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Modern Family's Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell have just been announced as hosts of The 2012 Billboard Music Awards, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas May 20 on ABC.

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The award show is unique in that finalists are based on social interactions on social media sites, digital sales and other key fan interactions.

Watch The 2012 Billboard Music Awards Sunday, May 20 at 8/11 p.m. ET on ABC.