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The Black Eyed Peas swept the board at the American Music Awards last night.
The hip-hop quartet was named Favourite Group twice, in the rap/hip-hop and soul/rhythm and blues categories. They also won Favourite Album in the rap/hip-hop section for Monkey Business.
Although the Peas were not present at the event, which was held at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, they thanked their fans via a video link "for keeping hip-hop progressive and pushing it forward".
Other big winners at the glitzy ceremony included the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who were named Favourite Alternative Artist in the adult contemporary category and Favourite Band in the pop/rock category.
One-time American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson walked away with two accolades for Best Female, pop/rock, and Favourite Artist, adult contemporary.
Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles and Nelly Furtado all thrilled the crowd with spectacular performances.
It turned out to be an extra special night for Foxx who was accompanied by his biological mother - who he had not seen for years.
He introduced his song Wish U Were Here, saying: "I dedicate this song, y'all, to my mother in the audience, and everyone. I hope you allow me to be myself."
The Oscar winner was also honoured as the Favourite Male Artist in the soul/rhythm and blues section.
2006 American Music Awards - full list of winners:
Pop/Rock:
Male artist: Sean Paul
Female artist: Kelly Clarkson,
Band, duo or group: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Album: All the Right Reasons (Nickelback)
Country:
Male artist: Toby Keith
Female artist: Faith Hill,
Band, duo or group: Rascal Flatts
Album: Greatest Hits Volume 2 (Tim McGraw)
Soul/Rhythm and Blues:
Male artist: Jamie Foxx
Female artist: Mary J. Blige
Band, duo or group: Black Eyed Peas
Album: The Breakthrough (Mary J. Blige)
Rap/Hip-Hop:
Male artist: Eminem
Band, duo or group: Black Eyed Peas
Album: ´Monkey Business^ (Black Eyed Peas)
Adult Contemporary:
Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Alternative
Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Latin:
Artist: Shakira
Contemporary Inspirational
Artist: Kirk Franklin
Breakthrough Artist
New artist: Carrie Underwood
