Michael Alvarado and Carissa Alvarado of Us the Duo attend the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                   

Lance Bass

Lance Bass attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                

Liz Hernandez

Liz Hernandez attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                 

Olga Kay

Olga Kay attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

              

Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose

Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose attend the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                 

Natasha Bedingfield

Natasha Bedingfield attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                 

Lindsey Stirling

Lindsey Stirling attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.