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Yes, Rihanna wore a ‘dobbie’ hair style to the 2013 American Music Awards…the hair style worn by women, usually Hispanic and African American, to bed after they have straightened their hair blow dried. It makes the straight style last longer! The style caused quite a stir on Twitter. RiRi also won the AMA icon award given to her by her mother…how sweet! Jennifer Lopez paid tribute to Celia Cruz in an awesome performance with hip thrusts galore to Cruz’s hit songs,“Quimbara,” “La vida es un carnaval” and “Bemba Colorá.” And Ariana Grande shut it down with her vocals…during her Motown inspired acoustic version of her her song, “Tattooed Heart.” Even Gaga gave her a standing ovations! She also won Best New Artist.
Other highlights…Miley’s cat and Gaga rides in on a horse.
COMPLETE WINNER’S LIST:
Favorite Male Pop Rock Artist – Justin Timberlake
Favorite Female Artist, Soul/R&B – Rihanna
Favorite Album, Country – “Red,” by Taylor Swift
Favorite Album, Rap/Hip-Hop – “The Heist,” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Favorite Artist, Alternative Rock – Imagine Dragons
Favorite Artist, Latin – Marc Anthony
Favorite Album, Pop or Rock – “Take Me Home,” by One Direction
New Artist of the Year, presented by Kohl’s – Ariana Grande
Favorite Male Artist, Soul/R&B – Justin Timberlake
Favorite Female Artist, Country – Taylor Swift
Single of the Year – “Cruise,” by Florida Georgia Line, featuring Nelly
Favorite Album, Soul/R&B – “The 20/20 Experience,” by Justin Timberlake
Favorite Artist, Electronic Dance Music (EDM) – Avicii
Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary – Maroon 5
Favorite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational – Matthew West
Top Soundtrack – Pitch Perfect
Favorite Male Artist, Country – Luke Bryan
Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Pop or Rock – One Direction
Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Country – Lady Antebellum
Artist of the Year – Taylor Swift
Photo from PR Photos/ABC
