Bruno Mars wins American Music Awards on night of divas

Bruno Mars took the top prize at the American Music Awards on Sunday at a show that paid glowing tribute to legendary divas Diana Ross and the late Whitney Houston.

Mars, the retro star who found fresh success with the funky beats and R&B harmonies of his latest album "24K Magic," accepted Artist of the Year with a brief but enthusiastic speech recorded in a moving minivan, as Mars explained he was traveling.

Unveiled at a made-for-television gala in Los Angeles, the American Music Awards select winners based on fan voting, unlike the more prestigious Grammys which are decided by professionals, following are winners in key categories:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bruno Mars

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Niall Horan

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
“Despacito” - Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber

TOUR OF THE YEAR
Coldplay

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“That’s What I Like” - Bruno Mars

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Diana Ross

FAVOURITE MALE ARTIST -POP/ROCK
Bruno Mars

FAVOURITE FEMALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK
Lady Gaga

FAVOURITE DUO OR GROUP - POP/ROCK
Imagine Dragons

FAVOURITE ALBUM - POP/ROCK
“24K Magic” - Bruno Mars

FAVOURITE ARTIST - ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Linkin Park

FAVOURITE MALE ARTIST - COUNTRY
Keith Urban

FAVOURITE FEMALE ARTIST - COUNTRY
Carrie Underwood

FAVOURITE DUO OR GROUP - COUNTRY
Little Big Town

FAVOURITE ALBUM - COUNTRY
“Ripcord” - Keith Urban

FAVOURITE SONG - COUNTRY
“Blue Ain’t Your Color” - Keith Urban

FAVOURITE ARTIST - ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
The Chainsmokers

FAVOURITE ARTIST - RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake

FAVOURITE ALBUM - RAP/HIP-HOP
“DAMN.” - Kendrick Lamar

FAVOURITE SONG - RAP/HIP-HOP
“I‘m the One” - DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne

FAVOURITE MALE ARTIST - SOUL/R&B
Bruno Mars

FAVOURITE FEMALE ARTIST - SOUL/R&B
Beyonce

FAVOURITE ALBUM - SOUL/R&B
“24K Magic” - Bruno Mars

FAVOURITE SONG - SOUL/R&B
“That’s What I Like” - Bruno Mars. sharjah24.ae