(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) 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, November 22, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Everyone has been watching out for American Music Awards every year as entertainment’s hottest artists gather for this memorable awards night. Jennifer Lopez starred as the host and performer while Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato also took the stage.
Harrison Ford introduced the a Capella group as they shared the stage with a 75-piece orchestra to praise John Williams.
The surprises weren’t just with the awards: Jennifer Lopez opened the show with a performance that highlighted her strong vocals when she sang a toned down version of her past hit, “Waiting for Tonight“. “You have been great with us this year”, said One Direction.
Country singer Sam Hunt walked away with the New Artist of the Year honor, topping the likes of Fetty Wap and Walk the Moon.
One of the best moments during the AMA is the tribute of Celine Dion to the victims of Paris attacks by singing Edith Piaf’s “Hymne a L’amour“.
Scarborough’s very own, The Weeknd, a.k.a. Abel Tesfaye, went home with two awards, one presented by none other than Prince, for favourite R&B album for Beauty Behind the Madness. They danced even when most of the audience was standing still while watching the duo belt out the 20-year-old hit. The performance comes ahead of next month’s highly-anticipated new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” film.
Jared Leto, frontman of U.S. rock act Thirty Seconds To Mars, took time to pay tribute to the victims of the recent Paris attacks with a heartrending speech.
Also boosting the Canadian content was Justin Bieber who, along with artists Skrillex and Diplo, won Collaboration of the Year for their song “Where Are Ü Now”. “And please find your voice and find your objective before it’s too late”.
According to Fox News, Luke Bryan, who won favorite male artist – country, commented on the two’s performance.
In addition, it seems as though Kylie was feeling extra forgiving on Sunday, as she was also photographed with her arm wrapped around singer Nicki Minaj.
“All About That Bass” singer Meghan Trainor delivered a attractive rendition of “Like I’m Gonna Lose You”, and then the cameras panned to Charlie Puth, who hit the stage to perform “Marvin Gaye“.
With three awards, Taylor Swift was the big victor of the night. Swift’s 1989 was named album of the year, while single “Bad Blood” took home the award for song of the year.
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British singer Ed Sheeran clinched the trophy for Favourite Male Artist – Pop/Rock, while, singer Rihanna won the Favourite Female Artist – Soul/R&B award.
