Yahoo! Music — Sting and Ariana Grande took home the evening's top honors. more info

Stereogum — Sting received the American Music Award Of Merit at the AMAs tonight, making him the first honoree of the decade and the first since Annie Lennox in 2008. After being introduced by Robert Downey Jr., Sting took the stage to perform a medley of Police... more info

E! Online — Robert Downey, Jr. was right: Sting really does like to give before he receives.  The legendary (and still shockingly youthful) rocker was on hand at the American Music... more info

Yahoo! Music — With new albums to promote, the timing is perfect for Sunday's American Music Awards, where performers include top pop stars such as Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and The Weeknd. more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Canadian rapper Drake competes on Sunday for his first ever American Music Award on a night that will feature performances by Lady Gaga, Sting, Nicki Minaj, and Justin Bieber. more info

Yahoo! Music — Robert Downey Jr. presented the special honor to the artist, who took the stage before accepting his prize. more info

The Mirror — The popular 1980s band are being tempted to play the Desert Trip festival in California next year more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment —   SUNDAY Disney’s first-ever Latina princess gets her own origin story in the new animated tale “Elena and the Secret of Avalor.” 7 p.m. Disney Channel Sting, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar are among the performers slated for the ... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Sting tops this week's new music more info

Consequence of Sound — The Police frontman leaves behind pan flutes and returns to cranked guitars. more info