Pop star Justin Bieber sweeps American Music Awards

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber Dominated the American Music Awards Sunday by taking home three prizes. The 18-year-old singer won the award for favorite artist of the year, favorite pop / rock male artist as well as favorite pop / rock album for his record Believe, Reported Ace Showbiz.

What's more, his mother dragged Bieber on stage to accept the favorite artist of the year honor. In his acceptance speech, I said, "This is my mom, she's little but she's beautiful ... I want to thank you for always believing in me just ... This is amazing."

Meanwhile, Rihanna bagged the award for best soul / R & B album for Talk That Talk. Rapper Nicki Minaj took home the awards for favorite rap / hip hop album and favorite rap / hip hop artist. The award for favorite country female artist went to Taylor Swift