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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... Read full story »

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