2009 American Music Awards – Red Carpet Arrivals: Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Drake, Adam Lambert, Ne-Yo, 50 Cent and More

The 2009 American Music Awards were held last night (Sun Nov 22) at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, CA. And big name stars like Rihanna, LeonaLewis , Drake, Shakira, Ne-Yo, Adam Lambert, 50 Cent, Toni Braxton, Day 26 and more all walked down the red carpet before making their way into the building for the big show. Continue reading for lots of red carpet pics and make sure you check back frequently for pics and videos from inside the show!

Filed: Award Shows, Photos | Tags: 50 Cent, Adam Lambert, Alicia Keys, American Music Awards '09, Black Eyed Peas, Brian McKnight, Carrie Underwood, Day 26, Drake, Fergie, Jeremih, Jermaine Jackson, Kelly Clarkson, Keri Hilson, Kid Cudi, Kris Allen, Leona Lewis, Mary J. Blige, Melody Thornton, Ne-Yo, Norwood Young, Paula Abdul, Pete Wentz, Rihanna, Shakira, Shaun Robinson, Snoop Dogg, The Pussycat Dolls, Toni Braxton, Tristan Wilds

TLC HAS TO DROP THEIR LAWSUIT IF THEY WANT JON & KATE TO BRING HER 8 TO TELEVISION AGAIN // POP EATER
SOMEONE PUSHED CHARLIE SHEEN‘S CAR OFF A CLIFF // POP EATER
BRITTANY MURPHY‘S DEATH RULED ACCIDENTAL // MEDIA OUTRAGE
HOW LOW CAN DWIGHT HOWARD’S BABY MAMA ROYCE REED GO? // THE SMOKING SECTION
CHRIS BROWN BRINGS OUT DRAKE IN VIRGINIA FOR “NIGHT OFF” REMIX LIVE PERFORMANCE // NEON LIMELIGHT
CASIE JOHNSON DIED OF DIABETES-RELATED CAUSES // POP EATER