Canadian Justin Bieber dominated the podium at Sunday night's American Music Awards.
The pop singer won three trophies, including artist of the year. His mom Pattie Mallette joined him onstage as he collected the award, beating out Rihanna, Maroon 5, Katy Perry and Drake.
Niki Minaj repeated her AMA wins from last year, picking up trophies for favourite rap/hip-hop artist and album for Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.
Usher won favourite soul/R&B male artist. His protegé Bieber won favourite pop/rock male artist in the first award handed out. He also won favourite pop/rock album for his platinum-selling third album, Believe.
Taylor Swift won her fifth consecutive award for favourite country female artist.
Mission-raised Carly Rae Jepsen, who attended Victoria's Canadian College of the Performing Arts, won favourite new artist.
"I am floored. Wow," she said, thanking Bieber and his manager, Scooter Braun.
American Music Awards nominees were selected based on sales and airplay, and fans chose the winners by voting online.
