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Best and Worst Moments from the 2008 American Music Awards
by Leah Collins/Dose.ca

It’s hard enough for the American Music Awards to shake their reputation as the red-headed stepchild of awards shows without having to duke it out with prime-time competition like the 24 premiere and the Grey Cup.

But Dick Clark and his pals pulled out the stops – with a whopping 19 performances (the most ever), medleys galore (whether we wanted them or not), and enough pyro to burn down a New Jersey nightclub.

We’ve sifted through three hours of eye candy and mildly amusing banter to bring you the best and the worst of the show.(Getty Images)