AMAs Rihanna shows off her sexy look, Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake tie, Lady Gaga makes a grand entrance

Rihanna made her way through, skipping the red carpet but stole the spotlight in her seat at the 2013 American Music Awards in LA on Sunday evening. The pop star is nominated for huge awards, including artist of the year, but she has already stole that attention by picking up the big honor of the icon award.

Rihanna is the first artist to receive the newly created award, which was created to honor an artist whose music has influenced the pop world on a global level. Rihanna performed during the show, joining other performers such as Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and One Direction. Enjoy pictures from popsugar.com to see just what the "Monster" singer wore.

Another star who put on the sex appeal Sunday night, was Taylor Swift. Posing on the American Music Awards red carpet in LA , Taylor showed off her wonderful figure in a gold minidress. Taylor also presented an award with Hayden Panettiere. The singer is tied with Justin Timberlake for five nominations this year.

Taylor is set to perform the catwalk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, airing December 10th on CBS.  

Meanwhile, all eyes were centered on Lady Gaga, when she made her grand entrance on the red carpet, riding a white horse that was operated by a group of people. The "applause" interestingly enough, Lady Gaga is not nominated for any awards this evening, and has only ever won one trophy from the AMAs - the award for favorite pop/rock female artist in 2010, according to popsugar.com.