Taylor Swift not only opened the American Music Awards with a fiery performance of I Did Something Bad, but she went on to dominate the show.
The star won four trophies, including artist of the year, making her the ceremony’s most-decorated female ever.
She now holds 23 AMAs, beating a record previously held by Whitney Houston.
Swift, who recently broke years of political silence to declare support for two Democrats, again urged fans to take part in the US mid-term elections.
Accepting artist of the year, she said: “This award, and every single award given out tonight, were voted on by the people.
“And you know what else is voted on by the people? The midterm elections on November 6. Get out and vote. I love you guys.”
Swift’s touring partner Camila Cabello also won four awards at the ceremony; while British singers Ella Mai and Dua Lipa gave show-stopping performances.
Here are some of the best bits.
Cardi B performed I Like It… on a bicycle
Resembling nothing less than an explosion in a branch of Claire’s Accessories; Cardi B’s vibrant, multicoloured performance was stunning even before she wheeled Bad Bunny on stage in a shopping trolley.
She went on to flex her leg over her head and ride a bicycle across the stage (sadly not at the same time) – leaving SNL star Taran Killam somewhat lost for words.
Taran Killam’s face during Cardi B’a killer performace is the best thing to come from this show #amas pic.twitter.com/uTeZZaMq35
— Goddess of Serotonin Deficiency (@AMessOfAHipster) October 10, 2018
Taylor Swift and Camilla Cabello were relationship goals
They multiple award winners, but touring partners and BFFs Taylor Swift and Camila Cabello seemed to be more excited to spend a night in each other’s company.
Who says women in music have to be at each other’s throats all the time?
Meanwhile, Swift hinted she’d started work on the follow-up to Reputation.
“I always look at albums as chapters in my life,” she said on stage.
“To the fans, I’m so happy that you like this one – but I have to be really honest with you about something: I’m even more excited about the next chapter.”
Full list of winners
ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Taylor Swift
BEST NEW ARTIST – Camila Cabello
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR – Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug: Havana
TOUR OF THE YEAR – Taylor Swift: Reputation World Tour
VIDEO OF THE YEAR – Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug: Havana
FAVOURITE SOCIAL ARTIST – BTS
FAVOURITE MALE ARTIST (POP/ROCK) – Post Malone
FAVOURITE FEMALE ARTIST (POP/ROCK) – Taylor Swift
FAVOURITE DUO OR GROUP (POP/ROCK) – Migos
FAVOURITE ALBUM (POP/ROCK) – Taylor Swift: Reputation
FAVOURITE SONG (POP/ROCK) – Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug: Havana
FAVOURITE MALE ARTIST (COUNTRY) – Kane Brown
FAVOURITE FEMALE ARTIST (COUNTRY) – Carrie Underwood
FAVOURITE DUO or GROUP (COUNTRY) – Florida Georgia Line
FAVOURITE ALBUM (COUNTRY) – Kane Brown: Kane Brown
FAVOURITE SONG (COUNTRY) – Kane Brown: Heaven
FAVOURITE ARTIST (RAP/HIPHOP) – Cardi B
FAVOURITE ALBUM (RAP/HIPHOP) – Post Malone: Beerbongs & Bentleys
FAVOURITE SONG (RAP/HIPHOP) – Cardi B: Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
FAVOURITE MALE ARTIST (SOUL/R&B) – Khalid
FAVOURITE FEMALE ARTIST (SOUL/R&B) – Rihanna
FAVOURITE ALBUM (SOUL/R&B) – XXXTentacion: 17
FAVOURITE SONG (SOUL/R&B) – Bruno Mars & Cardi B: Finesse
FAVOURITE ARTIST (ALTERNATIVE ROCK) – Panic! At The Disco
FAVOURITE ARTIST (ADULT CONTEMPORARY) – Shawn Mendes
FAVOURITE ARTIST (LATIN) – Daddy Yankee
FAVOURITE ARTIST (CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL) – Lauren Daigle
FAVOURITE ARTIST (DANCE) – Marshmello
FAVOURITE SOUNDTRACK – Black Panther: The Album
Source: bbc.com
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