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Candid Shots of Pink, Gwen Stefani, Heidi Klum, and More at the AMAs!

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Candid Shots of Pink, Gwen Stefani, Heidi Klum, and More at the AMAs!

November 19, 2012 by katie henry

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The AMAs took over LA's Nokia Theatre last night, with the biggest names in music stepping out for the celebration. Many of the stars shared some of their behind-the-scenes fun, too. Pink posted a photo while a makeup artist removed her body paint and Heidi Klum shared a pic of her pre-show beauty routine. Lady Antebellum posted a photo later in the night after taking home an award and Stacy Keibler documented the night by snapping a pic with Gwen Stefani. Click through to see all the candid photos from your favorite stars!

Pink had some help removing her body paint.
Source: Instagram user pink

Ryan Seacrest watched Psy and MC Hammer close the show from backstage.
Source: Instagram user ryanseacrest

Ke$ha snapped a self-portrait before gracing the stage at the AMAs.
Source: Instagram user iiswhoiis

Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo shared a kiss with fans.
Source: Instagram user futurehistory1

Kelly Rowland posed for the camera on her way to the show.
Source: Instagram user kellyrowland

Carly Rae Jepsen hit up the press room following her win.
Source: Instagram user vevo

Carly Rae Jepsen huddled up with her bandmates before taking the stage.
Source: Instagram user carlyraejepsen

We snapped a close-up shot of Taylor Swift's beaded dress.
Source: Instagram user popsugar

Lady Antebellum celebrated their win over dinner and drinks.
Source: Instagram user lady_antebellum

Brandy met up backstage with Kerry Washington.
Source: Instagram user 4everbrandy

AMA preshow hosts Brad Goreski and Tristan Wilds ran into each other on the red carpet.
Source: Instagram user mrbradgoreski

Pitbull found his seat next to Christina Aguilera.
Source: Instagram user pitbull

All three members of Lady Antebellum hit the red carpet together before the show.
Source: Twitter user ladyantebellum

Pink found a bottle of champagne waiting in her dressing room at the AMAs.
Source: Instagram user pink

Jenny McCarthy hung out with Derek Hough after the show.
Source: Instagram user derekhough

Jennifer Morrison wore a deep plunging gown to the AMAs.
Source: Instagram user instylemagazine

Sean Kingston posed for a photo with his mom.
Source: Instagram user badmonkingston

Heidi Klum got some last-minute touch-ups before hitting the red carpet.
Source: Twitter user heidiklum

Amy Heidemann of Karmin stepped out in an intricate braid for the AMAs.
Source: Instagram user lightaaron

Lance Bass snapped a photo with Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough.
Source: Instagram user lance bass

The Backstreet Boys suited up for the AMAs.
Source: Instagram user backstreetboys

Brandy cozied up to a friend inside the Nokia Theatre.
Source: Instagram user 4everbrandy

Carly Rae Jepsen got a few touch-ups before making her way to the stage.
Source: Instagram user carlyraejepsen

Stacy Keibler snapped a photo with Gwen Stefani.
Source: Instagram user stacykeibler

The Wanted hung out in their trailer before AMA rehearsal.
Source: Twitter user thewantedmusic

No Doubt showed off their backstage passes.
Source: Instagram user nodoubt

Brad Goreski ran into Nicki Minaj on the red carpet.
Source: Instagram user mrbradgoreski

Linkin Park chatted with press before the show.
Source: Instagram user linkinpark

Ashley Tisdale hit up the Rolling Stone afterparty with some friends.
Source: Instagram user ashleytis

Swizz Beatz and Ludacris found their seats inside the Nokia Theater.
Source: Instagram user itsludacris

Ryan Seacrest ran into pals Heidi Klum, Randy Jackson, and Hayden Panettiere backstage.
Source: Instagram user ryanseacrest

MC Hammer joined Psy in the press room.
Source: Instagram user billboard

Usher ran into Ellen DeGeneres while out shopping for his AMA look.
Source: Instagram user howuseeit

Stacy Keibler showed off her AMA manicure.
Source: Instagram user stacykeibler

Our own PopSugar editor Lindsay Miller sparkled in sequins on the red carpet.
Source: Instagram user lindsaylmiller

Pitbull ran into legendary musician José Feliciano during AMA rehearsal.
Source: Instagram user pitbull

Carly Rae Jepsen got some help from a stylist before stepping onto the red carpet.
Source: Instagram user carlyraejepsen

Ke$ha showed off her dramatic eye makeup before taking the stage.
Source: Instagram user iiswhoiis

No Doubt packed up their gear prior to the show.
Source: Instagram user nodoubt

Usher chatted with press following his win.
Source: Instagram user vevo

Lance Bass and Eden Sher looked over their scripts.
Source: Instagram user lancebass

Heidi Klum kept quiet while cameras were rolling.
Source: Twitter user heidiklum

Eden Sher and Lance Bass joked around during rehearsals.
Source: Instagram user lancebass

Tristan Wilds got a close-up view of the AMA red carpet.
Source: Instagram user tristanwilds

Pitbull got excited to see his name in lights outside LA's Nokia Theatre.
Source: Twitter user Pitbull

Pink showed off her look before hitting the red carpet.
Source: Instagram user pink

Carrie Underwood snapped a pic during her AMA rehearsal in LA.
Source: Twitter user carrieunderwood

Swizz Beatz shared a picture from AMA rehearsal.
Source: Instagram user therealswizzz

Lucy Hale brought a friend along as her date.
Source: Instagram user lucyhale89

Usher found his dressing room.
Source: Instagram user howuseeit

Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet had a great view of Heidi Klum' bun.

Jason Derulo rocked red jeans during his AMA rehearsal.
Source: Instagram user futurehistory1

FabSugar's Allison McNamara got ready for the AMA red carpet.
Source: Instagram user allisonmcnamara

FabSugar's Allison McNamara shared a close-up of her AMA accessories.
Source: Instagram user allisonmcnamara

Pretty Little Liar's Lucy Hale was one of the presenters on hand.
Source: Instagram user instylemagazine

FabSugarTV host Allison McNamara stepped out in an A.L.C. dress paired with an Elizabeth and James top for her walk down the red carpet.
Source: Instagram user allisonmcnamara

The AMA preshow hosts hung out during Saturday's rehearsal.
Source: Instagram user lancebass

Pink got ready for the show with the help of her glam squad.
Source: Instagram user pink

Sean Kingston snapped a photo on the red carpet before press and other music stars arrived.
Source: Instagram user badmonkingston

Sean Kingston picked up some new bling prior to the AMAs.
Source: Instagram user badmonkingston

Ludacris wore a gold chain and black leather jacket for his AMA arrival.
Source: Instagram user itsludacris

Brad Goreski and Stacy Keibler did a happy dance on the red carpet.
Source: Instagram user mrbradgoreski

Our own FabSugar host Allison McNamara captured a snap before all the finishing touches were put on the red carpet.
Source: Instagram user allisonmcnamara

Tristan Wilds share a photo with his fellow hosts.
Source: Instagram user tristanwilds

Ke$sha posted a close-up shot of her earrings and eye makeup prior to stepping on stage at the AMAs.
Source: Instagram user iiswhoiis

The Wanted posed for photos together before heading inside the show.
Source: Twitter user thewantedmusic

Ke$ha snapped a photo of her hair extensions.
Source: Instagram user iiswhoiis

FabSugar's Allison McNamara talked fashion on the red carpet.
Source: Instagram user cehawk

Pitbull got his tickets for the show.
Source: Instagram user pitbull

50 Cent documented the night with a self portrait.
Source: Instagram user 50cent

Our own PopSugar editor Linday Miller chatted with Carrie Underwood backstage.
Source: Instagram user popsugar

Ludacris hung out with friends backstage at AMA rehearsals.
Source: Instagram user itsludacris

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