Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, and Usher took to the stage at the 2012 Billboard Awards. The most dreadful part of Chris‘ performance was him lip-syncing… particularly to the wrong parts. At least lip over a track that doesn’t sound like it was made in the studio.

But Chris did a great job dancing, as usual. I really wish he would get to promoting that album more. But as a friend made clear, he’s steering clear of interviews since his last one at GMA didn’t end well.

Justin Bieber of course performed his new hit single Boyfriend. I think he was lipping as well but then there were parts where I heard him and gave a blank stare. And his “swag” still makes me uncomfortable.

Usher performed Scream and somewhat struggled throughout the performance. Dancing leaves him exhausted.

Check out the performances after the jump and post your thoughts. It seems like I wasn’t the only one upset with the lip-syncing. Pink had an issue with it as well. Do you think she was talking about Chris? And this just in from my white boyfriend, Joe Jonas. I can’t believe the “shade” was so thick, but Chris of course caught it.