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 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 
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Taylor Swift, Jacko Rule; Clumsy JLo Steals Show

Teen queen snags artist of the year in an upset

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(Newser) – Taylor Swift unexpectedly captured artist of the year honors at tonight's American Music Awards, preventing a sweep by Michael Jackson. The 19-year-old country-pop crossover sensation called being included in the same category as the King of Pop an "unimaginable honor." She won five awards; Jermaine Jackson accepted two of his brother's four trophies wearing a sequined glove on his left hand, the AP reports.

Swift didn't sing because she's in London, where she has a show tonight, but the other performers more than took up the slack. Lady Gaga appeared poised to dominate post-ceremony chitchat with her Vulcan headdress and flaming piano before Jennifer Lopez stole her thunder by hitting the deck, hard. Performing a boxing-themed routine to a song off her new album, JLo slipped and fell on her backside, only to pop right up and continue dancing.

In this file photo, Taylor Swift, who appeared on tonight's AMA telecast via satellite from London, poses in the press room during the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Nov. 11, 2009.
In this file photo, Taylor Swift, who appeared on tonight's AMA telecast via satellite from London, poses in the press room during the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Nov. 11, 2009.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Sporting a sparkly glove, Jermaine Jackson accepts Michael Jackson's award for Pop/Rock Music Favorite Male Artist, one of four wins for the late singer at the American Music Awards tonight in LA.
Sporting a sparkly glove, Jermaine Jackson accepts Michael Jackson's award for Pop/Rock Music Favorite Male Artist, one of four wins for the late singer at the American Music Awards tonight in LA.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Jennifer Lopez performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Jennifer Lopez performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Adam Lambert performs during the closing act of the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Adam Lambert performs during the closing act of the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Jennifer Lopez performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Jennifer Lopez performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Jermaine Jackson, right, and wife Halima Rashid backstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Jermaine Jackson, right, and wife Halima Rashid backstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ryan Seacrest is is seen on stage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Ryan Seacrest is is seen on stage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Jermaine Jackson, center, wife Halima Rashid and sons arrive at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Jermaine Jackson, center, wife Halima Rashid and sons arrive at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Artist Leona Lewis and actress Carrie Ann Inaba present the award for Country Music Favorite Female Artist onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Artist Leona Lewis and actress Carrie Ann Inaba present the award for Country Music Favorite Female Artist onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
From left, Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox, and Jay DeMarcus, of Rascal Flatts, are seen at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
From left, Joe Don Rooney, Gary LeVox, and Jay DeMarcus, of Rascal Flatts, are seen at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Ne-Yo is seen at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Ne-Yo is seen at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Actors Clare Grant and Seth Green backstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actors Clare Grant and Seth Green backstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Artist Alicia Keys performs onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Artist Alicia Keys performs onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Artist Melissa Etheridge speaks onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Artist Melissa Etheridge speaks onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Rihanna performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Rihanna performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Artist Whitney Houston performs onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Artist Whitney Houston performs onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Keith Urban accepts the award for country male artist at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Keith Urban accepts the award for country male artist at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Gloriana accepts the T-Mobile Breakthrough artist award at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Gloriana accepts the T-Mobile Breakthrough artist award at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Carrie Underwood performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Carrie Underwood performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Nicole Kidman, left, and Kate Hudson are seen on stage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Nicole Kidman, left, and Kate Hudson are seen on stage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Artist Orianthi arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Artist Orianthi arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Artist Lady GaGa performs onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Artist Lady GaGa performs onstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Green Day accepts the award for alternative rock music favorite artist at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Green Day accepts the award for alternative rock music favorite artist at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Fergie, of The Black Eyed Peas, performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Fergie, of The Black Eyed Peas, performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Will.i.am, of The Black Eyed Peas, performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Will.i.am, of The Black Eyed Peas, performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Shakira arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Shakira arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jay-Z performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Jay-Z performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Alicia Keys, left, and Jay-Z perform at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Alicia Keys, left, and Jay-Z perform at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
50 Cent arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
50 Cent arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Kelly Clarkson performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Kelly Clarkson performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Reba McEntire is seen on stage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Reba McEntire is seen on stage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Joe Perry, left, and Snoop Dogg present the award for best pop rock favorite female artist at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Joe Perry, left, and Snoop Dogg present the award for best pop rock favorite female artist at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Artist Toni Braxton and son arrive at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Artist Toni Braxton and son arrive at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Singer Keri Hilson arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Singer Keri Hilson arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Janet Jackson performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Janet Jackson performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Actress Demi Lovato arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actress Demi Lovato arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Artist Shakira backstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Artist Shakira backstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Rapper Snoop Dogg and wife Shante Taylor (L) arrive at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Rapper Snoop Dogg and wife Shante Taylor (L) arrive at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Artist Paula Abdul backstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Artist Paula Abdul backstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Artist Leona Lewis arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Artist Leona Lewis arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Artist Rihanna arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Artist Rihanna arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Val Kilmer, left, and 50 Cent arrive at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Val Kilmer, left, and 50 Cent arrive at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Alicia Keys arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Alicia Keys arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Carrie Underwood arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Carrie Underwood arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Fergie arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Fergie arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Nicole Kidman, right, and Keith Urban arrive at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Nicole Kidman, right, and Keith Urban arrive at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Drake arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Drake arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Kristen Bell arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Kristen Bell arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Selena Gomez arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Selena Gomez arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Kelly Clarkson arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Kelly Clarkson arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Shakira arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Shakira arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Actress Morena Baccarin arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actress Morena Baccarin arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Nov 22, 09 11:11 PM CST
that's nothing compared to britney's disaster at the VMA's Reply
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I enjoy that when people die they start winning awards and being admired again. Reply
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Jermaine is a joke, Michael is dead. Jesse, Joe and the good Rev. Al keep getting richer. Are we ever going to hear the end of this boring news. Reply
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