The best photos from the American Music Awards

The best photos from the American Music Awards

By Mark SavageBBC music reporter
  • 25 November 2019
Taylor SwiftImage copyrightREUTERS
Taylor Swift was the big winner at the 2019 American Music Awards, taking home six trophies, including artist of the year.
The star now has 29 AMAs in total, overtaking Michael Jackson as the show's most-awarded star.
And while Swift dominated the prize-giving, there were plenty more memorable moments on the night. Here are some of the best images.
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HalseyImage copyrightGETTY IMAGES
Halsey gave one of the night's most memorable performances, duelling in paint with a female backing dancer during the torrid break-up anthem Without You.
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Camila Cabello and Shawn MendesImage copyrightREUTERS
Pop's hottest couple, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, gave a steamy performance of their hit single Senorita, which went on to win collaboration of the year.
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CiaraImage copyrightKEVIN MAZUR/AMA2019
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Show host Ciara made a stunning entrance, descending from the rafters in a glittered hoop; before performing her latest single Melanin.
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Billie Eilish and Billy PorterImage copyrightGETTY IMAGES
Billie Eilish and Billy Porter upped the headgear ante on the red carpet. We're calling these looks "beekeper in pyjamas" and "Swiss cheese Pope".
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Eilish went on to give one of the night's best performances, a pyrotechnically-assisted version of her current single All The Good Girls Go To Hell.
It was the 17-year-old's first award show and she went on to win two prizes, best new artist and best alternative artist.
"Thank you to the fans and supporters and anyone who gives an eff about me," she said, getting censored by US broadcaster ABC in the process.
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Lil Nas XImage copyrightGETTY IMAGES
Lil Nas X won best hip-hop single for his viral hit song Old Town Road; and came dressed in a lime-green zebra print suit.
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Selena GomezImage copyrightGETTY IMAGES
Pop star Selena Gomez posed for selfies with fans on the red carpet.
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The star went on to open the ceremony, with a double performance of her new singles, Lose You To Love Me and Look At Her Now.
Despite suffering vocal problems, the star got a good reaction from the audience, with cameras showing fans singing and dancing along to the songs, including her close friend Taylor Swift.

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