DECEMBER 4, 2006
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige was the big winner at the Billboard Music Awards, taking home nine trophies, including Album of the Year honors for The Breakthrough. The soulful singer performed a medley of “Cryin’” and “Take Me as I Am” in a fur-trimmed '60s-style minidress from Moschino and boots made for walking. Carrie Underwood and rapper T.I. tied for second place, carrying away five statuettes each.