LOS ANGELES -- Taylor Swift, straight off a controversial dive into U.S. politics, was the big winner at the American Music Awards on Tuesday where she used her platform to again urge her fans to get out and vote. The 28-year-old pop singer won a record fourth artist of the year trophy at the fan-voted American Music Awards, beating rappers Drake and Post Malone, as well as Britain's Ed Sheeran and rock band Imagine Dragons for the top prize. She also picked up three other awards, for best female pop artist, best tour, and best pop album for "Reputation," the biggest seller of 2017. On Sunday, Swift provoked a storm by breaking her silence on politics and announcing she would vote for two Democrats in Tennessee in the U.S. congressional midterm elections in November. Her comments drove a spike in voter registration. On Tuesday, the "Fearless" singer told the American Music Awards audience in Los Angeles and millions watching at home to go and vote. "This award and every single award … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift sets new American Music Award record, urges people to vote
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Taylor Swift kicks off American Music Awards, silent on politics
LOS ANGELES - Taylor Swift, straight off her first, controversial public dive into US politics, opened the American Music Awards show on Tuesday aiming to break her own record for most wins. Dressed in a sparkly black leotard and thigh-high boots, the 28-year-old singer performed "I Did Something Bad" from her 2017 album "reputation," on a set adorned by a huge mechanical cobra and red smoke. On Sunday, Swift provoked a fierce debate by breaking her silence on political matters and announcing she would vote for 2 Democrats in Tennessee in the US congressional midterm elections in November. Trump likes Taylor Swift 'about 25 percent less' as singer gets political The country-turned-pop singer, in the midst of a world tour, was among the first to arrive on the American Music Awards red carpet, but had nothing further to add on Tuesday to her political remarks. Swift, who already has a record three artist-of-the-year wins at the fan-voted American Music Awards, is competing again for … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift kicks off American Music Awards, silent on politics
Taylor Swift, Cardi B set for American Music Awards
.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... Taylor Swift is having a big week: She first broke her long-standing refusal to discuss politics Sunday and now she’s going to give her first awards show performance in three years at the American Music Awards. The pop star will open Tuesday night’s show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, which airs live on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern. Other performers include Cardi B with Bad Bunny and J Balvin, Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood, twenty one pilots and Jennifer Lopez. The show will also pay tribute to Aretha Franklin, who died in August. Swift is nominated for the top prize — artist of the year — where she will compete with Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons, Post Malone and Drake, who ties with Cardi B for most nominations with eight. Due to their success on the pop and rap … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift, Cardi B set for American Music Awards
Drake, Cardi B lead American Music Awards
Mesfin Fekadu AP Music Writer Published 2:17 PM EDT Sep 12, 2018 New York — Rap has easily dominated the pop charts and on streaming services in the last few years, and that’s reflected at the 2018 American Music Awards. Drake and Cardi B are the leading nominees with eight each. The AMAs will air live Oct. 9 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Drake, with the top-selling album “Scorpion” and three No. 1 hits, will compete for artist of the year alongside Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons and Post Malone. Rapper-singer XXXTentacion, a streaming juggernaut before his death in June and afterward, earned nominations for new artist of the year and favorite soul/R&B album for his 2017 debut, “17.” Cardi B’s “Invasion of Privacy” was surprisingly shut of the favorite rap/hip-hop album category, where nominees include Drake, Malone and Lil Uzi Vert. … [Read more...] about Drake, Cardi B lead American Music Awards
Drake, Cardi B lead American Music Awards with 8 nods each
Mesfin Fekadu, Ap Music Writer Updated 10:10 am PDT, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 FILE - In this June 27, 2015 file photo, Canadian singer Drake performs on the main stage at Wireless festival in Finsbury Park, London. Rap has easily dominated the pop charts and on streaming services in the last few years, and that’s reflected at the 2018 American Music Awards. Drake and Cardi B are the leading nominees with eight each. The AMAs will air live Oct. 9 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP, File) less FILE - In this June 27, 2015 file photo, Canadian singer Drake performs on the main stage at Wireless festival in Finsbury Park, London. Rap has easily dominated the pop charts and on streaming services in the ... more Photo: Jonathan Short, Invision FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2018 file photo, Cardi B attends the Warner Music Group pre-Grammy party in New York. Rap … [Read more...] about Drake, Cardi B lead American Music Awards with 8 nods each