However Taylor Swift was not there, but she's apparently incredibly popular. She beat out Michael Jackson to win Entertainer of the Year and took home a total of five American Music Awards.

The highlight of the night for me was Whitney Houston's performance of "I Didn't Know My Own Strength." While the rasp was present throughout the performance, the girl knows how to command a stage. She belted out the performance until she was almost out of breath. It was a powerful moment.



Michel Jackson ended up with four awards. Other multiple winners included hip-hop acts Jay-Z and the Black Eyed Peas, with two each.

The Black Eyed Peas were named favorite group in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories. Jay-Z won favorite male artist and favorite album in the rap/hip-hop categories.

Punk rock trio Green Day was named favorite alternative artist. Rascal Flatts won favorite country group for the fourth year in a row.

Check out the individual photo galleries for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Rihanna, Fergie, Shakira, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Alex Meraz, Leona Lewis, Pete Wentz, Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Bobby Trendy, Ne-Yo, Val Kilmer, Kristen Bell, Sofia Vergara, Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson.

What the performances of Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Adam Lambert after the jump.

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Here is our gallery of photos from the 2009 American Music Awards show featuring Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Samuel L Jackson, Nelly Furtado, Timbaland, Black Eyed Peas, Melissa Etheridge, Jermanine Jackson, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Gloriana, Mary J Blige, Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson, Keith Urban, Demi Lovato, Kris Allen, Jermaine Jackson, Janet Jackson, Jay Z, Alex Rodriguez, Julie Bowden, Sofia Vergara, Kelly Clarkson, Shakira, Christian Slater and Green Day.

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It certainly looks like the premiere of Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire was the place to be last night, with Mary J. Blige singing to celebrate the event. Oprah Winfrey looked tickled pink as she mixed and mingled with director, Lee Daniels, Tyler Perry and Gabourey Sidibe.

I have to admit, Star Jones, actually looked damn good in her jewel-toned, deep blue dress. Another lady stepping out in a bold color was Garcelle Beauvais, whose frock matched the red carpet, as well as the gown worn by the film's big star, Gabourey Sidibe.

Gabourey's co-star, Mo'Nique looked fabulous in her sparkly gold, strapless gown. The actress is getting rave reviews for her performance in the film and will most likely be walking down the red carpet for the Oscars. She better keep her calendar free this awards season.

Gallery Info: Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Mary J Blige, Queen Latifah, Lee Daniels, Oprah Winfrey, Paula Patton, Robin Thicke, Sidney Poitier, Mario Lopez, Forest Whitaker, Lisa Edelstein, Gayle King, Sherri Shepherd, Olivia Wilde, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, Tyler Perry, Star Jones, Will Smith, Macy Gray, Paula Abdul and Ephraim Benton at the Precious Hollywood premiere held at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

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Pop star and mother-of-two, Gwen Stefani, showed off her legs in a short black dress at the Fashion Group International's 2009 Night Of Stars in NYC last night. The singer pulled up her white-blonde tresses in a half-up, half-down do, and sported her black cat-eyeliner make-up, but opted to leave her crimson lipstick for another occasion.

Fellow rocker, Jon Bon Jovi, looked all dapper himself, in a suit and tie. Dita Von Teese also opted for black and definitely did not skimp on the red lipstick and nail polish, in her glamorous frock and head-piece.

Young actresses, Evan Rachel Wood and Emmy Rossum, opted for some sumptuous jewel-tones in their red and gold (respectively) Grecian-style toga dresses.

Gallery Info: Gwen Stefani, Andy Cohen, James Franco, Emmy Rossum, Iman, Jon Bon Jovi, Kenneth Cole, Eve, Mary J Blige, Dita Von Teese, Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, Michael Stipe, Mark Ronson, Evan Rachel Wood, Tyson Beckford and Eva Mendes at the Fashion Group International's 2009 Night of Stars.

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For the record, Halle Berry is not pregnant with a baby or a burger baby. It seems she may have totally lost that burger baby for good.

The actress looked stunning at the 6th Annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball in New York City last night. Boyfriend Gabriel Aubry was on hand to accompany Halle in all her sparkled cut-out deliciousness.

Also attending the ball were Adrian Grenier, Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Angelique Kidjo, Christiane Amanpour, Estelle, Gayle King, Iman, John Mayer, Kerry Washington, Mary J Blige, Nick Cannon, Padma Lakshmi, Paula Patton, Richard Branson, Robin Thicke, Samuel L Jackson, Spike Lee, Tyson Beckford, Usher and Youssou N'dour.

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After the dismal performance of Mariah Carey's acting debut Glitter, very few put much stock in her acting ability. This is not the case with director Lee Daniels who quickly approached her to replace none other than Oscar winner Helen Mirren for his new film Precious.

This turned out to be a good thing for Carey who says the role helped her deal with personal issues. "By making me look so bad he brought out the ability to never be self-conscious again..." Carey said. Precious opens nationwide on November 7, and Carey is already receiving raves for her performance.

Gallery Info: Mariah Carey, Lee Daniels, Mary J Blige, Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Nick Cannon, Paula Patton, Bobby Cannavale, Grace Hightower, Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, Lenny Kravitz, Gayle King, Harvey Keitel, Gabourey Sidibe and Sherri Shepard attend the 2009 New York Film Festival Screening of Precious.

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Representing for the Twilight contingent, Kellan Lutz showed up at the Chateau Marmont post-Emmy party in a slick black suit, complete with a skinny tie and a new dark do.

Also hitting up the Chateau Marmont is young Hayden Panettiere, whose long-lasting bright red lipstick managed to remain intact throughout the course of the evening. Impressive.

HBO hosted its Primetime Emmy Party at the Pacific Design Center, where Grey Gardens star, Jessica Lange, proudly accessorized her green gown with the trophy she won earlier in the evening. At the same event, young 90210 star, AnnaLynne McCord showed of her legs (and almost much, much more) in a confounding, short black dress and bright pink heels.

At Vibiana, Entertainment Weekly and People magazine held their awards show after-party at Vibiana, where Emmy winners, Jon Cryer, Jerry Bruckheimer and Toni Collette happily posed for photographers while proudly clutching their brand new statuettes.

Gallery Info: Kellan Lutz, Hayden Panettiere, Jessica Lange, Sally Field, Maria Bello, Rachel McCord, AnnaLynne McCord, Angel McCord, Patricia Arquette, Thomas Jane, Jon Cryer, Neil Patrick Harris, Toni Collette, Mary J. Blige and Jerry Bruckheimer at post-Emmy parties for the 2009 Emmy Awards.

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No stranger to turbulent times, R&B artist Mary J. Blige is speaking out about Kanye West's now infamous antics on stage at last weekend's MTV Video Music Awards.

Blige tells Us Weekly, "I love Kayne, and I wish the best for him." The "No More Drama" singer adds, "I pray that whatever's going on with him, he deals with it."

Meanwhile, Mary couldn't be more excited about the way that Whitney Houston's comeback is going. Blige says she's "super happy" for Houston. Blige said of Whitney's tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey, "Go, Whitney! She was honest, and that's what I love!"

Then, Mary leaned over and fixed a scuff on her shoe with a black Sharpie. Cause Mary's real like that and that's why we love her.

Gallery Info: Mary J. Blige at the Spring 2010 Catherine Malandrino Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

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Check it this powerhouse of a trio. Mariah Carey shows off her curvaceous body (which she would like you to touch, incidentally) flanked by media mogul Oprah Winfrey and singer Mary J. Blige at a press conference for Mimi's critically-acclaimed movie, Precious: Based Upon the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire.

The threesome posed for paparazzi and I'm pretty sure that in one of the photos, you can actually see Oprah popping in to make sure she's included. Gotta love that impetuous O! Mary and Mariah were probably giggling over the failed Michael Jackson concert tribute attempt in between photos. I can just hear it--Mariah telling MJ, "I can't believe you got caught up in that drama. Even Janet managed to steer clear of that mess."

As for the movie itself, the performance delivered by supporting actress, Mo'Nique, in the gritty drama is creating quite a stir. The film, which stars newcomer Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe, has been racking up the awards along its way through the film festival circuit and has been earmarked for the upcoming Oscar season.

Meanwhile, in other Mariah Carey news, the singer plans to drop her next single, "I Want to Know What Love Is" on September 14.

Gallery Info: Mariah Carey, Paula Patton, Mary J. Blige, Oprah, Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe and Tyler Perry at the Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto.

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Back to the business of making music, Chris Brown is on the roster of performers scheduled to take to the stage as part of a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna.

Brown will join singers Natalie Cole and Mary J. Blige as well as Jackson's original dancers and band on September 26, with a total of 25 performers expected to take part.

The gig will take place just outside a 17th-century palace in the city. Let's just hope that it won't violate Mr. Brown's parole.

Gallery Info: Chris Brown leaves a recording studio in Hollywood.

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As queen of all that is fake and lame, Paris Hilton takes offense at the existence of the MTV reality series The Hills. At the Fragrance Foundation FiFi Awards, where Hilton took home the prize for Female Celebrity Fragrance, she told Us Weekly, "The show is, like, so lame and fake. [Her boyfriend Doug Reinhardt] doesn't even want to be a part of it."

Ha! Clearly, Paris is not a fan of the show, on which Doug was dumped by Lauren Conrad and then accused by Brody Jenner of pursuing her friend Stephanie Pratt.

Paris continued, "They make up relationships when they're not there, and he just thinks it's lame. I've never seen the show in my life. I have no idea what it's about. But he just thought it was cheesy."

On a completely unrelated note, the second season of Hilton's reality show Paris Hilton's My New BFF airs June 2 on MTV and is a bastion of authenticity and class!

Gallery Info: Paris Hilton, Sean Combs, Dustin Hoffman, Kate Walsh, Mary J Blige, Marc Jacobs, Rick Hiton, Kathy Hilton, Samantha Harris, Lorenzo Martone, Doug Reinhardt and Queen Latifah at the Fifi Awards.

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