American Music Awards: Michael Jackson's Record Falls, Ozzy Returns, Swift and Eilish Triumph

The annual American Music Awards 2019 ceremony took place in Los Angeles.

The night's main star was American country-pop performer Taylor Swift, whose performance at the AMAs was initially in doubt. The issue was that her former label Big Machine did not grant permission for the singer to perform her old hits during the show, but in the end an agreement was reached. Swift, recognized as Artist of the Decade, not only won 6 awards, which allowed her to overtake Michael Jackson in the number of AMA honors (29 versus 24), but also performed a medley of her best songs.

For Shake It Off, Taylor was joined on stage by Camila Cabello and Halsey, who also took home awards. Halsey was honored for Best Pop/Rock Song (Without Me), while Cabello predictably won the award for Best Duo — for Señorita with Shawn Mendes.

Another winner of the night was 17-year-old Billie Eilish, who was named Best New Artist and Best Alternative Artist. The statuette was presented to the young talent by actor Chadwick Boseman, who starred in Black Panther.

The most memorable moments of the show

Taran Killam's face

American actor (Saturday Night Live, MADtv, husband of Kobie Smoldersl) Taran Killam and his reaction to Kesha's performance — a ready-made meme.

Toni Braxton unbreaks our hearts

The 52-year-old legend took the stage on the 25th anniversary of her first AMA win and effortlessly captivated the audience.

Ozzy!

Ozzy Osbourne, who was forced to postpone his tour from this year to next due to an injury sustained in a fall, joined Post Malone and Travis to perform Take What You Want. The crowd's reaction says it all — Ozzy's dad moves were on full display.

Green Day special

The rockers from Green Day presented a separate number dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the legendary album Dookie.

Heroine of the night — Taylor Swift

Competing with Drake, Ariana Grande, Halsey and Post Malone, the night's top prize went to Taylor Swift. An event, though not a shocking one.

List of winners of the American Music Awards 2019

Artist of the Year — Taylor Swift

New Artist of the Year — Billie Eilish

Favorite Duo or Group — Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, Señorita

Tour of the Year — BTS

Video of the Year — Taylor Swift, You Need To Calm Down

Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist — Taylor Swift

Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist — Halid

Favorite Pop/Rock Song — Halsey, Without Me

Favorite Pop/Rock Album — Taylor Swift, Lover

Favorite Hip-Hop Female Artist — Cardi B

Favorite Hip-Hop Song — Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, Old Town Road

Favorite Hip-Hop Album — Post Malone, Hollywood's Bleeding

Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist — Beyoncé

Favorite Soul/R&B Song — Bruno Mars

Favorite Soul/R&B Album — Khalid, Free Spirit

Favorite Alternative Artist — Billie Eilish

Favorite Soundtrack — Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen

The American Music Awards is an annual music award created by TV host Dick Clark in 1973 for the ABC network, a rival to the Grammys. Unlike the Grammys, the winners are determined by a fan poll.