Here is a list of the American Music Award winners. Rihanna looked beautiful in a handkerchief inspired dress. One surprise of the evening happened when Kanye West offered his award to his friend Lil Wayne who was nominated in the same category. This was a pretty cool gesture 'Ye.
Kanye West won his first two American Music Awards at the annual event last night (November 23).
According to Reuters, West won the awards for 'Favorite Rap Artist ' and 'Favorite Rap Album (Graduation)'.
The Chicago bred rapper would offer his 'Favorite Rap Artist' award to Lil Wayne who was also nominated for the award.
"If it was last year, this would have been my award," West said. "This year, it's Wayne's award. We'll see what happens next year."
R&B crooner Chris Brown took home the most awards (3) which included 'Artist Of The Year' and Favorite Soul/R&B Artist'. Other multiple winners at the event included Rihanna and Alicia Keys.
In related news, West will be releasing his fourth solo album titled 808's & Heartbreak today (November 24). The album will feature appearances from Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi and Young Jeezy. source
Click here for AMA photos from the red carpet and performances.
Beyonce performed a live version of her hit song "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).
Happy Birthday to Miley Cyrus who celebrated her Sweet 16 backstage.
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS AMA PHOTOS RIHANNA, BEYONCE, KANYE WEST, CHRIS
BROWN, MILEY CYRUS, ALICIA KEYS, MARIAH CAREY, NICK CANNON, PARIS HILTON, JAMIE FOXX, LEONA
LEWIS, ASHLEY TISDALE, KANYE WEST, JONAS BROTHERS, PINK, CHRISTINA
AGUILERA,TAYLOR SWIFT
Chris Brown was the big winner, but it was Kanye West’s night at the American Music Awards.
Instead of his typical tantrum — a trend West started four years ago when he lost the favorite new artist prize — the rapper claimed two trophies Sunday and called on his colleagues to up their game.
“It’s our responsibility as musicians to keep pushing each other,” West said. “We will be the new Beatles, the new (Jimi) Hendrix. I want to be Elvis.”
West was named favorite male rap/hip-hop artist and his CD, “Graduation,” won favorite rap/hip-hop album.
Brown took the night’s top honors — artist of the year — as well as favorite male artist in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories.
“I was shocked,” the 19-year-old crooner said backstage. “I’m so thankful and grateful. I thought Coldplay should have won the award, but I’ll take it.”
Brown’s gal pal, Rihanna — who wore chains and a leather corset to perform her love ballad, “Rehab” — was named favorite female artist in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories. Alicia Keys was another double winner: Her CD, “As I Am,” was both pop/rock and soul/R&B album winner.
The American Music Awards traditionally centers on its performances, and Sunday was no exception. The show featured high-energy sets from Miley Cyrus, Ne-Yo and Beyonce, though a pair of lackluster medleys opened the program at the Nokia Theatre. Christina Aguilera channeled Madonna and the New Kids on the Block channeled an earlier version of themselves as each sang their latest singles and greatest hits. source
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
Rihanna
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
Chris Brown
Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album
Kanye West, Graduation
Favorite Pop/Rock Album
Alicia Keys, As I Am
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
Rihanna
Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Male Artist
Kanye West
Breakthrough Artist
Jonas Brothers
Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Alicia Keys, As I Am
Artist of the Year
Chris Brown
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