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Chris Brown - AMAs 2011 Performance

Chris Brown hits the stage at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sunday (November 20) in Los Angeles.

The 22-year-old entertainer, who was introduced by 50 Cent, performed “All Back” and “Say It With Me” at the big show.

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Chris was nominated for the award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist and Favorite Soul/R&B Album; the awards went to Usher and Rihanna, respectively.


Chris Brown – AMAs 2011 Performance

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Jenny McCarthy & Julie Bowen - AMAs 2011 Red Carpet

Jenny McCarthy, Julie Bowen, and Cheryl Hines arrive at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sunday (November 20) in Los Angeles.

All three actresses were part of the roster of presenters for the award show.

The night also featured performances by Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera with Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, and Mary J. Blige!

FYI: Cheryl is wearing Lorena Sarbu and accessorized with Pomellato jewelry.

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2011 AMAs Photo Gallery

John Legend & Chrissy Teigen - AMAs 2011!

John Legend and his girlfriend Chrissy Teigen cozy up to each other in their seats at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sunday (November 20) in Los Angeles.

During the show, Chrissy got a little tired of the ovations each award winner received and tweeted her frustration.

“Enough with the standing ovations I ain’t doin this all night for every award I’m talkin a stand against standing,” she wrote.

Also pictured inside: Glee‘s Matthew Morrison, who hit the stage to present an award with his name twin Jennifer Morrison.

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Katy Perry Wins Special Award at AMAs 2011!

Katy Perry shows off two beautiful gowns at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sunday (November 20) in Los Angeles.

The 27-year-old singer wore a custom Johnny Wujek design while she performed her new single “The One That Got Away” on stage.

After her performance, Heidi Klum presented Katy with a special award for being the first female artist to have five number one singles from the same album.

Later in the show, Katy changed into a black shear dress with pink crystal by Furne One. She accessorized with Candy Ice earrings.


Katy Perry Mash-Up of “The One That Got Away” and “My Week With Marilyn”

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Katherine Heigl & Josh Kelley - AMAs 2011 Presenters!

Katherine Heigl and her husband Josh Kelley share a sweet kiss in the press room at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sunday (November 20) in Los Angeles.

The 32-year-old actress wore a Roberto Cavalli dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, a Judith Leiber clutch, and Sutra earrings.

During the show, Katherine and her musically inclined husband hit the stage to present the award for Favorite Country Album to Taylor Swift for her album Speak Now.

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Jennifer Lopez - AMAs 2011 Winner!

Jennifer Lopez wears Zuhair Murad as she poses with her trophy in the press room at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sunday (November 20) in Los Angeles.

The 42-year-old entertainer hit the stage earlier in the evening to perform her songs “Papi” and “On the Floor” along with her collaborator Pitbull.

In case you missed them, check out pics of Jennifer as she performed in a skin tight bedazzled bodysuit!

Also pictured inside: Jennifer hitting the stage in a David Koma dress and Gio Diev boots to perform “T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)” with will.i.am.

FYI: Jennifer is wearing Neil Lane jewels.

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AMAs Winners List 2011!

It was a music filled evening at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sunday (November 20) in Los Angeles.

The big winners of the night were Taylor Swift and Adele, who each walked away with three awards. Taylor picked up the honors for Artist of the Year, Favorite Country Female Artist, and Favorite Country Album, while Adele received Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist, Favorite Pop/Rock Album, and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist.

Other big winners included Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, Maroon 5, Rihanna, and Katy Perry, who received a special award for being the first female to put out five number one singles from the same album.

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