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American Music Awards 2015, held in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater.
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Jennifer Lopez hosts the show at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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Justin Bieber, left, performs.
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Water plays a huge part in Justin Bieber’s AMA finale performance.
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Macklemore, left, and Leon Bridges perform a statement-riddled song.
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Fall Out Boy accepts the Favorite Alternative Artist award.
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Actor-singer Jared Leto speaks onstage as he introduces a performance by Celine Dion.
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Celine Dion performs a song from Edith Piaf.
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Actor Harrison Ford introduces a “Star Wars”-centric performance.
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An orchestra performs a tribute to “Star Wars.”
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Avi Kaplan, left, Kirstie Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, and Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix perform during a tribute to the theme song of “Star Wars.”
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Avi Kaplan, Kirstie Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, and Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix perform, with Darth Vader watching over the quintet and the accompanying orchestra.
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Alanis Morissette, left, and Demi Lovato perform Morissette’s “You Oughta Know.”
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Luke Bryan and Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town perform.
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Musicians Diplo, left, Skrillex and Justin Bieber accept Collaboration of the Year award for “Where Are U Now.”
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Carrie Underwood accepts the award for Favorite Female Artist — Country.
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Nicki Minaj accepts the award for Favorite Album — Rap/hip-hop for “The Pinkprint.”
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Paula Abdul, center, and Donnie Wahlberg, right, present Ariana Grande with the award for Favorite Female artist — Pop/rock.
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Singer Ariana Grande takes a moment to accept the Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist award.
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Singer Chris Martin, center, and musicians Jonny Buckland, left, Will Champion and Guy Berryman of Coldplay.
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Ariana Grande thanks the fans as she accepts the Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist award.
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Chris Martin of Coldplay
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The Weeknd and fire.
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Singer Sam Hunt accepts New Artist of the Year award.
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Nick Jonas performs a medley of his 2015 hits.
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Nick Jonas performs his hit “Jealous.”
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Gwen Stefani sings with emotion.
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Gwen Stefani performs.
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Niall Horan, left, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson of One Direction perform.
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Nicki Minaj presents the award for Favorite Duo or Group — Pop/rock.
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Model Gigi Hadid, left, and TV personality Kylie Jenner walk onstage as presenters.
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Hannah Davis, left, and Wiz Khalifa introduce a performance by 5 Seconds of Summer.
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Michael Clifford, left, Luke Hemmings, Ashton Irwin, and Calum Hood of 5 Seconds of Summer perform.
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Actresses Hailee Steinfeld, left, Chrissie Fit, Rebel Wilson and Anna Kendrick accept Top Soundtrack award for “Pitch Perfect 2.”
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Carrie Underwood performs.
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Carrie Underwood belts out a tune.
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Ariana Grande starts off singing solo.
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Ariana Grande performs.
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Selena Gomez performs with a cadre of male dancers onstage during the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Nov. 22, 2015.
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Actors Nick Robinson and Chloe Grace Moretz introduce a performance.
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Singers Charlie Puth and Meghan Trainor perform the song “Let’s Marvin Gaye and Get it On.”
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Singers Charlie Puth and Meghan Trainor kiss onstage, something they’ve done before.
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Demi Lovato performs.
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Demi Lovato and her backup dancers, perform.
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Singers Niall Horan, left, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne of One Direction accept the Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group award.
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Prince speaks onstage as he prepares to hand out the award for soul/R&B album.
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The Weeknd accepts Favorite Soul/R&B Album for “Beauty Behind the Madness.”
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Host Jennifer Lopez performs onstage during the opening.
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Jennifer Lopez snuggles with a dancer.
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