Images of the American Music Awards
"Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez goof around on the red carpet before the show.
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Phoebe Price arrives wearing something playing the part of an evening gown.
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The Band Perry, from left, Neil Perry, Kimberly Perry, and Reid Perry arrive at the 38th Annual American Music Awards. The band would later present an award.
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Miley Cyrus arrives at the awards ceremony ahead of her performance looking kind of grown up.
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Mr. Gwen Stefanie aka Gavin Rossdale walks the red carpet before the start of the show. Rossdale would later perform with Santana.
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Avril Lavigne, who would present not perform during the ceremony, walks the red carpet sporting a more glam than punk rock look at the 38th Annual American Music Awards.
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"Dancing With The Stars" pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy, fresh off his and partner Brandy's elimination, is all smiles as he poses along the red carpet.
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Fergie, who would later perform with her band The Black Eyed Peas, walks the red carpet sporting a mini dress with what looks like giant feather-covered shoulder pads.
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Supermodel and "Project Runway" hosts Heidi Klum arrives before her stint as presenter at the AMAs.
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Musician John Legend arrives at the AMAs.
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From left, Willow Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Jaden Smith arrive at the 38th Annual American Music Awards. Willow would find her way on stage later, not as a preformer, but a presenter of sorts.
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Country crossover artist Taylor Swift sports a brand new and more sophisticated 'do at the AMAs.
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Christina Aguilera, center left, and Kristen Bell, center left, co-stars in the upcoming "Burlesque" perform during the ceremony.
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Lady Antebellum (from left, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood) nominated for five awards walk the red carpet before the start of the show.
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Ke$ha walks the carpet looking like a cheap Lady Gaga impersonator. Ke$sha would perform during the ceremony.
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Fresh off sharing the news of their impending parenthood, Pink, and Carey Hart arrive at the 38th Annual American Music Awards.
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Singer Katy Perry strikes a more subtle look before her electric performance of "Firework" during the ceremony.
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Musician Sheryl Crowe walks the AMA red carpet before the show.
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Rihanna performs during the show on Sunday. Rihanna would later go home with her very own AMA trophy.
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Usher, who would also perform, accepts the award for soul & R&B favorite album.
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Singer-actress Mandy Moore arrives before her presenting gig.
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The Black Eyed Peas accept the favorite band, duo or group award at the 38th Annual American Music Awards. From left are, Taboo, Apl.de.ap, Fergie and Will.i.am.
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Pitbull, left, and Enrique Iglesias perform.
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"Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus performs at the 38th Annual American Music Awards.
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Sean Diddy Combs performs at the 38th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 in Los Angeles.
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Taylor Swift accepts the award for country favorite female artist.
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Kid Rock performs an acoustic song as a tribute to his hard hit hometown Detroit at the AMAs.
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Nicki Minaj arrives wearing an oufit that'd she can be sure would keep all eyes on her along the red carpet.
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The Black Eyed Peas perform at the 38th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 in Los Angeles. From left are, Fergie, Will.i.am, Apl.de.ap, and Taboo.
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Katy Perry performs "Firework" at the 38th Annual American Music Awards.
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Justin Bieber performs with a choir at the 38th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday. Bieber would go on to have a big night, winning four trophies, more than any other artist.
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The band Train, from left, Scott Underwood, Patrick Monahan, and Jimmy Stafford arrive at the 38th Annual American Music Awards.
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Rihanna accepts the award for soul R&B favorite female artist.
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Bon Jovi performs at the 38th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 in Los Angeles.
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Brad Paisley accepts the award for country favorite male artist.
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Taylor Swift performs "December" at the 38th Annual American Music Awards.
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Neyo, right, performs at the 38th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 in Los Angeles.
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Pink performs at the 38th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 in Los Angeles.
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Christina Aguilera, left, and Kristen Bell perform a song from "Burlesque."
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Michael Buble poses with the award for adult contemporary music favorite artist backstage.
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Usher performs at the 38th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 in Los Angeles.
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Ke$ha performs at the 38th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 in Los Angeles.
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Train performs at the 38th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday.
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Gavin Rossdale, left, and Santana perform at the 38th Annual American Music Awards.
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"Castle" co-stars Stana Katic, left, and Nathan Fillion are seen on stage at the 38th Annual American Music Awards.
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