J. Lo, Billie Eilish and Rod Stewart seize American Music Awards headlines

There have been large wins for Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, Eminem and Rod Stewart on the American Music Awards.

Monday’s occasion in Las Vegas was hosted – and in some methods dominated – by the night’s host, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez.

There have been additionally peformances from stars together with Benson Boone, Gwen Stefani and one other award-winner, Janet Jackson.

Here’s some key takeaways from the ceremony.

Billie Eilish gained seven prizes on the fan-voted awards present, sweeping a lot of the main catergories within the course of, together with artist and album of the 12 months – for Hit Me Hard and Soft – in addition to tune of the 12 months, Birds of a Feather.

The singer, 23, who additionally gained the award for favorite touring artist, was not there to gather her awards in particular person nevertheless, as she was doing exactly that – being busy on tour in Europe.

Eminem took residence the awards for favorite male hip-hop artist and favorite hip-hop album, however he wasn’t there both.

And nor was favorite feminine nation artist-winner Beyoncé, who gained favorite nation album.

With many stars not in attendance, the main focus fell nearly totally on host Jennifer Lopez – aka J. Lo.

The star, 55, sang and danced to a medley of hits together with Eilish’s Birds of a Feather, Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso and Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em.

But she might be remembered most on the night time for having locked lips each female and male dancers throughout her performances.

One fan joked on-line that it made them “cringe”, whereas one other mentioned the singer had “misplaced the plot”. The sweat dripping emoji was utilized by one other viewer to explain the scenario.

Sir Rod Stewart acquired an enormous shock on stage when he was introduced with the lifetime achievement award by his personal kids.

The father-of-eight appeared shocked to be launched to the stage by 5 of his personal grown-up kids.

“I’m completely flabbergasted,” mentioned Sir Rod. “I did not know they have been right here – my kids.”

The former Faces frontman, 80, thanked his bandmates, previous and current, noting how when he was younger he had a “burning ambition to sing”.

“That’s all I wished to do. I did not need to be wealthy or well-known. And right here I’m a number of years later, selecting up this excellent award,” he mentioned.

Sing is exactly what he then did, performing his 1988 observe Forever Young.

Another spotlight on the night time for a lot of on social media it appears was Shaboozey’s response to Megan Moroney declaring that the Carter Family “principally invented nation music”.

The Carter Family – which featured singer June Carter who later went on to carry out along with her husband Johnny Cash – was an influential American people music group that recorded and carried out between the Twenties and Nineteen Fifties.

Shaboozey, whose hits embrace A Bar Song (Tipsy), appeared to pause and provides her a barely sceptical side-look earlier than letting out a little bit snort in response, whereas they have been collectively presenting an award.

Hollywood Reporter said Shaboozey’s apparent “side eye” look went viral.

But you knew that already, proper?

Janet Jackson, 59, collected the icon award and confirmed why by performing a medley of her songs together with Someone to Call My Lover and All for You.

“I’m so grateful. I imply, no disrespect in any manner, however I do not think about myself an icon,” she mentioned.

Echoing Sir Rod, she added: “My household, myself, our dream wasn’t ever to be well-known; we weren’t raised like that.”

She continued: “We at all times had a particular love for music, dancing and singing, and fame got here with the results of arduous work and dedication.”

The back-flipping pop star carried out on the night time and he seemed resplendent in his inexperienced swimsuit jacket and trousers whereas posing for photos on the purple carpet.

The 22-year-old turned into a floral purple quantity for his stay efficiency of latest single Mystical Magical.

Other performances on the night time noticed Gloria Estefan have fun the legacy of Latin music by doing the Conga, and Gwen Stefani have fun her noughties hits.

Other winners on the night time included R&B singer SZA, Gracie Abrams and Becky G, in addition to Kendrick Lamar and collaborators Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.

Check out the complete record of winners here.