2008 American Music Awards: The Show

Christina Aguilera - Christina Aguilera opened the show with her new single, "Supergirl."

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Christina Aguilera - Christina Aguilera opened the show with her new single, "Supergirl."

Ne-Yo - R&B singer Ne-Yo performed two of his hits, and even put on his dancing shoes for this performance.

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Ne-Yo - R&B singer Ne-Yo performed two of his hits, and even put on his dancing shoes for this performance.

Chris Brown, T-Pain - Chris Brown accepts his award from T-Pain. It was one of the three awards he took home. He was the Favorite Male Artist for both the Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B categories as  well as the Artist of the Year.

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Chris Brown, T-Pain - Chris Brown accepts his award from T-Pain. It was one of the three awards he took home. He was the Favorite Male Artist for both the Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B categories as well as the Artist of the Year.

Mariah Carey- Candy Bling - <a href= http://www.zshare.net/audio/6611989576686385/>CLICK HERE & listen to "Candy Bling" by Mariah Carey.</a>

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Mariah Carey - Mariah Carey may have been introduced by Terrence Howard at the AMAs, but it was her new husband Nick Cannon who held her hand right before she started to sing. Carey picked up the Honorary Award for the evening.

Rihanna - Rihanna took 2008 by storm, so it was only fitting that she take the stage at the American Music Awards to perform her new single "Rehab."

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Rihanna - Rihanna took 2008 by storm, so it was only fitting that she take the stage at the American Music Awards to perform her new single "Rehab."

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Pussycat Dolls - The Pussycat Dolls used stripper poles as their props for the show.

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Pussycat Dolls - The Pussycat Dolls used stripper poles as their props for the show.

Kanye West - Kanye West accepts his award for Favorite Album in the Rap/Hip-Hop category. He also picked up the award for Favorite Artist (Rap/Hip-Hop) which Kanye said should have gone to Lil' Wayne.

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Kanye West - Kanye West accepts his award for Favorite Album in the Rap/Hip-Hop category. He also picked up the award for Favorite Artist (Rap/Hip-Hop) which Kanye said should have gone to Lil' Wayne.

Jamie Foxx, Rihanna - Jamie Foxx presents the award for Favorite Female Soul/R&B Artist to none other than Rihanna. But later in the night, she also picked up the Favorite Female Pop/Rock Artist award.

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Jamie Foxx, Rihanna - Jamie Foxx presents the award for Favorite Female Soul/R&B Artist to none other than Rihanna. But later in the night, she also picked up the Favorite Female Pop/Rock Artist award.

Beyonce - Beyonce does her thing, performing "Single Ladies."

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Beyonce - Beyonce does her thing, performing "Single Ladies."

Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah - Queen Latifah joined Alicia Keys on stage to perform "Superwoman." Latifah rapped before joining Alicia in song.

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Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah - Queen Latifah joined Alicia Keys on stage to perform "Superwoman." Latifah rapped before joining Alicia in song.