Selena Gomez stuns in a silver Talbot Runhof gathered dress as she arrives at the 2009 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday evening (November 22).

The 17-year-old actress who will be presenting an award during the ceremony tonight, dished on the red carpet that she’s looking forward to seeing Janet Jackson at the event. Selena shared with JJJ, “I love music. It’s been my passion growing up.”

The 2009 American Music Awards will be broadcast live TONIGHT @ 8PM ET/PT on ABC.

Selena is also wearing Rock & Republic‘s new “Romy” strappy heel with chain detail. Aren’t they hot?

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Photos: Kevork Djansezian/Jason Merritt/Getty, Juan Rico/Fame Pictures

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