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The '2010 American Music Awards' which took place at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre, was absent any notable shocking moments. Some of the night's big award winners, including Lady Gaga and Eminem, did not attend the award ceremony, and all of the acceptance speeches and performances were free from scandal.
Rihanna opened the night with an acappella version of 'Love the Way You Lie (Part II).' When the set changed, she re-emerged in a black-and-white bra top and a short, fringed island skirt to perform her new single 'What's My Name.'
After shaking her hips to a dancehall breakdown, the beat switched, and Rihanna finished with her dance hit 'Only Girl in the World.' The Barbadian beauty, who just released her fifth album, 'Loud,' also beat out Sade and Alicia Keys for the Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist award. In a light-hearted moment, she smacked Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj on the butt while walking backstage after accepting her award.
Diddy was accompanied by his Dirty Money group and performed the introspective 'Coming Home' as his son Christian Combs smiled along from the audience.
Usher, whose artist Justin Bieber, took home four of the night's big awards, broke out some stellar dance moves to his chart-topper 'DJ Got Us Falling in Love.' Usher, who is currently criss-crossing the country on his OMG tour also won two awards: Favorite Soul/R&B Album for 'Raymond v. Raymond' and Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist.
Ne-Yo also sang a medley of songs from his soon-to-be-released album, 'Libra Scale,' including 'Champagne Life,' 'One in a Million' and 'Beautiful Monster.'
The Black Eyed Peas brought the crowd to its feet with a glow-in-the-dark performance of their song 'This Time (The Dirty Bit),' which samples the 'Dirty Dancing' theme song. The group also sang the track on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' last week.
See below for a complete list of American Music Award winners:
Favorite Soul/R&B Album: Usher, 'Raymond v. Raymond'
Favorite Pop Rock Band/Duo/Group: The Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Latin Music Artist: Shakira
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Country Male Artist: Brad Paisley
Favorite Breakthrough Artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group: Lady Antebellum
Favorite Alternative Rock Music Artist: Muse
Favorite Adult Contemporary Music Artist: Michael Bublé
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher
Favorite Artist of the Year: Justin Bieber
Favorite Country Album: Carrie Underwood, 'Play On'
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist: Eminem
Favorite Pop/Rock Album: Justin Bieber, 'My World 2.0'
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Lady Gaga
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: MercyMe
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Eminem, 'Recovery'
Favorite Soundtrack Album: 'Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers'
2010 American Music Awards
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Actress Christina Milian arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for DCP)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Singers Diddy-Dirty Money arrive at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/AMA2010/Getty Images for DCP)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas performs at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/AMA2010/Getty Images for DCP)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Actor Jaden Smith, actress Willow Smith and actress Jada Pinkett Smith pose backstage at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/AMA2010/Getty Images for DCP)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Singer John Legend (R) and model Christine Teigen arrive at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/AMA2010/Getty Images for DCP)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Musician Nicki Minaj arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Rihanna performs at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/AMA2010/Getty Images for DCP)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Singer Sean 'Diddy' Combs performs onstage during the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for DCP)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Singers Taio Cruz, Nicki Minaj, and Trey Songz present onstage during the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for DCP)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Singers Usher (L) and Justin Bieber at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/AMA2010/Getty Images for DCP)
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By: Tiffany on 11/22/2010 9:48AM
How in the world did RIhanna beat out A. Keys and Sade for anything related to soul and R&B. Then again, this is the AMA's, so not surprised.
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By: Sus7637 on 11/22/2010 10:21AM
OH plz! Alicia Keys with her fake last name is tired, her star shined already. somebody like Rihanna deserves to win thats a breath of fresh air for a change. then after Rihanna's star shined it'll be another that wins. thats the way it is.
The AMA's isn't what it used to be like it was back in the day when you looked forward to watching it. it's been sucking for years after years... when the white singers are put first to come out and sing. i don't watch it.
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By: Mai65 on 11/22/2010 9:02PM
Thank u, I was wondering that myself and when did Rhianna become a r&B singer?
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By: Fashionedbygod33 on 11/22/2010 11:35AM
@ Tiffany, I don't watch this mess. It has changed drastically. I was thinking the same thing though, how did Rihanna beat out A. Keys but specifically, Sade? Craziness. They all look crazy.
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By: Outlaw214 on 11/22/2010 10:39PM
I agree with you. Rihanna, a singer. There aren't many young "Singers" today. In today's entertainment world, shaking your ### is talent. Real singers with voices go unnoticed. It's the industry which is why I do not buy or indulge in the crap that is released today. None of these so-called singers can hold a candle to real singers, (Stepanie Mills, Aretha, Patty LaBelle, Patty Austin, Randy Crawford). When they can rise to the levels of the people mentioned (and that is a very, very small sample) then come talk to me.
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By: charles000 on 11/22/2010 10:48AM
This whole music awards thing is so phony and ridiculous, it has become a parody of itself.
Maybe Lady Gaga is way ahead of the game by not even showing up in the first place. Ever visit her "Poker Face" Youtube video site, see how many millions watch, every day, every minute, from all over the planet???
She's one of the most brilliant performance artists to make it into the mainstream . . . she's not stupid or desperate.
Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj (gasp) is referred to as a "musician"? Really???
Hmmmm . . . I just wonder . . .
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By: BRUTHA "H" on 11/22/2010 11:28AM
Rihanna got a standing ovation for what? Then beat out Sade for best R&B. Eminem won best hip hop/rap. The lil white boy that they souled-up was the big winner of the night, and the highlight of the show was New Kids On The Block & Backstreet Boys. WTF!!! The celebration of mediocrity is quite pervasive in American culture; I mean, shoot, we adopted the term "Reality Televison STAR" *smhr*. Regardless, we have more devices to compensate for people's ineptitude to the point that folks don't feel moved to strive for greatness anymore.
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By: Pepyone on 11/22/2010 2:17PM
Worse live performances ever!! With the exception of a few. I was really disappointed that the bulk of these artists failed the "reality" test. So now we know what happens when your engineer isn't fixing your recording for the public........
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By: Reynold Wilkins on 11/22/2010 2:35PM
I so agree Brutha H! Rhianna even being nominated in Soul/R&B is ridiculous. I like a few of her songs but she doesn't have any "soul" to her at all.
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By: lightysgirl on 11/22/2010 2:54PM
Guess the powers to be realized that Rihanna couldn't beat out "Lady Gaga" in the Best Pop Female category so they stuck her in Soul and R&B to keep her relevant. The voting AMA audience has no clue what Soul/R&B is...just that Rihanna's music is heard more and she is the current "IT" girl. Obviously Rihanna's mere presence outshines her lack of talent cause her performance was a slight edge above karaoke...just shows the continued lack of creditability for these award shows.
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