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Host Jennifer Lopez kicked off the American Music Awards in a dance routine that highlighted some of the year's biggest hits, including songs from Justin Bieber and Nicki MInaj - who sat in the audience.
Lopez danced to songs like "Where Are U Now," ''Anaconda," ''Uptown Funk!" and "Hotline Bling" at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday and impressively sang in almost a cappella form.
The night also featured other A-list performances: Carrie Underwood, Coldplay, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Gwen Stefani and Luke Bryan hit the stage.
There were a few surprises including a duet with Alanis Morissette and Demi Lovato in honor of the 20-year anniversary of Morissette's "You Outta Know" and a new clip from the upcoming "Star Wars" film.
Prince, who earned a rousing applause, presented the first award of the night to the Weeknd for favorite album - soul/R&B for "Beauty Behind the Madness."
One Direction, who also hit the stage, was named artist of the year for the second year beating out Grande, Bryan, Minaj and Taylor Swift.
The night took an emotional turn when Celine Dion honored the victims of the recent attacks in Paris when she sangs Edith Piaf's "Hymne à L'Amour" in French.
Other performers Sunday included 5 Seconds of Summer, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Walk the Moon and Meghan Trainor.
Jennifer Lopez performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Jennifer Lopez performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Ariana Grande performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Ariana Grande performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Ariana Grande performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Demi Lovato performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Demi Lovato performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Charlie Puth, left, and Meghan Trainor perform at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Charlie Puth, left, and Meghan Trainor kiss after their performance at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Selena Gomez performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Luke Hemmings of 5 Seconds of Summer performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Selena Gomez performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Carrie Underwood performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Carrie Underwood performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Michael Clifford, from left, Luke Hemmings, Ashton Irwin, and Calum Hood, of 5 Seconds of Summer, perform at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Nicki Minaj presents the award presents the award for favorite duo or group - pop/rock at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Brian Kelley, from left, Kelsea Ballerini, and Tyler Hubbard present the award for favorite male artist - country at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Nick Robinson, left, and Chloe Grace Moretz introduce a performance at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Luke Bryan accepts the award for favorite male artist - country at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Prince presents the award for favorite album - soul/R&B at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
The Weeknd accepts the award for favorite album - soul/R&B for "Beauty Behind the Madness" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Hannah Davis, left, and Wiz Khalifa introduce a performance by 5 Seconds of Summer at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Selena Gomez arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Niall Horan, from left, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne of One Direction, accept the award for favorite duo or group - pop/rock at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Jenny McCarthy introduces a performance at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Jennifer Lopez speaks at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Tyga arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Sam Hunt arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Pete Wentz, from left, Andy Hurley, and Joe Trohman of Fall Out Boy arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Souleye, left, and Alanis Morissette arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Brittney Marie Cole, from left, Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard from Florida Georgia Line, and Hayley Stommel arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Jennifer Lopez performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Nina Dobrev arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Prince, right, presents The Weeknd with the award for favorite album - soul/R&B for "Beauty Behind the Madness" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Gwen Stefani arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Cameron Dallas, left, and Sierra Dallas arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Wilmer Valderrama arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Ashley Benson arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Ellie Goulding arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Rebel Wilson arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Alicia Silverstone arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Norman Reedus arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Nick Jonas arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Justin Bieber arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Liam Payne, from left, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction perform at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Jeremy Sisto, left, and Alicia Silverstone introduce a performance at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Gwen Stefani performs "Used to Love You" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Zendaya speaks at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Nicki Minaj accepts the award for favorite album - rap/hip-hop for "The Pinkprint" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Kendall Jenner, left, and Kylie Jenner arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Jenny McCarthy, left, and Donnie Wahlberg arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Julianne Hough arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Hailee Steinfeld arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Diplo, left, and Skrillex arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Meghan Trainor arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Kevin Ray, from left, Sean Waugaman, Nicholas Petricca, and Eli Maiman of Walk The Moon arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Avi Kaplan, from left, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstie Maldonado, and Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Jack Lawless, from left, JinJoo Lee, Joe Jonas, and Cole Whittle of DNCE arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Terry Crews arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Philip Sweet, from left, Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Lauren Jauregui, from left, Ally Brooke, Normani Hamilton, Camila Cabello and Dinah-Jane Hansen of Fifth Harmony arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Demi Lovato arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Carrie Underwood arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Kat Graham arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Z LaLa arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Rocsi Diaz arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Jennifer Lopez speaks at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Sam Hunt accepts the award for new artist of the year at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Gwen Stefani performs "Used to Love You" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Carrie Underwood accepts the award for favorite female artist - country at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Chris Martin of Coldplay performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Eli Maiman, from left, Nicholas Petricca, and Kevin Ray of Walk the Moon perform at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Andy Hurley, from left, Pete Wentz, Patrick Stump, and Joe Trohman of Fall Out Boy introduce a performance by Coldplay at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Macklemore, left, and Leon Bridges perform at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Phillip Sweet, from left, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town introduce a performance by Luke Bryan and their band mate Karen Fairchild at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Tyrese Gibson, from left, Shayla Gibson, and Wilmer Valderrama present the award for top soundtrack at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Hailee Steinfeld, from left, Chrissie Fit, Rebel Wilson, and Anna Kendrick, from the cast of "Pitch Perfect 2," accept the award for top soundtrack at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Celine Dion performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Camilla Cabello, from left, Ally Brooke, Lauren Jauregui, Normani Hamilton, and Dinah-Jane Hansen of Fifth Harmony present the award for best alternative artist at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Celine Dion performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Diplo, left, and Skrillex accept the award for best collaboration of the year for "Where Are U Now" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Ellie Goulding, left, and Julianne Hough present the award for best rap/hip-hop artist at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Anna Kendrick introduces a performance by Alanis Morissette and Demi Lovato at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Jared Leto introduces a tribute performance by Celine Dion at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Harrison Ford introduces a performance by Pentatonix at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP)
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Jennifer Lopez speaks at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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An orchestra performs a tribute to "Star Wars" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Avi Kaplan, from left, Kirstie Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, and Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix perform at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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The Weeknd poses in the press room with the awards for best soul/R&B male artist and favorite album - soul/R&B at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Justin Bieber closes out the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Justin Bieber performs the finale at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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