Here’s what you missed.
On the Red Carpet
Disney Channel alum Alyson Stoner was one of the first to arrive on the red carpet, happily posing for photos and taking selfies with her crew on her phone.
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Dua Lipaand her boyfriend Anwar Hadid (the son ofYolanda Hadidand brother of modelsGigiandBella) made theirred carpet debutas a couple ahead of the singer’s performance of her hit “Don’t Start Now.” As the two walked the carpet together, they were all smiles and laughing.
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Shania Twain— who closed out the show with a performance of some of the biggest hits of her career — was one of the last celebrities to head inside the show as she made time to do interviews with many of the reporters on the carpet. During her chat with PEOPLE, Twain said she wanted to make sure to say hi and catch up withPost Malone,Taylor SwiftandLizzo.
“I’m a big fan of all them, all for different reasons,” she said. “I know I’m forgetting somebody, but those are great ones.”
Shania Twain.Steve Granitz/WireImage
During the carpet, there was an artist painting a live art installation. The artist had several celebrities — includingBillie Eilish,Jamie Lee Curtis,Kelly Osbourneand Rhett — sign the painting. While Eilish was signing the painting, two little boys asked, “Billie, can we take a selfie?” but their request went unanswered as she was quickly ushered towards the theater.
Pete Wentzmade his way through the carpet fast and could be heard making a light-hearted joke with his publicist about the water cans that were available for everyone.
One of the hottest topics on the carpet amongst reporters and industry professionals alike was how much static electricity was being created. Some guests unknowingly walked down the carpet with their hair completely standing up because of the static, and people were unintentionally shocking others.
Inside the Show
Right before the show was set to start,Shawn Mendesand a few in his crew (though not girlfriendCamila Cabello) walked backstage. Mendes did a little dance move as he walked.
Before Mendes and Cabello kicked off a performance of their hit duet “Señorita,” Swift pointed at Mendes — and he couldn’t hold back a giggle. During the performance, Swift was seen watching in awe and interacting withBilly Porter.Both were clearly expecting a kiss from the couple, as was much of the audience, who squealed all throughout the performance.
After Mendes and Cabello accepted the award for collaboration of the year and the show cut to commercial, they walked off stage hand in hand (but stilldidn’t give fans the kiss they were hoping for).
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At one point during a commercial break, Eilish andPost Malonehad a moment and could be seen sharing a big hug as they talked.
Post Maloneappeared to have a great time all throughout the night, particularly duringGreen Day’sset. He was rocking out, bobbing his head and playing air guitar while the band performed their latest song, “Father of All…,” before segueing into their 1994 hit, “Basket Case.” Throughout the show, Malone sipped on a beer and danced with his friends.
During another commercial break, Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo hugged and caught up.
Lil Nas Xseemed to be the popular man of the night, and he was consistently talking to someone new each commercial break. At one point, he posed for selfies with fans who came up to his seat during a break.
Kesha and Lil Nas X.Jeff Kravitz/AMA2019/FilmMagic
Jenna DewanandBrad Goreskichatted it up during commercial break (before accusations thatDewan had shaded Cabelloduring herperformance of “Señorita”circulated) and said hello to several people in the audience.
Right before accepting the award for artist of the year, Swift gavePost Malonea big hug. After her speech, she walked off stage withRegina King(who presented the award) and they had their hands wrapped behind each other’s backs. It was clear the two were fan-girling over each other.
Swift made her way back to her seat in the audience forTwain’s performance. She was going all out and jumping, dancing and singing along to Twain’s hits like “Still the One,” “Any Man of Mine” and “That Don’t Impress Me Much” in classic Swift fashion. Swift got extra excited when Twain closed her performance with “Man! I Feel Like a Woman.”
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As the show came to a close, Twain had Swift join her on stage to dance and sing. Swift continued to dance and Twain said, “You look so good!” They started shimmying together, and Swift hugged several of the backup dancers that were on stage.
The 2019 AMAs were broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 24 on ABC.
source: people.com
