American Music Awards: Red carpet arrivals

Gene Simmons and wife Shannon Tweed at the American Music Awards in 2011.

The popular songstress makes a quick appearance on the AMAs red carpet.  (Paul Buck / EPA)

The soulful singer appears on the American Music Awards’ red carpet.  (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

The teen sensation arrives at the American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

The super model and hostess makes a statement on the American Music Awards red carpet.  (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

The singer, looking better after his recent hospitalization, walks the red carpet.  (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

The “Switched at Birth” actress poses on the AMA red carpet.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

The singer-actress strolls the red carpet solo — for now — at the American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

The superstar producer/DJ walks the American Music Awards red carpet.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

The Jonas Brothers star has a new solo album in “Fastlife.”  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

R&B singer-producer John Legend walks the American Music Awards red carpet.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

The R&B star arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Reality TV veteran Audrina Patridge walks the American Music Awards red carpet.  (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan, who together are pop duo Karmin, arrive at the American Music Awards.  (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

The “American Idol” veteran arrives for the American Music Awards.  (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star walks the American Music Awards red carpet.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

The “Secret Lives of Dorks” actress walks the American Music Awards red carpet.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

The “Jersey Shore” personality is still getting invites to walk red carpets.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)