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5 Reasons To Watch The Star-Studded 2015 Billboard Music Awards

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May 17 2015, Updated 8:38 p.m. ET

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We won't lie—it's going to be really difficult to choose between watching the KUWTK: About Bruce special and the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, both airing this Sunday night, May 17. But we swear, the #BBMAs will be just as exciting as Bruce talking about his transition! Here's 5 star-studded reasons to tune into the big show this weekend.

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1. The hosts. As we've seen on Lip Sync Battle and the Justin Bieber roast, respectively, Chrissy Teigen and Ludacris really know how to be funny. We're certain that the rapper and the model slash wife of John Legend—who happens to be performing with Meghan Trainor during the show—will make an amazing comedic and entertaining pair of hosts.

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2. Taylor Swift will debut her music video for "Bad Blood." The show will kick off with the world premiere of Tay's new video which she has been teasing us with for weeks now. The video is basically as celebrity-packed as the actual awards show will be, featuring cameos from Lena Dunham, Ellen Pompeo, Karlie Kloss, Zendaya, Jessica Alba...you get the picture.

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3. The presenters. Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner will rep for the Kardashian krew at the show. Other noteworthy stars who will hand out awards include The Bachelorette's Kaitlyn Bristowe and Britt Nilsson, Laverne Cox, One Direction, Idina Menzel, the cast of Entourage and dozens more.

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4. The performances. Let's not forget that the #BBMAs are all about the music, and the performance lineup is insane. Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea will perform their duet, "Pretty Girls," for the first time ever, and other major artists such as Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas, Ed Sheeran, Fall Out Boy, and Kelly Clarkson will take the stage. Plus, Kanye West will close out the show!

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5. The Breakfast Club tribute. Molly Ringwald's 1985 rom-com turns 30. So to celebrate the film's anniversary and the theme song hitting the top of the Billboard Charts that year, Molly will introduce Simple Minds, who'll perform their hit, "Don't You Forget About Me" from the movie.

The #BBMAs air Sunday, May 17 at 8pm on ABC—be sure to tune in and follow along on OKMagazine.com during the show for the best pics from the red carpet! Are you going to watch the telecast? Which presenter/performer are you most excited about? Tweet us @OKMagazine.

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