Taylor Swift at the Billboard Music Awards. Pic/AFP

Ed Sheeran, who was leading the pack of nominees along with Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars, took home the top artist prize at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards. Taylor Swift made her first red carpet appearance in over two years at the event and accepted two honours, first Best Female Artist and later Top Selling Artist. The show, hosted by Kelly Clarkson, saw performances by Clarkson herself, Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and more. The ceremony was held in Las Vegas last night. 

Here are the complete list of winners: