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PHOTO: Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Back Together Again Post AMAs! | Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez

Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Reunite at American Music Awards Afterparty

Originally posted 11/19/2012 10:35AM

On-again?

Although she was a no show at the 40th Annual American Music Awards, Selena Gomez made an appearance later in the night – on Justin Bieber's arm at an afterparty.

Despite reports of a rocky attempt at reconciliation on Friday, Bieber, 18, and Gomez, 20, were photographed chatting with Pattie Mallette, Bieber's mother – who accompanied the "Boyfriend" singer to the awards show – at the Marriott Downtown Hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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Justin Bieber Brings a Special Date to the AMAs: His Mom | Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber Brings His Mom to the American Music Awards

Originally posted 11/18/2012 09:35PM

Mother knows best!

Despite his recent split from Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber still had a date for the 40th American Music Awards on Sunday: his mother, Pattie Mallette.

Malette – who recently penned Nowhere But Up: The Story of Justin Bieber's Mom – looked thrilled to pose for photographs with her son.

When Bieber won the first award of the night, for favorite pop/rock male artist, his proud mother, 38, beamed.

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Giddy Up – 'Gangnam Style' Rapper Psy Lassos American Music Award

Psy to Perform (and Pick Up a Prize) at the American Music Awards

Originally posted 11/13/2012 02:30PM

All the YouTube clicks have paid off for "Gangnam Style" rapper, Psy.

He became an overnight sensation in the United States, and now the Korea-bred artist, also known as Park Jae-Sang, is being honored at the American Music Awards on Sunday.

Psy will follow in the footsteps of DeStorm, Christina Grimmie and Karmin, to become this year's new media honoree for his cyber success.

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Jennifer Lopez Seals AMAs with a Kiss from Casper Smart | Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez Seals AMAs with a Kiss from Casper Smart

Originally posted 11/21/2011 12:00PM

It was a special night for Jennifer Lopez at Sunday's American Music Awards.

First she turned heads – and brought audience members packed in Los Angeles's Nokia Theatre L.A. Live to their feet – as she shook and shimmied through a medley of her hits in her first of two performances.

Then she picked up honors for favorite artist in the Latin music category.

And there was someone special by her side to help celebrate the night: her rumored beau, L.A.-based dancer Casper Smart, who sealed Lopez's big night with a kiss at her AMA after-party, held at Greystone Manor.

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Taylor Swift Takes Home Top Honors at the AMAs – Again | Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift Takes Home Top Honors at the AMAs – Again

Originally posted 11/20/2011 11:30PM

Talk about striking gold.

Continuing her winning streak, Taylor Swift, dazzling in a gold gown, took home top honors at Sunday night's American Music Awards as the artist of the year.

"This is one of the craziest things that has ever happened to me," the singer, who also earned the title in 2009, told the audience at Los Angeles's Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. "Thank you to the fans. Please, never change."

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POLL: Jennifer Lopez or Britney Spears – Who Wore It Better? | Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez Lights Up the AMAs

Originally posted 11/20/2011 10:30PM

For Jennifer Lopez, less was more at the American Music Awards.

"Less" being a barely there, sheer body suit that made a jaw-dropping statement Sunday night at Los Angeles's Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. On stage, she shook and shimmied to a medley of her hits "Until It Beats No More," "Papi" and "On the Floor."

It was a triumphant awards show return for Lopez following her split from Marc Anthony this past summer after seven years of marriage.

Not to mention sexy.

The singer kept it sultry and sassy as she peeled off layer after layer of her costume throughout her performance. By "On the Floor," she was baring almost all in a sheer bodysuit with glittery detailing.

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Awkward? J. Lo & Marc Anthony: Both Expected at AMAs | Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Both Taking Stage at AMAs

Originally posted 11/17/2011 04:00PM

Will the AMAs this year stand for Awkward Moment Awards?

Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez both will be performing at this weekend's American Music Awards – and Lopez's new beau Casper Smart also may be on stage as one of her dancers.

The pair, who split last summer after seven years of marriage, will take the stage separately at Los Angele's Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.

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Justin Bieber Dominates American Music Awards

Justin Bieber Dominates American Music Awards

Originally posted 11/21/2010 11:30PM

It's sweet being 16 – especially for Justin Bieber.

The teen idol dominated the American Music Awards on Sunday, winning four trophies to go with ear-piercing squeals from the girls at L.A.'s Nokia Theatre.

"I can't stop smiling," says Bieber, who won for pop/rock male, breakthrough artist, album of the year for My World 2.0 and artist of the year.

In becoming the youngest artist to win the top AMA honor, Bieber invited Usher to the stage, calling the R&B star "not only my mentor but my best friend and my big brother."

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Miley Cyrus to Sing 'Forgiveness and Love' at American Music Awards | Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus to Sing 'Forgiveness and Love' at American Music Awards

Originally posted 11/21/2010 12:10PM

Two days shy of her 18th birthday, Miley Cyrus has had more than her share of grown-up pressures, most recently the divorce of her parents.

The singer, whose birthday is Tuesday, intends to show off her more adult side with a rendition of her single "Forgiveness and Love" at the 2010 American Music Awards on Sunday. 


Justin Bieber also hopes to make a splash with his new single "Pray," and will be putting on a huge number with a band and some surprise guests.

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What's Next for Mrs. Russell Brand?

Katy Perry Is Married: What's Next?

Originally posted 10/28/2010 09:40AM

Five days after her own personal fireworks at her super-private wedding in India, Katy Perry is setting off some more public ones with the debut of her new video for "Firework."

"To me, it's an anthem that I'm so proud of," Perry told PEOPLE in July of the track off her Teenage Dream album. "Everybody can be a firework," she added in a Youtube video interview. "It's just all about you igniting the spark inside of you … This song would probably be my favorite song on the record."

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