Stars step out in glimmering gowns at American Music Awards

CEBU, Philippines - It’s one of the biggest events of the year in the music industry and provides the perfect opportunity for famous faces to make an impression on the red carpet.

There was a fashion face off as attendees of the 2011 American Music Awards put their best style foot forward.

But it appeared that many stars had the same idea as they stepped out in shimmering metallic dresses at the Nokia Theatre.