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Brown, Kanye Storm AMAs

Rihanna takes 2 trophies; star lineup performs

By the Associated Press

Posted Nov 24, 2008 6:56 AM CST

(AP) – Chris Brown was the big winner, but it was Kanye West's night at the American Music Awards. Instead of his typical tantrum—a trend West started four years ago when he lost the favorite new artist prize—the rapper claimed two trophies last night and called on his colleagues to up their game. "It's our responsibility as musicians to keep pushing each other," West said.

West was named favorite male rap/hip-hop artist and his CD, "Graduation," won favorite rap/hip-hop album. Brown took the night's top honors: artist of the year as well as favorite male artist in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories. Brown's gal pal, Rihanna, was named favorite female artist in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories. Among performers were Miley Cyrus, New Kids on the Block, and Beyoncé.

Rihanna performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Rihanna performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Coldplay lead Singer Chris Martin performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Coldplay lead Singer Chris Martin performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Alicia Keys accepts the soul/rhythm & blues music favorite album award for As I Am at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Alicia Keys accepts the soul/rhythm & blues music favorite album award for "As I Am" at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Annie Lennox poses with her AMA Special Merit Award backstage at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Annie Lennox poses with her AMA Special Merit Award backstage at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Kanye West  accepts the rap/hip hop favorite male artist award at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Kanye West accepts the rap/hip hop favorite male artist award at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Beyonce performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Beyonce performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Chris Brown accepts the artist of the year award at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008
Chris Brown accepts the artist of the year award at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Chris Brown poses with his awards backstage at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Chris Brown poses with his awards backstage at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.   (Chris Pizzello)
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