While RiRi delivered a sassy performance with some sexy female dancers, Katy Perry chose to bring a children choir when singing empowering song "Firework". As she walked to the center stage, the kids moved aside. They were replaced by several males who lined up behind Perry and set off some fireworks.
Rihanna took Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist title at the 38th Annual AMAs taking place at Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on November 21. Katy Perry, meanwhile, walked home empty-handed, losing Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist to Lady GaGa, and Favorite Pop/Rock Album as well as Artist of the Year to Justin Bieber.