Fun Highlights from the 2013 AMA Awards

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Man, did you see the 2013 AMA Awards last night? They were, well, interesting. Truth is, they were way more entertaining than the 2013 MTV Music Awards, but still a rather odd spectacle at times, as these things often are. I mean, there was something for everyone. Well, almost everyone. Sorry if you are a rock music fan, though. That beautiful, beloved genre is dead for some reason. Last night only went to further prove that. Outside of that tragedy, though, the 2013 AMA Awards left us with a lot to talk about.

One, we can talk performances, ofcourse. Justin Timberlake slaughtered it, as he always does. He won many awards, and each time displayed why we like him so much. Also, his performance with a live band was remarkable, and musically speaking, one of the best moments of the night. Lady Gaga also performed, and her bit was, well, um, memorable. Gaga represented Marilyn Monroe and, of all people, R Kelly represented JFK and they played a sped up version of their courtship. It was dramatic, and kind of funny, even though I don’t think that is what they were going for.

But really, it’s the Miley Cyrus thing that won the night. This may be the only time you hear me say that. She took the stage in a cat bathing suit, and sang in front of a screen that projected a giant kitten flying through space, and the kitten was lip syncing her entire Wrecking Ball song. It was the single moment that proves Miley has been messing with us the whole time, and knows exactly what she is doing. I can’t help but respect her a little more as a result.

Outside of that, Rihanna’s Mom gave her the Icon award (am I the only one who sensed a little tension between these two?), and you had Mackelmore, like always, acting like a politician, always pushing a cause. Get over yourself, dude, you’re not Rage Against the Machine. For more details, pop over to CNN

Oh, and seriously, what the heck happened to rock music?

*Single, slow motion tear trails down my cheek

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