The 2012 American Music Awards ceremony held on Sunday night (November 18, 2012) surprising none with its predictable performances and new crop of old winners.
Justin Bieber took home the most trophies, winning in three categories: Artist of the Year (for the second time, after the 2010 AMAs), Favorite Male Pop/Rock Artist (another title he won at the 2010 ceremony), and Favorite Pop/Rock Album for his third LP, Believe. The 18-year-old pop singer also took the stage for a double-header live set, delivering a stripped-down version of "As Long As You Love Me" and teaming up with Nicki Minaj for a smoky, strob-lit take on "Beauty and the Beat."
Here is the awards in pictures.
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| Justin Bieber performs "Beauty and a Beat" with Nicki Minaj at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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Nicki Minaj performs "Freedom" at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012.
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| Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown and Ludacris perform "Everyday Birthday" at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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| South Korean rapper Psy performs "Gangnam Style" with MC Hammer at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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| Stevie Wonder performs during a tribute to Dick Clark at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
Nicki Minaj accepts the award for favorite rap/hip hop artist at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok
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Christina Aguilera performs at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012.
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| Usher performs at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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| Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs "Burn It Down" at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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Christina Aguilera performs at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012.
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South Korean rapper Psy performs "Gangnam Style" with MC Hammer at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012.
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| Justin Bieber performs "Beauty and a Beat" at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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Christina Aguilera performs at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012.
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| Gwen Stefani of No Doubt performs "Looking Hot" at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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| Singer Carly Rae Jepsen performs a medley of songs at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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| Pink performs "Try" at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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Carrie Underwood accepts the award for favorite country album for "Blown Away" at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012.
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Kesha performs "Die Young" at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012.
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No Doubt perform "Looking Hot" at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012.
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| Taylor Swift performs "I Knew You Were Trouble" at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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| Actor Eric Stonestreet, from the sitcom "Modern Family," presents the award for favorite country female artist to Taylor Swift at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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Justin Bieber accepts the award for artist of the year with his mother Pattie Mallette at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012.
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| Luke Bryan accepts the award for favorite country male artist at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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Kesha performs "Die Young" at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012.
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| Carly Rae Jepsen accepts the award for new artist of the year at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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| Kelly Clarkson performs a medley of songs at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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Kesha performs "Die Young" at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012.
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| Lady Antebellum accept the award for favorite country band duo or group at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok |
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Christina Aguilera performs at the 40th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, November 18, 2012.
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Pictures culled from: http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/slideshow?articleId=USRTR3AM1D
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