Billboard Music Awards Finalists

Adele, LMFAO and Rihanna are among the lead finalists for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, with Adele snagging spots in 18 different categories. Rihanna is up against the "21" singer in the prestigious Top Artist category, which also includes top finalists Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne and Katy Perry. Meanwhile, the Top New Artist category is full of fresh talent, with finalists Bad Meets Evil, Big Sean, Foster the People, Scotty McCreery and Wiz Khalifa.Adele, Rihanna, Lil Wayne Lead 2012 BBMA Finalists.The 2012 Billboard Music Awards will take place at Las Vegas' MGM Grand and be broadcast live Sunday May 20, 8/7c on ABC. Music fans can also follow news about the show and related events on Twitter at @Billboard or on Facebook.com/Billboard.