VIDEO: KERI HILSON TALKS LAS VEGAS, LAURYN HILL, JOHN LEGEND & MORE

She gives us the scoop on what makes Vegas great from an entertainer’s point of view — fans who are “in party mode,” and the fab shopping doesn’t hurt, either. “Vegas is awesome in the summer. I love the fans here — they’re uninhibited and in that certain mood that makes playing for them so much fun. When I arrive at my hotel, the first thing I do is settle in, get a frozen drink and relax by the pool. Then I like to indulge in serious shopping and take in some shows. Come ready to win a little bit of money at the tables and then spend it all on yourself!”
Hilson also dishes on her dream collaborations (Lauryn Hill) and what’s on her iPod (from Feist to Robin Thicke). Check out the Billboard Music Awards, airing live from Las Vegas this Sunday (May 22) at 8pm ET on ABC.