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Rihanna Runs Through AMA Rehearsals

Rihanna runs through her secret performance during the 2008 American Music Awards rehearsals held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Thursday in Los Angeles.

Her performance looks explosive–literally. Pyrotechnics are always a good thing!!! Boyfriend Chris Brown was also spotted in the theater.

Other performance for the night include Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis, Kanye West, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Mariah Carey, Coldplay, New Kids on the Block, Pussycat Dolls, P!nk, The Fray and Annie Lennox.

Tune into the AMAs this Sunday, November 23 @ 8PM ET/PT on ABC.

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Beyonce Joins AMA Performance Line-Up

It was just announced that Beyonce will perform at the 2008 American Music Awards.

This marks her third time performing on the AMAs. She joins previously announced performers Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis, Kanye West, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Mariah Carey, Coldplay, New Kids on the Block, Pussycat Dolls, P!nk, The Fray and Annie Lennox — who will receive the special Award of Merit.

The AMAs will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sunday, November 23 @ 8PM ET/PT on ABC.

Beyonce also is the triple cover girl for V Magazine’s latest issue.