American Music Awards

Justin Bieber dominated the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. Bieber's wins included the show's top award, artist of the year. The singer's mom joined him onstage as he collected the top award. The 18-year-old also won favorite pop/rock album for "Believe" and male artist. He performed two songs, including one with Nicki Minaj. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge Usher performs at the 40th Annual American Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Justin Bieber, right, and Nicki Minaj perform take the stage. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Pink performs "“Try."” ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Taylor Swift performs "“I Knew Your Were Trouble”." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Nathan Sykes of The Wanted performs. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Carly Rae Jepsen and dancers perform. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Justin Bieber performs at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Chester Bennington of the band Linkin Park performs “"Burn It Down." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Apolo Anton Ohno, left, and Kerry Washington present the award for favorite artist in alternative rock. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Nathan Sykes of The Wanted performs. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge From left, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, and A.J. McLean of the band Backstreet Boys present ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Ke$ha performs “"Die Young." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Gwen Stefani of No Doubt performs "“Looking Hot." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge The Wanted, from left, Siva Kaneswaran,Tom Parker, Nathan Sykes, Max George, and Jay McGuiness perform. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge From left, Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley of the band Lady Antebellum accept the award for favorite band,... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Nicki Minaj performs "“Freedom." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Gwen Stefani and No Doubt perform “"Looking Hot”." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Justin Bieber performs at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Tom Dumont, left, Tony Kanal and No Doubt perform “"Looking Hot”." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Kelly Clarkson performs a medley of her songs. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Members of Linkin Park, from left, Joe Hahn, Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington, Dave Farrell, and Brad Delson accept ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Carly Rae Jepsen performs "“This Kiss”" and “"Call Me Maybe." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Usher accepts the award for favorite male artist in soul/R&B. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Taylor Swift performs "“I Knew Your Were Trouble." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Taylor Swift performs “"I Knew Your Were Trouble." ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Colbie Caillat, right, and Gavin DeGraw present the award for favorite band, duo or group - country at the 40th Anniversary ... MATT SAYLES/INVISION/AP

Enlarge Ke$ha performs at the 40th Annual American Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Adrian Young, from left, Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal from the band No Doubt perform at the 40th Anniversary American ... MATT SAYLES/INVISION/AP

Enlarge Usher performs at the 40th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles.(Photo by Matt ... MATT SAYLES/INVISION/AP

Enlarge Justin Bieber accepts the award for favorite male artist in pop/rock. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Usher performs at the 40th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt ... MATT SAYLES/INVISION/AP