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The Latest: Diana Ross celebrates lifetime achievement honor

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8 p.m.

Diana Ross received the lifetime achievement award at the American Music Awards.

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama congratulated Ross in a video before the style icon, singer and actress delivered an upbeat medley of her hits. Her performance Sunday included "I'm Coming Out," ''Take Me Higher" and "The Best Years of My Life."

She dedicated the performance to her fans, saying "You are everything to me," and invited her family up on the stage to celebrate the honor, including the awards show host Tracee Ellis Ross.

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5:15 p.m.

Kelly Clarkson and Pink opened the American Music Awards with a tribute to first responders with a powerhouse vocal duet of R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts." Before their performance on Sunday night in Los Angeles, Jamie Foxx stood in front of a group of first responders and said that this year "tested our faith."

The two pop singers traded vocals on the song while images from recent natural disasters played on screens behind them. They ended the duet with a hug and got a standing ovation.

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2 a.m.

The performers at the 2017 American Music Awards are evenly split between men and women, but the nominees? Not so much.

In categories like artist of the year and favorite pop/rock album, where men and women compete, no female acts are in contention. Other categories where male acts dominate include tour and video of the year, among others.

Halsey is the only female nominated for favorite pop/rock song and collaboration of the year. Julia Michaels is the only woman up for new artist of the year.

Sunday's AMAs are a reflection of the year in pop music. No woman hit the top of Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 2017 until Taylor Swift and Cardi B did so in September.

Bruno Mars is the top contender at the AMAs.

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 file photo, Halsey arrives at the Secret Genius Awards in Los Angeles. For the 2017 American Music Awards, Halsey is the only female act nominated for favorite song _ pop/rock and collaboration of the year, both for the Chainsmokers’ No. 1 hit, “Closer,” where she is the featured guest. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Jenna Dewan Tatum arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Nicole Kidman, left, and Keith Urban arrive at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Alessia Cara arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Diana Ross arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Kelly Clarkson performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Kelly Clarkson performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Chrissy Metz, left, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson introduce a performance by Kelly Clarkson at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Chrissy Metz, left, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson introduce a performance by Kelly Clarkson at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Kelly Clarkson performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Rob Bourdon, from left, Mike Shinoda, and Brad Delson of Linkin Park accept the award for favorite artist alternative rock at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. Pictured on screen is late member Chester Bennington. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Kelly Clarkson performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Kelly Clarkson performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Rob Bourdon, from left, Mike Shinoda, and Brad Delson of Linkin Park accept the award for favorite artist alternative rock at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Niall Horan performs "Slow Hands" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Host Tracee Ellis Ross at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
Niall Horan performs "Slow Hands" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) The Associated Press
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