2018 American Music Awards Latest News, Photos, and Videos

Normani Has Lots of Collabs Coming Out: Calvin Harris, Sam Smith & More!

Normani Has Lots of Collabs Coming Out: Calvin Harris, Sam Smith & More!

Normani channels her inner Princess Jasmine while attending the 2018 American Music Awards held at Microsoft Theater on Tuesday (October 9) in Los Angeles.

The 22-year-old singer joined Liza Koshy on stage to present Khalid, Halsey, and Benny Blanco‘s performance of “Eastside“.

While on the red carpet, Normani spilled some tea on new music!

“Not necessarily my next single, but new collaborations, new features. Next Friday, and then I also have a Calvin Harris record coming in the next few days,” she told Billboard.

As for working with Sam Smith, she dished, “We laid some vocals down, I will say that.”

FYI: Normani is wearing a Carolina Herrera dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, and Piaget jewelry.

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Taylor Swift Brings Friend Claire Winter to AMAs 2018!

Taylor Swift Brings Friend Claire Winter to AMAs 2018!

Taylor Swift had someone special sitting next to her in the front row at the 2018 American Music Awards on Tuesday (October 9) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The 28-year-old singer brought her pregnant friend Claire Winter Kislinger as her date to the awards show!

While accepting the award for Favorite Album – Pop/Rock, Taylor talked about the process of writing the album reputation.

“I was surrounded by friends and family and loved ones who never loved me less based on the fluctuations of public opinion. And those people all know who they are,” Taylor said. “One of those people is my date tonight. Her name is Claire and she’s very pregnant. So this is her son’s first awards show!”

Taylor won four awards during the show to break the record for most AMAs wins by a female artist. She currently has 23 awards!

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Taylor Swift Sets AMAs Record for Most Wins By a Female Artist!

Taylor Swift Sets AMAs Record for Most Wins By a Female Artist!

Taylor Swift has a lot of reasons to be celebrating tonight!

The 28-year-old singer won the award for Artist of the Year at the 2018 American Music Awards to push her amount of wins at the show to 23, the most for a female artist.

Taylor also delivered an important message to fans while accepting the award on Tuesday night (October 9) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

“I just wanted to make a mention of the fact that 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, is the midterm elections on November 6. Get out and vote. I love you guys,” Taylor said while reminding fans to vote.

The award was presented to Taylor by Lenny Kravitz.

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Camila Cabello Wins New Artist of the Year at AMAs Before 'Consequences' Performance

Camila Cabello Wins New Artist of the Year at AMAs Before 'Consequences' Performance

Camila Cabello joyfully reacts after performing her new single “Consequences” at the 2018 American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Tuesday evening (October 9) in Los Angeles.

The 21-year-old musician went big with her performance at the event, which included a huge orchestra.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Camila Cabello

Just after her performance, Camila picked up her second award of the night for New Artist of the Year. Earlier in the show, she won the Favorite Pop/Rock Song for “Havana”.

We’ll find out later on if she won the rest of her categories.

Check out her performance below!

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Taylor Swift Hints at New Music During AMAs Speech! (Video)

Taylor Swift Hints at New Music During AMAs Speech! (Video)

Taylor Swift teases her upcoming music during an acceptance speech at the 2018 American Music Awards on Tuesday (October 9) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The 28-year-old singer dropped hints at what’s to come while accepting the award for Favorite Album – Pop/Rock for reputation.

“This is actually the first time I ever wrote an album based on the title first. I’d never come up with a title before,” Taylor said.

“I always look at albums as chapters in my life and to the fans, I’m so happy that you like this one,” Taylor added. “But I have to be really honest with you about something. I’m even more excited about the next chapter.”

Taylor also won the award for Tour of the Year earlier in the night and she performed “I Did Something Bad” to open the show.

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Amandla Stenberg Rocks Technicolor Braids at American Music Awards 2018

Amandla Stenberg Rocks Technicolor Braids at American Music Awards 2018

The light hits Amandla Stenberg‘s braids just right so we can see the purple and red hues in their hair at the 2018 American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Tuesday evening (October 9) in Los Angeles.

The 19-year-old Hate U Give actress repped her new movie at the annual award show, where she was a presenter.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Amandla Stenberg

Amandla wore a chic Ralph Lauren blazer with a big bow, and karla x Levi’s jeans.

Check out the pics of Amandla below and go see The Hate U Give, in theaters now!

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Shawn Mendes Gets 'Lost in Japan' at the AMAs 2018 - Watch His Performance Here!

Shawn Mendes Gets 'Lost in Japan' at the AMAs 2018 - Watch His Performance Here!

Shawn Mendes reaches out into the crowd during his performance at the 2018 American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Tuesday evening (October 9) in Los Angeles.

Teaming up with Zedd, the two performed his song “Lost In Japan” for the annual show.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Shawn Mendes

Shawn, who was up for two awards tonight, just WON Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist. Congrats to Shawn!

If you’re not watching, tune in watch on ABC now!

FYI: Shawn is wearing The Frye Company boots.

10+ pics inside of Shawn Mendes and Zedd performing…

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