Shaboozy accused of ‘side-eyeing' co-host Megan Maroney in tense onstage AMAs moment
CHART star Shaboozy has been called out by fans for supposedly throwing side-eye at his American Music Awards co-host.
The A Bar Song (Tipsy) hitmaker, real name Collins Obinna Chibueze, was caught taking a seemingly cutting glance at Megan Moroney as they presented a joint award during Monday's ceremony.
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US chart star Shaboozy has been accused of side-eyeing co-host Megan Moroney at the AMA's
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The pair presented an award together at the Las Vegas ceremony on Monday
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Yet Shaboozey appeared stunned by the Hair Salon singer's comment about the Carter family 'inventing country music'
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It came as he teamed up with the Hair Salon songstress to present the accolade for Favorite Country Duo or Group category at
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Dressed in a smart checked suit, paired with white shirt and black waistcoat, he stood alongside Georgia-born Megan, 27.
She read the teleprompter and a phrase referring to country music being at the heart of the AMA history and said: "That same year, Favorite Female Artist went to Lynn Anderson, and this award [Favorite Country Duo or Group] went to the Carter family, who basically invented country music."
Her comment about the American folk music group caused Shaboozey to pause, and take a direct glance over his left shoulder, which fans couldn't miss.
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He then picked the dialogue back up and revealed this year's winners to be Dan and Shay.
Yet fans were quick to pick up on his attitude towards the Tennessee Orange hitmaker, despite the fact he eventually laughed the comment off.
One fan remarked on X: "Shaboozey's face when Megan Moroney read the teleprompter saying the 'Carter family, who basically invented country music'"
A second posted: "And he was right sorry," as a third quizzed: "I wonder if he thought she meant Beyonce?"
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Another wrote: "Can't spell Moroney without moron."
Yet one sided with the songstress and agreed of the Carters: "They were very important in the early days of country music."
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The Virginia-based Carter Family found fame with tracks including Wildwood Flower, Keep On The Sunny Side and Wabash Cannonball to name a few.
They recorded and performed from 1927 to 1956.
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They are also linked to Johnny Cash, with June Carter Cash marrying the musician in 1968 and helping him ditch booze and return to his religious ways.
It is possible crossed wires might have prompted Shaboozy and AMA viewers to believe Megan was referring to Beyonce, who recently released her Cowboy Carter album and is on tour currently.
Yet many online made the point that Country music as a genre orginated in the Southern regions of the US.
It is believed to be a mix of folk music traditions and influences from the British Isles as well as African American sounds.
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The latter community are believed to have shaped the genre with their blues and work songs.
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Yet the moment wasn't the only shock at the AMA's.
Jennifer Lopez - who was acting as host - was
Her lively choreography saw the I'm Real popstar, 55, belt out a variety of the year's top hits.
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As she transitioned from singing
First she shared a smooch with a male dancer, before a female grabbed her head for an extended snog.
The unexpected kisses saw JLo blasted by fans who were left hugely confused by her behaviour.
One suggested on X she had "lost the plot" while another posted: "Why is Jennifer Lopez kissing everyone at the AMAs?"
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Another viewer wrote: "Just looked up from my phone and JENNIFER LOPEZ IS KISSING A GIRL?!?!"
Others then suggested the Maid In Manhattan actress had staged the routine intentionally to make ex husband Ben Affleck jealous, after their divorce was finalised.
JLo stripped to a semi-sheer catsuit adorned with silver panels and jewel detail for her performance, cutting a glam figure as she styled her hair poker-straight.
The AMAs host kicked off with her 2012 tune Dance Again before following with some of the year's top hits including Billie Eilish's Birds Of A Feather and Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us.
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after having previously stepped into the role in 2015.
The Love Don't Cost A Thing vocalist first graced the AMAs stage in 2001 and has gone onto perform 10 times at the prestigious awards.
Previously, event bosses gushed over JLo's return to the AMA's stage - as other stars including Taylor Swift gave the event a miss.
The star previously showed off a
after rehearsals for the event.
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The A Bar Song (Tipsy) hitmaker, real name Collins Obinna Chibueze, looked less than impressed
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The Carter Family found fame in the 1920s with tracks including Wildwood Flower, Keep On The Sunny Side and Wabash Cannonball
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He later laughed off the remark - but not before fans called it out on social media
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Jennifer Lopez also caused a stir at the Vegas event
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