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Taylor Swift wins on October 9 at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (Mario Anzuoni / Reuters) (MARIO ANZUONI / Reuters)
Emily Yahr
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At the beginning of the American Music Awards on Tuesday, host Tracee Ellis Ross had some exciting news to share about Taylor Swift: "If she wins three awards tonight, she will become the most decorated female artist in the world." History of the American Music Awards. " happened next?
Indeed, AMAs voted by fans are the kind of show where, if you see a superstar sitting in the audience, you can rest assured that she will win a trophy. This was the case of Swift, who won four awards, linking Camila Cabello to the greatest number of artists of the evening. This means that Swift now has 23 AMAs during his career. Whitney Houston previously held the record with 21.
As a result, Swift had a lot of time on stage while she was undertaking a year round tour. pop / rock album; and the most prestigious category of the night, artist of the year. (She also won the award for an unpublished pop / rock artist.) Although Swift was never as political as her Instagram post that blew up the Internet this week, she got a message in her last speech .
"This award and all the awards tonight have been voted on by the people," said Swift. "And you know that the people voted on the mid-term elections of November 6. Go out and vote! I love you."
Here are some highlights of the show, with a complete list of winners below.
[What led Taylor Swift to post her political Instagram message?]
1) Swift's performance and statement on his "reputation"
The evening often resembled the Taylor Swift Awards, as she began the three-hour telecast with "I did something wrong" his first live TV performance for almost three years. There was little subtlety with the lyrics, "They burn all the witches, even if you do not have one – they have their pitchforks and their proofs, their receipts and their reasons."
She made a gesture for herself when she said "witches", probably evoking Kanye West's "famous" incident and the backlash she received when the internet decided that she was "deadly". she was a "snake". During the performance, a gigantic snake was seen behind her. Swift has adopted the symbol of the snake on tour this year. Swift alluded to this in his speech for a pop / rock album entitled "Reputation".
"All the while I wrote an album based on all facets of a reputation and how it affects you, what does it really mean for you, I was surrounded by friends?" and family and loved ones who never loved me less because of fluctuations. of public opinion, "she said." I still consider albums as chapters of my life, and for fans, I'm so glad you like this one … but I have to be really honest with you about something: I'm even more excited about the next chapter. "
Taylor Swift interprets "I did something wrong" at AMA 2018. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images for dcp)
2) Performance and speeches of Cardi B
Cardi B won three awards: rap / hip-hop song for "Bodak Yellow", soul / r & b song for "Finesse" with Bruno Mars and rap / hip-hop artist. During her speech for the latter, she thanked her 4-month-old daughter and fired the foes who said she could not be a mom who works successfully.
"I have to prove that people are wrong, because they said I would not get there after having a baby." She also greeted her husband in the audience, Offset, whose trio, Migos, then won the pop / rock band.
Later, Cardi B presented a very entertaining performance of "I Like It" with J Balvin and Bad Bunny, while effortlessly spinning on a giant circle.
3) The Aretha Franklin tribute
A short video about the Queen of Souls was broadcast near the end of the series and a group of prominent singers (Gladys Knight, CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Ledisi and Mary Mary) closed the ceremony with "Amazing Grace", "Mary, Don you do not cry," "how did I come" and more.
4) Mariah Carey
What about the interpretation of "With You" by Carey in an epic mermaid dress that hides a lot of dancers in the background? Twitter was not thrilled to its lip synchronization capabilitiesbut it was fascinating anyway.
Mariah Carey plays "With you". (Mario Anzuoni / Reuters)
5) Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
J-Lo launched a "Limitless" ballad, but his boyfriend baseball star also spent time in the spotlight. "Hello, Alex Rodriguez," Ross said, stalling him in the audience. "So you are a baseball legend who played for the Yankees. And I only have one question: what are you doing with your skin? Because it's as if you wash your face in the tears of little angels.
6) Ciara and Missy Elliott
The two stars provided an energetic shake with "Level Up" and really awesome dance moves all around.
7) Performances centered on the painting of Dua Lipa
How to describe the mix of "One Kiss" and "Electricity" of the British pop star: Let's say there was a lot of dancing, rain, paint and paint stained everywhere, which was visible thanks to a black light on scene.
8) The few political references
At the presentation of the Adult Adult Artist Award with Kathryn Hahn, Billy Eichner appealed to the youth: "The greatest election of our lives is … grab your friends, tell them to vote. The time has come, if you believe in equality for women, for people of color, for the LGBTQ community, if you believe that climate change is real and that we must act. Do not let anyone tell you that your vote will not count. It counts. And you can go to vote.gov as Taylor Swift told you!
Kathryn Hahn, on the left, and Billy Eichner present the award for the favorite adult contemporary artist. (Matt Sayles / Invision / AP)
Khalid, accepting the soul / R & B artist's trophy, referred to the hot race in his home country's Senate: "Shout-out to the 915; departure for El Paso, Texas; to scream Be at."
9) The posthumous price of XXXTentacion
The 20-year-old rapper was killed during the summer; her mother, Cleopatra Bernard, received her award for her soul / R & B album, "17".
"I'm so nervous, guys," she told the crowd. "I am honored to accept this award on behalf of my son."
Cleopatra Bernard (C) the award on behalf of the late XXXTentacion. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images for dcp)
10) The best lines of the night
When Amber Heard introduced Twenty One Pilots, who sang "Jumpsuit," she joked … about herself: "Twenty One Pilots. That's exactly the number of TV shows I've been involved in that were not captured. "
Later, Busy Philipps told co-host John Stamos why she no longer had a crush on him: "The poster on my wall started to age faster than you and it made me flip.
Complete list of winners:
Artist of the year: Taylor Swift
New artist of the year: Camila Cabello
Favorite Rap / Hip-Hop Artist: Cardi B
Favorite Male Artist Pop / Rock: Post Malone
Tour of the year: Taylor Swift, visit the stadium of reputation
Male Artist Favorite Soul / R & B: Khalid
Favorite Song Pop / Rock: Camila Cabello with Young Thug "Havana"
Country of the favorite female artist: Carrie Underwood
Favorite adult contemporary artist: Shawn Mendes
Favorite duo or band Pop / Rock: Migos
Favorite album Soul / R & B: XXXTENTACION "17"
Favorite Pop / Rock Album: Taylor Swift "Reputation"
Country of the favorite artist: Kane Brown
Non-televised awards:
Duet or favorite group: Florida Georgia Line
Favorite country of the album: Kane Brown "Kane Brown"
Favorite song country: Kane Brown "paradise"
Favorite female artist Pop / Rock: Taylor Swift
Favorite Album Rap / Hip-Hop: Post Malone "Beerbongs & Bentlys"
Favorite Rap / Hip-Hop song: Cardi B "Bodak Yellow"
Favorite female artist Soul / R & B: Rihanna
Favorite Song Soul / R & B: Bruno Mars & Cardi B "Finesse"
Favorite music video: Camila Cabello with Young Thug "Havana"
Favorite Artist Alternative Rock: Panic! At the disco
Favorite artist Latin: Papa Yankee
Inspiring contemporary favorite artist: Lauren Daigle
Favorite Artist Electronic Dance Music: Marshmello
Favorite soundtrack: "Black Panther: The album, a music inspired by"
Favorite social artist of the year: BTS
Collaboration of the year: Camila Cabello with Young Thug, "Havana"
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