The 44th annual American Music Awards has kicked off at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Unlike the Grammys, the AMAs are entirely fan-voted… and the ceremony has a stellar line-up.
Hosted by supermodel Gigi Hadid and comedian Jay Pharoah, the AMAs will have performances from John Legend, The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, One Direction’s Niall Horan, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj.
Charging the nominations is everyone’s favourite rapper Drake, who is up for 13 gongs. His ex Rihanna comes in at a close second with seven nominations, while, Adele and Justin Bieber are tied with five nominations each.
Meanwhile, this year’s recipient of The American Music Award of Merit is Police front-man and music legend, Sting.
Click through for the best red carpet looks and hottest moments from the 2016 American Music Awards!
He’s gonna love you now! John and Chrissy give us couple goals.
Just weeks after giving birth to her daughter, Dusty Rose, Behati Prinsloo stepped out to support her hubby Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine.
Lady in red: Selena Gomez made her return to the red carpet for the first time since her recent stint in rehab.
Music legend Sting chats to Zayn Malik.
Jay Pharoah may be the comedian… But Gigi gave him a run for his money!
The model had the crowd divided with her Melania Trump impression. Check it out in the next slide!
2016 AMAS: Gigi Hadid impersonates Melania Trump
Drake takes home his very first AMA for best rap/hip-hop album for his best-selling Views.
Ariana Grande got the biggest honor of the night when she was announced as 2016’s Artist of the Year.
Lady Gaga blew viewer away with her vocals.
Karlie Kloss, sans bestie Taylor Swift, cuddles up to Lady Gaga.
Bruno makes his highly-anticipated return to the stage!
The girls from Fifth Harmony show us how to work.
Hello Mama! Chrissy Teigen put her legs on show as she stepped out in a stunning (and very risky) black dress.
We’re guessing hubby John Legend will penning a brand new ballad, inspired by his wife’s sultry look.
Ariana Grande suits up for the big night.
Noah Cyrus was a vision in floral as she stepped out for the AMAs.
Miley’s 16-year-old little sister has just made her foray into the music world, releasing her single Make me (Cry). Check out Noah’s incredible transformation right this way!
Man of the moment: Sting is this year’s recipient of The American Music Award of Merit.
Mum-to-be Ciara is expecting her second child and her bump has well and truly popped!
Gigi Hadid was breathtaking as she wore her first number of the night, a stunning off-the-shoulder lace gown.
Supporting their former step-sister were Erin and Sara Foster.
Taraji P. Henson shows the power of a white shirt dress.
Now that’s the right direction, looking sharp Niall Horan! The Brit is expected to go solo on the stage tonight.
We’ve got all hands on deck for Tinashe’s AMA’s look! Slaying the sheer.
Nope, not letting it go! Idina Menzel channels her inner Disney princess in a strapless, embellished frock.
Straight from Studio 54, Heidi Klum rocked an eye-catching gold jumpsuit.
Screaming for this queen! Keke Palmer channeled her best Rihanna and we think the Scream Queens actress slayed!
Milla Jovovich shows how how to put the super into model.
The Wonder Years actress Danica McKellar gives us legs for days.
Supermodel Gigi Hadid and comedian Jay Pharoah are hosting the fan-voted award show.
Jenny McCarthy wants to send a PSA: She loves her hubby Donnie Wahlberg.
Blink 182’s Travis Barker with his kids Alabama Luella Barker, Landon Asher Barker and step-daughter Atiana de la Hoy.
Green Day are back and no these boulevard dreams are anything but broken!
Hailee Steinfeld shines in a sequined playsuit.
Former Vampire Diaries stars Nina Dobrev and Kat Graham show off their pins.
Girl band, Fifth Harmony, unite in black.
Lady Gaga was the perfect illusion in a white power suit.
Olivia Munn is a floral sensation.
Niall belts out his new single.
Arianna goes tribal.
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