Missed the 2017 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night? No worries — all you really needed to see was Cher. The outspoken pop diva tore…
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Missed the 2017 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night? No worries — all you really needed to see was Cher.
The outspoken pop diva tore through hits « Believe » and « If I Could Turn Back Time, » the latter in classic Cher-style couture, spangles and high-heel boots included, before accepting the Icon award from Gwen Stefani.
« I’ve been doing it for 53 years. … I’m 71 yesterday, » Cher told the Las Vegas audience. « Yes. And I can do a five-minute plank, just saying. »
She thanked her mom and Sonny Bono for telling her that she wouldn’t be the smartest, the prettiest or the most talented, but she would be special.
« And there was really nothing about me that led anyone to believe I was going to be special, » she said.
Looks like you got that, babe.
Backstage, even Celine Dion got in on the action, leading a sing-along and proclaiming: « Forget 71 years old, she’s the best. She’s amazing. »
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