Selena Gomez was sparkly and short in her silver toga dress and gladiator sandals. Cute. Her buddy, Demi Lovato, also stepped out in a short, flirty dress looking simple and elegant at the 2009 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theater Los Angeles Live. Good job, ladies!

Toni Braxton kept it simple yet sexy in a simple black dress that showed off plenty of leg and gave a sneak peek of torso. Star of V, Morena Baccarin, also looked super-sexy in her patent-leather black heels and curve-hugging dress with a plunging neckline and all of it with a sweet pixie haircut and mysterious smile.

That is a whole lot of furry-looking turquoise Phoebe Price is wearing to the American Music Awards and I'm just wondering how many ostriches had to die for that coat of hers. I'm also not a fan of the black ankle boots Melody Thornton chose to pair with her clingy white dress.

Who do you guys think are the best and worst dressed of the ladies?

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Gallery Info: Nicole Kidman, Kristen Bell, Shakira, Melissa Etheridge, Selena Gomez, Morena Baccarin, Fergie, Reba McEntire, Colbie Caillat, Madeline Zima, Sofia Vergara, Kayla Ewell, Demi Lovato, Alicia Keys, Candis Cayne, Keri Hilson, Melody Thornton, Rihanna, Paula Abdul, Phoebe Price, Gretchen Rossi, Julie Bowen, Toni Braxton and Chelsea Hightower at the American Music Awards.

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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.

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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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Rihanna arrives at the 2009 American Music Awards looking like an arts & crafts project.  Everyone is anticipating her big performance tonight and she's...dressed to compete with the Queen Of Hearts.  It's dramatic, I'll give her that.

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Gallery Info: Rihanna at the 2009 American Music Awards

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Even though the relationship has ended, Rihanna constantly finds herself thinking about her ex-boyfriend, Chris Brown. In a radio interview, the pop star confessed, "I've gotten over it, but there are definitely constant reminders...songs that were our favorite songs, or hit songs." She adds, "When [his music] comes on the radio, I don't...turn it off. I like his music."

The Barbadian singer also debunked the rumor that she's currently dating 90210 cutie, Tristan Wilds, explaining that their contact has been limited to a recent house party to which the actor showed up.

To the question of whether or not she's ready to date again, Ri-Ri said, "No. I'm a very flirty girl, though. I don't think I have all the time for a commitment right now, or the energy. A relationship is another life, another career, really." She barely has time to put on those complicated outfits she wears, much less focus on a boyfriend.

Gallery Info: Rihanna leaves Miami International Airport shortly after performing at the unveiling of Royal Carribbean's largest cruise liner, Oasis of the Seas.

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When Chris Brown appeared in court on Thursday in Los Angeles, the judge granted the singer an "extremely favorable" report after seeing the progress Brown has made since his last court date concerning his attack on ex-girlfriend, Rihanna.

Since then, Chris has already done 100 hours of community service in Richmond, Virginia--including trash pickup along state highways and removing graffiti--and has also finished seven out of a total of 52 domestic violence classes.

Although it seems that Chris has been dutifully following all the steps of his probation, the judge did caution him to observe the 5-year-old order to keep a distance of 100 yards from Rihanna, lest he face jail time.

Gallery Info: Chris Brown leaves the Los Angeles County Courthouse with his lawyer Mark Geragos and some bodyguards.

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There were several reasons for Rihanna, Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles to celebrate in London the other night.

Earlier in the evening, the Barbadian singer took to the stage at the Brixton Academy and debuted tracks from her new album, Rated R. Afterward, she launched into some hits from Good Girl Gone Bad and was joined on stage in a surprise appearance from Jay-Z, who arrived just in time to perform "Umbrella" with the young singer. As for Beyonce, she had reason to smile as well, having performed a sold-out concert at the O2 arena in London.

The threesome met up at Mahiki with Beyonce letting her hair down, showing off her legs and bright red lipstick. Jay-Z kept it simple in an all-black ensemble, complete with sneakers and sunglasses. While she kept her head shielded from photographers, Rihanna was hard to miss with her signature combed-over blond locks and a bright red, sheer mini-dress.

Sounds like any rumored baggage involved with the threesome was left at home. Or had its own hotel room.

Gallery Info: Rihanna, Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z celebrate the singer's Rated R launch and Beyonce's sold out show at the O2 arena in London at Mahiki in London.

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The best in celebrity photos for Monday, November 16, 2009. Rihanna's got a bump, Penn Badgley reacts to Blake Lively's cleavage, Marc Jacobs is still wearing a skirt, America Ferrera eats an apple a day plus over 40 more celebrity photos in today's best of gallery.

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Janet Jackson will open the 37th annual AMA's this year, a year which might have been Michael's big comeback year.

Michael Jackson will receive five posthumous American Music Award nominations, so it only seems fitting that a Jackson should open up the ceremonies.  She's the obvious choice since, let's face it, Janet is the Jackson with the highest potential to hold it together and not weird-out in this highly prestigious setting.

AMA producer Larry Klein expressed he is, "thrilled about having Janet Jackson open this year's show," which is rumored to include, "an eight minute medley of songs," which will surely honor big brother, Michael as a tribute.   Career-wise the timing could not be better as Ms. Jackson is set to release a two-disc singles collections titled Number Ones as well as a new album, "slated to be released in 2010."

Now thin-again Janet has 9 AMA awards under her belt and has performed at the Awards on three other occasions.

To represent the full spectra of artist personalities, 21 AMA Award recipient Whitney Houston will also be performing, and will receive the "International Artist Award."  Shakira, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Clarkson, Jay-Z, Carrie Underwood, and Green Day are also set to perform.

Gallery Info: Janet Jackson leaving Katsuya in Hollywood

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Sexy songstress, Rihanna, has earned herself her 12th top ten single with the release of "Russian Roulette" off her most recent album, Russian Roulette.

The video for the song debuted with Rihanna sporting her new, long blond locks as she faces off with various means of ending her life. It's all very gritty, dark and seductive, as is the style of the 21-year-old pop star. The single's top ten status has landed her second place behind Beyonce when it comes to amassing the most top ten singles of this decade, according to Billboard.



On a recent appearance at the Skyrock Radio in Paris, Rihanna opted for a softer look in a chic floral bodysuit and light gray jacket and a big smile on her face.

Gallery Info: Rihanna just outside Skyrock Radio in Paris, France where she made an appearance to promote her new album.

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The latest Rihanna single cover has the singer topless. A strategically positioned arm prevents the shot from becoming a Playboy cover. It's the latest racy promotional move for Rihanna's new album Rated R.

Rihanna's seen here at JFK airport where she's heading to London to make an appearance on X Factor. The singer is seen donning her favorite cap again. While I love casual Rihanna, I loved the dress that she wore to the 2009 Glamour Women of the Year Awards. That was divine.

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