Skip navigation

Beyonce joins the list of divas at AMAs

Also performing: Aguilera, Carey, Keys, Swift and Rihanna

Monaco 2008 World Music Awards
Claude Paris / AP
American singer Beyonce holds the award for outstanding contribution to the arts during the 2008 World Music Awards ceremony in Monaco, Sunday Nov. 9, 2008.
  Interviews, performances  
  
  Baker Swift? Taylor shares cookies
In this web-exclusive clip, Taylor Swift takes some time out from talking to NBC's Matt Lauer to share some pumpkin cookies with cream cheese icing.

updated 3:07 p.m. ET Nov. 19, 2008

NEW YORK - This year’s American Music Awards will be diva-heavy, with Beyonce topping the list.

The singer is to perform at the Nov. 23 ceremony in Los Angeles, which will air 8 p.m. EST live on ABC.

The show will include many of pop’s top female singers. Also part of the performing lineup: Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift and Rihanna.

Story continues below ↓
advertisement | your ad here

Annie Lennox is to receive the AMA’s Award of Merit.

Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the 36th annual event. Other performers include Kanye West, the Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo and Miley Cyrus.

© 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Sponsored links

Resource guide