Mariah Carey shines bright as she leads stars at 50th-anniversary of American Music Awards

Icon Mariah Carey was one of the many performers at the 50th anniversary of the American Music Awards this weekend

Mariah Carey was a shining star as she led the stars attending the 50th anniversary of the American Music Awards.

The likes of Jennifer Hudson, Kate Hudson, Raye and more were at the lavish event. Known for her incredible voice, Mariah blessed the red carpet in a gorgeous strapless ivory satin gown from Schiaparelli. The Fantasy singer accessorised with a statement necklace and a few silver bracelets.

Mariah, who won 10 awards at the AMAs, also took to the stage to sing songs from her 10th album, The Emancipation of Mimi, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary next year. She belted out We Belong Together, adding “love you” to the audience to close out her iconic performance.

British icon Raye were among the performers on Sunday night, with the Genesis singer performing James Brown's It's a Man's Man's Man's World. After singing 'but it wouldn’t be nothing without a woman', Raye added her own twist: "And I think it’s really important to remember that, just saying", before finishing the lyric "or a girl".

Jennifer Lopez, who recently hit headlines over her divorce from Ben Affleck, appeared in a prerecorded segment to share her memories of the show. The Get Right singer said: "It's pretty incredible, right? Fifty years of the American Music Awards. I remember watching them at home when I was a little girl."

She added that she made her debut in 2001, recalling: "It was so long ago - but the energy in the room was very electric." Meanwhile, Kate Hudson rocked a tufted green gown that confused fans on social media. Her hair was sliced back and she accessorised with a few bangles and rings.

Singer Jennifer Hudson went for a more dramatic look in a black velvet gown with sheer mesh and crystal embellishments. EGOT winner Jennifer was there to honour the 22-time AMA winner Whitney Houston. She performed a tribute to her 'hero' in honour of her 1994 AMAs medley at the 21st awards show - where she won eight awards for The Bodyguard soundtrack.

Samuel L Jackson introduced Jennifer, saying: "Thirty years ago, Whitney Houston won eight of her total 22 American Music Awards, including the special award of merit. The same night, Whitney gave perhaps the most iconic performance ever on this show, the stunning medley she sang that night starting with songs from Porgy And Bess and ending with a hit from the global smash soundtrack of The Bodyguard.

“What a remarkable moment in the history of American Music Awards and in the life of the late Whitney Houston.” Other stars at the event included Jordyn Woods, Gladys Knight, Lance Bass, Cedric the Entertainer, Nile Rodgers and Chaka Khan. The programme had many musical moments including a medley from Nelly, Chingy, J-Kwon and St Lunatics.

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