2012 American Music Awards Celebrity Tweets and Twitpics

The 40th annual American Music Awards aired live Sunday night on ABC at the Nokia Theatre in LA. Even though the show is about honoring artists in the music industry, viewers were blown away by the performances incorporated into the show. During the night, we were moved by an emotional number by Pink, and blown about by the appearance of MC Hammer during PSY's performance. The show also included performances by Justin Bieber, Linkin Park, Nicki Minaj, Carly Rae Jepsen and many more. If you missed the show, take a look at what some celebrities had to say (including twitpics!) before hitting the red carpet.

Jenny McCarthy

Me and my date @makeupjojo headed to the American Music Awards. http://lockerz.com/s/262535576

P!nk

#AMAs !!!!! Thanks guys but a little early for mama http://instagr.am/p/SLmP41vWAb/

Justin Bieber

since @TheAMAs are tonight i think u should all listen to this playlist from @Songza http://bit.ly/AMA_2012 #coolapp #AMAs

Christina Aguilera

Getting ready for #AMAs. The #LOTUS RISES…

Ellen DeGeneres

The #AMAs are on! You can watch 'em right here. I hope El DeBarge wins something. http://www.amas365.com/live/

Heidi Klum

Getting ready for @theAMAs with @SabrinaBMakeup and @ericgabrielxx! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/heQ3bUOl

Ke$ha

red carpet u ready??? #AMAS http://instagr.am/p/SMEv4fO1ds/

Ludacris

I hope you have your #ConjureCognac ready @TheRealSwizzz @chrisBrown and myself are making history tonight on the #AMAS

Brian Littrell

BSb AMA's chirp pic.twitter.com/lgall9S8

Carly Rae Jepsen

Dress rehearsal @theAMAs! So excited for tonight :)

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