American Music Awards 2011: Watch The Performances Live from the 2011 American Music Awards

American Music Awards 2011: Watch The Performances

Live from the 2011 American Music Awards

The 2011 American Awards got a kickstart this evening via a bootylicious performance from a robot-suited Nicki Minaj and French beat master David Guetta. Others to take center stage at the star-studded Los Angeles event include The Band Perry, Chris Brown, Kelly Clarkson and Enrique Iglesias. Head below to take in the spectacle — and don’t forget to read our recap of the musical mayhem and full list of AMA winners.

Year after year the American Music Awards proves to be one of the hottest shows in town. From the Queen of R&B Soul Mary J. Blige to the reigning princess of rap Nicki Minaj -- see who rocked the stage and who worked the red carpet
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Nicki Minaj had a night at the American Music Awards, picking up two trophies during Sunday night's show which was held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Young Money's First Lady kicked off the ceremony by sporting a pair of speakers on her much-talked about posterior. The Pink Barbie was accompanied by internationally renowned DJ David Guetta serving an energetic live rendition of their single “Turn Me On. She was later honored as favorite rap/hip-hop artist, besting a group that included mentor Lil Wayne, and won favorite rap/hip-hop album for "Pink Friday." Other winners included Maroon 5 for favorite pop-rock band/duo/group, Taylor Swift for country female artist, Lady Antebellum for favorite country band/duo/group, Rihanna for favorite soul/R&B album for "Loud" and Beyonce for favorite soul/R&B female. As Ms. Minaj's flamboyant introduction ceremony already has indicated, the ceremony would offer some impressive live performances as well. Watch some of them below.

Who hit the high note and who was off tune when it came their sense of style?RadarOnline.com has photos of all the wardrobe winners and sinners!