Monday 21 November 2022 04:53 AM AMAs 2022 PERFORMANCES: Pink and Carrie Underwood lead star-studded musical acts trends now Pink started off the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday with a thrilling roller skate performance. The Get the Party Started musician, 43, gracefully glided to the stage in a pair of hot pink wheels as she performed a live debut of her new song Never Gonna Not Dance Again. Meanwhile Country princess Carrie Underwood, 39, showed off her aerial acrobatic skills while floating in a cage above the audience as she flexed her limbs and vocals while singing Crazy Angels, from her album Denim & Rhinestones. Fun night: Pink started off the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday with a thrilling roller skate performance Pink was accompanied by a number of dancers for her funky high-energy performance. The superstar looked cool as ever in a bedazzled pink bodysuit and tiny shorts, which she paired with black fishnets. She finalized the look with a unique blue and pink jacket with sleeves made out of teddy bears. Too cool: The Get the Party Started musician, 43, gracefully glided to the stage in a pair of hot pink wheels as she performed a live debut of her new song Never Gonna Not Dance Again High energy: Pink was accompanied by a number of dancers for her funky high-energy performance Bedazzled: The superstar looked cool as ever in a bedazzled pink bodysuit and tiny shorts, which she paired with black fishnets The performance started out with a colorful pre-taped segment with Pink singing, 'Oh, I just wanna pop and lock to my records/There go all of my clothes. Never gonna not dance again.' She later returned to the stage for a second performance, honoring the late singer-actress, Olivia Newton-John, who died back in August at 73 after a long battle with breast cancer. Pink changed into a beautiful champagne-toned feather gown while singing Olivia's hit Hopelessly Devoted To You. Aerial acrobatics: Country princess Carrie Underwood, 39, showed off her aerial acrobatic skills while floating in a cage above the audience as she flexed her limbs and vocals Risky moves: She sang Crazy Angels, from her album Denim & Rhinestones, while performing risky moves in the air Mesmerizing: Carrie floated in the air looking effortless as she entertained the crowd Cool gal: The singer eventually floated all the way to the stage, where she got out of her aerial contraption and began performing in her sporty metallic pink and blue catsuit Sporty yet cute: Carrie was nominated for Female Artist-Country and Best Country Album for Denim & Rhinestones at the event Meanwhile Underwood eventually floated all the way to the stage, where she got out of her aerial contraption and began performing in her sporty metallic pink and blue catsuit. The songstress was nominated for Female Artist-Country and Best Country Album for Denim & Rhinestones at the event. Bebe Rexha, 33, kept up the positive energy and looked incredible while giving a futuristic performance of 'I’m Good (Blue).' Futuristic: Bebe Rexha, 33, looked incredible while giving a futuristic performance of 'I’m Good (Blue)' Hypnotizing: The blonde beauty took the stage in a shiny metallic catsuit, as she performed her and David Guetta‘s dance hit Unique performance: She was joined by a bevy of male dancers sporting green and black head pieces The blonde beauty took the stage in a shiny metallic catsuit, as she performed her and David Guetta‘s dance hit. She was joined by a bevy of male dancers sporting green and black head pieces. Latin sensation Anitta, 29 - who won the Female Latin Artist award - surprised the audience by bringing out Missy Elliott, 51, for an unforgettable performance of her hit song Lobby. Missy! Meanwhile Latin sensation Anitta, 29, surprised the audience by bringing out Missy Elliott, 51, for an unforgettable performance of her hit song Lobby Dynamic duo: Anitta started our her sultry performance with her other single, Envolver, wearing a black catsuit, with glittering boots, before she was joined by Missy 90's icon: Missy later appeared looking iconic as ever in a silver Versace outfit, matching shiny sneakers, and Bantu knots, while rapping her famous verse Too cool: She completed her outfit with large hoops and oversized black sunglasses Hugs: The duo shared a warm hug onstage Anitta started our her sultry performance with her other single, Envolver, wearing a black catsuit, with glittering boots and a matching belt. She showed off her famous choreography with two male dancers. Missy later appeared as she joined the performance looking iconic as ever in a silver Versace outfit, matching shiny sneakers, and Bantu knots, while rapping her famous verse. She completed her outfit with large hoops and oversized black sunglasses. Rap stars: Another hot duo at the awards proved to be GloRilla, 23, and Cardi B, 30, who knocked out their first television performance of 'Tomorrow 2' Surprise! The young rapper started out her performance while sitting on a motorcycle, before Cardi surprised the audience by showing up in a purple convertible X-rated: Cardi launched into her X-rated portion of the song, which was mostly bleeped out Passionate: She gave a passionate performance in a blue bodysuit and dramatic silver hoops 'Missy and Anitta, we rollin’ up to the party/That hottie, he can get the keys to my Bugatti. From the roof take it down (down)/We goin’ two rounds (rounds).' The ladies finished their performance side-by-side before giving each other a hug. Anitta later thanked her fans and her entire country for her win, saying: 'Without you guys and my whole country Brazil, I wouldn't be here today.' Return: Pink later returned to the stage for a second performance, honoring the late singer-actress, Olivia Newton-John Tribute: Olivia - who died back in August after a long battle with breast cancer - was pictured on the screen behind the singer Lovely: Pink passionately performed Olivia's hit Hopelessly Devoted To You Champagne and feathers: The superstar changed into a beautiful champagne-toned feather gown for the performance Another hot duo at the awards proved to be GloRilla, 23, and Cardi B, 30, who knocked out their first television performance of 'Tomorrow 2.' The young rapper started out her performance while sitting on a motorcycle, with a fiery skyline behind her. Cardi then surprised the audience by showing up in a purple convertible and launching into her X-rated portion of the song, which was mostly bleeped out. Both GloRilla and Cardi were nominated for favorite female hip-hop artist at the event, but Nicki Minaj nabbed the award. Ab-licious! Dan Reynolds, 35, of Imagine Dragons pleased his fans with not only his performance, but also his ripped physique, as he sang with his shirt open Magnetic: The band performed their single, Enemy, with a guest appearance from rapper J.I.D, 32 Double trouble: The hip hop star sported black leather pants and a sleeveless white shirt with a blood stain while performing with the rocker Matching: Dan also sang their hit song, Bones, as he was accompanied by dancers sporting all-black outfits Showing off: The handsome singer accessorized his outfit with a simple gold chain Dan Reynolds, 35, of Imagine Dragons pleased his fans with not only his performance, but also his ripped physique, as he sang with his shirt open and put his impressive abs on display. The band performed their single, Enemy, with a guest appearance from 32-year-old rapper J.I.D. Dan also sang their hit song, Bones, as he was accompanied by dancers sporting all-black outfits. Let's keep it going: Rapper Lil Baby, 27, kept the party going by performing a few of the hits from his third studio album It’s Only Me Coming with the hits: His song selection included 'In a Minute' and 'California Breeze' Setting the mood: Baby wore a light lavender fuzzy sweater and tan pants with a number of chains as he sang on a smoky stage Rapper Lil Baby, 27, kept the party going by performing a few of the hits from his third studio album It’s Only Me. His song selection included 'In a Minute' and 'California Breeze.' Baby wore a light lavender fuzzy sweater and tan pants with a number of chains as he sang on a smoky stage. Lil Baby was nominated for Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist at the event, alongside Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Future and Lil Durk. Red hot: Dove Cameron, 26, gave a sensual rendition of her hit 'Boyfriend' wearing a red hot bra underneath a cropped black blazer Sensual: The bisexual singer serenaded a stunning female dancer, who performed in a glittering red dress with a saucy slit A kiss: At one point she gave the dancer a kiss on the hand Wow: She crooned the lyrics: 'I could be a better boyfriend than him/ I could do the s*** that he never did/ Up all night, I won't quit/ Thinking I'm gonna steal you from him' Dove Cameron, 26, gave a sensual rendition of her hit 'Boyfriend' wearing a red hot bra underneath a cropped black blazer. The bisexual singer serenaded a stunning female dancer, who performed in a glittering red dress with a saucy slit. At one point she gave the dancer a kiss on the hand while crooning the lyrics: 'I could be a better boyfriend than him/ I could do the s*** that he never did/ Up all night, I won't quit/ Thinking I'm gonna steal you from him/ I could be such a gentleman/ Plus all my clothes would fit.' Emotion: Country and soul singer Yola, 39, brought emotion to the event with a beautiful performance of Break the Bough, from her 2021 album Stand for Myself Talented: Yola showed off her musical range by bringing her own tambourine for the performance Soul: The talented musician was also the recipient of AMAs’ 'song of soul' honor Country and soul singer Yola, 39, brought emotion to the event with a beautiful performance of Break the Bough, from her 2021 album Stand for Myself. Yola showed off her musical range by bringing her own tambourine for the performance. The talented musician was also the recipient of AMAs’ 'song of soul' honor. Closing act: Stevie Wonder, 72, and Charlie Puth, 30, closed out the show with a star-studded tribute of 'We Are The World' in honor of Lionel Richie, 73 Paying homage to the icon: The long closing performance took place after Lionel received the Icon Award Funny: The duo started the performance sitting across from each other while playing the piano, as Puth joked that they were playing a 'musical tennis match of Lionel Richie copyrights' Stevie Wonder, 72, and Charlie Puth, 30, closed out the show with a star-studded tribute of 'We Are The World' in honor of Lionel Richie, 73. The duo brought out Ari Lennox, Melissa Etheridge, Jimmie Allen, Muni Long, Smokey Robinson and more to perform alongside of them. The long closing performance took place after Lionel received the Icon Award. The duo started the performance sitting across from each other while playing the piano, as Puth joked that they were playing a 'musical tennis match of Lionel Richie copyrights.' Memorable finish: The duo brought out Ari Lennox, Melissa Etheridge, Jimmie Allen, Muni Long, Smokey Robinson and more One of a kind: Together they performed the iconic hit We Are The World, written by Michael Jackson and Richie Wonder went first, doing his rendition of 'Three Times A Lady' while Puth countered with 'Easy.' The two continued to play back and forth, before they finally got to We Are The World - written by Michael Jackson and Richie - with the other performers joining them onstage. Richie was so moved by the performance that he ran up onto the stage to perform with the group. The musician also shared an inspirational message during his acceptance speech, telling fans: 'When you hear the word "hip," it means today. When you hear the word "inspiring," it means forever. If you get a chance to have that light on you, understand what God has in store.' Touched: Richie was so moved by the performance that he ran up onto the stage to perform with the group American Music Awards 2022: WINNERS ARTIST OF THE YEAR Adele Bad Bunny Beyoncé Drake Harry Styles Taylor Swift (Winner) The Weeknd NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR Dove Cameron (Winner) GAYLE Latto Måneskin Steve Lacy COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast - We Don't Talk About Bruno Elton John & Dua Lipa - Cold Heart – PNAU Remix (Winner) Future ft. Drake & Tems - WAIT FOR U Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow - INDUSTRY BABY The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber - STAY FAVORITE TOURING ARTIST Bad Bunny Coldplay (Winner) Ed Sheeran Elton John The Rolling Stones FAVORITE POP SONG Adele - Easy on Me Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast - We Don’t Talk About Bruno Harry Styles - As It Was (Winner) Lizzo - About Damn Time The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber - Stay FAVORITE COUNTRY ALBUM Carrie Underwood - Denim & Rhinestones Luke Combs - Growin’ Up Cody Johnson - Human: The Double Album Taylor Swift - Red (Taylor’s Version) (Winner) Walker Hayes - Country Stuff: The Album FAVORITE COUNTRY SONG Chris Stapleton - You Should Probably Leave Cody Johnson - Til You Can’t Dustin Lynch ft. MacKenzie Porter - Thinking ‘Bout You Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan - Buy Dirt Morgan Wallen - Wasted on You (Winner) FAVORITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST Drake Future Kendrick Lamar (Winner) Lil Baby Lil Durk FAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST Cardi B GloRilla Latto Megan Thee Stallion Nicki Minaj (Winner) FAVORITE MALE R&B ARTIST Brent Faiyaz Chris Brown (Winner) Givēon Lucky Daye The Weeknd FAVORITE FEMALE R&B ARTIST Beyoncé (Winner) Doja Cat Muni Long Summer Walker SZA FAVORITE MALE LATIN ARTIST Bad Bunny (Winner) Farruko J Balvin Jhayco Rauw Alejandro FAVORITE FEMALE LATIN ARTIST Anitta (Winner) Becky G Kali Uchis Karol G Rosalía FAVORITE ROCK ARTIST Imagine Dragons Machine Gun Kelly (Winner) Måneskin Red Hot Chili Peppers The Lumineers FAVORITE ROCK SONG Foo Fighters - Love Dies Young Imagine Dragons x JID - Enemy Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) Måneskin - Beggin' (Winner) Red Hot Chili Peppers - Black Summer FAVORITE ROCK ALBUM Coldplay - Music of the Spheres Ghost - Impera (Winner) Imagine Dragons - Mercury – Act 1 Machine Gun Kelly - mainstream sellout Red Hot Chili Peppers - Unlimited Love FAVORITE DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST Diplo Marshmello (Winner) Swedish House Mafia The Chainsmokers Tiësto FAVORITE AFROBEATS ARTIST Burna Boy CKay Fireboy DML Tems Wizkid (Winner) FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO Adele - Easy On Me Bad Bunny ft. Chencho Corleone - Me Porto Bonito Harry Styles - As It Was Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow - INDUSTRY BABY Taylor Swift - All Too Well (Taylor's Version) (Winner) FAVORITE MALE POP ARTIST Bad Bunny Drake Ed Sheeran Harry Styles (Winner) The Weeknd FAVORITE FEMALE POP ARTIST Adele Beyoncé Doja Cat Lizzo Taylor Swift (Winner) FAVORITE POP GROUP OR DUO BTS (Winner) Coldplay Imagine Dragons Måneskin OneRepublic FAVORITE POP ALBUM Adele - 30 Bad Bunny - Un Verano Sin Ti Beyoncé - Renaissance Harry Styles - Harry's House Taylor Swift - Red (Taylor’s Version) (Winner) The Weeknd - Dawn FM FAVORITE MALE COUNTRY ARTIST Chris Stapleton Cody Johnson Luke Combs Morgan Wallen (Winner) Walker Hayes FAVORITE FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST Carrie Underwood Lainey Wilson Maren Morris Miranda Lambert Taylor Swift (Winner) FAVORITE COUNTRY DUO OR GROUP Dan + Shay (Winner) Lady A Old Dominion Parmalee Zac Brown Band FAVORITE HIP-HOP ALBUM Future - I Never Liked You Gunna - DS4EVER Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (Winner) Lil Durk - 7220 Polo G - Hall of Fame 2.0 FAVORITE HIP-HOP SONG Future ft. Drake & Tems - Wait For U (Winner) Jack Harlow - First Class Kodak Black - Super Gremlin Latto - Big Energy Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow - Industry Baby FAVORITE R&B ALBUM Beyoncé - Renaissance (Winner) Drake - Honestly, Nevermind Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) - An Evening with Silk Sonic Summer Walker - Still Over It The Weeknd - Dawn FM FAVORITE LATIN DUO OR GROUP Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga Calibre 50 Eslabon Armado Grupo Firme Yahritza Y Su Esencia (Winner) FAVORITE LATIN ALBUM Bad Bunny - Un Verano Sin Ti (Winner) Farruko - La 167 J Balvin - Jose Rauw Alejandro -Vice Versa Rosalía - Motomami FAVORITE LATIN SONG Bad Bunny ft. Chencho Corleone - Me Porto Bonito Becky G x Karol G - MAMIII Karol G - Provenza Rauw Alejandro - Todo de Ti Sebastián Yatra - Dos Oruguitas (Winner) FAVORITE INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST Anne Wilson for King & Country (Winner) Katy Nichole Matthew West Phil Wickham FAVORITE GOSPEL ARTIST CeCe Winans DOE E. Dewey Smith Maverick City Music Tamela Mann (Winner) FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK ELVIS (Winner) Encanto Sing 2 Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 4 Top Gun: Maverick FAVORITE K-POP ARTIST Blackpink BTS (Winner) Seventeen Tomorrow X Together Twice FAVORITE R&B SONG Beyoncé - Break My Soul Muni Long - Hrs And Hrs Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) - Smokin Out The Window” SZA - I Hate U Wizkid ft. Tems - Essence All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility