WASHINGTON: Canadian pop star Justin Bieber had a big night at the American Music Awards, taking three top honour, including favorite artist of the year.
The other two awards bestowed on the 18-year-old were favorite pop/rock male artist and favorite pop/rock album for his record "Believe."
He took home the awards in all three categories he was nominated for and this is Bieber's seventh overall win.
Another big winner was rapper Nicki Minaj who won the awards for favorite rap/hip hop album and favorite rap/hip hop artist.
This makes it the fourth American Music Award for the iconic star who also fired up the stage with her performance at the ceremony.
Another iconic R&B star, Rihanna, went home with best soul/R&B album for "Talk that Talk."
Taylor Swift took her fifth straight award for favorite country female artist with "Blown Away" taking the favourite country album award.
The awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles with fans chose winners by voting online, also saw Lady Antebellum taking their third AMA for favorite band in the country music category
This is the third year in a row that the band has won in this category.
Newcomer Carly Rae Jepsen was picked for the new artist of the year award while another newcomer Luke Bryan earned his first ever American Music Award for favorite country music male artist.
Stalwats such as Linkin Park took home their fifth AMA for alternative rock music, while the award for favorite male soul/R&B artist went to Usher, for a fourth year win in a row and his eighth AMA.
- AFP/CNA/sf
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