The 2016 American Music Awards went down last night from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, and despite a bit of an awkward opening monologue from hosts Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah, performances from Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, Justin Beiber, The Chainsmokers and Lady Gaga, more than made up for it!

 

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Ariana Grande won the big award of the evening taking home ARTIST OF THE YEAR!

She also shared the stage with Nicki Minaj for a sultry performance of ‘Side To Side’.

 

Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj perform "Side To Side"at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj perform “Side To Side”at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

 

Bruno Mars opened the show, performing his #1 hit 24K Magic.

It was the first time for Bruno performing on the AMA stage.

 

Bruno Mars performs '24K Magic' at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Bruno Mars performs ’24K Magic’ at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

 

It was a big night for Canadians, as both Drake and Justin Bieber picked up multiple awards.

Drake, who broke Michael Jackson’s record with 13 nominations, won 3 times for ‘Favourite Arist Rap / Hip Hop’, ‘Favourite Album Rap / Hip Hop’ and ‘Favourite Song Rap / Hip Hop.’

He even gave Toronto a shout out during his acceptance speech for for ‘Favourite Album Rap / Hip Hop’ for ‘VIEWS’!!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-nwvkJlUGo

 

Also, Drake debutted a new Apple Music commercia calledl #DrakeVsBenchPress during the broadcast, which features him lifting weights while singing Taylor Swift’s ‘Bad Blood’. The commercial is a response to Taylor’s previous Apple Music commercial, and was easily one of the most talked about moments of the night!

 

 

Before stepping on stage to perform his new hit Love Me Now, Chrissy Teigen introduced hubby John Legend with a speech that touched upon the recent US election.

 

 

Selena Gomez received the award for ‘Favourite Female Artist – Pop/Rock’, and her powerful acceptance speech stole the show!

 

 

Other notable moments, included Fifth Harmony performing their new single ‘That’s My Girl’ and taking home ‘Collaboration of the Year’ for ‘Work From Home’ with Ty Dolla $ign.

 

Fifth Harmony, and Ty Dolla $ign accept the award for collaboration of the year for "Work From Home" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Fifth Harmony, and Ty Dolla $ign accept the award for collaboration of the year for “Work From Home” at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

 

The Chainsmokers won ‘Favourite Artist – Electronic Dance Music’, and performed ‘Closer’ alongside Halsey and Blink 182’s Travis Barker!

 

Halsey, Travis Barker, top center, and The Chainsmokers perform "Closer" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Halsey, Travis Barker, top center, and The Chainsmokers perform “Closer” at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

 

The Weeknd had everyone on their feet during his performance of his smash hit Starboy!

 

 

Zayn took home the New Artist of the Year Un-Leashed by T-Mobile award, and cracked a joke about his award only having his name on it.

 

Zayn Malik accepts the award for new artist of the year at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Zayn Malik accepts the award for new artist of the year at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

 

Another touching moment, came when Prince won ‘Top Soundtrack’ for Purple Rain, and the award was accepted by his sister.

 

 

Below is the full list of winners from the 2016 American Music Awards:

 

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Adele
  • Beyoncé
  • Justin Bieber
  • Drake
  • Selena Gomez
  • Ariana Grande – WINNER
  • Rihanna
  • Twenty One Pilots
  • Carrie Underwood
  • The Weeknd

 

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR UN-LEASHED BY T-MOBILE

  • Alessia Cara
  • The Chainsmokers
  • DNCE
  • Shawn Mendes
  • ZAYN – WINNER

 

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

  • The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya “Don’t Let Me Down”
  • Drake Featuring Wizkid & Kyla “One Dance”
  • Fifth Harmony Featuring Ty Dolla $ign “Work From Home” – WINNER
  • Rihanna Featuring Drake “Work”
  • Meghan Trainor Featuring John Legend “Like I’m Gonna Lose You”

 

TOUR OF THE YEAR

  • Beyoncé – WINNER
  • Madonna
  • Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

 

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • Justin Bieber “Sorry” – WINNER
  • Desiigner “Panda”
  • Rihanna Featuring Drake “Work”

 

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK

  • Justin Bieber – WINNER 
  • Drake
  • The Weeknd

 

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK

  • Adele
  • Selena Gomez – WINNER
  • Rihanna

 

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK

  • The Chainsmokers
  • DNCE
  • Twenty One Pilots – WINNER

 

FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK

  • Adele 25
  • Justin Bieber Purpose – WINNER
  • Drake Views

 

FAVORITE SONG- POP/ROCK

  • Adele “Hello”
  • Justin Bieber “Love Yourself” – WINNER
  • Drake Featuring Wizkid & Kyla “One Dance”

 

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY

  • Luke Bryan
  • Thomas Rhett
  • Blake Shelton – WINNER 

 

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY

  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Cam
  • Carrie Underwood – WINNER

 

FAVORITE DUO or GROUP – COUNTRY

  • Florida Georgia Line – WINNER
  • Old Dominion
  • Zac Brown Band

 

FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY

  • Luke Bryan Kill the Lights
  • Chris Stapleton Traveller
  • Carrie Underwood Storyteller – WINNER

 

FAVORITE SONG – COUNTRY

  • Florida Georgia Line “H.O.L.Y.”
  • Tim McGraw “Humble And Kind” – WINNER
  • Thomas Rhett “Die A Happy Man”

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP

  • Drake – WINNER
  • Fetty Wap
  • Future

 

FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP

  • Drake Views – WINNER
  • Drake & Future What A Time To Be Alive
  • Fetty Wap Fetty Wap

 

FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP

  • Desiigner “Panda”
  • Drake “Hotline Bling” – WINNER
  • Fetty Wap “679”

 

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B

  • Chris Brown – WINNER
  • Bryson Tiller
  • The Weeknd

 

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B

  • Beyoncé
  • Janet Jackson
  • Rihanna – WINNER

 

FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B

  • Beyoncé Lemonade
  • Rihanna Anti – WINNER
  • Bryson Tiller T R A P S O U L

 

FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B

  • Drake Featuring Wizkid & Kyla “One Dance”
  • Rihanna Featuring Drake “Work” – WINNER
  • Bryson Tiller “Don’t”

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK

  • Coldplay
  • Twenty One Pilots – WINNER 
  • X Ambassadors

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – ADULT CONTEMPORARY

  • Adele – WINNER
  • Rachel Platten
  • Meghan Trainor

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – LATIN

  • J Balvin
  • Enrique Iglesias – WINNER
  • Nicky Jam

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

  • Lauren Daigle
  • Hillsong UNITED – WINNER
  • Chris Tomlin

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)

  • The Chainsmokers – WINNER
  • Calvin Harris
  • Major Lazer

 

TOP SOUNDTRACK

  • Purple Rain – WINNER
  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  • Suicide Squad: The Album
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