AMA Winners

Winners were announced last night at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards in the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. And the winners are:

Artist of the year: Justin Bieber

New artist of the year: Carly Rae Jepsen

Pop/rock female artist: Katy Perry

Pop/rock male artist: Justin Bieber

Pop/rock band, duo or group: Maroon 5

Pop/rock album: Justin Bieber, "Believe"

Country female artist: Taylor Swift

Country male artist: Luke Bryan

Country band, duo or group: Lady Antebellum

Country album: Carrie Underwood, "Blown Away"

Rap/hip-hop artist: Nicki Minaj

Rap/hip-hop album: Nicki Minaj, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded"

Soul/R&B female artist: Beyonce

Soul/R&B male artist: Usher

Soul/R&B album: Rihanna, "Talk That Talk"

Alternative rock artist: Linkin Park

Adult contemporary artist: Adele

Latin artist: Shakira

Contemporary inspirational artist: tobyMac

Electronic dance music artist: David Guetta

Do you agree with the winners? Tweet us @artistsondemand with your opinions!

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Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran's Duet is leaked.

It's a pretty song about falling in love which Ed and Taylor wrote while jumping on a trampoline.  That's pretty cool, but belies the song's acoustic guitar.  

"I just want to know you better" is one of its sweet lyrics.

"Well, I don't really write so much with other artists," the + singer said. "Like the Taylor session, when we got together and wrote was the second time I've ever gotten with another singer/songwriter and written a song with them. So it wasn't actually too hard of an adjustment. We're very much alike musically and it worked out well, I think."  Ed told MTV

Taylor's Red album isn't schedule to drop until October 22; however, the duet was leaked online.  Have you heard it?  Would you like to hear it?  

Source: MTV

Best Dressed: 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Fashion was at a high on Sunday during the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. Who do you think looked the best? The men brought their A games as well, suiting up nicely and the ladies were as stunning as ever. Take a look at a few of the standout outfits from Sunday's festivities.

 Julianne Hough glittered her way down the carpet into the awards show in this stunning sparkly number.

 Music new-comer Carly Rae Jepsen looked elegant with sleek hair and floor length gown.

Carrie Underwood looked just like a princess in her gown.

Katy Perry dropped the all blue hair and went for more of an elegant look her stunning lavender gown and shoulder length hair.

 Alicia Keys and Gladys Knight rocked the awards in black ensembles and looked oh-so-stunning doing it!

 Taking an opposite approach, Miley Cyrus and Monica donned all white apparel. Miley wore a short jacket style dress and black and white Laboutins, while Monica showed a little peep of skin with her white gown.

Taylor Swift looked stunning, as usual, in her floor length red gown. She later accepted the award for Woman of the Year.

Purple was the it color, as Brandy showed off this summer look!

THE MEN!

Gavin Degraw showed up looking as handsome as ever!

Justin Bieber worked spiked hair and his typical Bieber swag!

LMFAO brought a little color to the carpet with usual their out there attire!

The Wanted men looked deliciously dapper in suits of all colors and fits! We like!

Summer was definitely on his mind as Usher showed up wearing a very bright outfit, but looking fabulous none-the-less.

Wiz Khalifa looked relaxed and ready to take home a few awards (which he did).

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Orange Carpet premiere for "The Lorax"

Look at all these loveable images by "The Lorax" cast during the

premiere of the film based on the children's book by Dr. Seuss.

"The Lorax" is directed by Chris Renaud and Kyle Balda and stars
Danny DeVito (as the Lorax,) Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Ed Helms,
Rob Riggle, Betty White, and Jenny Slate.

It is scheduled to be released on March 2nd, 2012.



More images here.

SOURCE: IMDb

America Music Awards Best Dressed

The red carpet was a little damp from the rare L.A. downpour, but the glamour was smokin'. Here are a few of the hottest looks from the event this weekend.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez looking very 50's on the red carpet. Gomez is a classic beauty and Justin... that parted hair. Looking good!

Taylor Swift, or as Hot Chelle Rae called her, Tswizzle, looked radiant all night. This is a good thing as she repeatedly had to go on stage to be presented with her awards; including Artists of the Year.

Katherine Heigl looked amazing in his low cut and high slit black number. Black is classy and Heigl definitely has it down.

 Jennifer Lopez took a trip back to her younger years when she use to grace the red carpet in barely there outfits. This dress was stunning and went right along with her performance gown for the evening (see below).

PERFORMANCES:

 Jennifer Lopez still has it. Performing some of her newest hits, JLo ripped off her outfit to bare a very similar outfit to that of Britney Spears years ago. A nude number covered in diamonds and sparkle. She even showed her famous backside and grinded on Pit Bull who accompanied her onstage.

Lastly, we want to give a shoutout to one of our favorite female vocalists, Christina Aguilera. She looked amazing as she performed alongside Maroon 5 in 'Moves Like Jagger'. She showed off her curves, in which we are aware that she will probably get ripped on by non-fans and the press for... but ignore them Xtina. You look amazing!

Jordan Jansen Posts New Cover of "Mean" by Taylor Swift

Australian pop sensation, Jordan Jansen, is back at it as he posts another cover of the popular song "Mean" by Taylor Swift. His angelic voice fits perfectly as he does this acoustic cover. Let us know what you think on twitter @artistsondemand and make sure to follow Jordan as well @JordanJansen.

Swift's "Mine" wins CMT video of the year

Country singer Taylor Swift was awarded the top award at the County Music Television (CMT) awards as her music video Mine wins video of the year.

Swift accepted her awards via satellite on stage in Wisconsin where she is on tour at the moment.

"I wish I could be there, but I'm hanging out with 15,000 of my closest friends in Milwaukee," she young star said.

The show led by star Kid Rock was opened by Swift in a pre-recorded video of a parody of te film Thelma and Louise with fellow country singer, Shania Twain.


For more on the performances and winners, read the full article right here.

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Bieber, Usher, Eminem, Swift, and Rihanna Sweep the Billboard Music Awards

 

Everyone who was everyone watched the 2011 Billboard Music Awards last night. It was packed with show stopping performances by Rihanna, Britney Spears, Taio Cruz, and many many more! Eminem, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and Usher pretty much took over this awards show. Eminem's album Recovery flew off the shelves once it was released and seems to still be going strong. Rihanna was very emotional and quite excited, even jumping up and down on stage, as she accepted award after award. Another face that is very familiar amongst the crowd was Justin Bieber, who at the age of 17, walked away with 6 Billboard Music Awards, including Fan Favorite, which was chosen solely by the fans in an online poll done by Billboard.com from May 9 to the 20th. An outstanding 1.6 million fans voted and, apparently, everyone is a Bieleber, causing a very emotional Justin Bieber to take the stage and thank God, his mom, and of course, the fans! It appears there is no end to the Bieber Fever epidemic that has swept the nation. Bieber's mentor, Usher, took home quite a few awards for his Album Raymond v. Raymond.

Among the other winners were Lady Gaga, Enrique Eglesias, Shakira, U2, The Black Eyed Peas, and many more. Check out the full list of winners below!

Top Artist: Eminem

Top Hot 100 Song: Taio Cruz - Dynamite

Top Billboard 200 Album: Eminem - Recovery

Top New Artist: Justin Bieber

Top Touring Artist: U2

Top Duo/Group: The Black Eyed Peas

Top Country Album: Taylor Swift - Speak Now

Top Rap Album: Eminem - Recovery

Top Rock Album: Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More

Top Social Artist: Justin Bieber

Top Digital Song: Taio Cruz - Dynamite

Top Radio Song: Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are

Top Streaming Song (Audio): Nelly - Just A Dream

Top Streaming Song (Video): Justin Bieber Feat. Ludacris - Baby

Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift

Top 100 Artist: Katy Perry

Top Digital Songs Artist: Katy Perry

Top Radio Songs Artists: Rihanna

Top Streaming Artist: Justin Bieber

Top Digital Media Artist: Justin Bieber

Top Male Artist: Eminem

Top Female Artist: Rihanna

Top Pop Artist: Lady Gaga

Top R&B Artist: Usher

Top Rap Artist: Eminem

Top Country Artist: Taylor Swift

Top Rock Artist: Train

Top Alternative Artist: Mumford & Sons

Top Latin Artist: Shakira

Top Dance Artist: Lady Gaga

Top Christian Artist: Chris Tomlin

Top Pop Song: Taio Cruz - Dynamite

Top R&B Song: Usher Feat. Will.I.Am. - OMG

Top Rap Song: Eminem Feat. Rihanna: Love the Way You Lie

Top Country Song: Lady Antebellum - Need You Now

Top Rock Song: Train - Hey, Soul Sister

Top Alternative Song: Neon Trees - Animal

Top Latin Song: Shakira Feat. Freshleyground - Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)

Top Dance Song: Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina - Stereo Love

Top Christian Song: Chris Tomlin - Our God

Top Pop Album: Justin Bieber - My World 2.0

Top R&B Album: Usher - Raymond v. Raymond

Top Alternative Album: Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More

Top Latin Album: Enrique Iglesias - Euphoria

Top Dance/Electronic Album: Lady Gaga - The Fame

Top Christian Album: Skillet - Awake

Fan Favorite: Justin Bieber

Taylor Swift to raise funds for US tornado victims

Taylor Swift will be raising funds to donate to the US tornadoe victims as she lets her fans watch her rehearse for her North American tour, Speak Now, which will kick off on May 27th in Nebraska.

Speak Now... Help Now benefit will be an impromptu show that will be held on May 21st and will allow 13,000 Taylor Swift fans to get a sneak peek of Swift's upcoming tour.

Swift pledged that all proceeds from the event will be donate to relief funds to help US tornado victims in the Southeast part of the country.

The event will be held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Taylor Swift Signs Up for World Tour

Taylor Swift is on a high after winning Best Female Country Artists at the 38th Annual American Music Awards (Picture above) and her success at the Country Music Awards and she doesn't seem to be wanting to stop. The country music crossover sensation is gearing up to hit the road in 2011 for another tour. Her last tour, Fearless, sold out 107 shows from 2009 to 2010. This time she isn't just hitting the road... she'll be hitting plane, train, and automobile it seems.

The world tour will include four countries throughout 2011. She will kick off the tour in Singapore on February 9th, before moving to the European section before kicking off the U.S. leg on May 27th in Omaha, Nebraska and then moving to Australia and New Zealand later in the year.

It appears this music princess will have her hands full, but the fans will be ecstatic.

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