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The 28th American Music Awards

Episode Number: 28    Season Num: 28    First Aired: Monday January 8, 2001    Prod Code: n/a
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Britney Spears
Role: Herself - Co-host

Known as the present-day pop queen, Britney married back-up dancer Kevin Federline in 2004, and they had two sons: Sean Preston and Jayden James. She filed for divorce from him in 2006, citing irreconcilable differences. Britney found her way into the entertainment biz after earning a role on... Read More

Shawn Parr
Role: Himself - announcer
Carmen Electra
Role: Herself - Presenter

Carmen Electra grew up near Cincinnati, Ohio, in the town of White Oak and got her first boost when a scout for Prince spotted her fronting for a rap group in Los Angeles. She released a self-titled album for Prince's Paisley Park label in 1992. Starting March 1997, she appears in cartoon form as... Read More

Backstreet Boys
Role: Themselves - Performers

Backstreet Boys are the most famous and Grammy-nominated pop band of the 1990s. Their first performance was in July 1993. They held high ratings all around the world and were considered the all time best selling boy band, having sold over 110 million albums worldwide. From about the end of... Read More

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Vertical Horizon
Role: Themselves - Presenter

Vertical Horizon is an American alternative rock band. Originally a duo consisting of Matt Scannell (guitar, vocals) and Keith Kane (guitar, vocals), Vertical Horizon was formed in 1991 when the two Georgetown University students met at a party to perform acoustically. Seeing a potential in their... Read More

Ja Rule
Role: Himself

IF the company you keep is any indication of your own merit, then Def Jam?s latest rap phenomenon, Ja Rule is destined for greatness. Juggling roles within DMX?s Ruff Ryder camp and Jay-Z?s Roc-a-fella imprint, the 21-year old native of Hollis, Queens has been responsible for some of today?s... Read More

Shaggy
Role: Himself
More Photos William Shatner
Role: Himself - Presenter

Though William Shatner first garnered fame through his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk on the original Star Trek television series, he has gone on to develop a prolific career as an actor, comedian, spokesman and "singer" over a nearly 60-year period. His performance as Captain Kirk in... Read More

More Photos Melissa Joan Hart
Role: Herself - Presenter

Melissa Joan Hart made her first national television commercial at age three for a bathtub toy called "Splashy" and she is now a veteran of television, film and theater. She made her Broadway debut opposite Martin Sheen in "The Crucible". She also starred opposite William Hurt in the... Read More

More Photos Snoop Dogg
Role: Himself

Rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg got that name from his mother who jokingly remarked that he looked like the Peanuts character, Snoopy. Dogg is primarily known for his achievements in the music industry, within the genre of gangsta rap, to be specific. As most successful musicians seem to do at some... Read More

More Photos Brooke Shields
Role: Herself - Presenter

Brooke is the daughter of minor actress Teri Shields and the grand-daughter of Frank Shields , a good-looking and flamboyant amateur tennis champion who had some movie parts in the mid-1930s. She is also a second cousin of Glenn Close . Through her grandmother, Marina Torlonia, Brooke is... Read More

Kevin Alexander Stea
Role: Dancer with Toni Braxton
More Photos Sisqo
Role: Himself

Sisqo (It is reported his name, Sisqo, means "sweet, yet strong"), who's real name is Mark Althavan Andrews, was born November 9, 1978, in Baltimore, Maryland. While he may not seem the most imposing R&B artist at only 5'5" and wears a size 6 in shoes, Sisqo does admit to a criminal past that... Read More

Uncle Kracker
Role: Himself
More Photos Tiffany Darwish
Role: Herself

Tiffany, now starring on Celebrity Fit Club, has been in the spotlight since she appeared on Star Search back in 1985. In 1992 she married Bulmaro Garcia. They have one child, a son named Elijah Garcia. That marriage ended in 2004 and she married Benn George.

More Photos Keith Urban
Role: Himself
More Photos Mark Wahlberg
Role: Himself
Jeordie White
Role: Himself (as Twiggy Ramirez)
Bow Wow
Role: Himself
Richard Ruccolo
Role: Himself

Richard Robert Ruccolo was born on March 2, 1972, in Marlton, New Jersey. He first discovered his love of acting after he earned the lead role in his high school's production of Oklahoma! After school, he left for LA where he slept on a friend's sofa until he could find work as an actor. He won... Read More

LeAnn Rimes
Role: Herself

More Photos Rachael Leigh Cook
Role: Herself
More Photos Marc Anthony
Role: Himself - Performer

Even as a child, Marc Anthony already had a "stage" which was his kitchen table. As a child, he sang about a Puerto Rican tropical bird, and his family enjoyed. Born as Marco Antonio Muniz after a famous Latin singer, he switched his name so people wouldn't be confused. At age 12, he was singing... Read More

LL Cool J
Role: Himself - Co-host

James Todd Smith, III was born on January 14, 1968 in Westchester County, New York. He's an American Hip-Hop artist better known by his rap name, "LL Cool J" or "Ladies Love Cool James." He also goes by: "LL," "Uncle L," "Mr. Smith," "Future of the Funk" and "Jack the Ripper," all of which are... Read More

More Photos Tiffani Thiessen
Role: Herself - Presenter

Tiffani-Amber Thiessen was born on January 23, 1974 in Long Beach, California. Her father, Frank, was a park designer and her mother, Robyn, was a homemaker. Tiffani grew up in Long Beach with her parents and two brothers, Todd and Schuyler. Tiffani was 8 when her uncle convinced her to try... Read More

Aaron Carter
Role: Himself

Full Name: Aaron Charles Carter Nick Names: AC, Airboy, Aar Bear, StellarBoy, Banshee, Baby Backstreet, Little Percy Age: 16 Date Of Birth: Monday, Dec. 7, 1987 at 8:02AM Weight At Birth: 7 pounds, 11 ounces. [Aaron and fraternal twin sister Angel, weighed the same and broke a... Read More

Toni Braxton
Role: Herself
More Photos Jennifer Lopez
Role: Herself - Performer

Jennifer grew up in the Bronx, in Castle Hill. She is of Puerto Rican descent. Both her parents are Puerto Rican. Her parents' names are Guadalupe Rodriguz and David Lopez. She has two sisters named Lynda and Leslie. She attended 12 years of Catholic school and was in an all girl high school.... Read More

Daryl Hannah
Role: Herself - Presenter

As a child, Daryl was very shy and was diagnosed as 'borderline autistic'. Overcoming this, she graduated from the University of Southern California's School of Theatre, practiced ballet with Maria Tallchief, studied drama at Chicago's Goodman Theatre, and also played keyboard and was a backing... Read More

Ricky Martin
Role: Himself - Performer

His initial claim to fame was with the band Menudo and solo fame came with Vuelve (1998). He also did commercials as a child. He credits David Bowie and Cheap Trick as early musical influences.

Dick Clark
Role: Himself
Cindy Margolis
Role: Herself - Presenter
More Photos Jessica Simpson
Role: Herself - Performer

Texas-born Jessica Simpson burst onto the entertainment scene at age 12, when she auditioned for, and was passed on by, The Mickey Mouse Club. After this setback, she attended Christian youth camp and was picked up by a small record label. She soon became a successful artist on the Christian... Read More

More Photos Mandy Moore
Role: Herself - Presenter

Mandy Moore was born in Nashua, New Hampshire to Don and Stacy Moore. She is of Irish and Cherokee heritage on her father's side. She has two brothers, Scott and Kyle. She grew up in Seminole County, Florida, outside of Orlando, moving there shortly after her birth because of her father's job.... Read More

Destiny's Child
Role: Themselves
Aerosmith
Role: Themselves

Steven Tyler--Born 26 March 1948 in New York City, NY Joesph Perry--Born 10 September 1950 in Lawrence, MA Joey Kramer--Born 21 June 1950 in New York City, NY Brad Whitford--Born 23 February 1952 in Winchester, MA Tom Hamilton--Born 31 December 1951 in Colorado Springs, CO ... Read More

98 Degrees
Role: Themselves - Presenters

Nick Lachey, his brother Drew, Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffre comprise the members of this popular band from the 90's.

Dr. Dre
Role: Himself

Following increasingly successful stints as the primary musical architect for rap groups World Class Wreckin' Cru and N.W.A, Dr. Dre recorded one of the most successful and influential rap albums to date, The Chronic .Already a sought-after producer, Dre stepped up to the mic himself, along with... Read More

*NSYNC
Role: Themselves - Performers

The pop group *NSYNC formed in Orlando, Florida. They got the name from lead singer Justin Timberlake's mother. She had the idea to take the last letter of their first name and put it together. They had to fudge Lance's name a bit, since he replaced an original member of the band (Jason). For the... Read More

O-Town
Role: Themselves

O-Town -- singers, performers and musicians. They were formed in Orlando, Florida from the series Making The Band. Here are: Ashley Parker, Jacob Underwood, Erik-Michael Estrada, Dan Miller and Trevor Penick. They come together as O-Town.

More Photos David Boreanaz
Role: Himself - Presenter

David was born in Buffalo, New York and grew up in Philadelphia. As a child he dreamed of becoming an actor, and when he graduated high school he moved to New York and studied acting at Ithica College. After college, he moved to Los Angeles. He got his first break when he played Kelly... Read More

Ronnie Dunn
Role: Himself - Presenter

Born Ronald Gene Dunn but is more famous for being in country duo Brooks and Dunn. He started out singing solo in clubs in Texas, but later would go on to meet Brooks in the late 70s and form what we now call Brooks and Dunn.

More Photos Vincent Pastore
Role: Himself - Presenter

Pastore was born in The Bronx, New York, of Italian-American descent. A former club-owner in New Rochelle, New York, he turned to acting at the suggestion of his friends Matt and Kevin Dillon. He has made appearances in films ranging from Goodfellas to Shark Tale , but he is arguably best... Read More

Pink
Role: Herself

Alecia Beth Moore (born September 8, 1979), better known by her stage name P!nk (also written as Pink), is an American singer-songwriter who first gained prominence in early January of 2000. She is most often recognized by her unique, unorthodox fashion sense and soulful sound. Named #12 in the... Read More

Melissa Etheridge
Role: Herself

Melissa Etheridge's raw, straight-from-the-heart vocals and blues-based guitar riffs have led many critics to dub her the Janis Joplin of the '90s. Born in Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1961, Etheridge got her first guitar at the age of 8, wrote her first song at age 10 and by 12 was playing in a... Read More

Colleen Fitzpatrick
Role: Herself (as Vitamin C)
More Photos Laura Prepon
Role: Herself - Presenter

Born in a small town in New Jersey, an actress with limited experience named Laura Prepon struck fame by starring as Donna Pinciotti in the unknown 1970's-set pilot "The Kids are Alright" which was picked up by FOX. Retitled to it's famous name "That 70s' Show", which lasted for eight successful... Read More

Deborah Gibson
Role: Herself

Deborah Ann Gibson was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 31, 1970, to Joseph and Diane Gibson. She has three sisters. She became known to the world at large at the age of 16 with the release of her single “Only in My Dreams.” Her album Out of the Blue was soon to follow. This album produced... Read More

More Photos Jaime Pressly
Role: Herself

Model/actress Jaime Pressly grew up in North Carolina and studied dancing and gymnastics before entering modeling in her early teens. As a model, Pressly has been featured in "Stuff" and "Playboy" magazines and was named spokesmodel for Liz Claiborne Cosmetics in 2001. Pressly currently... Read More

Tyrese Gibson
Role: Himself (as Tyrese)

Tyrese Gibson was born December 30, 1978 in Watts, California. He is the youngest of four children that was raised by a hard working single mother named Priscilla Murray. Substitute fathers filled in for the missing father in Tyrese's life such as his music teacher-Reggie Andrews. He is a... Read More

More Photos Nelly
Role: Himself

Nelly went to Spain with his father, Air Force Man Cornell Haynes Sr., until he was 3 years old, then moved to St. Louis. Nelly's folks struggled financially and split up when he was 7. As the youngest child in the neighborhood he grew up getting into trouble with the big kids. As a result he... Read More

Billy Gilman
Role: Himself - Performer

William "Billy" Wendell Gilman III was born in Westerly, Rhode Island on May 24, 1988. He was raised in Hope Valley/Richmond, RI. Billy is 5' 7'' tall now and has a cat and a dog. His dog's name is Wizzer and his cat's name is Zoe. His hobbies are: baseball, basketball, singing, rollerblading,... Read More

More Photos Janet Jackson
Role: Herself

Janet Damita Jo Jackson, sister of the ridiculously famous Michael and the other members of The Jackson Five , has managed to become worldly famous in her own right, emerging from the shadows of her brothers' fame. She was born on May 16th, 1966 to Joseph and Katherine Jackson, being the... Read More

More Photos Faith Hill
Role: Herself

Faith is a famous country/pop-crossover music singer born in Jackson, Mississippi and raised in Star, Mississippi by her adoptive parents. She began singing at a very early age, singing at local rodeos, family gatherings, and churches. Her first public performance was at a women's club luncheon... Read More

Andrew Keegan
Role: Himself - Presenter

Family: Parents: Lana (Hairstylist) and Larry (Actor) Brother: Casey (actor) b. 6-12-80

Kimo Keoke
Role: J-Lo's Valet
Tina Landon
Role: Herself
More Photos Kid Rock
Role: Himself

Current members Kenny Tudrick-Detroit, MI (Lead Guitar) Jason Krause-Detroit, MI (electric guitar, metal guitar, acoustic guitar) Jimmie Bones-Roseville, MI (keyboard, organ, piano, clavinet, wurlitzer, harp, Jew's harp, sytheiszer,synth bass, programming,vocals Stefanie... Read More

BB Mak
Role: Themselves

BBMak are not just another boy band, no matter how young and handsome they may be. This British pop trio started off writing and producing their own music and playing their own instruments, and they've never attempted any synchronized dance routines. It was BBMak rhythm guitarist Christian... Read More

Marilyn Manson
Role: Himself

Marilyn Manson, whose real name is Brian Hugh Warner, was born on January 5, 1969 in Canton, Ohio to the parents of Hugh and Barb Warner. During his childhood, one of his neighbors molested him several times until the young Brian broke down one day and told his mother what happened. As an only... Read More

More Photos Martina McBride
Role: Herself - Presenter

Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas) is a American country music singer. Her parents are Daryl and Jeanne Schiff, her two brothers are Steve and Martin, and her sister is Gina. Martina Schiff grew up on a dairy farm outside of Sharon, Kansas. She... Read More

Tim McGraw
Role: Himself

Tim McGraw was born May 1, 1967 in the small town of Dehli, Louisiana. Tim was raised in Start, Louisiana and didn't discover that his real father was baseball player Tug McGraw until age 11. He played sports and was very involved in music during his youth and eventully dropped out of Northeast... Read More

Brian McKnight
Role: Himself
Mya
Role: Herself
Mystikal
Role: Himself

Michael Tyler, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Before starting a music career Tyler had a spell in the US army, which included service in the Gulf conflict. Though he would become better known for his association with Master P and his No Limit Records label, Tyler released his debut as Mystikal on... Read More

Kelly Price
Role: Herself
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