American Music Awards 2012: Red carpet arrivals

Actress Kerry Washington at the 40th American Music Awards.  (John Shearer / Invision / AP)

“Nashville” actress Hayden Panettiere at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

TV host Ryan Seacrest at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Justin Bieber at the 40th American Music Awards. Bieber is nominated for three categories, including Artist of the Year.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Gloria Estefan at the 40th American Music Awards.   (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Rapper J. Cole attends the 40th American Music Awards. He is nominated for New Artist of the Year and Favorite Album — Rap/Hip-Hop.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Gwen Stefani of No Doubt at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Rapper and producer Swizz Beatz at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Amy Heidemann of Karmin attends the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Chris Brown at the 40th American Music Awards. Brown is nominated for Favorite Male Artist — R&am;B and Favorite Album — Soul/R&B for his album “Fortune.”  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer and actress Brandy at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)

Rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges attends the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Kelly Rowland, formerly of Destiny’s Child, at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Taylor Swift at the 40th American Music Awards. Swfit, who won Artist of the Year last year, is nominated for Favorite Artist — Country.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum attends the 40th American Music Awards. Lady Antebellum is nominated of Favorite Band, Duo or Group in Country.   (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson at the 40th American Music Awards.   (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Carrie Underwood at the 40th American Music Awards. She is nominated for Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Album in the County categories.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer and actress Lucy Hale at the 40th American Music Awards  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)

Singer PSY goes “Gangnam Style” at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Pink and athlete Carey Hart attend the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Colbie Caillat at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)

TV personality Heidi Klum at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Cyndi Lauper attends the 40th American Music Awards  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singers Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park at the 40th American Music Awards. Linkin Park is nominated for the Favorite Artist in the Alternative Rock category.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Jose Feliciano at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)

Singer Sean Kingston arrives at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)

Singer and former member of “N’Sync” Lance Bass at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer and “American Idol” winner Philip Philips at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)

Singer Carly Rae Jepsen poses in the press room at the 40th American Music Awards. Jepen is nominated for New Artist of the Year.   (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Jordin Sparks at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Stylist and TV personality Brad Goreski at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)

TV host Adrianna Costa attends the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Singer Romeo Testa arrives at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)

Chris Wallace arrives at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)

Singer Ke$ha at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

From left to right, Singers A.J. McLean, Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough and Kevin Richardson of Backstreet Boys at the 40th American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)