As part of her quest to “Run the World,” Beyoncé will be saluted with a prestigious award at this month’s Billboard Music Awards.


The superstar singer will be on hand to receive the 2011 Billboard Millennium Award at the ceremony on May 22 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, reports PopEater.

The “Single Ladies” songstress, who is gearing up for the release of her fourth album this year, has won 16 Grammys over her illustrious career and sold millions of records solo and with her group Destiny’s Child.

The revived awards show will include performances from Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Black Eyed Peas, Nicki Minaj, Cee Lo Green, Pitbull, Taio Cruz, and more. It will be broadcast live on ABC at 8 p.m. EST.