American Music Awards 2009: Adam Lambert Shocks, Taylor Swift Soars
The big stars and big controversies: Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Green Day and more

AMA 2009: Alicia AND JAY
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The big stars and big controversies: Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Green Day and more
AMA 2009: Alicia AND JAY
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AMA 2009: carriw
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AMA 2009: Gaga
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AMA 2009: Gaga
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AMA 2009: Green Day
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AMA 2009: J LO
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AMA 2009: Lambert
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AMA 2009: Lambert
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AMA 2009: Lambert crotch grab
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AMA 2009: Lambert finger
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AMA 2009: lambert kiss
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AMA 2009: lambert pole
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AMA 2009: peas
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AMA 2009: RIhanna
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AMA 2009: Rihanna
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AMA 2009: Shakira
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AMA 2009: Taylor Swiftq
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AMA 2009: Whitney
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AMA 2009:Janet
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