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Lorde wins two Billboard Music Awards

08:57 am on 20 May 2014

New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde has won two Billboard Music Awards in the United States, Radio New Zealand reports.

Dressed in a flamboyant black feather dress, the 17-year-old won for top new artist and top rock song for her hit Royals, which has already landed her two Grammys and a Brit award.

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Lorde had been up for 12 awards and tied with pop group Imagine Dragons for the most nominations.

Lorde is the youngest person to top the American charts for 25 years, with Royals spending nine weeks at No 1.

She told the audience in Las Vegas on Sunday that she was grateful to be able to mature in the spotlight.