American Music Awards 2010 winners

The American Music Awards 2010 is under way on ABC. We're live-blogging the entire show. Here's what's happened so far.

Rihanna kicks off the show with a medley of songs that includes "Love the Way You Lie," "What's My Name" and "Only Girl (In The World)." It's pretty spectular, even if Rihanna's dancing is a bit baffling at times. Note: We're not lucky enough to get Drake's part of "What's My Name."

8:06 - Usher wins Favorite Soul/R&B Album for "Raymond v. Raymond."

8:12 - Jenny McCarthy is in the house! She and John Legend present the award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group to Black Eyed Peas. They actually look somewhat normal tonight.

8:15 - Enrique Iglesias takes the stage and performs "Tonight." Then, a marching band comes on stage and he goes into "I Like It" with Pitbull. I'm ashamed to admit part of me wants the entire "Jersey Shore" cast on stage right now. You too, Angelina. I had doubts about this performance at first, but the marching band won me over. But it still doesn't surpass my favorite Enrique tune: "Don't Turn Off the Lights."

8:19 - Miley Cyrus performs "Forgiveness and Love." No, there is not a stripper pole involved. For those of you haven't heard the tune, it's a ballad. Miley performs beside a stage filled with candles. She's kind of going for a goth look tonight. I kind of want her to perform a free tarot card reading. What did you think?

8:29 - Diddy and Dirty Money perform "Coming Home." The whole thing is a bit manic. Audience members' offbeat arm swaying doesn't help.

8:32 - Jessica Alba presents Favorite Country Female Artist to Taylor Swift, who takes the stage sporting some straight hair tonight. It's quite an alter ego and I can't adjust. Too much to process in one night. "I only want to thank the fans," she says.

8:34 - Kid Rock sings "Times Like These." Yawn...another Kid Rock ballad. Anyone else miss the old Kid Rock?

8:44 - Shakira wins Favorite Latin Music Artist. She couldn't be at the ceremony.

8:45 - The Black Eyed Peas perform "The Time." Like most of you, I've publicly pretended to hate this song. I call it cheesy and say it's destroying a "Dirty Dancing" classic. Privately, however, I bust a move with Fergie and friends. Two words: guilty pleasure. Don't hate.

8:55 - Katy Perry performs "Firework." She's initially accompanied by a children's choir. Then, there's fireworks on stage.

8:59 - Rihanna wins Favorite Soul/R&B Artist. What did you think of presenter Nicki Minaj's green hair?

9:01 - Well hello, Willow Smith. She introduces a performance by Justin Bieber, who sings "Pray" while playing the piano. I spent days wishing this was a cover of the MC Hammer tune with the same title. It's not. Still, Justin gives the tune "Heal the World" treatment, gospel choir and all. Preach it, Biebs.

9:11 - Brad Paisley wins Favorite Country Male Artist. He thanks his mom and dad, noting he likely has yet to thank them at any awards show. Awkward.

9:13 - Bon Jovi performs a greatest hits medley. The weakest part? Their new song, "What Do You Got?" I enjoyed the trip down memory lane, though.

9:25 - Justin Bieber wins T-Mobile's Breakthrough Artist Award. "I want to thank all of my fans for getting me here," he says.

9:28 - Pink sings "Raise Your Glass." Did anyone see a noticeable baby bump? I'm glad she skipped the circus act, which is not conducive to pregnancy. But overall, it's a strong performance. You can't really go wrong when glitter is involved.