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Watch the 6 Most Awkward Moments from the Billboard Music Awards

Miranda lambert carrie underwood

May 19 2014, Published 2:11 p.m. ET

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Every live awards show is going to have its unplanned, slightly awkward moments. But last night's Billboard Music Awards seemed especially cringe-worthy, didn't they? There was flubbing of lines, weird speeches, and a performance from beyond the grave. Watch the worst moments here!

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A way to kill your parents: put the words Miley Cyrus and the Beatles in the same sentence. She sang "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" in a tribute to the band. Her voice did sound amazing, though.

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Another performance that set teeth on edge? Michael Jackson! Yes, he's been dead for nearly five years, but a sort of hologram-CGI version of the king of pop sang a brand-new single anyway, along with a million dancers. He even moonwalked! It felt sacrilegious, or at the very least, super uncomfortable.

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A quick, awkward thank-you speech? Robin Thicke accepted an award for "Blurred Lines" and thanked his estranged wife Paula Patton for putting up with hm. Eep.

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Shakira maybe, possibly let a nip slip during her super sensual performance of "Empire." Watch the video and judge for yourself!

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One major theme of the performances? A camera angle from the POV of the crowd, meaning viewers at home were looking straight up the skirt of singers like Ariana Grande, Shakira, Miranda Lambert, and Carrie Underwood.

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What did you think of the Billboard Music Awards? Did they seem super awkward to you? What was the worst moment? Tell us in the comments below or tweet us @OKMagazine.

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