The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift win big at 2020 American Music Awards
LOS ANGELES – The star-studded 2020 American Music Awards aired live on ABC on Sunday from The Microsoft Theater, and host Taraji P. Henson did not disappoint.
Jennifer Lopez, Ciara, Megan Fox and other stars wowed on the red carpet Sunday at the 2020 American Music Awards. Keep clicking to see some of our favorite looks.
In this image released on November 22, Jennifer Lopez attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Ciara attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly attend the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe of Bell Biv DeVoe attend the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Doja Cat attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, The Weeknd attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay attend the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Taraji P. Henson attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Cara Delevingne attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Lil Baby attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Iann Dior attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Maluma attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Kristin Cavallari attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Cassie DiLaura attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, 24kGoldn attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Travis Barker attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Anthony Anderson attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Becky G attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Nelly attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Tayshia Adams attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, David Dobrik attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Laverne Cox attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Derek Hough attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Bebe Rexha attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Paris Hilton attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, G-Eazy attends the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
In this image released on November 22, Dua Lipa poses for the 2020 American Music Awards, broadcast on November 22, 2020, in London, England.
With hitmakers The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch and Megan Thee Stallion leading the nominations, the night also glittered with special performances.
Songstress Taylor Swift walked away with three honors, including Artist of the Year, while Doja Cat took New Artist of the Year.
The Weeknd and Megan Thee Stallion had strong showings, followed closely by BTS and Dan + Shay.
See the complete list of winners (marked in bold) below.
Artist of the Year:
• Justin Bieber
• Post Malone
• Roddy Ricch
• Taylor Swift – WINNER
• The Weeknd
New Artist of the Year:
• Lewis Capaldi
• Doja Cat – WINNER
• DaBaby
• Lil Baby
• Roddy Ricch
• Megan Thee Stallion
Collaboration of the Year:
• Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
• DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch, “Rockstar”
• Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours” – WINNER
• Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande, “Rain on Me”
• Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé, “Savage Remix”
Favorite Social Artist:
• BTS – WINNER
• Billie Eilish
• EXO
• Ariana Grande
• NCT 127
Favorite Music Video:
• Doja Cat, “Say So”
• Future ft. Drake, “Life Is Good”
• Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande, “Rain on Me”
• Taylor Swift, “Cardigan” – WINNER
• The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights”
https://twitter.com/TNEWS_SWIFT/status/1330721200163708934
Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock:
• Justin Bieber – WINNER
• Post Malone
• The Weeknd
Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock:
• Dua Lipa
• Lady Gaga
• Taylor Swift – WINNER
Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock:
• BTS – WINNER
• Jonas Brothers
• Maroon 5
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock:
• Harry Styles, Fine Line – WINNER
• Taylor Swift, folklore
• The Weeknd, After Hours
Favorite Song – Pop/Rock:
• Lewis Capaldi, “Someone You Loved”
• Dua Lipa, “Don’t Start Now” – WINNER
• Post Malone, “Circles”
• Roddy Ricch, “The Box”
• The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights”
https://twitter.com/dualipahungary/status/1330687273881497602
Favorite Male Artist – Country:
• Kane Brown – WINNER
• Luke Combs
• Morgan Wallen
Favorite Female Artist – Country:
• Gabby Barrett
• Miranda Lambert
• Maren Morris – WINNER
https://twitter.com/MarenMorris/status/1330725782151368706
Favorite Duo or Group – Country:
• Dan + Shay – WINNER
• Florida Georgia Line
• Old Dominion
Favorite Album – Country:
• Luke Combs, What You See Is What You Get
• Blake Shelton, Fully Loaded: God’s Country – WINNER
• Morgan Wallen, If I Know Me
Favorite Song – Country:
• Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours” – WINNER
• Maren Morris, “The Bones”
• Blake Shelton (duet with Gwen Stefani), “Nobody but You”
Favorite Male Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop:
• DaBaby
• Juice WRLD – WINNER
• Roddy Ricch
Favorite Female Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop:
• Cardi B
• Nicki Minaj – WINNER
• Megan Thee Stallion
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop:
• Lil Baby, My Turn
• Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake
• Roddy Ricch, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial – WINNER
Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop:
• Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP” – WINNER
• DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch, “Rockstar”
• Roddy Ricch, “The Box”
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B:
• Chris Brown
• John Legend
• The Weeknd – WINNER
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B:
• Jhene Aiko
• Doja Cat – WINNER
• Summer Walker
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B:
• Doja Cat, Hot Pink
• Summer Walker, Over It
• The Weeknd, After Hours – WINNER
Favorite Song – Soul/R&B:
• Chris Brown ft. Drake, “No Guidance”
• Summer Walker, “Playing Games”
• The Weeknd, “Heartless” – WINNER
Favorite Male Artist – Latin:
• Bad Bunny – WINNER
• J Balvin
• Ozuna
Favorite Female Artist – Latin:
• Becky G – WINNER
• KAROL G
• Rosalía
Favorite Album – Latin:
• Amuel AA, Emmanuel
• Bad Bunny, Las Que No Iban a Salir
• Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG – WINNER
Favorite Song – Latin:
• Bad Bunny, “Vete”
• Black Eyed Peas X J Balvin, “RITMO (Bad Boys for Life)”
• KAROL G & Nicki Minaj, “Tusa” – WINNER
Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock:
• Billie Eilish
• Tame Impala
• Twenty One Pilots – WINNER
Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary:
• Lewis Capaldi
• Jonas Brothers – WINNER
• Maroon 5
Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational:
• Lauren Daigle – WINNER
• For KING & COUNTRY
• Kanye West
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music (EDM):
• Kygo
• Lady Gaga – WINNER
• Marshmello
Favorite Soundtrack:
• Birds of Prey: The Album – WINNER
• Frozen II
• Trolls: World Tour
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