Drake and Justin Bieber were the big award winners of the night, each taking home four awards while Sting was given the American Music Award of Merit. Here’s a look at other highlights from the big event.
Updated: November 21, 2016, 12:00 AM
Highlights from the 2016 American Music Awards – in pictures
Robert Downey Jr presents the award of merit to Sting at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
Sting performs a medley at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
Tyka Nelson accepts the award for top soundtrack for Purple Rain on behalf of her brother Prince at the American Music Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
Zayn Malik accepts the award for new artist of the year at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
Brian Kelley, left, and Tyler Hubbard, of Florida Georgia Line, accept the award for favorite country duo/group at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Selena Gomez accept the award favorite female artist pop/rock at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
John Legend performs Love Me Now at the American Music Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
Alex Pall, left, and Andrew Taggart, of The Chainsmokers, accept the award for favorite artist - electronic dance music at the American Music Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
Bruno Mars, center, performs 24K Magic at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
James Bay performs Let It Go at the American Music Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
Host Gigi Hadid impersonates Melania Trump at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
Shawn Mendes performs Mercy at the American Music Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
John Legend performs Love Me Now at the American Music Awards. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP
Billie Joe Armstrong, of Green Day, performs Bang Bang at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Matt Sayles / Invision / AP