AMAs 2018: Taylor Swift Is Artist of the Year; J.Lo Owns the Stage
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The 46th Annual American Music Awards 2018 is being held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Dick Clark in 1973, the AMAs ceremony makes for the world’s biggest fan-voted award show. It celebrates the latest and the best talents of the contemporary music scene.
With eight mentions each, Cardi B and Drake lead the nominations
The ceremony is hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross
The show will feature performances by Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Cardi B and more
The show will also include a special tribute to Aretha Franklin
Michael Jackson holds the record of most AMA wins by an artist
The Star-Studded Red Carpet of AMAS 2018
Here are all the scene-stealers on the red carpet.
The Moment of Glory for K-pop Superstars BTS
The first award of the night was given for favourite social artist, which went to K-pop superstars BTS.
Cardi B Bags the First Award of the Night
This is Cardi B's first ever AMAs and she seems to have set the tone with her win - Favourite Artist - Rap/Hip-Hop. Cardi B arrived on the red carpet with her husband Offset.
She owned the stage with her performance.
And Post Malone Emerges a Winner Too!
Here's Taylor Swift Winning her First Award of the Night!
Taylor Swift bags the honour for the Tour of the Year Award. The award was presented by Heidi Klum. She reigned the ceremony with her dazzling opening act.
She also won the Best Pop/Rock Album.
Look Who's Bringing the House Down
Shawn Mendes bags favourite Artist - Adult Contemporary for the second year in a row!
Here's Migos' First Win at the AMAs
A round of applause for the the debut winners of the night, netizens! And here’s a fun fact.
Mariah Carey Sets the Stage Ablaze
Mariah Carey took the stage at the AMAs to perform her new single, With You.
It's Carrie Underwood's Time to Shine
The honour of the Favourite Female Artist - Country goes to Carrie Underwood.
And Here's the Rightful Owner of the Award for 'Favourite Song Pop/Rock'
And the Award for the 'Favorite Album - Soul/R&B' Goes to...
Jennifer Lopez Delivers a 'Limitless' Performance
After wowing the crowd with her hot pink outfit on the red carpet J.LO went on to scorch the stage with a song from her film, Second Act. "I feel so blessed to have Sia write this song for this movie," she opened up. "Everything that it's about. I'm excited [for people to] see the performance. It's, for me, the movie and this song is what the world needs right now. I'm just so proud that I get to do it. Super excited."
Kane Brown Pockets His First AMAs Award
The American country music singer and songwriter came into the limelight through social media and now there’s no looking back.
The 'New Artist of The Year Award Winner' is Keeping it Fierce
Camila Cabello bagged the coveted honour.
Carrie Underwood Is Slaying it With her Sublime Performance
The country singer performed her single Spinning Bottles.
Here's Another One of the Biggies for Taylor Swift
Swift is now the most awarded singer in the history of the American Music Awards.
Tracie Ellis Ross is On Point With her Enthusiasm As the Host!
The Blackish actor even won I'm a Voter shirt as one of her costume changes.
Panic! at the Disco Pays Tribute to Queen
Rami Malek, who plays Freddie Mercury in the upcoming biopic named after the song introduced the performance.
Get Ready to be Teary-Eyed
Aretha Franklin was honoured with a rousing, emotional retrospective.
And Here Are the Other 'Serial' Winners
Wakanda Forever!
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