he American Mucis Awards show was held January 13, 2003.  Here are a bunch of pics from the wire services from the show, with my comments. The purple text is the original shot caption as seen on Yahoo, with the photographer credit, which I preserve out of a probably-misguided belief that it legally allows me to reproduce the photos here.  I would link to them on Yahoo, but they'd all be dead links in a couple of weeks, with the turn over rate of images there.

Also, has anyone ever actually seen the AMAs? I sort of notice when the Grammys are on, though I'd never actually watch them, since I don't care about popular music.  But what are the AMAs?  Like the People's Choice Awards for music? Alabama just broke the all time record for most awards this year, which should give you some indication of the amazing prestige and upper class tastes this event encompasses.

And here's Ashanti, yet another reason to avoid Mtv and pop music radio.  I do like how she's holding the awards, like giant pointy plastic boobies.  She appears to need the help.

Singer Ashanti poses with her awards at the 30th annual American Music Awards, in Los Angeles January 13, 2003. She won for Favorite Female Hip-Hop/R and B Artist and Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist. (Rick Wilking/Reuters)

They set the record for most ever wins.  However that might be dubious, since this one sounds like a mercy prize.  I've never seen or heard these guys in my life, and with any luck that streak will continue.  Aren't country musicians supposed to look, um, country?  The guy in front is like Sting's ugly brother, and the other three look like members of the George Lucas lookalike society.  Where are the giant ugly Texas hats?

Members of the country band 'Alabama' speak onstage after receiving their Award of Merit at the 30th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, January 13, 2003. (L-R) Jeff Cook, Mark Herndon, Randy Owen, and Teddy Gentry are the band members. (Adrees Latif/Reuters)

Cementing her spot on this year's Mr. Blackwell list, it's Kelly Osbourne.

Kelly Osbourne waves goodnight at the end of the 30th annual American Music Awards, in Los Angeles January 13, 2003. In addition to performing, Kelly also hosted the show with the rest of her family. REUTERS/Adrees Latif

Kelly Osbourne, daughter of heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, performs 'Shut Up' during the 30th annual American Music Awards, in Los Angeles January 13, 2003. In addition to performing, Kelly also hosted the show with the rest of her family. REUTERS/Adrees Latif

Nice of Mariah to show up in Jennifer Lopez' old body.

Singer Mariah Carey poses backstage after her performance at the 30th annual American Music Awards, in Los Angeles January 13, 2003. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

Shania urges everyone to stare at her boobies.

Canadian singer Shania Twain blows a kiss backstage after her performance at the 30th annual American Music Awards, in Los Angeles January 13, 2003. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

Why exactly was Carmen Electra there?  She doesn't sing, she doesn't dance, and she's primarily famous for her implants and bad taste in men.

Actress Carmen Electra waves to a photographer as she poses after presenting an award at the 30th annual American Music Awards Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

I suppose Heidi Klum is just as unlikely a person at a music awards show as Carmen.  But if you're famous and beautiful, you can pretty much go anywhere.  Even if you're wearing something like a PSA flight attendant from the 70's.

Model Heidi Klum poses backstage at the 30th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, January 13, 2003. Klum served as a presenter on the show. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

Christina makes a fashion faux pas here.  Sure, it's no uglier than her usual outfit, but since neither her boobies or ass are hanging out, it's sure harder on the eyes.

Singer Christina Aguilera poses backstage at the 30th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles January 13, 2003. Aguilera was a performer on the show. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

The lower portion isn't too bad.  Pity it doesn't go full length, though I guess she feels a need to try and be at least slightly sexy.  Trashy is her natural look though, so this is a stretch.

Christina Aquilera performs at the 30th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Monday, Jan. 13, 2003. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Now that is an ugly dress.  If it looked any more like plastic Easter grass, you'd expect to find candy eggs hidden in it.

Singer Britney Spears appears as a presenter during the 30th annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles January 13, 2003. REUTERS/Adrees Latif

Hip hop fashion.  It doesn't matter if it's ugly, 'cause that's just keeping it real.  Mr. Rule here might be trying just a little bit too hard. He looks like he's trying to ignore a kick to the balls.

JaRul, left, and Bobby Brown pose during rehearsals Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 in Los Angeles for the American Music Awards. The show will air on Monday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Had to get one shot of Dick Clark in here.  He has to hold the record for the longest time any man has ever appeared to be about 50 years old.

American Music Awards executive producer Dick Clark, left, mingles with country singer Shania Twain during a break in her rehearsal for the show, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The American Music Awards will be held on Monday night. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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