BMA just announced that the late Whitney Houston will be honored at the award show this Sunday. Whitney’s daughter Bobbi Kristina and Whitney’s sister-in-law Pat Houston will accept Whitney’s 2012 Millennium Award. Also, John Legend and Jordin Sparks will perform a tribute. Read more for full story.

Melissa Nash

The life and legacy of Whitney Houston are going to be celebrated at 2012 Billboard Music Awards. The late New Jersey singer will be honored with Millennium Award, and her daughter Bobbi Kristina, along with sister-in-law Pat Houston, will receive the special prize on her behalf.

A tribute performance for the “Bodyguard” songstress is also being planned. “American Idol” alum Jordin Sparks, who shares screen with her in her last movie “Sparkle”, is scheduled to pay homage to her in the special segment along with John Legend.

Billboard Music Awards will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20 at 8/7c on ABC. The prize-giving event is going to be hosted by “Modern Family” stars Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell.