Beyonce performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Rihanna performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. She was named favorite female artist in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories.
Chris Brown, left, accepts from presenter T-Pain the favorite pop/rock music male artist award at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. Brown took the night's top honors -- artist of the year -- as well as favorite male artist in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories.
The Fray performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Paris Hilton, left, and T-Pain are seen at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Richie Sambora and Colbie Caillat present an award at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Alicia Keys accepts the soul/rhythm & blues music favorite album award for "As I Am" at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Coldplay lead Singer Chris Martin performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Jonas Brothers perform at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Nick Cannon, right, kisses Mariah Carey's hand at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
New Kids on the Block perform at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Steven Tyler, foreground, and Joe Perry are seen on stage at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Alicia Keys, right, performs with Queen Latifah at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Taylor Swift accepts the favorite country music female artist award at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Christina Aguilera performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Pussycat Dolls perform at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Jordin Sparks, left, and Enrique Iglesias present the rap/hip hop favorite male artist award at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Justin Timberlake, left, presents the special merit award to Annie Lennox at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Miley Cyrus performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Natasha Bedingfield performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.