Canadian rapper Drake wins his first-ever American Music Award<br /><br /> Ariana Grande named artist of the year<br /><br /> Green Day took aim at Donald Trump<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> “No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA”<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> These were the re-written lyrics of Green Day’s controversial anti-gun violence single “Bang Bang”, performed at the American Music Awards.<br /><br /> It was the most over reference to the result of the recent US presidential election at the three-hour award show.<br /><br /> The focus was otherwise mostly on the music.<br /><br /> The American Music Awards are chosen by fans voting online.<br /><br /> They were created in 1973 as an alternative to the Grammys.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> Best pop/rock female artist award<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> Pop singer Selena Gomez surprised fans by making her first major public appearance since cutting short her world tour in August to deal with panic attacks and depression.<br /><br /> She won the best pop/rock female artist award.<br /><br /> In an emotional speech, Gomez thanked her fans for their loyalty and explained why she felt the need to take a break.<br /><br /> “Most of you know a lot of my life, whether I like it or not. I had to stop. I had everything, but I was absolutely broken.”<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> #Selenators! You voted for your girl selenagomez and she is your #AMAs Favorite Female Artist - Pop/Rock! pic.twitter.com/UnFG9yRstM— AMAs (AMAs) November 21, 2016<br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> Hey, SelenaGomez .You are STUNNING! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/MVa44PulVh— AMAs (AMAs) November 21, 2016<br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> Best rap/hip-hop artist<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> 30-year-old Drake won for his best-selling “Views”. Earlier this year, the album became the first to earn one billion streams on Apple Music.<br /><br /> “For our genre, I like to keep things exciting and keep making music. More like this is coming soon,” Drake said, accepting the award.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> Give it up for Drake who won THREE #AMAs tonight! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/4LK5BRm4UX— AMAs (AMAs) November 21, 2016<br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> Artist of the Year<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> 23-year-old Ariana Grande was chosen artist of the year, beating Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Gomez.<br /><br /> “I can’t believe this, I am shaking with nerves,” she said. “I hope I can bring joy to you and make you feel unified and happy.”<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> #Arianators are still rocking 'Side to Side' from ArianaGrande & NickiMinaj's #AMAs performance https://t.co/b3MO0uwjNA #AriNickiAMAs pic.twitter.com/Qkzb5SiPjf— AMAs (@AMAs) November 21, 2016<br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> Sting<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> British singer Sting, who last week released his first pop/rock album in a decade, “57th and 9th”, sang a medley of his hits and was presented with an honorary award recognising his contribution to the music industry.<br /><br /> Sting, real name Gordon Sumner, said he owed a debt to American rock and roll, adding “While I may be an Englishman in New York, my musical soul is all-American.”<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> Tonight, OfficialSting was HONORED with the #AMAs Award of Merit! A legend! pic.twitter.com/VewjbCkbt0— AMAs (AMAs) November 21, 2016<br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> Best New Artist<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /> Former One Direction member Za
